Obituaries

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...

Feb 29, 2024

Arlene Haloupek, 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Iowa River Hospice Home, surrounded by her family.

Services for Arlene will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour...

Feb 29, 2024

Gary Lied, age 76, of Marshalltown, and formerly of Green Bay, WI and Michigan City, IN, passed away early morning Thursday, February 29th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with his daughter at his side.

Per his wishes, no formal services will be held. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. For condolences,...

Feb 29, 2024

Linda Klaas, age 79, of Ankeny, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away in the peace and comfort of her home with family at her side on the morning of Thursday, February 29th, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with visitation occurring one-hour prior. She...

Feb 27, 2024

Jermaine Spencer 40, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Unity Point Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Services for Jermaine will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour...

Feb 27, 2024

Roger Bauder, age 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, February 27th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with family at his side.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2nd, at the First Methodist Church in Marshalltown with Rev. Jeff Kodis officiating. A reception will follow with food...

Feb 25, 2024

Linda Kay Sells, 85, of Gladbrook, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

Memorial services for Linda will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held prior, starting at 9:30 a.m. Memorials may be...

Feb 25, 2024

Mike Smolik, 62, of Albion, Iowa, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the Central Iowa VA Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

Services for Mike will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Journey Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for family...

Feb 25, 2024

Diane L. Duff, 74, of Rhodes, Iowa, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Services for Diane will take place Friday, March 8 at 1:00 P.M. at the Rhodes United Methodist Church. In lieu of a visitation, Diane’s family will receive guests at Lincoln Valley Golf Course after the...

Feb 25, 2024

Darrell Lewis Barker, 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Services for Darrell will take place on Wednesday, February 28 at 1:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. A visitation...