Obituaries

Nov 18, 2012

Robert Bob Eugene Ellis, 79, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, November 18, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his loving family. Bobs legacy will live on as he was an organ and tissue donor.Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 24 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the...

Nov 18, 2012

Sharon Krosch , 56, of rural Marshalltown passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Israel Hospice Home in Ames, Iowa, with her loving husband Mike and her mother Colleenby her side.A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. There will be no visitation....

Nov 17, 2012

Celestine "Sally" DeVine, 87, died Saturday, November 17 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Services are pending atEwing Funeral Home in Britt, Iowa. Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with her local care.

Nov 15, 2012

Alice Pfander 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Bickford Cottage in Marshalltown, Iowa while under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012 at First United Church of Christ in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the...

Nov 13, 2012

Michael Donovan 52, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the Iowa City Veterans Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. The family will be having a private service. For condolences or questions please visit; www.mitchellfh.com . Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Michael and his family. Phone 641-844-1234. Michael Laine Donovan was born in Des...

Nov 12, 2012

Elaine Kail, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, November 12, at her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of the Iowa River Hospice.Per Elaines wishes, following cremation, no services are planned at this time. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Elaine and her family. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. For...

Nov 9, 2012

Howard Prim, age 89, longtime resident of Marshalltown, died on November 9, 2012, in Douglas County Healthcare Center, in Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services and a celebration of Howard's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 16, 2012, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2012, where...

Nov 8, 2012

Wendell Straka, 75, of Marshalltown, formerly of rural Garwin, died Thursday, November 8, at his home at the Embers.Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery north of LeGrand. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the services. For...

Nov 8, 2012

Bonnie Weaver, 83, a resident of the State Center Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died there Thursday, November 8, 2012, while under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012, at the St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Visitation for Bonnie will be held from 9:30 a.m. until...

Nov 7, 2012

William Anksorus, 85, of Marshalltown, died in the peace and comfort of his home on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 7th, with his family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 12th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with his grandson, Pastor Remington Anksorus officiating. He will be laid to rest with full...

Nov 7, 2012

Shirley Elaine Jenkins, 85, of Marshalltown, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Shirley will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 9, 2012, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 8, 2012, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home where her family will...

Nov 7, 2012

Helen Berg, 98, of Marshalltown, died early Wednesday morning, November 7, at the MMSC.Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 9, at the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Lane Chapel at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the 1st Congregational Church. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family...

Nov 6, 2012

Keith Johnson, 65, of Garwin, Iowa, died November 6, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family, while under the care of Iowa River Hospice and friends. A public gathering will be held from 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday November 13, 2012, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, where his family will be present to greet friends. Memorial...

Nov 6, 2012

Nov 6, 2012

Frederick John Stewart, 86, formerly of Clemons, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012 at Villa del Sol in Marshalltown, following a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be prior to services on Friday, Nov. 9, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with services Friday at 2:30 pm. Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery Memorial...

Nov 5, 2012

Don E. Pfantz, 85, of Melbourne, Iowa passed away on Monday, November 5, 2012 at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa with his family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 9th at the Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. Visitation will be from 5-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8th at the Trinity...

Nov 4, 2012

Larry L. Petermeier of Green Mountain, IA, 73, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 with his family by his side. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, November 8, 2012 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be held at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on November 7, 2012 between 5:00...

Nov 4, 2012

Dylan Quiros Nunez passed into his Heavenly Fathers arms on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa after being in tragic car accident in Marshalltown, Iowa, Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until service...

Nov 2, 2012

James Katzer passed away on 11/02/2012 surrounded by his loving family.Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with services on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. For further information or to send a condolence, please visit: www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. The Mitchell Family...

Nov 1, 2012

Rosella Ruth Thompson, 97, formerly from Union, Iowa passed away at the Faith Lutheran Home in Osage Iowa.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with services on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com...