Obituaries

Jan 16, 2024

Gregory John Nennig, 57, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Services for Gregory will take place on Saturday, January 27 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation will take place prior to services, beginning at 9:30 A.M. He will be laid to rest at Eden Cemetery...

Jan 15, 2024

Charles (Chuck) DeBruyn age 64 of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Per his wishes and the family, there will be no services held at this time. Memorials can be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown.

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Jan 12, 2024

Vernon (Vern) Hunzelman, age 97, of Marshalltown, Iowa, departed this earthly life on January 12, 2024. He resided at The Willows and was cared for by their wonderful staff along with that of St Croix Hospice.

A visitation will be held at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Friday, Janury 19, 2024 from 9:30 to 11:00...

Jan 12, 2024

David William Whaley, age 83, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Iowa City.

A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2024, starting at 10:30 A.M. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation on Friday,...

Jan 9, 2024

Clifford “Dale” Moler, 94, of Green Mountain, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Dale will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start prior to the funeral; beginning at 9:30...

Jan 7, 2024

Larry Edsel Choate

Hastings resident Larry Edsel Choate, 82, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024, at his home.

Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 11, at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home in Hastings. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, January 15,...

Jan 7, 2024

Krista Marie (Williams) Pape peacefully went home to the Lord on Sunday, January 7th, 2024, with family and friends surrounding her bedside.

A family- led funeral service will be held at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown, Iowa at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, including a celebration of life luncheon to follow the...

Jan 6, 2024

Karri Sue Sanders, age 59, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024 after a yearlong battle with cancer at UnityPoint Health: Mary Greely Medical Center in Ames.

As per her wishes and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. No formal services...

Jan 6, 2024

Amado Soto Diaz, 94, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

**UPDATED** A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Memorials in Amado’s name...

Jan 3, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Grout Jr., 55, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at UnityPoint-Marshalltown.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. 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 Bobby...

Jan 3, 2024

JoEllin Sue Dickkut, age 71, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

A funeral service for JoEllin will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Elim Lutheran Church in Marshalltown, followed by a graveside service at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens....

Jan 2, 2024

Sharon Jensen Wood, 89, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services for Sharon will be held on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Fellowship Baptist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at...

Jan 2, 2024

Billy Ray Dials, age 69 of Beaman, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Per his wishes and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Billy’s family will hold a personal ceremony to celebrate his life at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family. For additional information...

Jan 2, 2024

***PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ON FRIDAY, THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR DICK HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, JANUARY 15 AT 1:00 P.M.. THE VISITATION WILL STILL BE THURSDAY, JANUARY 11th AS SCHEDULED.***

Richard “Dick” Ferneau, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Bickford of Marshalltown.

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Jan 2, 2024

Sundrea “Sunny” Chrisman, age 80, of Union, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Eldora Specialty Care in Eldora, Iowa.

A memorial gathering and time to share memories will be held this Saturday, January 6 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Union Community Church. The family would love to have your...

Jan 2, 2024

Coby Earl Youngblood, 54, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Per the wishes of Coby and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place on Saturday, January 6 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at Haverhill Social Club....

Jan 1, 2024

Dwight Abner McDonald, 71, of Russell, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Comfort House-Hospice Care in Pella.

Visitation for Dwight will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Masonic service to follow at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. The funeral, by...

Jan 1, 2024

Mary Kathleen Burnes (or Mawgaw as she was known by her family) was born February, 23, 1943 in Marshalltown, IA. Her favorite hobbies included hang gliding, dueling wildlife, and knife throwing. She met her untimely end when she turned in her 50 year anniversary AA chip for a bottle of Chivas scotch and rode in a barrel down Niagara...

Dec 31, 2023

David Michael Myers, age 55, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Sunday December 31, 2023.

Per his wishes and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A family-led graveside service has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. at the Highland Memorial Gardens in Des Moines, Iowa. Father Ambrose Lude will be...

Dec 30, 2023

Hank Aaron Stagner, age 56, of LaMoille, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. For additional information or to send a...