Obituaries

Mar 12, 2025

Born: 9/17/1943 in Monmouth, IL to Kenneth Earl Swartz and Ruth Evelyn Dressen.

Died: March 12, 2025 at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, IA.

Preceded in death by his parents and his wife Julie Savage Swartz, who also passed at Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown 14 years prior.

Left...

Mar 10, 2025

David C. Horney, age 73, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of March 10, 2025 at Harmony of Marshalltown.

At this time, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned. A celebration of life held by the family will be announced at a later date. Memorials in David’s name may...

Mar 10, 2025

Robert (Bob) Lee Baker, 81, left this world in comfort and peace, on March 10, 2025, under the care of Hospice in Nevada, Iowa. He was born on November 7, 1943, in Haverhill, Iowa to Everett and Lydia (Traube) Baker. He shared his family home with his brothers Jack and Jimmie Baker, and sister, Doloris (Baker) Jennings. After graduating...

Mar 9, 2025

Christopher "Fritz" Polt, 54, died Sunday, March 9, 2025, with his wife, Theresa, and his family at his bedside, following a courageous battle with brain cancer at Southridge Specialty Care Center in Marshalltown, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Christopher will be held on Thursday, March 13 beginning at...

Mar 9, 2025

Cressant Borton, age 53 of Haverhill, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Services for Cressant will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025 beginning at 1:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, March...

Mar 7, 2025

John (Jack) McCarthy was born on December 16, 1936, at the family farm in Randolph, Nebraska, to Daniel J. and Helen R. (Lamb) McCarthy. Jack was the sixth of ten children. At the age of four, his family moved to a farm near Jackson, Nebraska, where he spent his childhood playing basketball, baseball, and football. He was an active...

Mar 7, 2025

Edward D. Wilson, age 73 of Alden and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home.

Edward Dean Wilson was born on July 15, 1951 in Eldora, the third of four children of James Lloyd and Icel (Mathes) Wilson. He graduated from Marshalltown High School and continued his education...

Mar 6, 2025

Mary L. Frundle, age 97, of Montour, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness surrounded by her loving family. She was under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Mary Lucille Long was born April 28, 1927 in Marshalltown, Iowa. She was the youngest of 10 children born to Joseph and Amy (Culley)...

Mar 5, 2025

Ebenezer Job Heckart made his journey to heaven to be with Jesus on March 5, 2025. His name, “Ebenezer” comes from first Samuel chapter seven, verse twelve:

“Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it, Ebenezer, saying, “Hitherto hath the Lord helped us.” Ebenezer’s middle...

Mar 5, 2025

Bradley Allen Edwards, 62, of Garwin, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Memorial services for Bradley will be held Friday, March 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to service, beginning at 1:00 p.m. For more information or to send...

Mar 4, 2025

Harold “Red” Seeley, age 80 of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Per the wishes of Red and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Family-led services will take place on Saturday, March 22...

Mar 4, 2025

Alicia Jane Holden, age 17, of Grottoes, Virginia, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Though there is much sorrow in her passing, there is also peace in knowing she is no longer suffering after her decade-long battle with cancer.

A Celebration of...

Mar 3, 2025

Marlyn Dale Crosser, 79 of Whitten, IA, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025.

Marlyn was born on February 14, 1946, to Fred and Mabel (Penelrick) Crosser in Eldora, IA. Marlyn graduated from New Providence High School with the class of 1964.

Marlyn was self-employed as an electrician tradesman at...

Mar 3, 2025

Loren “Hoagie” or “Hoag” Schnathorst was born September 12, 1941 in Marshalltown. He was the second child of Lewis and Luella Schnathorst of Laurel. His older brother, Carlton passed before him. He is survived by his younger siblings, Bill and Jolene. Hoag graduated from Laurel High School in 1960. He told many stories of youthful hijinks to his sons...

Mar 3, 2025

Matthew Hiram Fricke, 62, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at his home.

Memorial services for Matthew will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be...

Mar 2, 2025

Danny Dean Brown, age 71 of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice House.

Born Danny Dean Brown on July 29, 1953 in Marshalltown, the son of Ralph Oral and Frances Iola (Hazen) Brown. Danny attended Marshalltown Public Schools.

On May 4, 1970, Danny was...

Mar 2, 2025

Nona Mae (Wallen) Burrington, age 91 of Conrad, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Oakview Nursing Home.

Born Nona Mae Wallen on July 25, 1933 in Marshalltown, the daughter of Claude Avery and Violet Mae (Lents) Wallen. She graduated from Montour High School.

Nona was united in marriage with...

Mar 1, 2025

Timothy D. Eggers, age 64 of State Center, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Mitchell Family...

Mar 1, 2025

Mark J. Heindselman

Mark J. Heindselman, age 72, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Marshalltown, with his family surrounding him, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2025 while at St. Luke’s Hospital. Memorial services for Mark will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral...

Feb 28, 2025

Laura Kay Lunsford, age 42 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice.

Born Laura Kay Lunsford on October 13, 1982 in Marshalltown, the daughter of Roger D. and Rebecca (Louise) Lunsford. Growing up and all through school, Laura enjoyed playing softball. She graduated...