Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Sherry Diane Vanzee

Sherry Diane Vanzee

Dec 16, 2021

Sherry D. Vanzee, 67. of Marshalltown, passed away at home on Thursday, December 16, 2021, while under the loving care of her family and the Iowa River Hospice. To honor Sherry’s and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be given by the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Her family will host a memorial service for Sherry at 1:30 p.m. Saturday,...

Richard York Drew

Richard York Drew

Dec 16, 2021

Richard “Rick” Drew, 73, of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 in Ames under the care of Mary Greeley Hospice. Richard York Drew was born to Richard William and Edna Jean (Wilson) Drew in Marshalltown on April 21, 1948. Rick was the firstborn of three children. He grew up on the family acreage on the Sand Road...

Renee Frederick

Renee Frederick

Dec 15, 2021

(Angela) Renee Frederick, age 64, of Knoxville, a proud United States Veteran, passed away late Wednesday, December 15th, at the State Center Specialty Care with her sister, Roe, at her side. Her death came peacefully at 9:20 p.m. in the care of Care Initiatives Hospice.          To honor her wishes, there will be no visitation and private family services will...

Curtis "Curt" Smith

Curtis "Curt" Smith

Dec 15, 2021

Curtis “Curt” Smith, 76, of Conrad, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away December 15, 2021, at Southridge Specialty Care. Curt’s funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 18th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with burial following at Rose Hill Memorial Garden. The public is also invited to his visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the...

Marcelo Verdinez

Marcelo Verdinez

Dec 15, 2021

Marcelo Israel Verdinez Garcia, 52, of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. Funeral Mass for Marcelo will take place on Tuesday, December 21 at 11:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation prior to services beginning...

Carol Ann Vogel

Carol Ann Vogel

Dec 14, 2021

Carol Ann Vogel, 80, of Marshalltown died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She passed peacefully after several years of declining health. Carol was born in Marietta, Minnesota, on July 6, 1941, to Bernice (Reber) and Dillon Taylor. She was a middle child with five siblings. She grew up in nature, playing among the flowers and trees.Throughout her life, she...

Arlene Benson

Arlene Benson

Dec 13, 2021

Arlene R. Benson, 95, of Marshalltown IA passed away December 13, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi – St. Mary Catholic Church in Marshalltown, with lunch to follow.  Visitation will be at Mitchell Funeral Home on December 16 from 5 p.m....

Sandra Kohl

Sandra Kohl

Dec 13, 2021

Sandra Ann Kohl, 72, of Toledo, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. Born September 29, 1949 in Chelsea, Iowa, Sandra was the daughter of Edgar and Ruth (Hlavacek) Whitsell. She graduated from South Tama High School in 1967 and went on to attend college courses. After meeting the love of her life, Everett Kohl, they were united in marriage...

Allen Carmer

Allen Carmer

Dec 10, 2021

Allen Eugene Carmer, 39, of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 10, 2021. A celebration of life for Allen will take place on Saturday, December 18 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. For questions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234....

Connie Sue Close

Connie Sue Close

Dec 10, 2021

Connie S. Close, 62, of Marshalltown, formerly of Conrad, passed away Friday, December 10, 2021 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. Services for Connie will take place on Wednesday, December 15 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation Tuesday, December 14 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at...

Gregory Miller

Gregory Miller

Dec 9, 2021

Gregory A. Miller, 73, of Marshalltown, formerly of Ottumwa, passed away early Thursday morning, December 9, 2021, at the Iowa Veterans Home.  To honor Greg and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be given by the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to his family for a later designation. His family will host a Celebration of...

Janice A. Lenning

Janice A. Lenning

Dec 7, 2021

Janice A. Lenning, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 7, 2021 under the care of Southridge Specialty Care and Care Initiatives Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial for Janice will take place on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish - St. Henry Catholic Church. A visitation will take...

Kathleen "Kathy" Oetker

Kathleen "Kathy" Oetker

Dec 7, 2021

To attend Kathy's Funeral Mass remotely, please click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Kathleen “Kathy” Oetker, 86, of Marshalltown, IA died at home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Henry...

David Myers

David Myers

Dec 6, 2021

David Wayne Myers, age 67, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Largo Medical Center in Largo, FL, from stage 4 renal cell carcinoma complicated by pneumonia, with his wife and 3 children at his side. It was the end of his final yearly vacation with his kids, grandkids and extended family at the Great Heron Inn. He was...

Gregg "Gordie"  Johnson

Gregg "Gordie" Johnson

Dec 5, 2021

Gregg Gordon “Gordie” Johnson, 75, of Marshalltown, passed peacefully from this life on December 5, 2021, in search of his next big adventure. Gordie lived his life grandly, and if you ever had the good fortune to sit awhile and talk with him, he would have told you a tale about the ridiculous situations he had gotten himself into...

Donald J.M. Stull

Donald J.M. Stull

Dec 4, 2021

To view Donald's service remotely, please click on the link below. https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Donald (Don) J. M. Stull, 73, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully Saturday night, December 4, 2021, at the Iowa River Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service for Donald will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 11th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home....

Patrick Paul Michael Laverty

Patrick Paul Michael Laverty

Nov 29, 2021

**PLEASE NOTE: Date of death was 10/21/2021 -- it has been changed on the website to accomodate for service times.** Patrick Paul Michael Laverty 43  Patrick’s family mourns his unexpected passing on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, while in Nebraska. Funeral service will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Laurel, IA at 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 30 with Reeba Bloom officiating. ...

John Douglas Bryant

John Douglas Bryant

Nov 27, 2021

John D. Bryant, 74, of Garwin, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Per the wishes of John and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place on Saturday, December 11 beginning at 4:00 P.M. at the “Old Grocery...

Betty Jane Houghton Hauser

Betty Jane Houghton Hauser

Nov 27, 2021

Betty Jane Houghton Hauser was born on October 8, 1929, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Clem & Sara (Petticord) Houghton.  She graduated from MHS in 1947.  She spent her first year at Colorado University and transferred to the University of Iowa where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree.  She taught at Garwin High School Garwin, Iowa.    She then married...

Lyle Robert Etzen

Lyle Robert Etzen

Nov 27, 2021

Lyle Robert Etzen, 64, of State Center, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 27, 2021 under the care of UnityPoint Hospice. Per the wishes of Lyle and his family, cremation rites have been accorded by the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed...