Obituaries

Jun 18, 2023

The bright and shining soul of Patricia “Pat” Fowler, age 67, of Marshalltown, Iowa, left her earthly home and entered into the gates of Heaven on Sunday evening, June 18, 2023. She passed at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames a brief battle with cancer.

Family, faith and education were Pat’s core values and she...

Jun 16, 2023

Marie Ellen Elsberry, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 at Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown, Iowa. The family will be available at Mitchell Funeral Home from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Friday June 23rd, 2023.

Marie was born to Myrtle Lucille and Otha Raymond Hensley on March 24th, 1938. She grew up...

Jun 15, 2023

Michael “Mike” Varnum, 77, of State Center, Iowa, passed away on June 15, 2023 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa with his loving wife at his side.

Per Mike’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held at this time. Memorials in Mike’s name may be directed...

Jun 14, 2023

Clara Robinson, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Services for Clara will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family....

Jun 14, 2023

**Please note: date of death is January 15, 2023. Website has been changed to reflect upcoming celebration of life.**

Robert “Bob” Buchwald, age 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at The Willows of Marshalltown, where he resided with his wife. He was under the care of St. Croix Hospice....

Jun 14, 2023

Jorge Sanchez, de 35 años de edad de Marshalltown,Iowa, fallecio repentinamente en la mañana del 14 de Junio, 2023, entrando a la Vida Eterna con Nuestro Señor y Salvador.

Servicios funebres para Jorge seran el viernes 23 de junio de 2023 comenzando a las 11:30 A.M. en la parroquia St. Francis of Assisi: Iglesia St....

Jun 14, 2023

Larry Bumsted, 77, of Whitten Iowa, passed away due to complications from a fall June 14th, 2023. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital, Mason City, Iowa.

Graveside services for Larry will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Liscomb Cemetery, 2132 Marble Road, Liscomb, Iowa....

Jun 12, 2023

Michael R. McDowell, 75, of New Market, Alabama passed away on Monday June 12, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at the Winchester Road Baptist Church in Huntsville, Alabama beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Hal Howard officiating.

Mike was born on June 27, 1947 in Marshalltown, Iowa,...

Jun 12, 2023

Kathy M. West, age 74, of Edmond, Oklahoma, formerly of Laurel, Iowa, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home in Oklahoma.

Per the wishes of Kathy and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, June 24 (note date) from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at...

Jun 12, 2023

Proud Veteran Stanley “Stan” Condon, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa and Harlingen, Texas, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at UnityPoint – Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.

Per the wishes of Stan and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, July 8 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at...

Jun 9, 2023

Edward “Ed” Stanton, age 84, of Haverhill, passed away Friday morning, June 9th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Monday, June 19th (please note date) at the Immaculate Conception Oratory in Haverhill. He will be laid to rest in the Immaculate Conception...

Jun 9, 2023

Linda Hurlbutt, 66, of Liscomb, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of June 9, 2023 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa with her family at her side.

Services for Linda will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held...

Jun 8, 2023

James William Bullis, 74, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Mitchell, SD, passed away on the evening of June 8, 2023 at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Per James’ wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held at this time. Memorials in James’ name may be directed to...

Jun 8, 2023

"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a ride!'" - Unknown

Craig Robert Eurom, 64, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away June 8, 2023 at...

Jun 6, 2023

David Albert Cox, 70, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Graveside services will take place on Friday, June 23 (note date) at 3:30 P.M. at Benson Cemetery in Grundy County with Pastor Dave Martin officiating. Please join the family for a luncheon at the Best Western on Friday, June 23 from 5:30...

Jun 6, 2023

Jerry Bly, 68, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown Hospital.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. A family-led celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Saturday, July 1 from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Riverview Park in his favorite spot at the back of the...

Jun 6, 2023

Paul E. Heckman of Marshalltown passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on June 6, 2023. He was 91 years old.

He was born on December 2nd 1931 to Emil and Ada (Wedemeyer) Heckman in Adair, Iowa.

He graduated from Adair High School in 1949.

Paul...

Jun 4, 2023

V. Grace Davis, age 85, of Marshalltown, passed away on the morning of Sunday, June 4th, at the Grandview Heights in Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in the Center School Cemetery. Visitation will begin...

Jun 1, 2023

Dale Eugene Wilson, 94, lifelong resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Services for Dale will take place on Sunday, June 4 at 2:00 P.M. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marshalltown with Pastor Paul Waterman officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

May 31, 2023

**Joint burial for Lorraine and Les will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown.**

Lorraine Elenor Bartlett, 93, of McKinney, Texas passed away on May 31, 2023, at Belmont at Twin Creeks, Allen, Texas.

She was born August 30, 1929,...