Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Dick Paustian
Jan 2, 2022
Dick Lee Paustian, 86, of Toledo, passed away, Sunday, January 2, 2022, at this home in Toledo. His family is planning a private graveside service to be held Wednesday, January 5 at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. No public visitation is planned. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa River Hospice. The Mitchell Family Home has been...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Derby
Dec 31, 2021
The kind soul of Jeffrey “Jeff” Derby, 43, of Marshalltown, formerly of Elberon, went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 31, 2021 after his untimely passing at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. While he will be deeply missed by many, we can rejoice in knowing he has been united with his Heavenly Father....
Lynn Harrell
Dec 30, 2021
Lynn Harrell, 62, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the evening of December 30, 2021 in the comfort of her own home. Services for Lynn will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 5:00-7:00...
Ruth Elizabeth Needham
Dec 30, 2021
Ruth Elizabeth Needham, 93, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, December 30, 2021 accompanied by her loving family. Funeral Mass for Ruth will take place on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Henry Catholic Church. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Garden. Friends...
Gary Harrington
Dec 30, 2021
Gary Harrington, 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the VA Central Iowa Healthcare Center surrounded by his loving family. Services for Gary will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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