Obituaries

Sep 17, 2024

**UPDATED** Patricia (Pat) R. Parks, 74, of Marshalltown, died on September 17th due to complications during her courageous battle with breast cancer. Her family and friends were at her side at Mary Greeley hospital surrounding her with love when she passed.

Pat was born on October 16th, 1949, to Ralph and Magdalen (Schmitz) Reuter. One...

Sep 16, 2024

Dianna Thies, age 67, of Boone, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away Monday, September 16th, at the Iowa Methodist Unity Point in Des Moines.

A family led celebration of her life will be held Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Iowa Falls, Iowa at the American Legion located at 709 S. Oak Street....

Sep 14, 2024

Rick DeVolder, 66, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of September 14, 2024 in the midst of watching his grandson play football in the comfort of his own home and under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Private graveside services for Rick will be held. He will be laid to rest at Riverside...

Sep 11, 2024

Rollan “Rollie” George Freel, 92, of Marshalltown, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Rollan will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:45 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m....

Sep 11, 2024

Keith William McDonald

Obituary-Written by Keith McDonald

Keith wrote his obituary; here is what he wanted to share. This is a brief story of the life of Keith McDonald of State Center who passed away September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Keith was born at home on the farm north of...

Sep 10, 2024

Connie Tribby, 66, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in the comfort of her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. She was surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial services for Connie will take place on Saturday, September 14 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A...

Sep 9, 2024

Sep 8, 2024

Michael John Abbas, 66, of Marshalltown, IA, “went on ahead” on September 8, 2024, at Harmony Rehabilitation and Residential Center in Marshalltown, IA under the care of Suncrest Hospice. Visitation will be on September 12, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. No memorial service will be held. There will be a...

Sep 8, 2024

(Español) María Cecilia Regalado Aguirre, de 52 años, de Marshalltown, Iowa, falleció el 8 de septiembre de 2024 en Iowa River Hospice House, rodeada de su amada familia.

Se invita a familiares y amigos a asistir a una visitación de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. el jueves 12 de septiembre del 2024, en la Iglesia...

Sep 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of a Life Well-Lived

Maurice E. Manz was born February 6, 1934 to Eli H. and Madge M. (Smith) Manz. He joined his big sister, Ruth. He lived on a farm in the Green Mountain area until he was twelve years-old, then the family moved to the farm Northeast of Albion where...

Sep 6, 2024

Kenneth E. Dahms, age 72, of Gladbrook, Iowa passed away on September 6, 2024, at Grundy Care Center under the care of St. Croix Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Per his wishes and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has...

Sep 6, 2024

Jamisen Leigh Hoopingarner was born in his sleep and went to be with Jesus on the evening of September 6, 2024 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Jamisen on Saturday, September 14, 2024 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St....

Sep 4, 2024

Michael “Mike” Ruth, 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa, went to be with his Lord and Savior on the evening of September 4, 2024 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife at his side.

A family-led service for Mike will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the...

Sep 4, 2024

Harlan Kloppenborg, age 89 of State Center, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Visitation will begin at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, with a Vigil Service starting at 4:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 9, 2024,...

Sep 3, 2024

Murdie Fisher, 81, of Maple Lake, Minnesota and formerly of State Center, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, September 3, 2024 in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

Funeral services for Murdie will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with burial to follow at...

Sep 3, 2024

Kevin Ernest Buresh “Birddog”, age 66, of Toledo, Iowa passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 3, 2024.

A funeral service for Kevin is scheduled for Monday, September 9, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one hour prior to the service. He...

Sep 2, 2024

Clarence “Jim” Anderson, age 88, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on September 2, 2024, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

A funeral service for “Jim” is scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one hour prior to the service....

Sep 2, 2024

Yvonne “Dianne” DeLay, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

Cremated rites have been accorded and visitation for Dianne will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to...

Aug 31, 2024

Pamela Hammer, 79, of Marshalltown passed away on the morning of Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Pam will be held on Friday, September 6th, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 5th from 5:00...

Aug 29, 2024

John Link Sagar

Date of Birth: December 4, 1931

Date of Passing: August 29, 2024

Obituary: John Link Sagar, age 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on August 29, 2024, at home with family. He was born on December 4, 1931, in Webster City, Iowa, to Verla Jean (Stuart) and Theodore...