Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Gertrude Karsjen

Gertrude Karsjen

May 4, 2022

Gertrude Karsjen, 90, resident of The Embers in Marshalltown and formerly of Garwin, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 4, 2022 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Gertrude and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, May 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m....

Betty Caldwell

Betty Caldwell

May 3, 2022

Betty Jane Varnum Caldwell 1929 – 2022 Betty was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on July 18, 1929, the firstborn of Ken and Alice Varnum. She attended Marshalltown High School where she was selected to be Homecoming Queen in 1946 and subsequently graduated in the class of 1947. After high school, Betty attended Jr. College and Iowa State Teacher’s College...

Kenneth Long

Kenneth Long

May 2, 2022

Kenneth L. Long, age 91, left this earthly life on Monday, May 2nd, while gazing out upon his farm from his window. He was in the place he loved with family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Spilger officiating. Visitation will be held one-hour...

James Rook

James Rook

May 2, 2022

James “Jimmie” Rook, 57, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away on May 2, 2022. Jim was a man who “never quit”, which was reflected by his AFSCME Never Quit Award. He was nominated by his co-workers and awarded in 2017. The same year, he married the woman who deserved his heart. Melissa and Jim shared a love for family, Harley...

Ramona  Starn

Ramona Starn

May 1, 2022

Ramona K. Starn, 71, of Marshalltown, passed away May 1, 2022 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Ramona and her family, no formal services will take place. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Mitchell family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Ramona and her family. Ph 641-844-1234. Born Ramona Kay Neessen on October...

Ruth Failor

Ruth Failor

Apr 30, 2022

In Loving Memory of…. Ruth Evelyn (Beggs) Failor was born on July 30, 1931, in Sioux City, Iowa to Vivian Irene (Cobb) Beggs and John Elroy Beggs, their third child. She was born premature, weighing just under four pounds at birth. She was strong-willed and determined from the start. Ruth survived birth but not without subsequent complications. Due to...

Jon Renner

Jon Renner

Apr 29, 2022

Jon Renner, 88, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Friday, April 29, 2022 at Grandview Heights under the care of Iowa River Hospice and surrounded by his loving family. Combined memorial services for Jon and his wife, Carolyn, will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in...

Po Nya Htoo

Po Nya Htoo

Apr 28, 2022

Po Nya Htoo, 34, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Unity Point-Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Graveside services for Po will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Center School Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please...

Robert "Bob" Springer

Robert "Bob" Springer

Apr 26, 2022

Robert (Bob) Springer, age 94, of Marshalltown passed away on April 26, 2022. Services for Bob will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 beginning at 10:30 am at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Henry Catholic Church. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the...

Gary Warnell

Gary Warnell

Apr 25, 2022

Gary Warnell, age 81, of Marshalltown, passed away Monday, April 25th, at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown with family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the services. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery with full...

Dennis Shaw

Dennis Shaw

Apr 24, 2022

Dennis William Shaw entered this world on August 16, 1942, born to Florian Shaw and Helen Rheaume Shaw in St. Peter, Minnesota. He took the hand of Jesus and left to be with his family and friends in heaven on April 24, 2022. He was raised by his mother in Litchfield, Minnesota along with his 3 brothers, Mike, Terry...

Larry David Collins

Larry David Collins

Apr 24, 2022

Larry David Collins, 82, of Green Mountain, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Funeral services for Larry will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place prior to the service beginning at 1:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Research...

Harvey Price

Harvey Price

Apr 23, 2022

Harvey L. Price, 90, of LeGrand, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services for Harvey will take place on Friday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior, beginning at 9:30 a.m. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens....

Evelyn  Reiser

Evelyn Reiser

Apr 22, 2022

Evelyn Reiser, 65, of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Gladbrook, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of April 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving daughter. Services for Evelyn will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2022 beginning at 3:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will...

Janice  Oxenfield

Janice Oxenfield

Apr 22, 2022

Janice Oxenfield, 67, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Friday, April 22, 2022 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, surrounded by her loving husband. Graveside services for Janice will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in State Center. For additional information...

Donita Jo Waterman Clapsaddle

Donita Jo Waterman Clapsaddle

Apr 21, 2022

Donita Jo (Waterman) Clapsaddle was born second daughter to Jerry (Kathy) Waterman and Leota Giarratano on February 6, 1958. She entered this world independent, dancing and full of life. She left this world the same way. I am sure she gave Mom and Dad many gray hairs: from climbing out of her crib, falling and breaking her collarbone, to...

Warren Carmer

Warren Carmer

Apr 20, 2022

Warren Carmer, 67, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at his home. Funeral services for Warren are currently pending at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. 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 Warren and his family.

Melva Vint

Melva Vint

Apr 18, 2022

Melva Vint, age 93, of LeGrand, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, April 18th, at the Accura Healthcare in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the LeGrand Friends Church with Pastor Alan Mullikin of the church and her grandson, Joel Vint, officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Crystal Cemetery near...

Dean Proffitt

Dean Proffitt

Apr 18, 2022

Dean Proffitt, 84, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on the morning of Monday, April 18, 2022 at Accura Healthcare of Marshalltown under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Services for Dean will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022, beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one...

Debra Lynn Roberts

Debra Lynn Roberts

Apr 16, 2022

Debra Lynn Roberts, 64, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Funeral services for Deb will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 21 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. also at...