Obituaries

Oct 26, 2014

Richard Ervin Rank, 90, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away at home on Sunday, October 26, 2014. He was born on July 19, 1924, on the family farm near Marshalltown, Iowa, a son of Harry and Gertrude (Shelton) Rank. Richard grew up on the family farm, graduated from Green Mountain School. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps,...

Oct 24, 2014

Dean Allen Davis, 71, of Deer River, MN passed away on October 24, 2014. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held one hour before the service at 9:00 a.m. also at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed...

Oct 22, 2014

James Polk Maish, 89, longtime State Center businessman and avid conservationist, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, October 22nd, at the State Center Nursing and Rehab Center. Public visitation for James will be held on Wednesday, October 29th, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home West Marshall Chapel in State Center where his family...

Oct 22, 2014

Heaven was introduced to the aroma of fresh peach cream pie when Irene Packer, 94, of Marshalltown, passed from this life, early Wednesday morning, October 22nd, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Steve Smith as pastor. She will be laid to rest in the Marietta Cemetery...

Oct 20, 2014

Elliott Tan Stanley, 86, of Albion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014, at the Iowa River Hospice House, with his family by his side. Services for Elliott will be held at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Friday, October 24, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. Military Honors will be provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Harry C. Harter...

Oct 20, 2014

Carlene Dee Schossow Jones Diemer, 72, of Knoxville passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services for Carlene will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with a graveside service at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in...

Oct 20, 2014

Diana Jean Beck, 68, of Marshalltown, passed away at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook on Monday, October 20, 2014. Services for Diana will be held at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2014, with Pastor Kerry Jech officiating. A public visitation will be held from 5:00 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 26, 2014, also at the...

Oct 15, 2014

Mary Ann Butler, 76, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 while under the care of Iowa River Hospice. The Family will be holding a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at the Elim Lutheran Church in in Marshalltown, Iowa. There will be no visitation. Memorials...

Oct 15, 2014

Oct 14, 2014

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Oct 14, 2014

Mabel Kunch, 96, passed away peacefully at home early Tuesday morning October 14, 2014, with her loving husband by her side. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014, at St Henrys Catholic Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. There will be no visitation. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com . Mitchell Family Funeral Home...

Oct 14, 2014

Leonard Templeton , 87, of Southridge Nursing and Rehab Center passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. The family will have a private burial at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa. For condolences or questions please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Leonard and his family. Phone 641-844-1234. Leonard D. Templeton was born...

Oct 13, 2014

Charles Charlie Hulin, 76, of rural Gilman, died peacefully Monday, October 13, 2014, at his home. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 1:00 3:00 p.m. on Thursday prior to services. Burial will be at the Prairie View Cemetery in Gilman, IA....

Oct 13, 2014

Frances Fern Chinn, 95, of Marshalltown passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014, at Bickford Cottage under the care of the Iowa River Hospice. Graveside services for Fern will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Riverside Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to either the Bliss Cancer Center at Mary Greeley...

Oct 11, 2014

Donald Gahyl Don Harman, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center on Saturday, October 11, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Funeral services for Don will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Family will greet friends beginning at 10:30 a.m., prior to the service....

Oct 11, 2014

Cremation rites have been accorded and there are currently no services scheduled.

Oct 11, 2014

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Oct 11, 2014

James Jim Anderson 56, of Laurel, Iowa passed away on October 11, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa after a tragic car accident. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2014, at the Laurel United Methodist Church in Laurel, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October...

Oct 8, 2014

Donald Don Wyllie, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services for Don will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating. Public visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, October...

Oct 8, 2014

Doris Fay (McKibben) Milligan, passed away on October 8, 2014, at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center, with her loving family by her side. Services for Doris will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 13, 2014, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Chaplain Angela Doty officiating. A public visitation for the family to greet friends from 1:00 2:00...