Obituaries

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...

Apr 30, 2023

Dale “Jerry” Resor, 87, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at UnityPoint Medical Center – Marshalltown on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Cremation rites have been accorded and there are currently no scheduled services. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell...

Apr 30, 2023

Ronald Jean Hays passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023, in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Ronald was one of six children born to Argyle and Eleanor Hays in Clearfield, Iowa, on November 29, 1938. He attended Afton High School.

While living as a young man in Des Moines, Iowa, Ronald began his...

Apr 28, 2023

Byron Pfantz, 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Albion, passed away on the morning of April 28, 2023 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

Services for Byron will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held...

Apr 27, 2023

Mary Ann Greene Hoeft of Marshalltown, IA passed peacefully Thursday April 27th at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, IA after a brief battle with cancer.

Mary was born September 7th, 1944 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the daughter of Alfred Oscar and Alma Olina Brackey Greene. She was raised in Kiester, MN and graduated...

Apr 26, 2023

Sherry Jean Ahrens, 62, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at UnityPoint Health- Allen Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa and under the care of Allen Hospice.

Cremation rites have been accorded and there are currently no scheduled services. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to...

Apr 26, 2023

Daphne Elizabeth Streeter was born on Monday, April 24, 2023 at 5:51pm, 5 lbs 1.1oz and 17.3 inches long. She passed in her mom and dad’s arms on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Funeral services for Baby Daphne will be held on Monday, May 1, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Journey Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will...

Apr 25, 2023

Joan M. Kyle, 81, lifelong resident of Gilman, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Services for Joan will take place on Saturday, April 29 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. She will be laid to rest at...

Apr 23, 2023

Barbara Jo (Norman) Morgan, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away on the evening of Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her daughters at her side. She made it to heaven in time to celebrate with Tom their 41st wedding anniversary.

Funeral services for Barbara Jo will be held on Friday, April...

Apr 23, 2023

Lyla Doris Kouba, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away Sunday evening, April 23, 2023 at Southridge Specialty Care , under the care of her loving family and St. Croix Hospice.

Memorial services for Doris will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will start...