Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Steven McCombs

Steven McCombs

Jul 25, 2025

Steven McCombs, age 64 of Marshalltown and formerly of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Steven Edward McCombs was born on July 11, 1961, in Springfield, Ohio, the second eldest of six children born to Floyd Edward and Nancy Louise (Fisher) McCombs.

On May 13, 1989, Steve was united in marriage...

Beau "Moose" Ruse

Beau "Moose" Ruse

Jul 24, 2025



Beau Andrew Ruse was born on April 18, 2002. Many knew him better as "Moose," a nickname Beau earned for being the chunkiest baby his family had ever seen (comparisons to the Michelin Man were pretty accurate at the time). But, as he learned to walk, Beau shed the baby fat and never looked back.

As a child, Beau always made...

Janet K. Robbins

Janet K. Robbins

Jul 24, 2025

Janet K. Robbins, age 66, of Ferguson, Iowa passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at her home.

As per Janet and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted with the...

Bill Geelhart

Bill Geelhart

Jul 24, 2025

William Geelhart, age 80, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Oakview Nursing Home.

William P. Geelhart was born on July 11, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Percy and Mary Ellen (Coats) Geelhart. Bill and his family moved every three years for his dad’s job on the railroad, but Milwaukee has been considered his home base over...

Laenda Sue Jackson

Laenda Sue Jackson

Jul 23, 2025

Laenda Sue Jackson danced and sang her way into heaven on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 because it just wasn’t in her to walk in quietly. All are welcome to come honor Laenda on August, 10th , 1-5 PM in Garwin at the Old Grocery Store, east of the Garwin Park. This is a casual, come and go gathering, to visit...

Dorothy Marie (Slifer) Hazen

Dorothy Marie (Slifer) Hazen

Jul 23, 2025

Dorothy Marie Hazen, 96, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Harmony of Marshalltown. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Dorothy and her family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Dorothy Slifer was born on August 2, 1928, in Marshalltown. She was the daughter of Harry and Marie Slifer....

Ronald Iole

Ronald Iole

Jul 22, 2025

Ronald Joseph Iole passed away in his home Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 9:30 AM with a service at 10:30 AM at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown and a luncheon to follow.

Ron Iole was born in New Kensington, PA and grew up in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. He...

Annalee Buffington

Annalee Buffington

Jul 20, 2025

Annalee Buffington, age 89, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of July 20, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services for Annalee will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery...

Keith Williams

Keith Williams

Jul 20, 2025

Keith Williams, 94, of Webster City, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, surrounded by his loving family.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are currently scheduled at this time. 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...

Margaret "Marty" Bowman

Margaret "Marty" Bowman

Jul 19, 2025

Margaret “Marty” Bowman, age 95, of Marshalltown, Iowa, fulfilled her final mission and entered God’s mercy, which she so often gave to others on the evening of Saturday, July 19, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Marty will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 beginning at 10:00 A.M....

Leona (Kelderman) Carlson

Leona (Kelderman) Carlson

Jul 17, 2025

**UPDATED** Leona Carlson, age 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Per Leona and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, starting at 1:30 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Pastor Bob Kosbau will be officiating. Family and friends...

Shea Allison Stonewall

Shea Allison Stonewall

Jul 16, 2025

Shea Allison Stonewall, 48, of Marion, formerly of Marshalltown, peacefully passed away on July 17, 2025. A proud graduate of the Marshalltown High School Class of 1995, Shea obtained her Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene in 1998 and enjoyed a successful career in various dental practices around Cedar Rapids. In the later stages of her career, she shifted her focus...

Elyse Janae Perry

Elyse Janae Perry

Jul 15, 2025

Elyse Perry, age 31, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of July 15, 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Services for Elyse will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 beginning at 2:30 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held one...

Karen Bear

Karen Bear

Jul 15, 2025

Karen Bear, 83, of Saratoga, AR passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in a local hospital. She was born June 11, 1942 in Haverhill, IA to the late Edward and Helen (Neuroth) Kopel. Mrs. Bear was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church of Ashdown. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jerry Kopel.Survivors...

Marion "Darlene" Barker

Marion "Darlene" Barker

Jul 15, 2025

Marion “Darlene” Barker, 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away late Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook.

Per the wishes of Darlene and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will take place on Monday, July 28, 2025 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends...

David R. Riemenschneider

David R. Riemenschneider

Jul 15, 2025

David Riemenschneider, 76, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the EveryStep Kavanagh House, following complications from a stroke.

David Ray Riemenschneider was born to Howard Ray and Irene (Meier) Riemenschneider. He was a beloved husband of 45 years to Pam Riemenschneider; a proud father to his children, Jamie Riemenschneider, Carey Taylor (Nate), Michele Case, Ryan Helloso (Erin); and a doting...

Larry L. Street

Larry L. Street

Jul 14, 2025

Larry Street, age 64 of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home on the evening of July 14, 2025.

Per Larry’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Larry’s name may be directed to his family for a later...

Rita Tiger

Rita Tiger

Jul 14, 2025

Rita Tiger, age 69 of Marshalltown, Iowa and formerly of Syracuse, NY, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on the morning of July 14, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

A celebration of life for Rita will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown,...

Bruce A. Oleson

Bruce A. Oleson

Jul 12, 2025

Bruce Alan Oleson was born on January 26, 1958 in Newton, Iowa to Carol J and Dale G Oleson. He grew up in a loving family, was active and strong-willed. He started playing baseball as a youngster and soon became a talented pitcher on the Newton High School (NHS) team. Bruce loved to travel to natural spaces, and would often...

Elizabeth A. (Wilson) Harrison

Elizabeth A. (Wilson) Harrison

Jul 11, 2025



Elizabeth (Beth) Harrison

Beth Harrison, 93, passed away peacefully the morning of July 11 at Mill Pond Care Center, Ankeny, IA, due to natural causes. Prior to her time in Ankeny, Beth was a long-time resident of Marshalltown.

Beth was born in Vinton, Iowa, February 24, 1932, the daughter of James and Theodora Wilson. She attended school in Vinton and later attended...