Obituaries

Mar 25, 2025

Lezli Ann Hartwig, 66, passed away on March 25, 2025.

She was born on October 4, 1958, in Marshalltown, Iowa, where she was raised before moving to California. There, she built a life by the ocean, working as a bartender for most of her adult years. She had a free spirit and a heart full...

Mar 25, 2025

Larry Ecklor, age 81 and lifelong resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Per Larry’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family...

Mar 24, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Edward Ethington, age 89, lifelong resident of State Center, Iowa, passed away on the evening of Monday, March 24th, at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown with family at his side.

Graveside memorial services will be held for Joe on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at the Hillside Cemetery in State Center. Full...

Mar 24, 2025

Jo Kjormoe, 68, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025 surrounded by her children at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

A Memorial Service for Jo will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Mar 23, 2025

Thomas "Tom" McWilliams, age 62, of rural Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 in the peace and comfort of his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Services for Tom will take place on Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church in Conrad. He will be laid to rest...

Mar 22, 2025

Dianna L. Daters, age 74, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Harmony of Marshalltown.

A committal service has been scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dianna’s name may be directed to the 4H...

Mar 22, 2025

Paul Larry Mohr, beloved son, brother, uncle, father, cousin and friend, died March 22, 2025, after a brief illness. He was 76. His gentle spirit, brilliant mind and tender heart will be missed by many.

Paul graduated from East High School in Des Moines and attended The University of Iowa where he studied physics and...

Mar 21, 2025

Harriet “Hatti” Groth, age 83 and a lifelong resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 21, 2025, at Glenwood Place.

Services for Hatti will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, beginning at10:30 A.M. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marshalltown, with Pastor Mike Herschberger officiating. She will...

Mar 20, 2025

Ronald Keith Sandelin, age 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on March 20, 2025, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Ronald was born September 29, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa to John and Virginia Sandelin (Ostlund). After graduating from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa, Ronald joined the United States Military, where...

Mar 20, 2025

Robert Buschbom, age 70, of Long Beach, CA, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away recently in the comfort of his home in California.

Born on February 2nd, 1955, in Marshalltown, he was one of three children born to Harold and Dolores (McMahon) Buschbom. He graduated from the Marshalltown High School and spent much of his adult...

Mar 20, 2025

Jack “JD” Strickland, age 71, of Council Bluffs and formerly of Newton, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home on March 20, 2025.

Services for JD will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will...

Mar 20, 2025

Margaret Catherine Woltjer, 91 of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on March 20, 2025, at The Willows of Marshalltown. Margaret was born on January 4, 1934, to James and Margaret (Rafferty) Kennedy in Carroll, IA.

She started her education at country school Willows Number 4, in Coon Rapids, IA. After graduating valedictorian from Bayard High School...

Mar 19, 2025

Diane Grieff, age 82, of Marshalltown, Iowa, and formerly of Dale City, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on the night of Wednesday, March 19th, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Born on June 10, 1942, in southwestern Pennsylvania, Diane was the daughter of John and Martha. She spent her childhood on a farm...

Mar 19, 2025

Kent T. Keeler, age 54, of Kabetogama, Minnesota, formerly of Albion, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Kabetogama, Minnesota.

Per the wishes of Kent and his family, cremation rites were accorded. A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Saturday, March 29 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M....

Mar 18, 2025

Vicky (Wengert) Jackson, age 79, of Rhodes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Glenwood Place Assisted Living in Marshalltown, IA.

Per Vicky and her family, cremation rites will be accorded. A family-led memorial service for Vicky and her husband, Lee, will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at...

Mar 17, 2025

Barbara Ann Jubeck, 75, passed away at Iowa City Hospital on March 17, 2025. Services for Barbara will be held on March 22, 2025, beginning at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in State Center, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held at 9:30 A.M. Barbara was born March 22, 1949, in Marshalltown, IA to...

Mar 17, 2025

Patty Martin, age 64, of Marshalltown passed away peacefully on the morning of March 17, 2025 at Harmony of Marshalltown.

Funeral Services for Patty will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery following services....

Mar 15, 2025

**UPDATED** Todd D. Behounek, age 65, of Gladbrook, Iowa passed away peacefully on Saturday March 15, 2025, at the UnityPoint Health- Allen Hospital in Waterloo, IA.

Per Todd and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. A family-led Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday April 26, 2025, from 3:00P.M. to 7 P.M. at the...

Mar 14, 2025

Dale Elliott, age 52 of Newton and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa on March 14, 2025.

Per Dale’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorials in Dale’s name...

Mar 14, 2025

Elaine Turnbull, age 86, of Cedar Falls and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of March 14, 2025 at UnityPoint Health Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo.

Funeral services for Elaine will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa...