Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Mary Katherine Wathen
Oct 23, 2021
Mary Katherine Wathen, 66, of State Center, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Zearing Health Care Center in Zearing, Iowa. Funeral services for Mary will be held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home State Center Chapel. Visitation will start an hour prior; at 5:00 p.m. Memorials may be...
Marlene Needs
Oct 23, 2021
Marlene Needs, age 69, of Laurel, Iowa, passed away on the morning of October 23,2021 surrounded by her loving family at the Iowa River Hospice Home. At this time cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to either CIRSI or the family for a...
Richard "Dick" Cope
Oct 19, 2021
Richard (Dick) Lee Cope, 75, transitioned into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Monday, October 19th with his loving wife of 55 years, Susan, at his side. Dick was born to Walter and Berta Cope in Marshalltown, Iowa on May 5th, 1946. He had two siblings: Steve (deceased) and Pam Bane (Marshalltown). In 1966, he was united in...
Priscilla Freese
Oct 18, 2021
Priscilla May (Meyer) Freese passed away on Monday October 18th, 2021 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was 80 years young. Priscilla was the daughter of Wayne and Ila (Breer) Meyer. Born October 19th, 1940 in Melbourne, Iowa. She graduated high school in 1958. She was united in marriage to the love of her life, Elmer Leo...
Russell "Russ" Ruopp
Oct 18, 2021
On October 18, 2021, a beautiful fall day, the Lord reached out his hand, the angels came and Russell Ruopp took his last breath. Russ was born and raised in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was with the graduating class of 1979. He began employment with Lennox Industries in 1986 and worked there 33 years until his early retirement in August....
Mary Castillo
Oct 17, 2021
Mary K. Castillo, 73, of Marshalltown, formerly of Muscatine, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Friends and family are invited to a visitation for Mary on Friday, October 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Oakdale Cemetery in Wilton, Iowa at...
Tavian Hicks
Oct 16, 2021
Tavian Hicks, 23, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away suddenly on the morning of October 16, 2021. Services for Tavian will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to the beginning of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials in...
Monte Aman
Oct 16, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our Father-Grandpa-Great Grandpa, Monte Harvey Aman of Marshalltown, Iowa on October 16th, 2021 at the age of 85 years. Monte was born in Valley City, ND on September 4th, 1936. He moved to Marshalltown in 1953. He served three years in the Regular United States...
Lloyd "Junior" Kern
Oct 16, 2021
Lloyd “Junior” William Kern Jr., 83, of State Center, formerly of Albion, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Services for Junior will take place on Monday, October 25 at 10:30 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation will be held Sunday, October 24 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., also at the Mitchell...
Donna Lusher
Oct 16, 2021
Donna Lusher, 85, gained her angel wings and was welcomed into heaven on the evening of October 16, 2021 at Saint Francis Manor in Grinnell, Iowa, with her loving daughter at her side. Services for Donna will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends...
Willie George
Oct 13, 2021
Willie D. George, 73, of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Per the wishes of Willie and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will take place on Friday, October 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family. For questions or to leave...
Hsar Mue
Oct 12, 2021
Hsar Mue, 63, of Marshalltown, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo. Services for Hsar will take place Sunday, October 17 at 10:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Center School Cemetery immediately following the service. For questions or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or...
Steve Reece
Oct 12, 2021
Steven “Steve” Reece, 74, of Union, formerly of New Providence, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Per the wishes of Steve and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Friends and family are invited to a visitation on Saturday, October 23 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. His final resting place...
Laura Prue
Oct 9, 2021
Laura Jean Prue, 59, of Marshalltown and formerly of Denver, Colorado, gained her angel wings on the afternoon of Saturday, October 9, 2021 surrounded by her loving husband and daughter at the Iowa River Hospice Home. Per Laura’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. A family led celebration of life...
Joyce Watson
Oct 7, 2021
Joyce was born March 18th, 1936 in Walled Lake, Michigan to parents Harold and Ruth Eberly. In 1950, Joyce, her parents and older brother, Earl moved to Florida. Joyce married James Patrick Watson on October 4th, 1961. Following in her mother's footsteps, she earned her CNA. She used it in various capacities, one being serving as a home health...
Lois Casey
Oct 7, 2021
Lois J. Casey, 92, formerly of Sioux City, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 7, 2021 at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 23 at The First United Methodist Church in Sioux City. Visitation with the...
Jon Durr
Oct 7, 2021
Jonathan Eugene Durr, 41, of Marshalltown, IA passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Jon was the son of Rick and Andrea Klatt Durr and big brother to Matt. Per the wishes of Jon and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life...
Phyllis Marie Runner
Oct 6, 2021
To view her service remotely online, please visit www.facebook.com/Mitchell-Family-Funeral-Home-99280714047/ Phyllis Marie Runner passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at The Willows of Marshalltown in Marshalltown, Iowa after a short illness. She was 90 years old. Phyllis was the daughter of Ralph Waldo and Wadena DeWitt Cook, born January 3, 1931 in Waterloo, Iowa. She graduated from East Waterloo...
Cindy L. Potter
Oct 6, 2021
Cindy Lou Potter, 52, of Marshalltown, passed away, Wednesday, October, 6, 2021 at Unity Point Health, Allen Hospital, Waterloo. To honor her wishes, cremation rites have been given and no formal services are planned at this time. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with caring for Cindy and her family. For further information or to send Cindy’s...
John William Roberts Jr.
Oct 6, 2021
John "Junior" William Roberts Jr., 61, of Marshalltown, passed away, Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Unity Point Health Marshalltown. To honor his wishes, cremation rites will be given and a graveside service and burial will be held on Monday, October 11 at 2:00 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the...

