Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

James E. Bucher

James E. Bucher

Jun 21, 2010

Mr. James E. Bucher, 73, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at the Iowa Veterans Home. Services for Mr. Bucher are pending under the professional care of Behner Funeral Home, Fairfield, IA.

Ruth Heishman

Ruth Heishman

Jun 21, 2010

Ruth M. Heishman, 82, of State Center, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at home with family at her bedside under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service conducted by the family will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at United Presbyterian Church in State Center. There will be no...

Robert Burns

Robert Burns

Jun 17, 2010

Robert Burns, 88, of Marshalltown, died Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Grandview Heights while in the care of his loving family and Iowa River Hospice.Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visitation will be on Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Mitchell Family...

Sue Rushton

Sue Rushton

Jun 17, 2010

Sue Rushton, 65, of Gilman, died early Thursday, June 17, 2010, at her home. In accordance with Sue's wishes, her body has been cremated and there will be no formal funeral services held. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been caring for Sue and her family. Phone 641-844-1234. Sue will be missed by her daughters...

Ron Oetker

Ron Oetker

Jun 16, 2010

Ronald E. Oetker, 53, of Haverhill, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at MMSC.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at St. Henrys Catholic Church. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery at Haverhill. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visitation will be on Sunday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For...

Ronald Deters

Ronald Deters

Jun 13, 2010

Ronald Thomas Deters, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2010.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery at Wellsburg. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A...

Blanche F. Propp

Blanche F. Propp

Jun 12, 2010

Blanche F. Propp, 90, of Marshalltown, formerly of Melbourne, died Saturday June 12th, 2010 at Grandview Heights. A celebration of Blanches life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 16th at St. John United Church of Christ in Melbourne. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. She will be laid to...

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...