Obituaries

Jul 2, 2024

Gary Leonard Steffensen, 80, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully at Bickford on July 2, 2024, joining the love of his life, Nancy.

Funeral services for Gary will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Monday, July 8, 2024 from 5:00...

Jun 29, 2024

Cynthia “Cindi” Marie (Green) Squier, 67, of Des Moines, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, surrounded by her family at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Celebration of Life service for Cindi will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at West Des Moines United Methodist Church. Visitation will take place...

Jun 29, 2024

Ruth Ann Purvis (Hermeyer) (Gruver), of State Center, Iowa passed away on Saturday June 29, 2024, at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare of Marshalltown.

As per Ruth’s wishes and her family, cremation rites will be accorded. A family-led memorial service is scheduled for Saturday July 20, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Cambridge, IA...

Jun 26, 2024

Tommy Millard, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

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

Jun 22, 2024

Paul Campbell, 58, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of June 22, 2024 at Premier Estates of Toledo.

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

Jun 21, 2024

God welcomed his child, Illeana Manship, also known to many as mom, Smitty or "The Rev," of Conrad, Iowa, into His kingdom on the morning of Friday, June 21, 2024. She passed at Grandview Heights Nursing and Rehab in Marshalltown.

Services for Illeana will take place on Friday, June 28 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell...

Jun 18, 2024

Nancy Joan “JoAnn” Butzlaff, 83, of State Center, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Visitation for JoAnn will be held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home- West Marshall Chapel in State Center from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorial...

Jun 16, 2024

The angels are rejoicing today as they welcome Elaine E. Robins, 98, of Clemons, Iowa, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

Services for Elaine will take place on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. She will be laid to...

Jun 16, 2024

David Hooper King, AKA “Super Simple”, age 33 of Garwin, IA., passed away on Sunday June, 16, 2024 at his home.

A funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, June 23, 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, also...

Jun 15, 2024

Dennis Walton, 76, of Montour, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 15, 2024 while under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Services for Dennis will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tama, Iowa beginning at 10:30 A.M....

Jun 14, 2024

Sandra Lea (Roy) Messer, age 70, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at Accura Nursing Home-Marshalltown.

A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, June 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M....

Jun 12, 2024

Henry “Hank” Lloyd Reyerson Jr., 90, of Marshalltown, passed

away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at his home and under the

care of the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Visitation for Hank was a private family service at the Mitchell

Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. For more information

...

Jun 10, 2024

Ronald Virgil Fransen, 90, of Keosauqua, Iowa died on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center. Ronald was born March 17, 1934 in Sanborn, IA to Henry and Elsie (Storm) Fransen. Ronald graduated from Hartley, IA High School in 1952. Ronald graduated from Iowa State University in 1956 and also earned his Master’s Degree from Iowa...

Jun 10, 2024

Terry Nelson, 77 of Englewood, Colorado, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away Monday June 10th at Swedish Hospital in Englewood, Colorado.

Per Terry’s wishes and his family, cremation have been accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral...

Jun 10, 2024

Millard “Jim” Maxted, 89, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of June 10, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Per Jim’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family-led celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Central Christian Church in Marshalltown. There will be a time...

Jun 9, 2024

Joann Wall, 91, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Bickford Cottages in Marshalltown and under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

A graveside service for Joann will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Montour, Iowa beginning at 10:30 A.M. with Pastor Terry Collins officiating. Memorials...

Jun 9, 2024

Bruce W. Lennie, 66, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital.

A graveside service will take place on Wednesday, June 19 at 11:00 A.M. at Maple Hill Cemetery in Montour, Iowa with Pastor Dave Martin officiating. Full military honors will be provided by the combined VFW/American Legion...

Jun 9, 2024

Betty Jean Jacobs, age 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on June 9, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services for Betty are scheduled for Friday, June 14, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation one hour prior. She will...

Jun 7, 2024

Henry Samora Jr., age 64, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on June 7, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice House.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. Followed by services at 7:00 P.M. He will be laid to rest at...

Jun 7, 2024

Daryle Sletten, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, went home to be with Jesus on the evening of June 7, 2024 at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown.

Services for Daryle will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024 beginning at 3:00 P.M. at Journey Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour...