Obituaries

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...

Dec 29, 2022

Kimberly “Kim” Harms, 62, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per the wishes of Kim and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services for Kim will take place on Tuesday, January 3 at 1:30 P.M. at Salem Church in Lincoln, Iowa....

Dec 29, 2022

Trevor Dustin Sirdoreus, 43, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022.

Services for Trevor will take place Friday, January 6th at 2:00 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held one hour prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider plants, stones, or memorial contributions directed...

Dec 27, 2022

Janice M Olson, 95, of Marshalltown, died Tuesday morning, December 27, 2022 at the State Center Care Initiatives in State Center.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Daniel from Iowa River Church of the Brethren officiating. She will be laid to...

Dec 27, 2022

Angela Pauline Long, 61, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown.

A visitation for Angie will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information...

Dec 24, 2022

Marlene Kunch, 77, of Marshalltown, Iowa gained her heavenly wings on the afternoon of Saturday, December 24, 2022 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

A celebration of life for Marlene will be held on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and...

Dec 23, 2022

Sharon K. Brooks, 78, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Pine Acres Rehabilitation and Care Center under the care of Sun Crest Hospice.

Services for Sharon will take place on Friday, December 30 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Ave W., in...

Dec 22, 2022

Marjorie Runner, 98, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away December 22, 2022 at the Willows of Marshalltown and under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

A celebration of life for Marjorie will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Dec 21, 2022

Larry Carl Tow, 81, of Zearing, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Care Initiatives-State Center Specialty Care and under the care of Suncrest Hospice.

Per the wishes of Larry and his family, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family celebration will be held at a later time. For more information...

Dec 21, 2022

Terry Lee Hurley, 60, of Albion, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Cremation rites have been accorded and services will be scheduled at a later time. Memorials may be directed in his name to his wife, Marge Hurley. For more information or to send a...

Dec 21, 2022

Jerry L. Ketchum, age 78, died unexpectedly on December 21, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. With him were his wife Karen Ketchum; son Scott Ketchum; daughter Alyson Rasmusson; son-in-law Rick Rasmusson; grandson Tavian Fortune; granddaughters Mia Rasmusson and Alex Anton; granddaughter-in-law Peyton Fortune; and great-grandson Jayden Fortune. Cherisse Ketchum (Scott’s wife) could not...

Dec 20, 2022

Airforce veteran Wilhelmine D. Bennett, 93, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa where she resided. She was born June 14, 1929 in Carmi, Illinois. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Ph. 641-844-1234.