Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Richard Bruce Thompson

Richard Bruce Thompson

Dec 27, 2021

Richard Bruce Thompson, age 79, of Marshalltown, passed away suddenly with his loving family at his side, on Monday, December 27th, 2021 at UnityPoint Health, Marshalltown. Services for Richard will take place on Monday, January 3 at 1:00 P.M. at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown, with Pastor Kerry Jech officiating. Friends and family are also invited to attend...

Toby Godfrey

Toby Godfrey

Dec 26, 2021

Toby Godfrey, 73, lifelong resident of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully and with much dignity at home Sunday evening, December 26, 2021 after a brave battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Toby came into the world on December 29, 1947, the only child of Glen and Rosa (Dobbs)...

Greta Joan Benson

Greta Joan Benson

Dec 26, 2021

Greta J. Benson, 87, of Lamoille (rural State Center), passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at The Willows of Marshalltown under the care of Iowa River Hospice. She was surrounded by her oldest daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter, representing four generations and her beautiful legacy. Private family funeral services will take place with Pastor Terry Collins officiating. She...

Sequoia Mae Miller

Sequoia Mae Miller

Dec 26, 2021

Sequoia Mae (Duncan) Miller, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Accura Healthcare. The family is honoring Sequoia’s request and she will be cremated and a private family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to her family. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with caring for Sequoia...

Mule Adkins

Mule Adkins

Dec 26, 2021

Don "Mule" Adkins passed away at the University of Iowa Hospital on December 26th, 2021 from complications with cancer. The stubborn mule of a man went as he wanted, with his girls holding his hands. He is loved by many who have endless stories of all the trouble he got into and how he made others laugh, not to...

Kurt Ratliff

Kurt Ratliff

Dec 25, 2021

Kurt Ratliff (Kurty), age 64, of Union, IA, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 25, 2021, in the company of his wife Cheryl Halverson.                    Kurt was born on April 15, 1957, to Merrl Whitmore and Carson Ratliff.  Kurt grew up in Garwin, IA, and graduated from Garwin High School in 1975.  Kurt was married to Debra Katzer of...

Rick A. Peterson

Rick A. Peterson

Dec 25, 2021

Rick A. Peterson, Sr passed away peacefully on the early morning of December 25th surrounded by his loving wife and kids. The family would like to thank the UnityPoint Emergency Department staff and the entire UIHC healthcare team for their passionate care for Rick. A very special thank you to the caring and loving staff at Iowa River Hospice...

Darrell Verne Argo

Darrell Verne Argo

Dec 25, 2021

Darrell Verne Argo, 82, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, December 25th, 2021 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.  A memorial gathering for Darrell will take place on Monday, January, 3, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Embers in the chapel. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell...

Betty Oleta Walters

Betty Oleta Walters

Dec 24, 2021

Betty Oleta Walters, 88, of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Grandview Heights in Marshalltown. Funeral services for Betty will be held on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be prior to the service, starting at 2:00p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association....

Jane Ellen Wood

Jane Ellen Wood

Dec 24, 2021

Jane Ellen Wood, 67, of Eldora, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Per the family wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later time. A memorial mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Our...

Claude "Bernie" Massey

Claude "Bernie" Massey

Dec 24, 2021

Claude Bernard "Bernie" Massey, 57, of State Center passed away peacefully in his home on December 24, 2021. Just like everything in his life, Bernie managed his short battle with cancer with strength and courage, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. In his final weeks, he did just that. On his final...

Ryan Michael Whitmore

Ryan Michael Whitmore

Dec 23, 2021

Ryan M. Whitmore, age 32, of LeGrand, passed away in the morning hours of Thursday, December 23rd, 2021.           Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 29th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Vance of Cornerstone Church in Ames officiating. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home....

Jan Snyder

Jan Snyder

Dec 23, 2021

Jan Snyder, 84, of Le Grand, passed away peacefully early in the morning of Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, IA. Services for Jan will take place on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation...

Shirley Irene Gould

Shirley Irene Gould

Dec 22, 2021

To remotely view the time of sharing of memories during Shirley's Celebration of Life, please click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Shirley I. Gould, 100, of Marshalltown, formerly of Liscomb, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at The Willows of Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Shirley and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of...

Katherine Karl

Katherine Karl

Dec 22, 2021

Katherine Ann Karl, 73, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday evening, December 22, 2021, at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare. To honor Kathy’s and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be given and no funeral service will be planned. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with caring for Kathy and her family. For further information or to send her...

Leonard Schnathorst

Leonard Schnathorst

Dec 21, 2021

Leonard Duane Schnathorst, age 82, of LeGrand, died in the peace and comfort of his home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 27 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery north of LeGrand and by the family farm with...

Nancy Steffensen

Nancy Steffensen

Dec 20, 2021

Nancy L. Steffensen of Marshalltown passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Per the wishes of Nancy and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, December 22 at 3:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral with Chaplain Harlan Nuss officiating. Interment will take place at...

Myreta Collins

Myreta Collins

Dec 20, 2021

Myreta Collins, 89, lifelong resident of Union, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 at Eldora Specialty Care. Services for Myreta will take place on Monday, December 27 at 1:00 P.M. at Calvary Baptist Church in Union followed by burial at Bangor Friends Cemetery. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation one hour prior beginning at 12:00...

Daniel Barron

Daniel Barron

Dec 20, 2021

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Clifford C. Sams

Clifford C. Sams

Dec 20, 2021

Clifford “Cliff” Sams, 101, longtime farmer of rural Beaman, passed away early Monday morning, December 20, 2021, at the Iowa River Hospice House in Marshalltown. To honor the wishes of Cliff and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, December 29 at 10:30 A.M. with Reverend Kim Wilson officiating at the Mitchell...