Obituaries

Mar 18, 2024

John Junior Allgood, age 56, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on March 18, 2024, at Unity Point Health- Marshalltown Hospital.

Cremation rites have been accorded and currently no service is scheduled. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later...

Mar 18, 2024

Matthew Ray Allen Thompson, 52, of Des Moines, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of his home on the morning of Monday, March 18, 2024.

Services for Matthew will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation...

Mar 16, 2024

Luke Mathew Fisher, 19, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024.

A Vigil Service will take place on Friday, March 22nd beginning at 4:00 P.M. at St. Henry Catholic Church of St. Francis of Assisi Parish; 211 West Olive St, Marshalltown. A visitation will follow from 4:30-8:00. Funeral Mass for Luke will be...

Mar 13, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Dean Claussen, 87, of Garwin, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook.

Public visitation for Jerry will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A private family burial will be held at the Garwin...

Mar 12, 2024

Forever in our hearts, Lori Grant was a woman who loved family, God, and ice cream.

Visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 24 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home (1209 Iowa Ave W, Marshalltown, IA 50158). Service will be held at 4:00 PM with a provided meal immediately following. Memorials may be...

Mar 12, 2024

Matthew Scott Owens, age 58, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Home.

A family led service will be scheduled for a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral...

Mar 11, 2024

Dean Button, at the age of 95, passed peacefully, and met His Savior on Monday, March 11th.

Dean Richard Button, born June 22, 1928 to Ruben Waldo, (better known as R.W.) and Frances (Miller) Button, grew up with brothers, Glen and Dale and a sister, Gladys on a Hardin County farm in Eldora, Iowa.

Mar 11, 2024

Sidnee Benge, age 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, March 11th, 2024 at the Grandview Heights with her husband at her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com....

Mar 11, 2024

Carole Brannan, 89, of Marshalltown and more commonly known as “Jo” to all, passed away on the evening of March 11, 2024 at Unity Point Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

Per her wishes, no formal services will be held at this time. Memorials in her name may be directed to the Green...

Mar 10, 2024

George Walters, 97, of Zearing, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 surrounded by friends at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in George’s name may be directed to Iowa River Hospice. For additional...

Mar 9, 2024

Donald “Don” Gruver, age 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024, at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per his wishes and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Friday March 15, 2024, from...

Mar 7, 2024

Ginger (Jacobs) Price was born on October 5, 1949 in Iowa City, Iowa and passed away on March 7, 2024 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. She was born to Frank and Alma (Rutter) Jacobs. She married the love of her life, Charles on June 8, 1968 at Pleasant Grove Church, rural Ames, Iowa. To this...

Mar 7, 2024

Carole Baker, 83, of Le Grand, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on the evening of March 7, 2024 at Unity Point Health Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.

A celebration of life will be held for Carole on Saturday, March 16, 2024 from 12:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell...

Mar 7, 2024

Diane “Gramby” Bradley, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Unity Point Hospital in Grinnell.

Funeral services for Diane will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start prior to the service; beginning at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed...

Mar 6, 2024

Paula Calkins Vanderley, 81

Paula Calkins Vanderley, 81, of Marshalltown, IA passed away March 6, 2024, at the Iowa Veterans Home surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM. There will be a visitation at 4:00 PM, prior to...

Mar 2, 2024

Lawrence (Larry) Charles Wacha

1939-2024

Lawrence (Larry) Charles Wacha passed away at Sunny Hill Center, Tama, under the care of Iowa River Hospice, on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and some members of his family.

Larry was born on September 2, 1939, to Charles and Adeline (Fetter)...

Mar 2, 2024

Dora Jean (Rittierodt) Pfantz, 96

Dora Jean (Rittierodt) Pfantz, 96, of Marshalltown passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown with many family members present.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in State Center...

Mar 2, 2024

Bernadine Schuett, 87, of Tama, passed away on Saturday morning, March 2, 2024 surrounded by her family at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama.

Cremation rites have been accorded and currently no services are scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later time. For more information or to send a...

Mar 2, 2024

William Eugene Orr, age 69, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away March 2, 2024, at the Newton Health Care Center.

Per his wishes, no formal services will be held, and cremation rites have been accorded. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. or call 641-844-1234.

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Mar 1, 2024

Ray P. Goodman Jr., 96, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Unity Point Health Marshalltown on Friday, March 1, 2024.

Services for Ray will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one...