Obituaries

Sep 1, 2022

Robert Ray Rhatigan, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Robert Rhatigan, who was also known as Bob Rhatigan, was born August 14, 1939 in Iowa City, Iowa to Howard and Elizabeth “Betty” (McDonough) Rhatigan. After high school, Robert served his country honorably...

Aug 31, 2022

Elsie Davis, age 91, of Marshalltown, passed away with her family at her side on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 6 at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. She will be laid to rest in the Clemons Cemetery. Visitation will...

Aug 29, 2022

Shirley Gohring, 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of Monday, August 29, 2022 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama, Iowa. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials in Shirley’s name may be directed to her family for a later designation. For additional...

Aug 27, 2022

Jack “Scott” Knight, 46, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022. A celebration of life for Scott will take place on Friday, September 2 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. For additional questions or online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Scott was born on December 7, 1975...

Aug 25, 2022

Vickie Lou (Spencer) Hafner Vickie Hafner passed peacefully on August 25th, 2022 at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown, surrounded by family. She was born September 4th, 1948, the 6th of 8 children of Floyd and Ruth Spencer. She spent her early years in Quarry attending school and enjoying time with her siblings. Vickie worked for many years at the Marshalltown...

Aug 25, 2022

Suzanne Boldt, age 74, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, September 1 at 11:00 A.M. St. Luke Lutheran Church in Traer. She will be laid to rest at Crystal Cemetery. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation...

Aug 24, 2022

Janet Holcomb, 65, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at her home and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home. Cremation rites have been accorded and there are currently no services planned. 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 Janet...

Aug 24, 2022

Marisue Edel, 51, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa. A visitation for Marisue will take place on Thursday, September 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M., with a vigil service to follow at 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Aug 20, 2022

Robert H. “Bob” Gray, 94, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob’s name may be directed to Iowa River Hospice Home. For additional information or to...

Aug 19, 2022

Missy Butcher, 52, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. Services for Missy will take place on Friday, August 26 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Chad Cook officiating. A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Mitchell...

Aug 18, 2022

Joyce Hamilton, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded and services will be held by the family at a later date. 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 Joyce and her family. Joyce was...

Aug 17, 2022

Larry Moyer, age 83, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. Graveside services for Larry will take place on Friday, August 26 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens at 11:00 A.M. with full military honors provided by the combined VFW / American Legion of the surrounding area. Visitation will begin at 10:00...

Aug 16, 2022

Hyaw Kong, 44, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Hyaw will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place prior to the service, starting at 11:00 a.m. For more information or to send...

Aug 16, 2022

Kelcy Benscoter, 70, of Marshalltown passed away on August 16, 2022 at Southridge Specialty Care. Visitation with family will be at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Sunday, August 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a time of sharing at 7:00 P.M. A private family burial will happen at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to...

Aug 15, 2022

Keith Lambertsen, 79, of Garwin, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Unity Point Hospital in Marshalltown.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 8 at 2:00 P.M. at Garwin United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Keefer officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior beginning at...

Aug 15, 2022

Annette M. Carl, 70, of Marshalltown, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 15, 2022. Funeral services will take place on Friday, August 19 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. She will be laid to rest at Center School Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior, beginning at 1:00 P.M....

Aug 14, 2022

Gary E. Gifford, 80, of Marshalltown, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Services will take place on Friday, August 19, at 11:00 A.M. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. He will be laid to rest at the Lutheran Cemetery of Dillon. There will be a visitation one hour prior beginning at...

Aug 13, 2022

Jon Allen, age 54, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, August 13th, at Mary Greeley in Ames. A celebration of life will take place from 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday August 20th at Mitchell Family Funeral home. Donations can be made out to the family. Born August 6th, 1968, in Grand Junction, Colorado, Jon was the son of...

Aug 13, 2022

Twilla Charlene (Worrall) Dack, 94, of Marshalltown, Iowa, previously of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Twilla and her family, cremation rites have been accorded and a private inurnment will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville. Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with the...

Aug 13, 2022

Marvin Edwards, age 77, the one person everyone knew in State Center, passed away at the State Center Specialty Care on Saturday, August 13th. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 16th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. He will be laid to rest in the Hillside Cemetery after his funeral procession down Main...