Obituaries

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,...

Dec 8, 2023

Donald “Don” Wilder Sr., 71, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown.

A memorial visitation for Don will take place on Friday, December 15 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For questions...

Dec 7, 2023

Boyd “Bud” Stover, age 90, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, December 7th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with his wife at his side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 12th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one-hour prior. Entombment will follow in the Riverside Mausoleum. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com.

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Dec 7, 2023

Jolene “Jody” Rosenbalm, 64, of Rhodes, Iowa, passed away on the evening of December 7, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her family by her side.

A celebration of life for Jody will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A vigil service will be held at 7:00...

Dec 7, 2023

Patricia A. Thompson, 82, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola.

Graveside services for Patty will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or...

Dec 7, 2023

Diana Mumm, 73, of Gilman, IA, passed away on the evening of December 7, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. After successfully battling cancer three times in the past 20 years, she succumbed to pancreatic cancer and complications following surgery.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Diana will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM...

Dec 5, 2023

Cynthia Ann Wagaman was the only child born to parents Robert and Twyla Appelgate Wagaman on December 30, 1946. She died on December 5, 2023, at the age of 76. There are no public services or burial planned, and her cremains have been divided between her daughters in matching floral bisque urns.

Cynthia graduated from Marshalltown High School with the class...

Dec 4, 2023

Norma Jean Coop, age 66, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames.

As per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are scheduled at this time. Norma and her family are under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to...

Dec 2, 2023

Jamesina Peter, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2023 at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown surrounded by her loving family.

Service for Jamesina will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 from...

Dec 2, 2023

Lorraine “Sug” Beavers, 99, longtime resident of Collins, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, just 27 days before her 100th birthday.

Services for Lorraine will take place on Saturday, December 9 at 12:00 P.M. at Rhodes United Methodist Church. A visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 11:00 A.M. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill...

Nov 30, 2023

Kendall Anne Derby, age 59 of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023.

As per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation with the family receiving friends will be from 5:00 P.M – 6:00 P.M. Saturday,...

Nov 28, 2023

Kenneth D. Suetterlin, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Southridge Nursing and Rehab.

Cremation rites have been accorded and there are currently no services scheduled. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Ken and his family.

Kenneth Suetterlin was born on March 4,...

Nov 26, 2023

Douglas Joe Ecklor, age 53 of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on November 26, 2023.

As per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A family led Celebration of Life is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 10:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M. This event will take place at the Elks Lodge #312 located at 101...

Nov 26, 2023

Dale E. Aukes, 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Bangor, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare.

Per the wishes of Dale and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation celebrating his life will take place on Saturday, December 2 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at...

Nov 25, 2023

Dale R. Dent, 88, of State Center, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of November 25, 2023 at Unity Point Health Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo with his family at his side.

Services for Dale will be held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell...

Nov 24, 2023

Doris Wilkerson, 90, of Marshalltown and formerly of Garwin, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her family on the morning of November 24, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Doris will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the St. Francis of...

Nov 24, 2023

Dwayne Lyle Pundt, age 90 of State Center, Iowa passed away on November 24, 2023, at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare.

Funeral services for Dwayne will take place on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 7 P.M. with Pastor Robert Ricard officiating. A visitation for family and friends is also scheduled on Wednesday, November 29, 2023,...

Nov 24, 2023

James (Jim) Edwin Hemphill, 90, passed away peacefully Friday, November 24, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. He was born on November 25, 1932, in Kansas City, Missouri to Keith and Eva (Jenks) Hemphill, and was an only child.

Jim was raised and attended school in Creston, Iowa. He helped his parents at the...

Nov 24, 2023

Douglas Arnold Finders, 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on November 24, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice House.

Born in Marshalltown to Irene and Gordon Finders, Sr. on September 24, 1946, Doug was the third of six children. He attended school in Ferguson, Iowa until the family moved to Marshalltown while he was in...

Nov 23, 2023

Kathleen May Yandell, daughter of the late Arnold and Opal Frederickson, was born on May 11, 1922 in Marshalltown, Iowa, and died at Accura Care Center in Marshalltown, Iowa, on November 23, 2023.

Kay was a longtime member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Marshalltown. She served in a number of positions in...