Obituaries

Jan 11, 2023

Scott Steiert, 57, of Clive, Iowa and formerly of State Center, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his own home on the evening of January 11, 2023.

A celebration of life for Scott will be held on Friday, January 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials in Scott’s...

Jan 11, 2023

Sandra “Sandy” (Huffaker) Thompson, 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was cared for by Care Initiatives Hospice for the last 3 months of her life.

Funeral services for Sandy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Mitchell Family...

Jan 10, 2023

Irene Erwin, age 97, of Marshalltown and formerly of Newton, passed away on Tuesday night, January 10, at the Southridge Nursing and Rehab Center in Marshalltown.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-St. Henry Church in Marshalltown. She will be laid...

Jan 9, 2023

Shirley Wagner, age 82, of Marshalltown, was called to her heavenly home on the morning of Monday, January 9th, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines with her family at her side.

Born on February 10th, 1940, she was the daughter of Donald and Effie Ellen (Wiles) Matthews. Her family moved from Minnesota...

Jan 9, 2023

Carey Roberts, 60, of Tracy, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Services will take place on Monday, January 16 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 10:00 A.M. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For...

Jan 9, 2023

Roy Watson, 88, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of January 9, 2023 at the Iowa River hospice Home.

At this time cremation rites have been accorded and private services will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials...

Jan 9, 2023

Patricia Ann Hopkin, 78, of Collins, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Burial by the family will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, January, 13, 2023 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information...

Jan 9, 2023

Marylin Kay Gean, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Per the wishes of Marilyn and her family, private services will be held with Chaplain Harlan Nuss officiating. She will be laid to rest at Conrad Cemetery....

Jan 8, 2023

Ryan Michael Hansen, 38, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Per the wishes of Ryan and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will take place on Wednesday, January 11 at 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral...

Jan 6, 2023

Richard Franklin, 75, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.

Services for Richard will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 beginning at 1:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to services. Memorials...

Jan 5, 2023

Katheleen A. Plum, 74, of Marshalltown, and formerly Newton, Iowa, joined her heavenly home on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Funeral services for Katheleen will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to her son, Matthew. For more information or to...

Jan 4, 2023

Nadena Zuercher, 89, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of January 4, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her family at her side.

At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation....

Jan 3, 2023

Karen M. Witt, 83, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Iowa River

Hospice in Marshalltown Iowa.

Funeral services for Karen will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor

John Paul Jones officiating. Public visitation...

Jan 3, 2023

Marylin Egleston, 91, of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown.

Per the wishes of Marylin and her family, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no formal services at this time. Arrangements have been made with the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com....

Jan 2, 2023

Cheryl Diane Staerk, 75, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Windom, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 at the Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown.

Per the wishes of Cheryl and her family, her body has been donated for medical research to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. A Celebration of Life service...

Jan 2, 2023

Coby Youngblood, 54, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

Per the wishes of Coby and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place on Saturday, January 6 beginning at 5:00 P.M. at Haverhill Social Club. Attendees...

Jan 1, 2023

Stephen “Steve” Thompson, 62, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown.

Services for Steve will take place on Saturday, January 14 at 11:00 A.M. at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 10:00 A.M. To honor Steve’s...

Dec 31, 2022

Wanda Ann McGinty, 94, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare in Marshalltown.

Services for Wanda will take place on Saturday, January 7 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 1:00 P.M. She will be laid to...

Dec 30, 2022

John David Legrand, age 60, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022.

Per the wishes of John and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will take place on Friday, January 6 at 12:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online condolences, please...

Dec 30, 2022

Retha Adams, 65, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on the evening of December 30, 2022 at her home.

Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be held at a later date to be determined. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. For...