Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Wendell Roseland

Wendell Roseland

Jun 12, 2010

Wendell Roseland, 92, of the Grandview Heights in Marshalltown, former longtime Dunbar area farmer, died Saturday night, June 12th, at the Grandview Heights while in their loving care, his family and the Iowa River Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from noon until...

Marjorie L. Baker

Marjorie L. Baker

Jun 11, 2010

Marjorie L. Baker, 83, of Marshalltown, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at Grandview Heights Rehab and Health Care. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Burial will be at Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Sliefert Funeral Home...

Sue Ann Mcginnis Harris

Sue Ann Mcginnis Harris

Jun 11, 2010

Sue Ann McGinnis Harris, 52, of Garwin, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown. Her death came peacefully at 5:00 p.m. with her loving family at her side. Private family memorial services and a celebration of her life will be held. She will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. Public visitation...

Elizabeth Wagner

Elizabeth Wagner

Jun 9, 2010

Elizabeth Wagner, 84, of Marshalltown, and formerly of Clive and Ankeny, IA died Wednesday June 9th, 2010 at the Iowa Veterans Home. There will be no services at this time. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell family Funeral Home is caring for Elizabeth and her family, phone 641-844-1234. Elizabeth Tukker was born on April 25th, 1926 in Otley,...

Ann F. Creager

Ann F. Creager

Jun 9, 2010

Ann F. Creager, 97, of Marshalltown died Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at Villa Del Sol. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 14th at St. Marys Catholic Church with Fr. Jim Miller officiating. She will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Sunday from...

Robert Vokoun

Robert Vokoun

Jun 7, 2010

Robert E. Vokoun, 67, of Legrand, died Monday, June 7, 2010, at University of Iowa Hospital.Per Bobs wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no funeral services held. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Bob and his family. Phone 641-844-1234.Robert Edward Vokoun was...

Luverda E. Brown

Luverda E. Brown

Jun 5, 2010

Luverda E. Brown, 95, of the Scenic Manor in Iowa Falls, formerly of State Center, died Saturday morning, June 5th, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 9th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center with Pastor Mike Maddick officiating. She will be laid to rest in...

Gary T. Coleman

Gary T. Coleman

Jun 4, 2010

Gary T. Coleman, 47, of rural State Center, died Friday, June 4, 2010. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Burial will be at Albion Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Memorials may be directed to the family....

Esther Dutton Kester

Esther Dutton Kester

Jun 3, 2010

Esther Dutton (Mrs. Gib) Kester, 74, of Clemons, died Thursday evening, June 3, at the Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor David Lewis of the Clemons Church of Christ officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Clemons Cemetery. Visitation will...

Virginia Sparks

Virginia Sparks

Jun 2, 2010

M. Virginia Sparks, 83, of State Center, died peacefully June 2, 2010, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown.A celebration of Virginias life will be held Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., at Clemons United Church of Christ, with burial to follow at the Clemons Cemetery in Clemons, Iowa. Friends may call at the Mitchell Family Funeral...

Frances L. Kahler

Frances L. Kahler

Jun 2, 2010

Frances L. Kahler, 80, of Garwin, went home to her Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday June 7th at Garwin United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Brooks Cemetery at Hedrick, IA. Visitation will be on Sunday afternoon from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, IA....

E. Pauline Schultz

E. Pauline Schultz

Jun 1, 2010

Polly Schultz, 86, passed from earth to eternity June 1, 2010, at Grandview Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Marshalltown. Her death came peacefully; she had been being cared for by the Grandview staff, family, and Iowa River Hospice. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a celebratory...

Thomas Burchland

Thomas Burchland

May 31, 2010

Thomas Edwin Burchland, 88, of rural Gilman, died Monday afternoon, May 31, 2010, at Grandview Heights Nursing and Rehab in Marshalltown. Per Toms wishes, the family will have a private graveside service at Prairieview Cemetery in Gilman. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund is being established. For condolences please visit www.mitchellfh.com . The Mitchell Family Funeral Home...

Jacob Rudy

Jacob Rudy

May 31, 2010

Jacob Rudy, 82, of Marshalltown, died Monday morning, May 31, 2010, at the MMSC with his loving wife at his side. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 3rd, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He was laid to rest in the Green Mountain Cemetery with full military honors by the Harry C. Harter VFW Post #839....

Arthur L. Prescott

Arthur L. Prescott

May 30, 2010

Arthur Art Prescott, 91, of Marshalltown died Sunday May 30th, 2010 at the Iowa Veterans Home, with his loving wife at his side. A celebration of Arts life will be held at 2pm on Thursday, June 3rd at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1pm on Thursday as well. He will be laid to rest in...

Helen Whitcomb

Helen Whitcomb

May 29, 2010

Helen Whitcomb, 91, of Marshalltown, died Saturday, May 29th, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A family graveside service will be held at the Spencer Cemetery near Sheridan, Hamilton County, Indiana, on Saturday, June 5th. There will be no local services. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Helen and her family. Ph 641-844-1234. Born on...

Cheryl Slifka

Cheryl Slifka

May 28, 2010

Cheryl (Mrs. Darrell) Slifka, 43, of rural State Center, peacefully passed Friday, May 28th, at the Israel Hospice House in Ames. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3rd, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in State Center with Pastor Joan Swander officiating. Private interment will be held at a...

Anthony Waltemeyer

Anthony Waltemeyer

May 27, 2010

Anthony Waltemeyer, 15, of Marshalltown, died late Thursday night, May 27th, at the Blank Childrens Hospital in Des Moines. His death came peacefully at 11:15 p.m. with his loving family at his side after a year long battle with cancer. Funeral services for Anthony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1st, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home....

Cathryn Seeger

Cathryn Seeger

May 26, 2010

Cathryn Seeger, 84, longtime State Center schoolteacher, died Wednesday, May 26th, at the State Center Nursing and Rehab Center while in their loving care and that of the Iowa Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 1st, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in State Center. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the services...

Rosalia Perez Meza

Rosalia Perez Meza

May 26, 2010

Rosalia Guadalupe Perez Meza, infant, entered into heaven on Wednesday May 26th, 2010. Graveside services for Rosalia, the infant daughter of Mariza Perez Meza and Oscar Ledesma, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 1st at Riverside Cemetery with Father Don Czapla officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell family...