Obituaries

Jul 24, 2024

Dennis R. Richards, age 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Dennis. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

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Jul 22, 2024

Emma Lucille Brooks Richards was born on April 27, 1934, in Quarry, Iowa. She was the youngest of eight daughters born to Guy and Fern Gummert. She grew up in Quarry and attended school there. On August 6, 1950, Emma married Wiley Brooks in Quarry. They spent 53 wonderful years together and lovingly raised their family in Gilman before...

Jul 21, 2024

Ceal S. Biddle Jr. AKA “Kool Aid”, age 67, of Waterloo, Iowa passed away on July 21, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

A graveside service has been scheduled for Thursday July 25, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel at 12:30 P.M. Memorials may be directed to the family for a...

Jul 20, 2024

George Nichols, 81, of Seymour, Iowa, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, loving partner and friend, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 20, 2024 at Corydon Specialty Care with his daughter at his side.

George Franklin Nichols was born on October 28, 1942. He was the son of Clifford and Lola (Plumb) Nichols. George...

Jul 19, 2024

Douglas “Doug” Wilkening, 68, of Kellogg, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of Friday, July 19, 2024 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life service for Doug will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at...

Jul 18, 2024

Milo P. Hala

On July 18th, 2024, Milo Hala took his last breath in the same bedroom he took his very first breath 87 years ago. He peacefully passed away surrounded by his children at home on the family farm. Milo was born to Frank and Sylvia (Kalina) Hala on October 30, 1936, in the...

Jul 17, 2024

MICHAEL KEVIN BOTTS

Michael (“Mike”) Kevin Botts, 68, of Des Moines, Iowa, and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Des Moines.

Mike was born on December 4, 1955, in Marshalltown and was the son of Sherman Joseph Botts and Joan Mary (Hausladen) Botts. He grew up in Marshalltown and...

Jul 16, 2024

Thomas Benge, age 84, of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, July 16th, at the Grandview Heights in Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 22nd, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com.

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Jul 16, 2024

Rick L. Sawyer, age 71 of Garwin, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

Per Rick’s wishes, cremation rites have taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. at the LeGrand Community Building, followed by...

Jul 13, 2024

Donald (Don) Clingerman, age 92, former Marshalltown area resident, passed away Saturday July 13th, 2024 in Sun City Arizona where he has resided for a number of years.

Born on November 2, 1932, in Marshalltown Iowa, he was the son of Herdon and Francis Clingerman. He received his education and graduated in Marshalltown Ia. He...

Jul 7, 2024

Nancy Ginapp, age 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the peace and comfort of her home on Sunday, July 7th, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 15th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. This is the day of her 73rd birthday. Though her passing is a sad...

Jul 6, 2024

Janice Storjohann- Goettsch, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of July 6, 2024 at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown.

A visitation for Janice will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 1:30 to 2:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held immediately following visitation at Riverside Cemetery...

Jul 5, 2024

Marlene K. Dolezal (Ferriss), aged 88, passed away on July 5, 2024, at Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown, IA.

She was born to Warren and Ruth (Spinler) Ferriss on Feb 1, 1936 and spent her childhood in Toledo, IA where she also attended school. In 1955 she married Hubert Dolezal at the Little Brown Church...

Jul 5, 2024

LeRoy Smith, age 81, of Marshalltown, took the hand of his bride Caryle Jean and passed from this earthly life on Friday, July 5th, in the comfort of his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Friday...

Jul 4, 2024

Janet “Jan” Doser, 70, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Saint Anthony, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Services for Jan will take place on Friday, July 12 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Shomo officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband at Clemons...

Jul 4, 2024

Robert “Rob” DeWitt, 59, of State Center, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Per Rob’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be planned at this time. Memorials in Rob’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional...

Jul 4, 2024

Joanne Ruth “DJo” Curley, age 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on July 4, 2024, at the Iowa River Hospice House with her family present.

Per Joanne’s wishes there will not be a funeral service, instead the family will have a celebration of life at her home, 511 Woodbury St, Marshalltown, Sunday, July 14 1pm-3pm....

Jul 3, 2024

Kevin Hundley, 52, of State Center and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of July 3, 2024 at his home in State Center.

A visitation for Kevin will be held on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family led celebration of life...

Jul 3, 2024

Susan Marie Hills, 72, of Conrad, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at MercyOne in Des Moines with her family by her side. Susan’s legacy will live on, as she gave the gift of life, as an organ donor.

Funeral services for Susan will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m....

Jul 2, 2024

Mary L. Coleman, age 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully under the care of Suncrest Hospice, with her family by her side on July 2, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Home.

A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Pastor Paul Waterman will be...