Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Herschel "Shorty" Edwards

Herschel "Shorty" Edwards

Oct 1, 2021

**Please Note: Date of death has been changed on the website for website visibility. The correct date of death is September 22, 2021. Herschel “Shorty” Edwards, 88, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Southridge Specialty Care. In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be given and no services are being planned. Memorial contributions may be...

Lucy

Lucy

Sep 30, 2021

Eufemia “Lucy” Fernandez, 72, of Tama, Iowa, formerly of Pella, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Per the wishes of Lucy and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. Mass of Christian Burial for Lucy will take place on Tuesday, October 5 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick...

Xavior Harrelson

Xavior Harrelson

Sep 30, 2021

Xavior Christopher-Tyler Harrelson, 11, of Montezuma, gained his angel wings on September 30, 2021. Services for Xavior will take place on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Journey Church in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Journey Church in Marshalltown. He will be laid to rest...

Jeffrey Ray Lippincott

Jeffrey Ray Lippincott

Sep 29, 2021

Jeffrey Ray Lippincott, 66, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Unity Point Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral services for Jeff will be held on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place an hour prior to the service; beginning at 1:00 p.m....

Cathy Molitor

Cathy Molitor

Sep 28, 2021

Cathy Molitor, 74, of the Iowa Veterans Home, passed away. Graveside services will take place on Tuesday, October 5 at 1:30 P.M. at the Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery will military honors provided by the combined VFW / American Legion Honor Guard of the surrounding area. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with Cathy's care. For condolences, visit www.mitchellfh.com....

Martin Vajgrt, Jr.

Martin Vajgrt, Jr.

Sep 28, 2021

Martin B. Vajgrt, 61, of Marshalltown, passed away on September 28, 2021 in the peace of his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life barbeque will take place on Saturday, October 2 beginning around noon at Joe’s Farm, 2225...

Kathy

Kathy

Sep 28, 2021

Katherine “Kathy” Beem, 64, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown under the care of UnityPoint Hospice. Kathy’s family would like to extend their deep gratitude toward the entire staff at UnityPoint Health and Hospice for their exceptional care of Kathy. Services for Kathy will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at...

Alfredo Gorgonio Bustos

Alfredo Gorgonio Bustos

Sep 27, 2021

The kind and humble soul of Alfredo Gorgonio Bustos, 51, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown. He had been under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Funeral Mass for Alfredo will take place on Saturday, October 2 at 9:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church....

Phoenix Weaver

Phoenix Weaver

Sep 27, 2021

Phoenix Isabelle Shank Weaver earned her angel wings on Monday, September 27, 2021. Funeral services for baby Phoenix will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will take place an hour before the service; starting at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow the services at the Conrad Cemetery....

Keith Lee  Balvanz

Keith Lee Balvanz

Sep 26, 2021

Keith Lee Balvanz, 72 of Albion, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021at Southridge Rehab & Healthcare while under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Keith’s funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 30th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Burial will be in the East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Eldora, IA. Visitation will be held...

Kevin Williamson

Kevin Williamson

Sep 26, 2021

Kevin D. Williamson, 63, of Smyrna, Georgia and formerly of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, while holding his brother Marty’s hand. A graveside service for Kevin will be held at the Garwin-Union Cemetery on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. For additional information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234....

Irene Mildred Ballard

Irene Mildred Ballard

Sep 26, 2021

Irene Ballard, 95, of Marshalltown, formerly of Conrad, entered into eternal life Sunday morning, September 26, 2021, of natural causes at Grandview Heights Rehab & Healthcare under the care of the Iowa River Hospice. Irene’s funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 29th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with burial following at Rose Hill Memorial...

"Bill"

"Bill"

Sep 25, 2021

William “Bill” Hartwig, age 82, longtime Conrad resident, passed away in the comfort of his home with family at his side on the morning of Saturday, September 25th, while in care of the Iowa River Hospice.           A memorial gathering to honor Bill’s life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 2nd, at the Mitchell...

Garol Cooling

Garol Cooling

Sep 24, 2021

Garol M. Cooling 90, of LeGrand passed away surrounded by his family at 4:33 on Sept. 24. Celebration of life service for Garol will be at LeGrand Friends Church on Saturday, October 2 at 10:30 A.M.        Interment will be at the Friends Cemetery with immediate family following the service. For more information or to leave condolences to the family...

Patricia "Pat" Cheville

Patricia "Pat" Cheville

Sep 24, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Cheville, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on September 24th, 2021 at the age of 83. Graveside services for Pat will be held on Thursday, September 30th, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown. The family asks that you wear blue at the service in honor of her favorite color. For more information or...

Donald  "Donnie" Sickles

Donald "Donnie" Sickles

Sep 24, 2021

Donald “Donnie” Sickles, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life for Donnie will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Memorials may be directed to the family for...

Joann  Hutcheson

Joann Hutcheson

Sep 22, 2021

JoAnn Hutcheson, 80, of Keller, TX, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the Keller Oaks Healthcare Center in Keller, TX. JoAnn’s graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29th at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Public visitation will be held at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 12:00 noon on Thursday...

Liz

Liz

Sep 20, 2021

Elizabeth Welsh, 93 Elizabeth Mary Welsh, known to all as Liz, passed away on Monday, September 20 in Marshalltown, IA at the age of 93. Born March 5, 1928 in Marshalltown, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lucille Grabenbauer and sister to the late Phil Grabenbauer. She graduated from St. Mary Catholic School and was...

Eileen Mae Horn

Eileen Mae Horn

Sep 20, 2021

The kind and generous soul of Eileen M. Horn, 97, of Marshalltown, formerly of Melbourne, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Iowa Veterans Home. Per the wishes of Eileen and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. A graveside memorial service will take place on Friday, September 24 at 3:00 P.M. at Melbourne Memorial Gardens with...

Michael Ashton

Michael Ashton

Sep 20, 2021

Michael Ashton, age 71, died peacefully on September 20, 2021 in Marshalltown, IA following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was born on November 2, 1949 in Clinton, IA to Thomas and Geraldine (Christopherson) Ashton. He grew up in Clinton, IA and graduated from Clinton High School in 1968. The fall of 1968, Michael enrolled at Iowa State...