Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa
Patricia "Pat" Hornberg
Oct 4, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Ann Benson Hornberg, 88, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Zearing Healthcare Center in Zearing.
A Celebration of Life, held by the family will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Dakins Community Center in Zearing. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call...
Theron R. Wilkerson
Oct 4, 2026
Theron Ralph Wilkerson, age 87, Marshalltown, Iowa, born in Tama County, Iowa, on December 8, 1938, passed away at UnityPoint Health – Grundy County Memorial Hospital on October 4, 2026. Religious denomination: Methodist.
Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, & great-grandfather.
He worked for Iowa Electric 7 years in Gladbrook and 22 years in Marshalltown. Retired in 1997. He had various mechanical jobs,...
Jody Gibbs
Oct 3, 2026
Services are pending at this time.
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Guy Richard Bown
Oct 2, 2026
Guy Richard Bown, 51, passed away on October 2, 2026.
Guy was born to Larry Richard and Diane Lynn Brandt Bown on September 29, 1975, in Iowa City, Iowa.
A man who enjoyed working with his hands, Guy spent much of his life working in construction, fishing, and working on cars. He also had a softer side and loved to cook.
Guy is...
Thomas Eugene Edwards
Oct 2, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Edwards, age 64, of Marshalltown and formerly of McPherson, KS., passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Community Care of Pleasant Hill.
Per the wishes of Tom and his family, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in honor of Tom on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 2:00 to...
David Keith Adland
Sep 29, 2026
Dave Adland, 74 of Marshalltown, passed at UnityPoint Health-Marshalltown September 29, 2026.
Dave was born November 14, 1951 to Dick and Colleen (Melton) Adland. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1970 and attended Marshalltown Community College before moving onto The University of Northern Iowa, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Education degree. On September 23, 1978 he was married to Judy...
Daisy Marie Shaffer
Sep 29, 2026
Daisy Marie Shaffer, of Marshalltown and formerly of Charles City, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.
Funeral services for Daisy will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be...
Herbert "Herb" Walton
Sep 28, 2026
Herbert “Herb” Walton, age 83, of Creston, Iowa, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Per Herb and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation scheduled for Friday, October 16, 2026, from 10:00 to...
Jackie "Jack" Larson
Sep 28, 2026
Jackie “Jack” Larson, age 72, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home.
A memorial service celebrating Jackie’s life will be held on Monday, October 5, 2026, starting at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Jeff Kodis officiating. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation one...
Deborah "Deb" Wacha
Sep 27, 2026
Deborah “Deb” Wacha, age 70, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away surrounded by her loving family on the morning of September 27, 2026 at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown.
Per Deb’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 30 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. A family led celebration will...
LaDonna Ann Gotshall
Sep 26, 2026
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of LaDonna Ann Quirk Gotshall, 81, of Marshalltown, Iowa. LaDonna passed away on Saturday morning, September 26, 2026, at UnityPoint Health in Marshalltown.
LaDonna was born on August 31, 1945 in Marshalltown to Raymond Quirk and Dorothy Vivian (Pelham) Quirk. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1964, and married the...
Larry Konicek
Sep 25, 2026
Larry F. Konicek, age 86, of Garwin, Iowa, passed away on the morning of September 25, 2026 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice.
Memorial services for Larry will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 beginning at 10:30 A.M. at the St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Henry Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for...
Nancy Lee Hulsizer
Sep 22, 2026
Nancy Lee Hulsizer, 63, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Unity Point Health- Marshalltown.
Visitation for Nancy will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home...
Kathleen Anne Massa
Sep 21, 2026
Kathy Massa, age 78 of Marshalltown, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Monday, September 21, 2026.
Born Kathleen Anne Laufer on April 13, 1948 in Hinsdale, Illinois, the daughter of Martin H. and Mildred M. (Bode) Laufer. She graduated in the Class of 1966 from Plainfield Community High School. Kathy earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois...
Carlos Yepez Martinez
Sep 19, 2026
SPANISH/ ESPANOL
Carlos Yepez Martinez, de 58 años, de Marshalltown, Iowa, falleció pacíficamente el sábado 19 de septiembre de 2026, en Southridge Specialty Care, con su querida familia a su lado.
Se ha programado una Misa de cuerpo presente para el martes 6 de octubre de 2026, a la 1:00 P.M. en la parroquia San Francisco de Asís–Iglesia Católica St. Henry. Se...
Dona Jean Sussex
Sep 19, 2026
Dona Jean (Minix) Sussex, 71, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 19, 2026. She was born June 18, 1955, in Stockbridge, Michigan, to Edwin and Earnestine (Salyer) Minix.
Dona grew up in Stockbridge, Michigan, where she raised her daughters. After marrying Tom Sussex, she and Tom moved to Jackson and later to Iowa.
Dona was...
Patty Lacina
Sep 18, 2026
Patricia Anne Lacina passed away from this life on Friday September 18th 2026.
Patty was born on July 20, 1949, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Duane and Mary Fuller. Growing up in Marshalltown, she met the love of her life, Joe Lacina. The two were united in marriage on January 2, 1970, at First Methodist Church in Marshalltown and shared 56 wonderful...
Michael "Egg" Van Egdom
Sep 17, 2026
Michael “Egg” Van Egdom, age 71 of Montour, passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at his home.
Michael Leon Van Egdom was born on March 23, 1955, in Grinnell, the son of Elmer and Charlotte (Lawrence) Van Egdom. He graduated from South Tama County High School. Michael worked as a custodian at South Tama County Junior High School and more...

