Obituaries

Feb 21, 2023

Kristin “Kit” Johnson, 51, of Laurel, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in the peace and comfort of her home.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, with an invitation to share memories of Kit at 7:00 p.m....

Feb 20, 2023

Larry L. Gibson, age 62, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away in the peace and comfort of his home on Monday, February 20th, 2023 while in the care of the Iowa River Hospice and with family at his side.

Per Larry’s wishes, no services will be held. Condolences may be left at www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family...

Feb 20, 2023

Raymond Lee McGee, 74, of Gilman, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Services for Raymond will take place on Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa with a visitation one hour prior, beginning at 1:00 P.M....

Feb 18, 2023

Susan “Susie” Mitchell, 52, of Tama, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown.

Services for Susan will take place on Saturday, February 25 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. She will be laid to rest at Timber Creek Cemetery. Friends and family are also...

Feb 18, 2023

Shirley (Roger) Lewis, age 90, longtime Garwin area resident, passed from this earthly life on the morning of Saturday, February 18th, 2023 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad, where she has resided since September of 2021.

Born Shirley Swenson on October 22nd, 1932, at her aunt’s home in Marshalltown, Iowa, she was the daughter of...

Feb 18, 2023

Alberta Louise (Mathews) Myers, 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on February 18, 2023, at Bickford Senior Living, of congestive heart failure, with her loving family present. A visitation will be at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Saturday, March 4, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with services to follow at 2:00 p.m.

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Feb 17, 2023

Roger Dale Reeves Sr.

Roger Dale Reeves Sr. age 82 of Albion, Iowa passed away on Friday afternoon, February 17, at Methodist Hospital, Des Moines, in the IMMC Critical Care Unit. Extensive emergency care was given, and the family was around him at his passing.

Born Roger Dale Reeves on September...

Feb 17, 2023

Norma Jean (Wells) Bailey, age 92 of Buffalo, MN – formerly of Marshalltown and Primghar, IA, passed away February 17, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 6, 1931 in Dayton, Ohio to Isaac Lloyd and Mabel (Martin) Wells. She spent much of her childhood in Kentucky, where she attended Winchester High...

Feb 16, 2023

Clifford Neil Schaper, 85, lifelong resident of State Center and Colo, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Funeral services for Clifford will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown....

Feb 16, 2023

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Baby Ellieanna Bailee Bea, the precious daughter of Aaron Bea and Elizabeth Ames, of Marshalltown, was expected to come into this world but remained in heaven. Her mom and dad are deeply saddened by her passing along with her big brother, Oliver, and sisters: Ariya Rue Bea, Mikynlee Ann-Rose...

Feb 16, 2023

Colleen F. Harmon, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at The Willows of Marshalltown. Memorial services for Colleen will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at the funeral...

Feb 13, 2023

LaNeal Patro, 76, of State Center, Iowa and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on the evening of February 13, 2023 at State Center Specialty Care under the care of Suncrest Hospice with his daughter by his side.

Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be held. A burial will...

Feb 13, 2023

Jerri A. Lavender, 63, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.

Services for Jerri will take place on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Pastor John Whitehead officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 10:00 A.M. All attendees are encouraged...

Feb 13, 2023

Betty E. Hovey, 94, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away early Monday morning, February 13, 2023.

Services for Betty will take place on Friday, February 17 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Al Frank officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 10:00 A.M. Memorial contributions may be...

Feb 12, 2023

Joan Ann Carter, born January 23, 1932 (91), of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Glenwood Place.

A visitation for Joan will take place on Friday, March 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home.

Born Joan Ann Eatinger on January 23, 1932 in...

Feb 12, 2023

Dale Ivan Gerdts, age 84, of Marion, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Per the wishes of Dale 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 at a later date....

Feb 10, 2023

Mona Lisa McCombs, 56, of Haverhill, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at her home, under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Memorial services for Mona will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be prior to the service;...

Feb 10, 2023

Maria Villa, 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and formerly of Willows, California, passed away on the morning of Friday, February 10, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Services for Maria will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 beginning at 1:30 P.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St....

Feb 7, 2023

Michelle Christine Morrison, 32, of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

A visitation and celebration of Michelle’s life will take place on Monday, February 13 from 3:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph....

Feb 7, 2023

Anna Marie (Fisher) McDonnell was born on a farm in St. Anthony, Iowa on June 6,1934 to Lucille (Nowlan) and Lester Fisher. She was the third of seven children, the youngest of whom, Nancy Kaye, died as an infant. They moved to Marshalltown after losing the family farm when she was four, and other than several winters spent in...