Obituaries

James "Jimmy" Morford

Oct 19, 2022

James “Jimmy” Lee Morford, age 72, of Ames, passed away in the comfort and love of his daughter’s home while in care of the Iowa River Hospice on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Born on January 1, 1950 in Marshalltown, he was the son of William Royden and Georgine (Doupnik) Morford. He received his education in...

Roland "Ron" Devilder

Oct 18, 2022

Roland Louis DeVilder, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life for Ron will be held by the family on Sunday October 30th from 1 – 3pm with a luncheon at the American Legion in...

Sharon Leverette

Oct 16, 2022

In the words of Roy T. Bennett, “Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.” Sharon Leverette, 82, of Marshalltown, Iowa, was that light in a world that can have so much darkness.

Sharon passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and...

Vernon Jones

Oct 16, 2022

Vernon Jones, 90, of Clemons, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of October 16, 2022 at Grandview Heights surrounded by his loving family.

Private family services for Vernon will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Memorials in Vernon’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or to...

Rusty Robert Eggers

Oct 15, 2022

Rusty Robert Eggers, 53, of Gladbrook, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Cremation rights have been accorded and there will be no public Service, but instead a private family service is pending. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Rusty...

Alan Anderson

Oct 12, 2022

Alan Paul Anderson, 66, of Marshalltown, Iowa, died October 12th in the care of Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown.

Visitation with refreshments for Alan will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown followed by burial of his cremated remains at Riverside Cemetery.

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Angela "Angie" Ames

Oct 12, 2022

Angela “Angie” Ames, 42, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Funeral services for Angie will take place on Saturday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 21 from 5:00...

Michael James O'Leary

Oct 11, 2022

Michael O'Leary, 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Per the wishes of Michael and his family, cremation rites have been accorded and a family-led celebration of life will take place at a later date. He will be laid to rest in International Falls, MN, where he grew up.

Mitchell Family Funeral Home has...

Kenneth Arnote

Oct 10, 2022

Kenneth B. Arnote Sr., also known as Papa Ken and PK, age 92, of Albion, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Services for Ken will take place on Saturday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Chaplain Harlan Nuss officiating....

Doris Steward

Oct 7, 2022

Doris Steward, 92, of Albion, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of October 7, 2022 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown, Iowa and under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice.

At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service is scheduled. Memorials in Doris’ name may be directed to the family...

Donita Woods

Oct 6, 2022

Donita Woods, age 73, of Marshalltown, passed away Thursday, October 6th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

The family will announce a Celebration of Life in the future. Cremation rites have been accorded by the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

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Jessica Marie Street

Oct 5, 2022

Jessica Street, age 31, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, October 5th, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Memorial services to celebrate her life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Cook officiating. Immediately following, a motorcycle procession lead...

Jim Svec

Oct 3, 2022

James “Jim” Svec, age 80, of Marshalltown, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, October 3rd, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 14th (please note date) at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery...

Lana Wirth

Oct 3, 2022

Lana Wirth, 74, of Marshalltown and previously of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on the morning of October 3, 2022 in the comfort of her home and under of the care of Iowa River Hospice and surrounded by her loving family.

At this time cremation rites have been accorded and a family led service will be...

Geraldine "Geri" Weitzell

Oct 1, 2022

Geraldine “Geri” Weitzell, 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of October 1, 2022 at Grandview Heights Nursing and Rehab in Marshalltown.

A combined graveside service for Geri and her husband Gary will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery beginning at 1:00 P.M. Memorials in Geri’s...

Danny Davis

Sep 30, 2022

Danny Bruce Davis, 79, passed from this earthly life into heaven Friday, September 30, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving wife Donna, son, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sister and friends.

Per the wishes of Danny and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A prayer service will take place on Friday, October 7 at 3:00 P.M....

Janice Hazen

Sep 30, 2022

Janice (Bulanek) Hazen, age 86, of Marshalltown, left this earthly life to rejoin many family members on the morning of Friday, September 30th, 2022 at her home while in care of her family and Iowa River Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 8th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with...

Deanna Brindle

Sep 30, 2022

Deanna K. Brindle, 68, of Marshalltown, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 30, 2022 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa. She was surrounded by her loving family as she slipped away.

Services for Deanna will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Alice Church of God,...

Mary Constance Miner

Sep 28, 2022

Connie Miner, 97, of Conrad, Iowa, returned to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, while listening to the song "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" at Oakview in Conrad. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, IA. A Celebration of Life Service...

Dewey Dennis

Sep 28, 2022

Dewey Milo Dennis, 88, of State Center, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his home and under the care of Suncrest Hospice.

Memorial services for Dewey will be held on Sunday, October 2nd, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church in State Center with a visitation prior at 2:30 P.M . Memorials...