Obituaries

Dec 24, 2023

Petty Officer First Class USNR-R Dale Finley Hicks reported for duty at Heaven’s Gate on December 24, 2023, under the care of Iowa River Hospice and his family by his side.

He was born on September 27, 1928 to Finley Dale and Berniece (Worley) Hicks in Marshalltown. He was educated in the Marshalltown schools and...

Dec 24, 2023

Alice Frank, age 94, of Conrad, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of Christmas Eve 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per her wishes and request, no formal services will be held at this time. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is entrusted with her services. Ph. 641-844-1234.

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Dec 23, 2023

Linda Adell King, 74, of Tama, and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Heritage Specialty Care in Cedar Rapids, under the care of Mercy Hospice.

Memorial services for Linda will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will...

Dec 23, 2023

Donald Craig Barnhill, born June 14, 1952, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Our beloved, Don Barnhill served our parish at Commerce Community Church in West Des Moines, Iowa since 2013. He was known as a “street angel” ministering to the less fortunate, and giving meals to...

Dec 20, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Paul Baker, 80, of Union, passed away with family by his side on December 20, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown.

A funeral service will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St Mary Catholic Church (this will not be a full mass) 9 W Linn St, Marshalltown on...

Dec 20, 2023

Lola (Grotelueschen) Bargmann, age 100, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Colorado, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Iowa Veterans Home.

Per the wishes of Lola and her family, she will be laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado next to her beloved husband, Alvin.

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Dec 20, 2023

Pramila Ambardekar, age 96, of Rhodes, Iowa passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023 at Southridge Specialty Care of Marshalltown.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials can be directed to the American Heart Association. For additional information or to send a condolence to...

Dec 20, 2023

Ardyce L. Smith, 84, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Ardyce will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start prior to the service; beginning at 9:30 a.m. Memorials may...

Dec 19, 2023

Cynthia Miller, aged 59, of State Center and San Marcos, CA, passed away on Tuesday, December 19th, at the Israel Family Hospice Home in Ames. A memorial gathering will be announced next year in more suitable weather. Memorials may be directed to her family. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is assisting Cynthia's family. Ph. 641-844-1234.

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Dec 19, 2023

OBITUARY OF SHIRLEY FAYE COOPER HALL

1-19-1930 – 12-19-2023

Shirley was born on January 19, 1930 to parents Francis Clyde and Nellie Cooper of Toledo, Iowa. She was the youngest of 5 children, having 1 brother (Russell) and 3 older sisters (Velma, Neva, and Marjorie). Shirley graduated from Toledo High School as Valedictorian....

Dec 18, 2023

Beatrice “Bea” Niblock, age 74, of Marshalltown, longtime area educator, principal and school board president, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, December 18th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with dear friends at her side.

Abiding by her wishes, she wanted to bow out of this world quietly, so no...

Dec 17, 2023

Merlin Ohrt, age 67, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on December 17, 2023, at Unity Point Hospital.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family visitation will be scheduled. Memorials can be directed to his family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or...

Dec 17, 2023

Steven M. Ballalatak, 51, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Services for Steven will take place on Saturday, December 23 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 10:00 A.M. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials...

Dec 17, 2023

Trent R. Brooks, 61, of Marshalltown, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and graveside services will take place on Friday, December 22 at 1:00 P.M. at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Trent...

Dec 16, 2023

Marilyn “Mickey” Baysinger, 76, of State Center, Iowa formerly of Spencer and Ames, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, December 16, 2023 at State Center Specialty Care.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a service will be held in Spencer, Iowa at a later date. Memorials in Mickey’s name may...

Dec 15, 2023

Ed Schultz, 80, a lifelong Marshalltown resident, died at his home, surrounded by his family, Friday, December 15, 2023. Friends and family are invited to a “Please Wear Blue Jeans” version of a Celebration of Life at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Thursday at 10:30 a.m., with a social hour/lunch immediately after the service. A private family burial and brief...

Dec 14, 2023

Mary S. Halter, known to all as Sam, age 78, of rural Rhodes, passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 14th, at the Story County Medical Center. She took the hand of her grandson Ryan that morning at 2:38 a.m.

A memorial gathering will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19th, at the...

Dec 14, 2023

Valaauina Vaieli, 21, of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Unity Point Health Marshalltown.

Services for Valaauina will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 beginning at 1:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown following the services. A visitation...

Dec 12, 2023

Carroll Clarence Day, 82, of Gladbrook, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

A Celebration of Life for Carroll will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, IA. Family will be working on planning a burial and larger...

Dec 11, 2023

Kris Alan Holtsclaw, age 63, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on December 11, 2023, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Funeral services for Kris are scheduled for Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will take place on Tuesday, December 19, 2023,...