Obituaries

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.

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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...

David Lee Mason

Nov 5, 2023

David Lee Mason, 68, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Per the wishes of David and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will take place on Friday, November 17 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Kerry Jech officiating. There will be a visitation one hour prior...

Eric Funke

Nov 4, 2023

Eric Dean Funke, beloved fiancé, father-figure, brother, uncle, family member, and friend, passed at his home on November 4th, 2023, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Eric was 53 years old.

Eric was born on April 5th, 1970, to Denny Craig and Nancy Kay (Reisinger) Funke. Eric grew up...

Shirley Mattson

Nov 3, 2023

Shirley Westrum Mattson, child of God, is safely home in heaven, (John 3:16) arriving November 3, 2023.

Services for Shirley will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Grace Church beginning at 1:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to Grace Church 3111 South 6th Street Marshalltown, Iowa 50158. For...

Randal Bryant

Nov 3, 2023

Randal Bryant, 63, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 under the care of Iowa River Hospice Home surrounded by his family.

Memorial Services for Randal will take place on Thursday, November 9, 2023 beginning at 1:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials in Randal’s name may be directed to...

Jo Ann Mae Butcher

Nov 1, 2023

Jo Ann Butcher, 83, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Services for Jo Ann will take place on Monday, November 6 at 1:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Waterman officiating. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill...

June Bradley

Oct 30, 2023

June A. Bradley passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa on October 30, 2023.

June was born on August 19, 1935 to Dwayne and Nellie (Squire) Shaver in rural Milan, Missouri. She moved to Iowa as a young child and she ended up staying the rest of her life.

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Sharon Sue "Sherry" Dooley

Oct 29, 2023

Sharon (Sherry) Sue Dooley, age 73 of Marshalltown passed away on October 29th, 2023, at Accura Healthcare.

She was born on September 15th, 1950. She is the daughter of Leonard Lyle and Margaret Ann Carter of Altoona, Ia. She was married to Daniel Webster Dooley on July 19th, 1968, at the Ivy Centennial Methodist Church...

Janice More

Oct 28, 2023

Janice (Lamb) More of Marshalltown, age 88, passed away on October 28, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

She was born in Rural Tama County on June 19, 1935. She was the daughter of George and Naida (Oliphant) Lamb. She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1953 and attended Iowa State Teachers...

Marley Bacon

Oct 27, 2023

Marley Bacon, age 85, of Garwin, passed away in the peace and comfort of his home early Friday morning, October 27th, 2023, with family at his side and while in care of the Iowa River Hospice.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 4th, at the Garwin Valley Community Church...