Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Elizabeth "Betty"  Spickert

Elizabeth "Betty" Spickert

Jul 19, 2021

Heaven lit up on July 19th, 2021 when the angels greeted Elizabeth “Betty” Spickert. This is the day the Lord placed the jewels into our mother’s crown.  She will be celebrated with a Catholic Mass at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, July 27th at St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be Monday, July 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M....

Doris Mae Connley

Doris Mae Connley

Jul 19, 2021

Doris Mae Connley, 92, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare. Per the wishes of Doris and her family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home and there will be no formal services. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens....

Kevin Freese

Kevin Freese

Jul 18, 2021

Kevin A. Freese, age 59, of New Providence, left this earthly life with his family at his side on Sunday night, July 18th at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.          Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Private interment will be at a later date....

Edward "Joe" Gregor

Edward "Joe" Gregor

Jul 16, 2021

For those unable to attend, services will be available at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ . Edward “Joe” Gregor, 76, of Marshalltown, entered in eternal life peacefully Friday afternoon, July 16, 2021, at the Iowa River Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. To honor his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial...

Mary Jane Kersey

Mary Jane Kersey

Jul 15, 2021

Mary J. Kersey, 89, of State Center, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away Thursday morning, July 15, 2021, at State Center Specialty Care. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday evening, July 22nd at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service starting at 5:00 p.m. A graveside service and burial will...

Leonard "Lenny" Whitaker

Leonard "Lenny" Whitaker

Jul 13, 2021

Leonard A. Whitaker, age 82, of Marshalltown, Iowa, formerly of Rockford, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for Leonard will take place on Friday, July 16 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. He will be laid to rest at...

Kathryn Hayes

Kathryn Hayes

Jul 12, 2021

Kathryn “Katie” Hayes, 92, longtime resident of State Center and Baxter, Iowa, gained her angel wings on the morning of July 12, 2021 at State Center Specialty Care. Services for Katie will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one...

Robert Weiser Sr.

Robert Weiser Sr.

Jul 12, 2021

Robert “Bob” Weiser Sr., 94 years old, formally from Council Bluffs, passed away July 12, 2021 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A graveside service will be hosted by the family at a later date for Robert Weiser Sr. in Crescent, Iowa. Born April 30, 1927, in Council Bluffs, Robert’s parents were Willis Ward Sr. and Clara...

Mary Lamb

Mary Lamb

Jul 10, 2021

Long time resident of Le Grand, Iowa, Mary Lamb, age 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in the comfort of her own home. A family led celebration of life for Mary will be held on Tuesday, August 16, 2021 from 4:00pm-7:00 P.M. at the Monet Center (LeGrand Community Center) 206 North...

Betty Moore-Mckibben

Betty Moore-Mckibben

Jul 9, 2021

Betty Moore-McKibben, age 97, of Story City and formerly of Marshalltown and Albion, entered her heavenly home on the morning of Friday, July 9th, 2021.          Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 13th at 2:00 P.M. at the Central Christian Church in Marshalltown. She will be laid to rest with her husband Charles at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens....

James Caldwell

James Caldwell

Jul 9, 2021

The hard-working spirit and quick wit of James Caldwell, age 76, of Traer and formerly Marshalltown, departed this earthly life on Friday, July 9th, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. He was ushered into heaven with family at his side and listening to “Go Rest High On That Mountain” by Vince Gill. Funeral services...

Alexa Anderson Ohrt

Alexa Anderson Ohrt

Jul 6, 2021

Heaven gained another angel far too soon. The loving soul of Alexa Anderson Ohrt, 27, of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. Funeral services for Alexa will take place on Tuesday, July 13 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Alexa will be laid to rest at Center...

Steven "Steve" Tiller

Steven "Steve" Tiller

Jul 4, 2021

Proud veteran Steven “Steve” Ray Tiller, 74, of Marshalltown, previously of State Center, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at the Iowa Veterans Home. A graveside service for Steve will take place on Friday, July 16 at 10:30 A.M. at Center School Cemetery in rural Marshalltown. Military honors will be provided by the combined VFW / American Legion...

Deeann Hon

Deeann Hon

Jul 4, 2021

DeeAnn Sue (Jones) Hon, was born April 24, 1960 to Carlene Dee (Schossow) and Wayne Allen Jones at the Evangelical Hospital in Marshalltown, Iowa. She grew up on the family farm in rural Story County and attended Colo School, graduating in 1978. One week after graduating, she married Scott Woosley on May 28, 1978. To this union, one child...

Mary Lou Mills

Mary Lou Mills

Jul 2, 2021

Mary Lou Mills, 72, of Hubbard, Iowa, passed away suddenly on July 2, 2021 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa surrounded by her family. Services for Mary Lou will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Green Mountain United Church of Christ. A visitation for family and friends will be held on...

Cody Michael Rhodes

Cody Michael Rhodes

Jul 2, 2021

Cody Michael Rhodes, 31, of Conrad, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Linn County. Cremation rites have been accorded and currently there is no formal services scheduled. 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 Cody and his family. Cody Rhodes was born...

Max Levis

Max Levis

Jul 2, 2021

For those unable to attend, services will be available at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ . Max Levis, 94, a longtime resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Iowa Veteran’s Home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Services for Max will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021...

Courtney Lynne Rhodes

Courtney Lynne Rhodes

Jul 2, 2021

Courtney Lynne Rhodes, 27, of Gladbrook, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 2, 2021. To honor her wishes, cremation rites will be given and her family will host a Celebration of Life on Thursday, July 15 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the AMVETS Hall, 101 Main Street in Lincoln, Iowa. For further information or to send Courtney’s family...

Donna  Pfantz

Donna Pfantz

Jul 2, 2021

Donna Pfantz, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Sunny Hill Care Center in Tama, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service for Donna will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends...

Rodney Desaussure

Rodney Desaussure

Jul 1, 2021

Rodney Lee Desaussure, 64, of Melbourne, former resident of Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown surrounded by his loving family. Per the wishes of Rodney and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family led celebration of life will take...