Obituaries

Ernie Ray Green

Jan 30, 2023

Ernie Ray Green, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Grandview Heights Nursing and Rehab under the care of Iowa River Hospice. We will continue to pray for an end to Alzheimer’s.

Funeral services for Ernie will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Hope United Methodist...

Darlene Brockway

Jan 29, 2023

Darlene I. Brockway, 63, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Iowa Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Premier Estates of Toledo.

Per the wishes of Darlene and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration will take place at a later time....

Evelyn Reynolds

Jan 28, 2023

Evelyn Reynolds, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on the evening of January 28, 2023 at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown and under care of Iowa River Hospice Home.

Services for Evelyn will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family...

Sherry Grigg

Jan 27, 2023

Sherry Grigg, 68, of Whitten, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on the evening of Friday, January 27, 2023 surrounded by her family.

At this time cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at the First United...

Delbert Lee Atcher

Jan 27, 2023

Delbert Atcher, 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday night, January 27th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Per the wishes of Delbert and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Family-led graveside services for Delbert will take place in the spring. For online...

Daniel "Dan" Young

Jan 26, 2023

Daniel “Dan” Young, 70, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with family by his side.

Services will take place on Monday, January 30 at 1:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00...

Randy Abernathy

Jan 25, 2023

Randy Abernathy, 69, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.

A visitation for Randy will take place on Sunday, January 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Center School Cemetery....

Gary Wehrman

Jan 24, 2023

Gary Wehrman, 69, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown.

Per the wishes of Gary and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Services will take place on Saturday, February 4 (note date) at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastors Don Michaelsen and Bobby Shomo...

Darlene Joyce Hamilton

Jan 23, 2023

Darlene J. Hamilton, 89, of rural Ferguson, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at The Willows of Marshalltown under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

Services for Darlene will take place on Saturday, January 28 at 10:30 A.M. at Ferguson Bible Church with Pastor Darren Young officiating. She will be laid to rest at...

Paul Leroy Swartz

Jan 22, 2023

Paul Leroy Swartz, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics and under the care of Hospice Compassus.

Funeral services for Paul will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown (casual dress). Visitation will...

Aaliyah Garcia

Jan 21, 2023

Baby Aaliyah Garcia earned her angel wings on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was the daughter of Emma Garcia of Marshalltown.

Visitation for Aaliyah will on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown.

Audrey Lou Fields

Jan 19, 2023

Audrey Lou Fields, 91, of Clinton, Illinois and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the Liberty Village of Clinton in Clinton, Illinois.

Funeral services for Audrey will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Green Mountain Church of Christ in Green Mountain, Iowa. Visitation...

Jean Larson

Jan 19, 2023

Jean Russell Larson

Children's book author, teacher and social activist Jean Russell Larson died Thursday, January 19 in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Born Norma Jeanne Russell, July 25, 1930 in Marshalltown, Iowa to Charles Reed Russell and Ardice Johnson, of Irish, Norwegian and German ancestry, Jean was indeed fortunate when her father remarried...

Fred William Meyer

Jan 18, 2023

Fred William Meyer, 91, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per the family of Fred, cremation rites have been accorded and no services are currently scheduled. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com...

Dianne Thomas

Jan 18, 2023

Dianne Thomas, age 74, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, January 18th, at the UnityPoint Health Marshalltown.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 25th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one-hour prior to the services. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com.

Born on April 24th,...

Patricia Ann Oettchen

Jan 14, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Wrage) Oettchen, age 87, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Grundy County Memorial Hospital.

Services for Pat will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Green Mountain United Church of Christ, Green Mountain, Iowa. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the...

Kenneth "Ken" Kreykes

Jan 13, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Kreykes, 90, formally of State Center, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2023 at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown.

Memorial services for Ken will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family...

Dah Klay

Jan 13, 2023

Dah Klay, 51, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of Friday, January 13, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Services for Dah will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M....

Larry Arnold Stowe

Jan 12, 2023

Larry Arnold Stowe, 79, of Boone, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 with his family by his

side.

A Celebration of Life for Larry, will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church of Dillon. Memorials may be directed to the family for designation ...

Leslie "Les" Baker

Jan 11, 2023

Leslie “Les” Baker, age 91, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per the wishes of Les and his family, private services will take place and he will be laid to rest at Melbourne Memorial Garden. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted...