Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

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...

Mary Aguilera

Mary Aguilera

Nov 25, 2021

Mary Aguilera, 75, of Gilman, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the afternoon of November 25, 2021 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by her family. Services for Mary will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Mary Church beginning at 10:30...

Gordon Snyder

Gordon Snyder

Nov 24, 2021

Gordon Carroll Snyder, age 85, of Le Grand, passed away on Wednesday, November 24th, at Accura in Marshalltown in the care of the Iowa River Hospice.          Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 30th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with his grandson, Wade Snyder, having the honor of conducting his grandpa’s service. Visitation will be...

Patrick "Pat" Collins

Patrick "Pat" Collins

Nov 19, 2021

Patrick “Pat” Michael Collins, 61, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully at his home on November 19, 2021.  Per wishes of Pat and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life for Pat will take place on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family...

James Kunch

James Kunch

Nov 19, 2021

James Kunch, 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Unity Point Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his family. Services for James will be held on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 2:30 P.M. A visitation for family and friends will be held...

Jean Scovill

Jean Scovill

Nov 17, 2021

Gloria “Jean” Scovill, 71, lifelong resident of Marshalltown, passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home while under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Graveside services for Jean will take place on Saturday, November 20 at 11:00 A.M. at Dobson Cemetery in rural, Garwin. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for...

Dean Paul Grout

Dean Paul Grout

Nov 17, 2021

Dean Paul Grout, 56, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. To honor his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and his family will host a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 12th from Noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Frank Lewis Glick American Legion Post #46 in Marshalltown. The...

Lawrence J. Ricken

Lawrence J. Ricken

Nov 17, 2021

Lawrence J. Ricken, age 85, formally of Haverhill, IA passed away Wednesday night, November 17, 2021 at The Willows in Marshalltown surrounded by his loving family while under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Born on November 5, 1936 to Ben and Theresa (Freese) Ricken, Lawrence graduated from Van Cleve High in 1954 and enlisted in the US Navy...

Ella Kay Ridout

Ella Kay Ridout

Nov 17, 2021

Ella Kay (Ellie) Williams Ridout was called home to our Lord on November 17, 2021 at the Willows Memory Care Center under the care of St. Croix Hospice with her nieces at her side. Services for Ella Kay will take place Tuesday, November 23 at 1:00 P.M. at Grundy Center United Methodist Church in Grundy Center. A visitation will...

Jane Ann Boyle

Jane Ann Boyle

Nov 16, 2021

Jane Ann (Foster) Boyle, age 70, left this earthly life on November 16, 2021, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Jane's strong faith in her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, motivated her to serve Him every day. During Jane's twenty year battle with Parkinson's Disease, she was focused on the truths of the Bible knowing her...

Elda Perry

Elda Perry

Nov 15, 2021

Elda V Perry, 92, of Arkansas and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 under Legacy Hospice in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Funeral services for Elda will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until...

Richard "Dick" Dougherty

Richard "Dick" Dougherty

Nov 13, 2021

Richard W. “Dick” Dougherty, 84     Richard W. “Dick” Dougherty died peacefully Nov 13, 2021, with a son at his side, in the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home after a valiant 5 year long battle with cancer.  Visitation will be held Monday, November 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer vigil at 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell...

Patricia Le Master

Patricia Le Master

Nov 12, 2021

Patricia A. Le Master, 68, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully at home Friday, November 12, 2021 under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per the wishes of Patricia and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life for Patricia will take place on Thursday, November 18 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family...

Renee Quick

Renee Quick

Nov 12, 2021

Renee Quick, 53, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. Memorial visitation for Renee will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring...

Patricia "Pat" Williams

Patricia "Pat" Williams

Nov 11, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Williams, 70, of Le Grand, Iowa, passed away on November 11, 2021 at Pella’s Comfort House after a short battle with cancer. Pat was born in Marshalltown in 1951 to Ferdinand Leslie and Helen Scofield. She spent her childhood in Montour, Iowa and graduated in 1969 from South Tama High School. She went on to obtain an...

Brittany  Barajas

Brittany Barajas

Nov 10, 2021

The beautiful soul of Brittany M. Barajas, 31, of Gilman, formerly of Marshalltown, has left this earth far too soon after her passing on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Services for Brittany will take place on Saturday, November 27 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Friends and family are also invited to attend a visitation on Friday,...

Allison "Licha" Yanes

Allison "Licha" Yanes

Nov 8, 2021

Allison “Licha” Renee Yanes, 32, of Alexandria, Minnesota, formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 8, 2021 at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Services for Licha will take place on Saturday, November 13 at 4:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Friends and...