Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
John "Johnny" Pohle
May 25, 2021
John “Johnny” Pohle, age 40, provider and protector, fought for his life and for his family until his last breath. The resident of Le Grand, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on May 25, 2021 at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines nearly a month after he suffered a critical injury while working in Union Pacific’s...
Philip "Phil" Terpenning
May 23, 2021
Proud veteran and father Philip “Phil” Terpenning, 74, of Muscatine, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service for Phil will take place on Tuesday, June 1 at 2:00 P.M. at the Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery in Marshalltown. Military honors for Phil will...
Gloria Pfantz
May 22, 2021
Gloria Pfantz, 74, of State Center, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of May 22, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, surrounded by her loving family. A visitation for family and friends will be held for Gloria on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 5:00 to...
Christina Rubenbauer
May 22, 2021
Christina Rubenbauer, age 78, of LeGrand, passed away peacefully at the Iowa River Hospice Home while her children ushered her into the arms of Jesus and her husband Mark, on the afternoon of Saturday, May 22nd. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 27th, at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Dillon with Pastor Fred Berry officiating....
Marvin Hawkins
May 21, 2021
Marvin Hawkins, age 81, of Marshalltown, passed away in the peace and comfort of his home on Friday morning, May 21st, while in care of his family and Iowa River Hospice. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26th, at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown with Rev. Tom Bower officiating. Visitation will be one-hour prior...
Marilyn White
May 21, 2021
Together more than 67 years in life, Rex and Marilyn White are now together forever in eternity. Rex E. White, age 92, longtime Rhodes resident and proud U.S. Veteran, passed away early in the morning of Tuesday, May 18, 2021. His wife, Marilyn, 92, passed away only three short days later on Friday morning, May 21, 2021. Both passed...
Daniel "Dan" Mcnary
May 19, 2021
Daniel “Dan” Lee McNary, 69, of Urbandale, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 19, 2021, at MercyOne West Lakes Medical Center in West Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Daniel at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 25 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church. Interment will be...
Rex E White
May 18, 2021
Rex E White, age 92, longtime Rhodes resident and proud U.S. Veteran, passed away early morning, Tuesday, May 18th, at the Southridge Specialty Care. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with luncheon following. Interment will be in the Eden Cemetery, Rhodes. There will be a Masonic...
Joann Lambertsen
May 18, 2021
Joann Lambertsen, 77, of Garwin, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Garwin United Methodist Church; visitation at 1:00 pm, service at 2:00 pm. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Joann and her...
Mary Mccord
May 17, 2021
Mary McCord, 59, of Marshalltown, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at the Iowa River Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22nd at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with burial following at the Rose Hill Cemetery, rural Toledo. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be directed to her...
Morris Wolken
May 16, 2021
Morris “Moe” Wolken, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral services for Morris will be held on Friday, May 21 at 10:30 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Dillon. A visitation will take place Thursday, May 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family...
Joanne "Jo" Lurvey
May 15, 2021
The kind and gentle soul of Joanne “Jo” Lurvey, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of May 15, 2021 at Grandview Heights Nursing Home in Marshalltown, Iowa surrounded by her family. Services for Jo will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family...
Jon Espenscheid
May 14, 2021
Jon Andrew Espenscheid, 56, of rural Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly after a tragic accident on Friday, May 14, 2021 in Dike, Iowa. Funeral services for Jon will take place on Tuesday, May 25 at 10:30 A.M. at Journey Church in Marshalltown. There will be a visitation on the evening of Monday, May 24 from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at...
Benjamin "Benny" Krull
May 14, 2021
Master Angler Benjamin “Benny” Krull, 29, of Marshalltown, formerly of Garwin, is at his forever fishing hole after his untimely passing on Friday, May 14, 2021. Funeral services for Benny will be held on Thursday, May 20 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 19 from 5:00...
David Godfrey
May 14, 2021
David R. Godfrey, 39, of Marshalltown, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Cremation rites have been accorded and his family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of David and his family. For...
Kari Smith Underhill
May 13, 2021
Kari Ann Smith Underhill, 52, lifelong resident of Marshalltown, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Per the wishes of the family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family led celebration of life will be on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the American Legion...
Diane Franksain
May 12, 2021
Diane K. Franksain, 78, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at The Willows of Marshalltown under the care of St. Croix Hospice of Ankeny. Funeral services for Diane will take place on at Mitchell Family Funeral Home on Monday, May 17 at 11:00 A.M. She will be laid to rest at Benson Cemetery in Whitten,...
Cory Wilken
May 12, 2021
Cory John Wilken, 41, of Union, formerly of Eldora, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Friends and family of Cory are invited to a public visitation on Friday, May 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, 1209 Iowa Ave W., Marshalltown. A family led celebration of life...
James "Jim" Montgomery
May 8, 2021
James “Jim” Montgomery, 85, of State Center, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on the evening of May 8, 2021 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Services for Jim will be held on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. A visitation for family and friends...

Phillip D. Clark
May 8, 2021
Phillip D. Clark, 87, of Marshalltown, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, May 8, 2021, under the care of the Iowa River Hospice of Marshalltown. There will be no service at this time. He met and married Sharon Erdman on June 24, 1961. Out of that marriage they had two children Kim (Bryan) Smith...