Obituaries

James Hemphill

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...

Douglas Finders

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...

Kathleen May Yandell

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...

David Wilson

Nov 23, 2023

Proud veteran, David Wilson, 77, of the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. Cremation Rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held. He will be laid to rest at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the rites.

Karen Hermann

Nov 21, 2023

Karen Hermann of State Center, age 70, passed on November 21, 2023, at the State Center Specialty Care.

Karen (VanHorn) Hermann was born on June 15, 1953, in Waukon, Iowa to parents Bill and Delores VanHorn. After graduating from Waukon High School, Karen attended college for fashion merchandising. On March 22, 1980 she married, Joe...

Joann Sue Christen

Nov 20, 2023

JoAnn Sue (Horsman) Christen

JoAnn Christen, age 77 of Marshalltown passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. JoAnn was born to Keith and Alice Horsman on

January 2, 1946, at the Emmetsburg Hospital. Growing up she first attended school at Rolfe

before...

Carol Luthe

Nov 19, 2023

Carol L. Luthe, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in her sleep on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in the comfort of her own home.

Visitation with family and friends will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, November 26th, 2023 at the First Methodist Church, 202 W. Main St. Marshalltown, Iowa. Services will immediately follow at...

Emmett Harry "Mutt" Street

Nov 18, 2023

Emmett “Mutt” Street of Beaman, age 61, passed on November 18, 2023, at the Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.

Funeral services for Emmett are scheduled for Sunday November 26, 2023, beginning at 12 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends is also scheduled for Sunday November 26,...

Joyce Thomas

Nov 18, 2023

Joyce C. Thomas, age 77, of State Center, passed away early Saturday morning, November 18th, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Per her wishes, no formal services will be held. Memorials may be directed to her family for later distribution to the Rhodes United Methodist Church. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell...

Connie Lou Watson

Nov 15, 2023

Connie Lou Watson, age 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on November 15, 2023, at Iowa River Hospice House.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Constance Lou...

Robert "Jiggs" Stonewall

Nov 14, 2023

Robert “Jiggs” Stonewall, 92, of Grinnell, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at his home.

Memorial visitation for Jiggs will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to a charity of your choice. For more information...

Timothy "Tim" Hillygus

Nov 14, 2023

Timothy “Tim” Hillygus, age 60, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 14, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Services for Tim will take place on Saturday, November 18 at 3:00 PM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior, beginning at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers,...

Susan Garrels

Nov 12, 2023

Susan Margaret Garrels, age 71, of Laurel, Iowa, passed away on a beautiful fall morning November 12, 2023 surrounded by her loving family under the care of Hospice. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator and gardener. Her infectious positivity and courageous attitude remained present in her final weeks.

Susan Margaret Frick, the third...

Duane Bartlett

Nov 12, 2023

Duane Edward Bartlett, 76, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday morning, November 12, 2023 at his home.

Cremation rites have been accorded and currently no services are 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 Duane and his family.

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Sandra Fetters

Nov 12, 2023

Sandra Jean Fetters, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Southridge Nursing and Rehab in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for Sandra will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023 from 3:00 p.m....

William "Bill" Zuercher

Nov 11, 2023

In Loving Memory of William (Bill) Zuercher

On the evening of November 11, 2023, William (Bill) Zuercher, a cherished member of the Marshalltown community, peacefully passed away at the age of 90 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Bill's legacy is marked by his dedication to family, community, and service.

Cremation...

Robert Hartsell

Nov 11, 2023

Robert “Bob” Hartsell, 69, of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of his home on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com

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Melvin Carter

Nov 9, 2023

Melvin “Mel” Carter, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at the State Center Specialty Care facility in State Center, Iowa.

Friends and family will gather at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13th and a brief graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the...

Xiomara Lopez

Nov 8, 2023

Xiomara Lopez, 84, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later time. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com...

Brenda Lea Reese

Nov 5, 2023

Brenda Lea Reese, age 61, passed on Sunday November 5, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services for Brenda are scheduled for Saturday November 11, 2023, at 4:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends is also scheduled on November 11 from...