Obituaries

Dec 19, 2023

OBITUARY OF SHIRLEY FAYE COOPER HALL

1-19-1930 – 12-19-2023

Shirley was born on January 19, 1930 to parents Francis Clyde and Nellie Cooper of Toledo, Iowa. She was the youngest of 5 children, having 1 brother (Russell) and 3 older sisters (Velma, Neva, and Marjorie). Shirley graduated from Toledo High School as Valedictorian....

Dec 18, 2023

Beatrice “Bea” Niblock, age 74, of Marshalltown, longtime area educator, principal and school board president, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, December 18th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with dear friends at her side.

Abiding by her wishes, she wanted to bow out of this world quietly, so no...

Dec 17, 2023

Merlin Ohrt, age 67, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on December 17, 2023, at Unity Point Hospital.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family visitation will be scheduled. Memorials can be directed to his family. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or...

Dec 17, 2023

Steven M. Ballalatak, 51, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Services for Steven will take place on Saturday, December 23 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 10:00 A.M. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials...

Dec 17, 2023

Trent R. Brooks, 61, of Marshalltown, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and graveside services will take place on Friday, December 22 at 1:00 P.M. at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Trent...

Dec 16, 2023

Marilyn “Mickey” Baysinger, 76, of State Center, Iowa formerly of Spencer and Ames, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, December 16, 2023 at State Center Specialty Care.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a service will be held in Spencer, Iowa at a later date. Memorials in Mickey’s name may...

Dec 15, 2023

Ed Schultz, 80, a lifelong Marshalltown resident, died at his home, surrounded by his family, Friday, December 15, 2023. Friends and family are invited to a “Please Wear Blue Jeans” version of a Celebration of Life at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, Thursday at 10:30 a.m., with a social hour/lunch immediately after the service. A private family burial and brief...

Dec 14, 2023

Mary S. Halter, known to all as Sam, age 78, of rural Rhodes, passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 14th, at the Story County Medical Center. She took the hand of her grandson Ryan that morning at 2:38 a.m.

A memorial gathering will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19th, at the...

Dec 14, 2023

Valaauina Vaieli, 21, of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Unity Point Health Marshalltown.

Services for Valaauina will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 beginning at 1:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown following the services. A visitation...

Dec 12, 2023

Carroll Clarence Day, 82, of Gladbrook, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

A Celebration of Life for Carroll will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, IA. Family will be working on planning a burial and larger...

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...