Obituaries

Thomas "Tom" Pilkington

Aug 28, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Pilkington, 78, previously of Denver, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per the wishes of Tom and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at...

Ervin J. Oettchen

Aug 26, 2024

Ervin James Oettchen, 92, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday evening, August 26, 2024, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Green Mountain United Church of Christ. Visitation will be held one hour prior. A Family Graveside Service...

Keri Jo Mccoy

Aug 25, 2024

Keri Jo McCoy, 63, Montour, Iowa passed away Sunday evening, August 25, 2024 at Premier Estates in Toledo in the care and comfort of Hospice Compassus. She was reunited with her beloved husband Mark just in time to celebrate their wedding anniversary together in heaven.

Per the wishes of Keri and her family, cremation rites...

Robert Ray Ralston

Aug 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Ray Ralston, age 77 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Bob was born in Grundy Center on December 7, 1946, the youngest child of Donald R. and Lucille Ralston. He graduated from Beaman Conrad High School and attended the University of Northern Iowa...

Keghun Elijah Borton

Aug 20, 2024

Keghun Elijah Borton, age 17, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, after a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Per the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Keghun’s Life will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Celebration Church, 745 April Street, Waterloo, IA, 50701.

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Jeremy D. Amans

Aug 18, 2024

Jeremy D. Amans, age 33, of Haverhill, Iowa passed away on August 18, 2024, at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo surrounded by his family and many friends.

Per his wishes and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A family-led celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. Memorials may be directed to...

Shirley Pennell

Aug 17, 2024

Shirley Pennell, 82, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Graveside services for Shirley will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send...

David Harrell

Aug 17, 2024

David Pernay Harrell, 87, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at UnityPoint Health- St. Luke’s Hospital- Cedar Rapids.

Funeral services for David will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start one hour prior, beginning at 1:00 p.m. For...

Richard Thill

Aug 16, 2024

Richard “Rick” Thill, 69, of Rhodes, Iowa, passed away on the evening of August 16, 2024 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his children and under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per Rick’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. A family led...

Bonnie Pappas

Aug 16, 2024

Bonnie Pappas, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Friday, August 16, 2024 with her daughter at her side at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per Bonnie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to her...

Gladys Mcdonald

Aug 15, 2024

Gladys “Snooky” McDonald, 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of August 15, 2024 at Accura Healthcare in Marshalltown.

A celebration of life for Gladys will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to...

Barbara Massey

Aug 15, 2024

Barbara Massey, 64, of Ames, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her four children, many grandkids, and her dad on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

Services for Barbara will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 beginning at 12:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and...

Nancy Ratcliffe

Aug 14, 2024

Nancy Lee Ratcliffe, 88, of Marshalltown, and formerly of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are scheduled. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Nancy and...

Brad Etter

Aug 14, 2024

William Bradley “Brad” Etter, age 71 of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at First Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until time of service.

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Clara "Ann" Hauser

Aug 14, 2024

Clara "Ann" Hauser, 96, of Whitten, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad.

Services for Ann will take place on Monday, August 19 at 11:30 A.M. at Whitten Community Church with a visitation beginning at 10:30 A.M. She will be laid to rest at Hauser Cemetery. Memorials may be...

Janet Nevins

Aug 13, 2024

Janet Marie Olmstead Nevins, a beloved member of the Marshalltown, Iowa community, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024, from natural causes. She was loved by many and will be deeply missed.

Born to Clifford Wayne Olmstead and Florance Eich, Janet’s life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and connection. She leaves behind her...

Michael Kurth

Aug 12, 2024

Michael M. Kurth, 80, of Marshalltown died August 12th, 2024.

Mike was born August 23, 1943 in Marshalltown, to Henrietta Fern Woollard and Merlin L. Kurth. Mike spent his early years in Marshalltown schools. In 1960, Michael joined the Navy and was trained in San Diego, CA, and was stationed at the Naval Air Station...

Donald "Don" Goecke

Aug 12, 2024

Donald “Don” Goecke, 75, of Nevada, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday, August 12, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Services for Don will take place on Saturday, August 24 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Pastor Terry...

Norma Lea Wrage

Aug 12, 2024

Norma Lea (Frerichs) Wrage, surrounded by her loving family, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 12, 2024. Services will be held Monday, August 19 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Funeral Home in Marshalltown with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 10:00 A.M. Memorials can be directed to the family for designation at a later...

Robert Streeter

Aug 12, 2024

Robert “Bob” Streeter, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 12, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Services for Bob will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 1:30 P.M. at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. A family-led celebration of Bob’s life will follow at The Old Timer...