Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Patricia Lou Walters

Patricia Lou Walters

Jun 15, 2012

Patricia Lou WaltersMarch 21, 1931 - June 15, 2012Patricia (Pat) Lou Walters, age 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on June 15, 2012, surrounded by her loving family at Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown. Visitation for Pat will be held Monday, June 18, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Avenue,...

Ron L. Kelso

Ron L. Kelso

Jun 15, 2012

Ronald L. Kelso, 76, of Commerce, California, formerly of Marshalltown, died suddenly on Friday, June 15th, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 20th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest with full military honors by the VFW Harry C. Harter Post #839. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to...

Anita Gummert

Anita Gummert

Jun 13, 2012

Anita Gummert, 49, of Marshalltown, died Wednesday evening, June 13, at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, at the First United Church of Christ in Marshalltown with Pastor Kim Wilson officiating. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For...

Lester L. Benda

Lester L. Benda

Jun 12, 2012

Lester L. Benda, 76, of Marshalltown passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.Funeral services will be held at 11:30 on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the family...

Catherine Finders

Catherine Finders

Jun 9, 2012

Catherine Finders, 97, of Marshalltown, died early Saturday morning, June 9, at the Iowa River Hospice House with her sons at her side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at the Ferguson Christian Bible Church with Rev. Darren Young officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Timber Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Francis Merschbrock

Francis Merschbrock

Jun 9, 2012

Francis W. Merschbrock, 67, of Marshalltown passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Grandview Heights.Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Prayer service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family at...

Gary L. Clemens

Gary L. Clemens

Jun 8, 2012

Gary L. Clemens, 66, of Tama, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IAThere will be no services at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family at this time. For condolences or questions, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Gary and his...

C. Virgil Haight

C. Virgil Haight

Jun 7, 2012

C. Virgil Haight, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 9, at the First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown with a luncheon to follow. He will be laid to rest in a private family interment at the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Friday...

Hollis Munyon

Hollis Munyon

Jun 7, 2012

Hollis Les Munyon, 65, of Marshalltown, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Iowa Veterans Home Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be directed to the family at this time. For condolences or questions,...

Marlen E. Mcdonald

Marlen E. Mcdonald

Jun 7, 2012

Mr. Marlen E. McDonald, 90, died Thursday afternoon, June 7, 2012 at the Iowa Veterans Home. Services for Mr. McDonald are pending at Hamilton's Funeral Home, Des Moines, IA. PH: (515) 243-5221 Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with his local care.

Paul Shore

Paul Shore

Jun 6, 2012

Paul Shore, 62, of rural Liscomb, died Wednesday night, June 6, in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. A gathering and visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Please come in casual attire, drive your classic car and share memories with the family. Private...

Lorraine Eker

Lorraine Eker

Jun 5, 2012

Lorraine (Stephens) Eker, age 90, of Rochester, MN and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from cancer.Lorraine was born on October 22, 1921 southwest of Gilman, Iowa in Jasper County to parents Eli Ethel and Maud (Addington) Stephens. Lorraine graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1940.Growing up on the farm was...

James L. Ross

James L. Ross

Jun 4, 2012

Mr. James L. Ross, 73, died Monday evening, June 4, at the Iowa Veterans Home. Services are pending at McLaren's Resthaven in West Des Moines. Ph: 515-225-7225. Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Ross' local care.

Paul E. Halverson

Paul E. Halverson

May 29, 2012

Paul E. Halverson, 88, of Ferguson, died Tuesday, May 29, at the Iowa Veterans Home where he has resided since April of this year. By faith we know God has Paul in His arms and his family has him in their hearts. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 1, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home....

Ryan Viramontes

Ryan Viramontes

May 28, 2012

Ryan Viramontes, 24, of Bellflower, California, entered eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 28, 2012 at Linn Creek in Marshalltown, Iowa.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at St. Marys Catholic Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4,...

John Wayne Jay

John Wayne Jay

May 27, 2012

John Tiny Wayne Jay, 85, formerly of Albion, currently residing at Glenwood Place, died Sunday, May 27, at the Iowa River Hospice House. A visitation for Tiny will be held from 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 31, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A private family graveside service and burial will take place at a later date at...

Charlie Fairall

Charlie Fairall

May 25, 2012

Charles Franklin Fairall, 74, prominent Marshalltown area trial attorney, died Friday, May 25th, in the peace of his home with his loving family at his side. His final journey was comforted by the staff of Iowa Hospice.Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 1st, at St. Marys Catholic Church in Marshalltown with Fr. Jim Miller...

Eugene W. Rinehart Sr.

Eugene W. Rinehart Sr.

May 24, 2012

Mr. Eugene W. Rinehart, Sr, 86, died Thursday afternoon, May 24, 2012 at the Iowa Veterans Home. Services for Mr. Rinehart are pending at Hamilton's Funeral Home in Des Moines. Ph: 515-289-2442 Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with his local care.

Tar Meh

Tar Meh

May 23, 2012

Tar Meh, 46, of Marshalltown, died Wednesday, May 23, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Graveside services for Tar Meh will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the Center School Cemetery in rural Marshalltown. There will not be a visitation. Memorials may be directed in her name to her family. For further...

Byron R. Lawrence

Byron R. Lawrence

May 22, 2012

Mr. Byron R. Lawrence, 84, died Tuesday morning, May 22, 2012 at the Iowa Veterans Home. Services for Mr. Lawrence are pending at Gunderson Funeral Home, 1615 North 15th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Ph: (515) 576-7128 Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with his local arrangements.