Obituaries

May 20, 2023

Clarence Borton, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away suddenly on the morning of May 20, 2023.

Per Clarence’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held. Memorials in Clarence’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the...

May 20, 2023

Barbara Ann (Abbe) Wacha passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home Saturday, May 20, 2023, just nine days after the love of her life, Perry Wacha. We knew if Barb were the one to go first, Perry would quickly follow, but never dreamt that when left this world she would follow behind so quickly. Honestly don’t know...

May 19, 2023

Norman Dean Witte, 79, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad.

A Celebration of Life for Norman will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit...

May 18, 2023

Peggy Snyder, 65, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away on the morning of May 18, 2023 at Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, surrounded by her sister.

Per Peggy’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Peggy’s name may be directed to the...

May 15, 2023

Raymond “Ray” Dwight Gerke, age 85, of State Center, Iowa, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at State Center Specialty Care.

Services for Ray will take place on Wednesday, May 31 at 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. He will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery. Friends and family are...

May 15, 2023

Mark J. Grabenbauer, 66, of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 15, 2023.

A visitation for Mark will take place on Thursday, May 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For additional questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Mark Jeffrey Grabenbauer was born December...

May 11, 2023

Perry Dean Wacha “BOH” died Thursday May 11, 2023 at home.

Born October 30, 1946 to Carlton and Lillian Kaplan Wacha in Toledo, Iowa. Just down the hall from his future bride to be. He was 76 years old.

Perry married Barbara Ann Abbe June 5, 1965 and in January of...

May 11, 2023

David Schmidt, age 72 of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his family on May 11, 2023 and under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per David’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will take place at this time. Memorials in David’s name may...

May 10, 2023

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, our mother, B. VeNita (Crabtree) Connley, passed peacefully from this life and entered Heaven. She was surrounded by many members of her family.

VeNita was born January 17, 1928 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the fourth child of Clarence Dee and Edith (Woodward) Crabtree. During the Depression they moved to a...

May 10, 2023

Frieda Gerke, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

There will be a public visitation at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, May 15. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 16 at 10:30 A.M. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. She will be...

May 9, 2023

Marilyn Kay Diggins, age 75, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Grandview Heights Rehabilitation and Healthcare.

Per the wishes of Marilyn and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will take place on Friday, May 19 at 10:30 A.M. at Elim Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Waterman officiating. She...

May 7, 2023

John L. Maddick, age 88, of rural State Center, entered into Heaven’s glory peacefully on Sunday morning, May 7, 2023, in his beloved home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. He will be laid to rest in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends...

May 6, 2023

Joleen Terrell, 88, of Elk Run Heights, and formerly of State Center, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of May 6, 2023 at Ravenwood Specialty Care in Waterloo, Iowa with her family at her side.

Funeral services for Joleen will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family...

May 6, 2023

Ronald Kutzner, 68, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life for Ron will be held by his friends on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Old Timer Tavern in Marshalltown. Ron was born on August 11, 1954...

May 6, 2023

Ross Eugene Eggers, 83, of State Center, IA passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, with his family by his side.

Ross was born on November 14, 1939, in Marshalltown, IA to parents Marvin and Alice Eggers. He grew up on the family farm west of State Center along with his three siblings: Wayne, Marlys, and...

May 6, 2023

Gloria Rankin, 80, of Marshalltown and formerly of Colfax, Iowa, passed away on the morning of May 6, 2023 at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston, Iowa.

A celebration of Gloria’s life will take place on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 10:00-12:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials in Gloria’s name may be directed to...

May 3, 2023

June L. Johannsen, 97, of rural Garwin, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook under the care of Hospice Compassus.

Services for June will take place on Monday, May 8 at 11:00 A.M. at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook with a visitation held one hour prior beginning...

May 3, 2023

Robert “Bob” Brown, 75, lifelong resident of Laurel, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Services for Bob will take place on Monday, May 8 at 2:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. He will be laid to rest at Graceland...

May 2, 2023

Nicholas Michael Burton, 23, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home.

Memorial services for Nicholas will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Pastor Ed Hannahs officiating. The family requests that you please dress casually. Memorials may be...

Apr 30, 2023

Jody Curtis Wanken, 71, of Eldora, Iowa, formerly of Conrad, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Per the wishes of Jody and his family, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will take place on Saturday, May 6 from 5:00...