Obituaries

Apr 3, 2023

Rolland “Ron” Nauman, 87, passed away on April 3, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, April 8 at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a visitation beginning one hour prior at 9:30 A.M. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. For questions or...

Apr 2, 2023

Carolyn Lea Bortell, 71, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at UnityPoint Health: Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Per the wishes of Carolyn and her 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...

Apr 1, 2023

Jean “Jeanie” Marie Allen, 75, of Montezuma, Iowa, formerly of Grinnell and Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Jeanie will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with her care. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

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Apr 1, 2023

Martha Suzan Foran Witt, 83, of Marshalltown, passed away on

Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Accura Healthcare.

Cremation rites have been accorded and services are pending for

a later time. For more information or to send a condolence,

please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell

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Mar 31, 2023

Robert Breno, age 69, of Marshalltown, died Friday, March 31st at the Southridge Specialty Care where he has resided since March of last year.

Robert was thought to have been born in Des Moines and raised by grandparents in Ft. Dodge. Later in life, he reconnected with his mom, who lived in Ottumwa....

Mar 28, 2023

Marilyn Ann Edwards, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, March 28, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family.

Marilyn was born on March 2, 1937, to parents Floyd and Maurine Nichols. Marilyn grew up in Grinnell, Iowa. December 25, 1952, Marilyn married Herschel Edwards at the Baptist Temple in Marshalltown,...

Mar 27, 2023

Betty J. Miltenberger, 97, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Services for Betty will take place on Saturday, April 15 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Pastor Terry Collins officiating. She will be laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery in Lamoille. A...

Mar 26, 2023

Dorothy I. Keeler, 90, lifelong resident of Albion, Iowa, passed away during one of her favorite past-times: watching the Iowa Hawkeye Girls’ Basketball team play in the NCAA tournament on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Services for Dorothy will take place on Thursday, March 30 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown...

Mar 25, 2023

Diana Hulbert, age 76, of Marshalltown, passed away Saturday, March 25th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with family at her side.

A visitation and gathering to honor her life will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234....

Mar 25, 2023

Heaven’s bands needed a guitar player, and David Taylor, age 72, of Toledo, answered that call. David passed away in the peace and comfort of his daughter’s home in Marshalltown on Saturday, March 25th, while in family care and Iowa River Hospice.

A family led celebration of his life will be held on...

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

Pending

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...