Obituaries

Sep 3, 2023

Curtis “Curt” Close, 64, of Ankeny, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Sunday, September 3, 2023 at UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

A celebration of life for Curt will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family led graveside...

Aug 31, 2023

Steven “Steve” Rohweder, 62, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away on the morning of August 31, 2023 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

Services for Steve will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook, Iowa. A visitation for family...

Aug 30, 2023

John Francis Conry, Jr., age 73, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 16 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Ave W., Marshalltown, Iowa....

Aug 30, 2023

Vivian “Viv” Tompkins, 91, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her loving family on the evening of Wednesday, August 30. 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

A private graveside service for Viv will be held at Riverside Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. A family-led celebration of life will take place...

Aug 30, 2023

Brian de Silva, 76, of Gladbrook, Iowa, formerly of Beaman, passed away peacefully the evening of Wednesday, August 30, 2023 under the care of the Cedar Valley Hospice and his loving family and loving cat by his side.

Per the wishes of Brian and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of...

Aug 29, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” John Dare Jr., 61, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Per the wishes of Larry and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will...

Aug 29, 2023

Baby Suta was born into heaven on the morning of Tuesday, August 29th, at MercyOne in Des Moines. He is the infant son of Ti Suta and Safouia Sasuo of Marshalltown.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 5th, at the Center School Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Aug 28, 2023

Nancy K. Robinson, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away on the morning of Monday, August 28, 2023.

Graveside services for Nancy will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or...

Aug 27, 2023

Elizabeth “Beth” Brown, age 61, of State Center, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 27th , at the Israel Hospice Home in Ames with her sisters at her side.

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 31st , at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in State Center with...

Aug 27, 2023

Lowell Richard Keeler, 99, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of rural Haverhill and Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

Per the wishes of Lowell and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will take place Saturday, September 2 at 11:00 A.M. at...

Aug 26, 2023

James “Jamie” Veld, 68, of Marshalltown, passed away on the evening of August 26, 2023 in the comfort of his home.

At this time cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials in Jamie’s name may be directed to his family for a...

Aug 25, 2023

Ronald Ginapp, age 71, of Marshalltown, passed away in the peace and comfort of his home on Friday Morning, August 25th.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 1st, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday also at the funeral home. The family...

Aug 25, 2023

Merrill “Sonny” Price, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at his home in Marshalltown.

Services for Merrill will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 10:00 A.M. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the services....

Aug 23, 2023

Linda Schaper, 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her family at her side.

Services for Linda will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marshalltown beginning at 10:30 A.M. A visitation for family and friends will be held...

Aug 23, 2023

LaRue Grace Woosley Reed, 87, of Conrad, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad, Iowa and under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Funeral services for LaRue will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Beacon Christian Church in Conrad. Visitation will be on...

Aug 23, 2023

Ila Campbell, 78, most recently of Grinnell, Iowa and formerly of Indianola and Gilman, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Unity Point Health Grinnell Regional hospital.

Services for Ila will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor...

Aug 23, 2023

Rosa Davis, 89, passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation for Rosie from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 29 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Bobby...

Aug 22, 2023

Katherine Louise Fox, 59, of Marshalltown, Iowa, daughter of Lois (Hutson) Fox, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home and there will be no formal services. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

Aug 22, 2023

Patricia Ann West, 85, of Foley, Alabama and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family under the care of Southern Care Hospice.

Funeral services for Patricia will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home...

Aug 21, 2023

Marsha Kolbe Barber, 72, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023 at home.

Marsha Kay Kolbe was born January 31, 1951 in Rhodes, Iowa to Stanley E. Kolbe, Sr. and Wanda L. (George) Kolbe. After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in Education, she completed her Master’s Degree...