Obituaries

Mar 25, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, and friend, Stephanie Harders,71, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 25, 2023 in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial services for Stephanie will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Salem Church of Lincoln. A...

Mar 25, 2023

Karen Regina Ferrin, 65, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Boone, at her daughter’s home and under the care of Mary Greeley Hospice.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will take place at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send...

Mar 25, 2023

The generous and loving spirit of 98 year old Raymond Frohwein, of State Center, departed this earthly life on Saturday, March 25, at Accura Healthcare under the care of their staff and Iowa River Hospice. Born at home, on July 3, 1924, in rural State Center, Iowa, he was the son of Clarence and Ida (Fricke) Frohwein. He received...

Mar 19, 2023

Diane Kay Vajgrt (Barry/Norman), of Lincoln, Nebraska and formerly of Cedar Falls and Marshalltown, Iowa, made her journey to God on March 19, 2023, at 3:26pm surrounded by her family.

A family-led Celebration of life will be held for Diane at Ada Hayden Heritage Park 5205 Grand, Ames, IA 50010, on April 16th from 1pm...

Mar 19, 2023

STEVE CHURCH

January 11, 1957 - March 19, 2023

Steve Church, 66, of Marshalltown, Iowa, peacefully passed away with his family beside him on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown is caring for his wife Katie...

Mar 18, 2023

Patricia Jane Smith, 81, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away March 18, 2023 at UnityPoint Hospital in Marshalltown. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, with a funeral service immediately following at 2:00 pm.

Pat was born on August 30, 1941 in Marshalltown, IA to...

Mar 18, 2023

Laverne “Ray” Pille, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Haverhill, Iowa, passed away on the evening of March 18, 2023 at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown with his family at his side.

Services for Ray will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Henry Catholic Church beginning at...

Mar 15, 2023

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Mar 15, 2023

Larry L. Willits, also known as “Big LL,” of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Glenwood Place.

Per the wishes of Larry and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A celebration of life for Larry will take place on Saturday, March...

Mar 14, 2023

Art Duncan, 81, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 and his wife, Sandi Duncan, 79, joined her beloved in eternal life on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Both were longtime residents of Clemons, Iowa until they moved to Glenwood Place in Marshalltown. They were both under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Funeral services for Art...

Mar 13, 2023

Art Duncan, 81, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 and his wife, Sandi Duncan, 79, joined her beloved in eternal life on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Both were longtime residents of Clemons, Iowa until they moved to Glenwood Place in Marshalltown. They were both under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Funeral services for Art...

Mar 10, 2023

Dean Schafer, 68, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of March 10, 2023, at the Israel Family Hospice Home in Ames, Iowa with his family at his side.

At this time cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials in...

Mar 9, 2023

Joan Miller, 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Ferguson, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 9, 2023 at her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice with her family by her side.

Services for Joan will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning...

Mar 8, 2023

Alberta “Bert” Coleman, 94, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of March 8, 2023 at Grandview Heights under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Services for Alberta will be held on Tuesday, March 14th beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held...

Mar 7, 2023

Martha “Corky” Helen Miller, 71, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Grandview Heights and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Funeral services for Martha will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place prior...

Mar 3, 2023

Merrill C. "Dick" Brooks, 92, passed away on March 3, 2023, of congestive heart failure. Dick was born February 1, 1931 in Marshalltown to Cecil and Helen Kepler Brooks. He graduated from MHS in 1950. He attended the University of Iowa. Dick married Hildagarde "Hildi" Spielbauer on April 5, 1958. They lived in Des Moines, then moved to Cedar...

Mar 3, 2023

Tommy Lamb, 79 of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Chelsea, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on the morning of March 3, 2023.

A celebration of life for Tommy will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A private family burial...

Mar 1, 2023

Melvin C. Schroyer, 55, of St Paul, Minnesota and formerly of Laurel, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home.

A Celebration of Life with a time of sharing for Melvin will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown....

Mar 1, 2023

Shirley Ann Price, 87, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Memorial services for Shirley will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send...

Feb 28, 2023

Willie Junior Kriegel, 74, of State Center, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Friends and family are invited to a visitation celebrating the life of Willie on Saturday, March 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For online condolences,...