Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Janice A. Lenning
Dec 7, 2021
Janice A. Lenning, 86, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 7, 2021 under the care of Southridge Specialty Care and Care Initiatives Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial for Janice will take place on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish - St. Henry Catholic Church. A visitation will take...
Kathleen "Kathy" Oetker
Dec 7, 2021
To attend Kathy's Funeral Mass remotely, please click on the link below: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Kathleen “Kathy” Oetker, 86, of Marshalltown, IA died at home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Henry...
David Myers
Dec 6, 2021
David Wayne Myers, age 67, died Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Largo Medical Center in Largo, FL, from stage 4 renal cell carcinoma complicated by pneumonia, with his wife and 3 children at his side. It was the end of his final yearly vacation with his kids, grandkids and extended family at the Great Heron Inn. He was...
Gregg "Gordie" Johnson
Dec 5, 2021
Gregg Gordon “Gordie” Johnson, 75, of Marshalltown, passed peacefully from this life on December 5, 2021, in search of his next big adventure. Gordie lived his life grandly, and if you ever had the good fortune to sit awhile and talk with him, he would have told you a tale about the ridiculous situations he had gotten himself into...
Donald J.M. Stull
Dec 4, 2021
To view Donald's service remotely, please click on the link below. https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Donald (Don) J. M. Stull, 73, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully Saturday night, December 4, 2021, at the Iowa River Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. A Memorial Service for Donald will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 11th at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home....
Patrick Paul Michael Laverty
Nov 29, 2021
**PLEASE NOTE: Date of death was 10/21/2021 -- it has been changed on the website to accomodate for service times.** Patrick Paul Michael Laverty 43 Patrick’s family mourns his unexpected passing on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, while in Nebraska. Funeral service will take place at Graceland Cemetery, Laurel, IA at 2:00pm on Tuesday, November 30 with Reeba Bloom officiating. ...
John Douglas Bryant
Nov 27, 2021
John D. Bryant, 74, of Garwin, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Per the wishes of John and his 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, December 11 beginning at 4:00 P.M. at the “Old Grocery...
Betty Jane Houghton Hauser
Nov 27, 2021
Betty Jane Houghton Hauser was born on October 8, 1929, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Clem & Sara (Petticord) Houghton. She graduated from MHS in 1947. She spent her first year at Colorado University and transferred to the University of Iowa where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree. She taught at Garwin High School Garwin, Iowa. She then married...
Lyle Robert Etzen
Nov 27, 2021
Lyle Robert Etzen, 64, of State Center, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 27, 2021 under the care of UnityPoint Hospice. Per the wishes of Lyle and his family, cremation rites have been accorded by the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed...
Mary Aguilera
Nov 25, 2021
Mary Aguilera, 75, of Gilman, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the afternoon of November 25, 2021 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by her family. Services for Mary will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Mary Church beginning at 10:30...
Gordon Snyder
Nov 24, 2021
Gordon Carroll Snyder, age 85, of Le Grand, passed away on Wednesday, November 24th, at Accura in Marshalltown in the care of the Iowa River Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 30th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home with his grandson, Wade Snyder, having the honor of conducting his grandpa’s service. Visitation will be...
Patrick "Pat" Collins
Nov 19, 2021
Patrick “Pat” Michael Collins, 61, of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully at his home on November 19, 2021. Per wishes of Pat and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life for Pat will take place on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family...
James Kunch
Nov 19, 2021
James Kunch, 93, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Unity Point Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his family. Services for James will be held on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 2:30 P.M. A visitation for family and friends will be held...
Jean Scovill
Nov 17, 2021
Gloria “Jean” Scovill, 71, lifelong resident of Marshalltown, passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home while under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Graveside services for Jean will take place on Saturday, November 20 at 11:00 A.M. at Dobson Cemetery in rural, Garwin. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for...
Dean Paul Grout
Nov 17, 2021
Dean Paul Grout, 56, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. To honor his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and his family will host a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 12th from Noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Frank Lewis Glick American Legion Post #46 in Marshalltown. The...
Lawrence J. Ricken
Nov 17, 2021
Lawrence J. Ricken, age 85, formally of Haverhill, IA passed away Wednesday night, November 17, 2021 at The Willows in Marshalltown surrounded by his loving family while under the care of St. Croix Hospice. Born on November 5, 1936 to Ben and Theresa (Freese) Ricken, Lawrence graduated from Van Cleve High in 1954 and enlisted in the US Navy...
Ella Kay Ridout
Nov 17, 2021
Ella Kay (Ellie) Williams Ridout was called home to our Lord on November 17, 2021 at the Willows Memory Care Center under the care of St. Croix Hospice with her nieces at her side. Services for Ella Kay will take place Tuesday, November 23 at 1:00 P.M. at Grundy Center United Methodist Church in Grundy Center. A visitation will...
Jane Ann Boyle
Nov 16, 2021
Jane Ann (Foster) Boyle, age 70, left this earthly life on November 16, 2021, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa. Jane's strong faith in her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, motivated her to serve Him every day. During Jane's twenty year battle with Parkinson's Disease, she was focused on the truths of the Bible knowing her...
Elda Perry
Nov 15, 2021
Elda V Perry, 92, of Arkansas and formerly of Marshalltown, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 under Legacy Hospice in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Funeral services for Elda will be held on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 21, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. until...
Richard "Dick" Dougherty
Nov 13, 2021
Richard W. “Dick” Dougherty, 84 Richard W. “Dick” Dougherty died peacefully Nov 13, 2021, with a son at his side, in the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home after a valiant 5 year long battle with cancer. Visitation will be held Monday, November 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer vigil at 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell...

