Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Thelma Kelly

Thelma Kelly

Aug 7, 2021

The joyful spirit of Thelma Kelly, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of August 7, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Services for Thelma will be held on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to services....

Deb Smith

Deb Smith

Aug 4, 2021

Debra “Deb” Smith, age 63, of Melbourne, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on the morning of Wednesday, August 4th, 2021 while in care of her family and the Iowa River Hospice.          Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 12th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Tom Hogan of the Ridgeway United...

Chad Bratland

Chad Bratland

Aug 3, 2021

Outgoing, devoted father Chad Bratland, 41, of Marshalltown, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.  Services for Chad will take place on Sunday, August 8 at 2:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with John Whitehead officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior, beginning at 1:00 P.M. Chad will be laid to rest at the...

Tyler Gayle Krull

Tyler Gayle Krull

Aug 3, 2021

Tyler G. Krull, 25, of Gladbrook, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Cremation rites have been accorded, and the family will host private services at a later date. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with Tyler and his family’s care. To leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Dave Hazen

Dave Hazen

Aug 3, 2021

David “Dave” Hazen, 66, of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of his home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 after his ongoing battle with cancer. He spent his last moments surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per the wishes of Dave and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care...

Joy Reynolds

Joy Reynolds

Aug 3, 2021

Joy R. Reynolds, 72, of Marshalltown, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per the wishes of Joy and her family, cremation rites have been accorded. A service for Joy will take place on Saturday, August 14 at 2:30 P.M. at the...

Dennis Allen

Dennis Allen

Aug 1, 2021

Dennis “Denny” Allen, 57, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on August 1, 2021.   Per the wishes of Dennis and his family, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be hosted by the family at a later date. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Dennis and his family. For additional...

Modesto Rivera Merodio

Modesto Rivera Merodio

Jul 31, 2021

Modesto Rivera-Merodio, 59, of Marshalltown, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Funeral Mass for Modesto will take place on Friday, August 6 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Thursday, August 5 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the...

Shirley Arends

Shirley Arends

Jul 31, 2021

Shirley A. Arends, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare under the care of Hospice of Midwest. A funeral service for Shirley will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 7th at Journey Church with burial to follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The public is also invited to her vistation...

Norma Butcher

Norma Butcher

Jul 31, 2021

Norma Jean Butcher, 74, of Marshalltown, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Per the wishes of Norma and her 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, August 14 from 12:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the...

Bev Tuttle

Bev Tuttle

Jul 30, 2021

Bev J. Tuttle, 90, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021 with family by her side at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service will take place on Saturday, August 7 at 4:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Hershberger officiating. Friends and family are...

Eleanor Norman

Eleanor Norman

Jul 29, 2021

Please note the date of death reflected above is to show the service times on the website, not the date of passing.  Eleanor Elizabeth Easton Norman passed away peacefully on October 17, 2020 at the group home where she has been living for the past three years.  A funeral service for Eleanor will be held on Saturday, August 7,...

Darlene Hughes

Darlene Hughes

Jul 28, 2021

The loving personality of Darlene Klaas-Hughes, age 91, of Polk City, left this earthly life on the morning of Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Polk City Nursing and Rehab Center.          A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 2 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish - St. Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will be one...

Carol Ann Navara

Carol Ann Navara

Jul 28, 2021

Carol Ann Navara, 77, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in the comfort of her own home while under the care of Iowa River Hospice.  Graveside funeral services for Carol will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 2, 2021 at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.  Public visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until service...

Donald "Don" Simmons

Donald "Don" Simmons

Jul 28, 2021

Donald “Don” LaVerne Simmons, 82, of Marshalltown, formerly of Drakesville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Don and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place on Saturday, August 7...

Wojciech Dynia

Wojciech Dynia

Jul 28, 2021

Wojciech Dynia was born July 16th, 1936, in Poland. He came to the United States at a young age to make a better life for himself. He settled in Tama, Iowa, where he worked most of his life at the Tama beef packing plant, never missing a day’s work in over 25 years for which he was honored for. ...

Helen Willey

Helen Willey

Jul 27, 2021

The kind and loving spirit of Helen Willey, age 91, of Marshalltown, fondly known as “Grandma Helen” by many, left this earthly life on the morning of Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Funeral Services for Helen will take place on Saturday, August 7 at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will...

Diane Marie Eash

Diane Marie Eash

Jul 26, 2021

Diane Eash, 68, of Marshalltown passed away on July 26, 2021, at Unity Point Allen Hospital in Waterloo. A visitation for Diane will be held on Thursday, July 29th at Mitchell Family Funeral Home from 5-7PM. A funeral service will be on Friday, July 30th at Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 1:00PM with burial to follow at Dobson Cemetery...

John Arthur Fuller

John Arthur Fuller

Jul 26, 2021

John Arthur Fuller, 54, of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Unity Point Health in Marshalltown. Funeral services for John will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Center Street Baptist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Friday, July 30, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family...

Todd Bierman

Todd Bierman

Jul 25, 2021

To attend the funeral service remotely, please click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Todd J. Bierman, 53, of Marshalltown passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice House. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with cremation...