Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Jeffrey Slaughter

Jeffrey Slaughter

May 21, 2022

Jeffrey “Jeff” Slaughter, 77, of Union, Iowa, and formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Isreal Family Hospice Home in Ames, Iowa surrounded by his loving family. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Jeff’s name may be...

Donald  "Don" Vokoun

Donald "Don" Vokoun

May 21, 2022

Donald “Don” Vokoun, 56, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of Saturday, May 21 at the Israel Family Hospice Home in Ames, Iowa, surrounded by his loving family. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and a family led celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials in Don’s name may be directed...

Robbi Kluck

Robbi Kluck

May 20, 2022

Robbi Kluck, 33, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2022. A visitation for Robbi will take place on Friday, May 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Services will be held on Saturday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m., also at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at...

Kimberly "Kim" Hopkins

Kimberly "Kim" Hopkins

May 19, 2022

Kimberly “Kim” Hopkins, 49, of Le Grand, passed away May 19, 2022. Per the wishes of Kimberly and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. There will be no formal services at this time. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph 641-844-1234 Born Kimberly Sue Hopkins on March 26, 1973...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Berry

Jacqueline (Jackie) Berry

May 19, 2022

Jacqueline (Jackie) Marie Berry passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 19th, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Jackie was born in Marshalltown on June 25th, 1947, to Joe and Betty Radcliff. She graduated from MHS as the first class in the new roundhouse with the class of ’65. Jackie loved collecting owls, bingo nights, and...

Rita Johnson

Rita Johnson

May 19, 2022

Rita Johnson, 82, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of May 19, 2022 at Mercy One Hospice in Mason City, Iowa. Services for Rita will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to services. In...

Vance Sebbert

Vance Sebbert

May 18, 2022

Vance David Sebbert, 76 of Lincoln, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Grundy County Memorial Hospital and under the care of Cedar Valley Hospice. Funeral services for Vance will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Salem Church of Lincoln in Lincoln, Iowa. Please dress casual. Visitation will be on Sunday,...

Marilyn Rhodes

Marilyn Rhodes

May 18, 2022

Marilyn Rita Rhodes, 1935-2022 Marilyn Rita Rhodes, aged 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Marilyn was born in Peoria, Illinois on July 12, 1935, to Herbert and Rita (Lewis) Wagaman. She was the middle child of five children. Marilyn attended and began her career at Marshalltown High School. Starting as a work-study student in...

Nancy Wilson

Nancy Wilson

May 17, 2022

Nancy Lee Wilson, age 75, died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on May 17, 2022 at State Center Specialty Care. Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Monday, May 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For questions...

Deborah Ann Wells

Deborah Ann Wells

May 17, 2022

Deborah Ann Wells, 65, of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Per the wishes of Deborah and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led graveside service will be held on Friday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m....

Judy Sprague

Judy Sprague

May 14, 2022

Judy “Mema” Sprague, 73, of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Services for Judy will take place on Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation prior to the service from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be directed to the...

Rhonda Chisholm

Rhonda Chisholm

May 14, 2022

Rhonda Chishom, 56, of Newton, Iowa, passed away on the morning of Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Grandview Heights Nursing Home in Marshalltown, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Per Rhonda’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. Memorials in Rhonda’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation....

Willie

Willie

May 12, 2022

Wilma “Willie” Tjarks, age 72, of Liscomb, passed away late Thursday, May 12th, at the Accura Healthcare in Marshalltown. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 21st, at the Liscomb Church of Christ with Pastor Ralph Norman officiating. There will be no visitation. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for...

Janice Kaiser

Janice Kaiser

May 12, 2022

Janice Sue Kaiser, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. A Celebration of Life for Janice will be held by the family on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at 201 E Elm Street, Montour, IA, 50173. For more information or to send a condolence,...

Susanne Phillips

Susanne Phillips

May 12, 2022

Susanne Marie Phillips, 79, of State Center, entered eternal life with Jesus on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her loving family by her side. A Celebration of Life for Susanne will be held on June 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of State Center. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring...

Raymond  Gene Strohm

Raymond Gene Strohm

May 11, 2022

Raymond “Gene” Strohm, 91, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the evening of May 11, 2022 doing one of the things he loved most, gardening. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and services will be held at a later date to be announced. Memorials in Gene’s name may be directed to the family for a later...

Louise  Springer

Louise Springer

May 11, 2022

Louise Kupka Springer, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away on May 11, 2022 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare. Mass of Christian Burial for Louise will take place on Wednesday, May 25 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held one hour prior, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial...

Keith Duane Ryan

Keith Duane Ryan

May 11, 2022

Keith Duane Ryan Age 72, of Marshalltown, IA passed away on May 11, 2022. Keith was born in Grinnell, IA on February 28, 1950, son of Richard Carrol Ryan and Donna Pauline Farley Ryan. Keith and his brothers were known as the ‘Ryan Boys’ in and around Gilman, IA. Keith graduated from SEMCO High School in 1968, enlisting in...

Karen Marlene Kearney

Karen Marlene Kearney

May 9, 2022

Karen M. Kearney, 82, lifelong resident of Garwin, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Mass of Christian Burial for Karen will take place on Friday, May 13 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Tama. She will be laid to rest at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Friends and family...

Richard "Rick" Herzberg

Richard "Rick" Herzberg

May 9, 2022

Richard “Rick” Alan Herzberg, 55, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. Rick's family would like to extend an invitation to a Celebration of Life for Rick that they will be holding at their home, 2620 Ridge Road in Marshalltown on Saturday, June 11 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. In...