Obituaries

Apr 28, 2025

Jean (Olson) Johnson, age 97, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025 under the care of Iowa River Hospice at Bickford of Marshalltown.

Jean Marie Olson was born on September 13, 1927, on a farm one-quarter mile NE of Dunbar, IA, the daughter of Clifford and Myrtle (Bryngelson) Olson. Jean had a fraternal...

Apr 28, 2025

Dean L. Lench, age 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the evening of April 28, 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and a family led memorial service will be held at a later date to...

Apr 26, 2025

Donna J. Williams, age 97, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away April 26th at the Hubbard Care Center with her daughter at her side and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Donna had graciously donated her body for medical research to the University of Iowa. Services will be held at the Bangor Liberty Friends Church...

Apr 25, 2025

Paul “Buck” Raymond Warnell Jr., 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

A Memorial service for Paul will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place prior to the service;...

Apr 24, 2025

Susan Marie Clubb, 73, of Melbourne, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Accura Healthcare of Ames and under Suncrest Hospice.

Funeral services for Susan will be held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, beginning...

Apr 23, 2025

The beautiful soul of Kimberly Gummert, age 67, of rural Gilman, left this earthly life on the evening of Wednesday, April 23rd.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 1st, at the Ferguson Bible Church with Pastor Darren Young officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery of Dillon....

Apr 23, 2025

Victoria Anderson-Woosley, 48 of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 23, 2025. She was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on September 24, 1976 to Dennis and Donna Anderson. Victoria was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt to many. She loved spending time with her great nephews and all of her animals. Victoria worked at Elma Early...

Apr 21, 2025

Rebecca A. (Moyer) Stanley, age 73, of Gilman, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, in the comfort of her own home surrounded by family, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Per Rebecca and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life...

Apr 21, 2025

So Mo, 90, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown.

Funeral services for So Mo will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call...

Apr 19, 2025

Mary Helen Knickerbocker, age 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday afternoon, April 19, 2025 at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown.

In remembrance of Mary’s life, a visitation will be held from noon to 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown...

Apr 17, 2025

Clifford Boucher, age 83, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

Clifford Eugene Boucher was born on May 5, 1941, in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was the second child of Arlo Boucher and Elizabeth (Dee) Isenhower. Cliff attended Marshalltown High School and, later in life, earned his GED at the...

Apr 15, 2025

Ricky Murra, age 63, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on April 15, 2025.

Ricky Earl Murra was born on June 10,1961 to Richard and Ruth (Shaner) Murra in Iowa Falls. He joined the army as soon as he was old enough. Joining in 1980 where he received his...

Apr 15, 2025

Florence Marie (Waters) Denbow, age 87 of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at her son’s home in Toledo, IA.

Born Florence Marie Waters on November 12, 1937 to Chester and Lura (Crosby) Waters in Chicago, IL. She graduated in the Class of 1955 at Roosevelt High School in Cedar...

Apr 15, 2025

Joan Wengert, 95, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of State Center, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola, IA.

Born Elinor Joan McDonald on January 21, 1930 in Artesian, South Dakota, she was the only child of Archibald “Archie” and Hazel (Mack) McDonald. At the age of 3, her...

Apr 15, 2025

Paul E. Wood III., age 42, of Des Moines, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in the

comfort of his home.

Per Paul and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service has been scheduled

for Saturday, April 26th, 2025, starting at 3:30 P.M. at the Mitchell...

Apr 14, 2025

James “Jim” Little, age 75, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown.

Services for Jim will take place on Wednesday, April 23 at 10:00 A.M. at New Hope Christian Church with Pastor Kerry Jech officiating. A visitation will be held the hour prior beginning at 9:00 A.M. Military...

Apr 13, 2025

Beverly A. Swaim, age 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Larry G. Swaim, age 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was also under the care of Iowa River...

Apr 13, 2025

Larry G. Swaim, age 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 13, 2025. He was under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per Larry and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A family led committal service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be...

Apr 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Stokesbary, age 59, of Newton, Iowa and formerly of Nevada, Iowa, passed away on the morning of April 12, 2025 at Harmony of Marshalltown.

Memorial services for Bob will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family...

Apr 11, 2025

David “Dave” McDonald, age 58, of Beaman, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Haverhill, Iowa on April 11, 2025.

Services for Dave will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held beginning...