Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

William Weston

William Weston

Feb 8, 2012

William Willy Weston, 42, of Marshalltown passed away February 8, 2012 at the Iowa River Hospice House.Honoring his wishes, no services will be held at this time. For condolences or questions, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for William and his family.He is survived by his daughter, Icie Weston of Marshalltown; his...

Kathleen Gilge

Kathleen Gilge

Feb 6, 2012

Kathleen Ann (Jerry) Gilge, 64, of Garwin, died Monday evening, February 6, at her home with her loving family at her side. Honoring her wishes, no services will be held at this time. There will be no visitation. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Kathleen and her family. Ph. 641-844-1234. Born Kathleen...

Gary Pugh

Gary Pugh

Feb 6, 2012

Gary Thurman Pugh, 67, of Melbourne, died early Monday morning, February 6 under the care of Iowa River Hospice, at his home with family and friends at his bedside.Memorial services conducted under the guidance of the family will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 9, at the New Horizon Methodist Church in Melbourne with Pastor Brian Oliver and...

Harley G. Wolfe

Harley G. Wolfe

Feb 5, 2012

Mr. Harley G. Wolfe, 69, died Sunday evening, February 5, 2012 at the Iowa Veterans Home. Services are pending at the Haudenshield Funeral Home, 2104 Kunkel Lane, Kieler, WI 53812. Ph: 608-568-3550 The Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Wolfe's local care.

James Friederich

James Friederich

Feb 5, 2012

James M. Friederich, long time Sumner resident and business manager passed away at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Jay was the proprietor at the Sumner Variety Store from 1959 through 1972. After the Variety Store, Jay also owned Jays Caf and The Cobbler Shop. Jay was involved in the Sumner community as a member...

Betty Lear

Betty Lear

Feb 5, 2012

Betty L. Lear, 65, of Marshalltown, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012 at the University of Iowa Medical Center. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the family at this time....

Ilse Eatwell

Ilse Eatwell

Feb 4, 2012

Ilse Eatwell, 84, of Marshalltown, died early Saturday morning, February 4, at the Village Senior Care in Waukee with her loving family at her side. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marshalltown with Pastor Mike Herschberger officiating. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the services. Memorials may...

Olive Showalter

Olive Showalter

Feb 1, 2012

Olive Showalter, 100, of the Gilman area, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at Villa Del Sol Nursing Home where she was residing.Memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A luncheon will follow the service. Burial will be at the Prairie View Cemetery in Gilman at...

Judy Fricke

Judy Fricke

Feb 1, 2012

Judy Fricke, 74, of Marshalltown, died early Wednesday morning, February 1, at the Iowa River Hospice House with her loving family at her side. The family wishes to express their thanks to the caring staff at Iowa River Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Iowa River Hospice, 502 Plaza Heights Road, Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158.Funeral services...

Fern L. Defrance

Fern L. Defrance

Jan 31, 2012

Fern Lucelle DeFrance, 97, of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Grandview Heights Nursing and Rehab.Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Turner Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. with a breif service at 6:15 p.m.Thursday, February 2, 2012,at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may...

Jean Marie Iverson

Jean Marie Iverson

Jan 31, 2012

Jean Marie Iverson, 70, of the Villa del Sol, died Tuesday, January 31, 2011. Services for Jean Marie will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation for Jean Marie will be held from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date...

Mary Daugherty

Mary Daugherty

Jan 31, 2012

Mary Rena Daugherty, 73, of Marshalltown, died Monday, January 31, 2012 at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. Her death came peacefully at 5:05 p.m. with family at her side.Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastors Charles Daugherty and Dustin Brown officiating. Visitation will be held from...

Kathleen Meyer

Kathleen Meyer

Jan 27, 2012

Kathy Meyer , 57 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center in Marshalltown.There will be no formal service at this time. For condolences please visit: www.mitchellfh.com . Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown is caring for Kathy and her family. Phone 641-844-1234.Kathleen Ann Hart was born on February 9, 1954 in...

David R. Lawrence

David R. Lawrence

Jan 23, 2012

Mr. David R. Lawrence, 54, died Monday morning, January 23, 2012 at the Iowa Veterans Home. Services are pending at Rush Family Care Services in Onawa, Iowa Ph: 712-423-3293. Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Lawrence's local care.

Ava Mae Otta

Ava Mae Otta

Jan 22, 2012

Ava Mae Otta, the infant daughter of Jesse Otta and Whitney Bunting of Garwin, was born into heaven on Sunday, January 22, at the Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.A private family service will be held at a later date. For condolences or questions, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Ava and...

James Lowell Schmidt

James Lowell Schmidt

Jan 18, 2012

James L. Schmidt, 61, of Marshalltown, died Wednesday, January 18th, at his home.Private family services will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest in Minnesota in the family lot. There will be no visitation. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Jim and his family. Ph. 641-844-1234.Born on...

Patricia Ann Hanegan

Patricia Ann Hanegan

Jan 17, 2012

Patricia Ann Hanegan, 63, of Conway, Arkansas, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at her home.A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at The Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. For condolences please visit: www.mitchellfh.com . In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice....

Doris Pfantz

Doris Pfantz

Jan 15, 2012

Doris Pfantz, 83, of State Center, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Villa del Sol Nursing Center in Marshalltown, with her husband Darwin by her side.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in State Center. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,...

Reba Davis

Reba Davis

Jan 13, 2012

Reba D. Davis, 57, of Marshalltown, passed away January 13, 2012.Visitation will be held 5:00 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences or question,...

Floyd Appelgate

Floyd Appelgate

Jan 13, 2012

Floyd Appelgate, 87, of rural Marshalltown, died early Friday morning, January 13, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 16, at the Gladbrook Chapel United Methodist Church with his son-in-law, Rev. John Gaulke and Rev. Jennifer Daniel officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Chapel...