Obituaries

Cheryl Ann Ridenour

May 20, 2025

Cheryl Ann Ridenour, 76, of Marshalltown, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown Hospital.

Memorial service for Cheryl will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will start one hour prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to...

Stormy Cory

May 19, 2025

Stormy joined our family at six months old, courtesy of a local animal rescue. She flourished as a devoted four-legged companion, a relaxed couch potato, a bed warmer, squirrel chaser, mom’s garden/yard helper, and an end of the day patio buddy. Her deep love for spending time with our family was evident.

Upon reaching 10 and a half years old, Stormy...

Kathy Wood

May 19, 2025

Kathy (Swearingen) Wood, age 73 of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at Southridge Specialty Care.

Born Kathy Lorrene Swearingen on July 23, 1951 in Marshalltown, the daughter of Howard and Ruby (Fitzgerald) Swearingen. She attended Marshalltown Public Schools.

On February 23, 1970, Kathy was united in marriage with...

Antoni "Anthony" Polkiewicz

May 18, 2025

Antoni “Anthony” Polkiewicz, 77, of Melbourne, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his home and under the care of Suncrest Hospice.

Funeral services for Anthony will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with the burial to follow at the Iowa Veterans...

Erin Stephanie Jacobson

May 18, 2025

Erin S. Jacobson, age 43, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on the evening of May 18, 2025.

Funeral Services for Erin will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Rev. Fred Berry officiating. She will be...

Will Macy

May 17, 2025

William “Will” Macy, age 60, of Conrad, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully on the morning of May 17, 2025 while camping with his family near Beaman, Iowa.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown,...

Avellino Lynk

May 16, 2025

Avellino “Ave” Lynk, age 89, of Coralville, Iowa and formerly of the Tama/Marshall County area, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Grinnell, Iowa on May 16, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ave on Thursday, May 22, 2025 beginning at 10:30 A.M....

Jose Yepez Mora

May 14, 2025

**Español** Con profundo pesar, despedimos a Don José Yepez Mora, quien partió de este mundo a la edad de 88 años, dejando una huella imborrable en quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerlo.

Nacido en el pueblo de Villachuato, hijo de una familia humilde y trabajadora, José aprendió desde joven el valor del esfuerzo y la...

Richard "Rick" Johnson

May 13, 2025

Richard Allen Johnson, 75

Rick Johnson, a proud Vietnam Veteran and longtime resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, received his final assignment on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Rick was born January 21, 1950 to Irene (Tight) and George F. Johnson Jr. Rick attended Marshalltown Schools before voluntarily enlisting in the United States Army...

Phyllis Maxine Simpson

May 12, 2025

Phyllis Maxine Simpson, 81, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Unity Point Health- Marshalltown Hospital.

Funeral services for Phyllis will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, beginning at 6:00 p.m....

Sheryl (Cooling) Vanwyk

May 11, 2025

Sheryl (Cooling) VanWyk, age 68 formerly of Sully, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Glen Oaks Alzheimer’s Specialty Care Center in Urbandale.

Born Sheryl Lynn Cooling on August 5, 1956 in Marshalltown, the 2nd child of Vernon and Ruth (Nott) Cooling. She graduated from Garwin High School in 1974.

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Fred N. Sprague

May 11, 2025

Fred Sprague, age 77 of Marshalltown, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Fred Nathan Sprague was born on July 29, 1947 in Sioux City, IA, the son of Fred Kidder Sprague Jr. and Averill Joy (Kerr) Sprague. Fred graduated from high school in 1965.

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Henry W. Helgen Sr.

May 11, 2025

In Loving Memory of Henry William "Bill" Helgen Sr.

March 16, 1942 – May 11, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Henry William "Bill" Helgen Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Bill departed this world peacefully on May 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom,...

Wilbur Hutchens

May 10, 2025

Wilbur Hutchens, age 87 of Marshalltown, Iowa, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on May 10, 2025 at UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Services for Wilbur will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and...

Charles Thompson

May 10, 2025

Charles Thompson, age 83, of Gladbrook, passed away peacefully late Saturday, May 10th at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Charles was born on July 20, 1941, in Marshalltown to Charles and Winifred (Wickersham) Thompson. He graduated from State Center High School in 1959. Charles served in the U.S. Army from 1963 - 1965....

Sparky Workman

May 9, 2025

Gerald “Sparky” Workman, age 73, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 9, 2025 in the comfort of his own home.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials in...

Gerald "Jerry" Mann

May 9, 2025

Gerald “Jerry” Mann, age 86, of Marshalltown, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, May 9th, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with family at his side.

Private family graveside services will be held. A public visitation will be held on Friday, May 16th, from 10:00 a.m. until 11: a.m. at the Mitchell...

Tia Hollatz

May 9, 2025

Taryn “Tia” Hollatz, age 67, of Garwin, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her own home on the morning of May 9, 2025.

Per Tia’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to her family for a later...

Carole Steckelberg

May 8, 2025

Carole Ann Sizelove Steckelberg was born September 3rd, 1941 in South Gate California to Lewis Thomas and Betty Jean (Davis) Sizelove. She died unexpectedly on May 8th 2025 in the comfort of her beautiful home. She was raised in California for her youth, moving to Iowa for her senior year of high school graduating from Union Whitten High School...

Alicia Faye Mehaffy

May 6, 2025

Alicia Faye Mehaffy (Woosley), 46 of Beaman, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 23, 1979 to Calvin Woosley and Linda Woosley (Coleman). Alicia was a devoted co-parent, mother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend to many. She loved music, butterflies, sunflowers, the church,...