Obituaries

Obituaries in Marshalltown, State Center and Surrounding Areas in Iowa

Ronald Kuehn

Ronald Kuehn

Sep 26, 2025

Ronald A. Kuehn, 82, of Marshalltown passed away peacefully at Unity Point St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids on September 26, 2025. He was the son of Bill and Iva (Kolb) Kuehn. He grew up helping his dad on the farm near Fort Dodge, Iowa. On November 27, 1966, he was married to Kay Truelson of rural Gilmore City, Iowa....

Luna Ibarra

Luna Ibarra

Sep 24, 2025

Who knew the smallest thing could take up the most room in your heart? We got Luna back in 2021 on a quick stop to pet smart just to look around. Her and her sister Sol were the last two in the enclosure. Initially we came in not wanting to purchase anything which then led to purchasing not only one,...

Heidi Doyle

Heidi Doyle

Sep 22, 2025

Heidi Doyle, 58 of Toledo, Iowa passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per the wishes of Heidi and her family, private services were held with Chaplain Harlan Nuss officiating. Memorials may be directed to the family.

Heidi Jo Doyle was born on August 25, 1967, in Grinnell, Iowa...

Virginia Sharp

Virginia Sharp

Sep 21, 2025

Virginia Carol (Simms) Sharp, 96, of Conrad passed away Sunday September 21, 2025, at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad. Virginia was a lifelong resident in the Beaman and Conrad communities and had been a resident at Oakview since July 2019.

Virginia was born May 3, 1929, to Francis Reid Simms and Helen Mae Brumm Simms. She graduated from Beaman High School...

Gordon James Steil

Gordon James Steil

Sep 20, 2025

Gordon J. Steil, age 72, of Marshalltown and formerly of Eldora, Iowa passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Per Gordon and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral...

Phyllis Davis

Phyllis Davis

Sep 19, 2025

Phyllis Davis, age 76 a life long resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Friday, September 19, 2025.

A visitation to celebrate Phyllis life is planned for Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials in Phyllis’ name may be directed to the...

Alfredo Rico Jr.

Alfredo Rico Jr.

Sep 14, 2025

Alfredo Rico Jr., age 29, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of September 14, 2025 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

Funeral services for Alfredo will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the Elim Lutheran Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. A visitation for family and friends will be held...

Marilyn J. Kroeger

Marilyn J. Kroeger

Sep 12, 2025

Marilyn (Martens) Kroeger, age 89 of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at East Troy Manor in East Troy, Wisconsin.

Born Marilyn Joyce Martens on April 23, 1936, the daughter of Frederick A. and Beulah M. (Albert) Martens. She grew up on a farm near Gladbrook, which sparked her lifelong love of animals. Marilyn graduated from Gladbrook High...

Jane McKibben

Jane McKibben

Sep 11, 2025

Jane McKibben, age 69, of Cedar Rapids, passed away in the peace and comfort of her home.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 17th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with her nephew, Nathan Jordebrek officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the...

Gail L. Reese

Gail L. Reese

Sep 9, 2025

Gail L. Reese, age 66, of Gladbrook, Iowa passed away on Tuesday September 9, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

Per Gail and his family’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A funeral service has been scheduled for Sunday, September 14, 2025, starting at 1:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Chad Cook will be...

Theodore "Ted" Edward Thompson II

Theodore "Ted" Edward Thompson II

Sep 8, 2025

Theodore (Ted) Edward Thompson II

August 3, 1945 – September 8, 2025

Ted passed away at the Iowa Veteran’s Home on September 8, 2025. Ted was born on August 3, 1945 to Ed & Evelyn Thompson. Ted was raised in Poplar Springs Maryland by his grandparents, Leroy & Irene Thompson. Ted had many fond memories of growing up with his uncle David...

Donald R. Zahnd

Donald R. Zahnd

Sep 8, 2025

Donald “Donny” Zahnd, age 56, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, September 12 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A funeral service has been scheduled for Saturday, September 13 starting at 2:00...

Sharon Roberts

Sharon Roberts

Sep 7, 2025

Sharon Roberts, age 74, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of her home on Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Per Sharon’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a private family service will be held. She will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown beside her husband Chris. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Larry Lloyd Metcalf

Larry Lloyd Metcalf

Sep 6, 2025

Larry L. Metcalf, age 84, of Burlington, Iowa passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown.

Per Larry and his family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A graveside service with full military honors has been scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery, in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials...

Martha Vest Hunt

Martha Vest Hunt

Sep 6, 2025

Martha Vest Hunt, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her home in Ottumwa.

Visitation for Martha will be held on Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Private graveside service will take place at a later time. Memorials may be directed to Care Initiatives Hospice in Albia....

Jennifer L. Brown

Jennifer L. Brown

Sep 3, 2025

Jennifer Brown, age 76, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on September 3, 2025, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Per Jennifer and her family’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. Mitchell Family Funeral Home of Marshalltown has been entrusted with...

Judy Glessner

Judy Glessner

Sep 3, 2025



Judy Glessner, age 83, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Per Judy and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. No formal services have been scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Mitchell Family Funeral Home...

David Wayne Presnall

David Wayne Presnall

Sep 2, 2025

David Wayne Presnall, 77, of Marshalltown, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at UnityPoint Health- Marshalltown Hospital.

Graveside services for Dave will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Marshalltown with a luncheon to follow at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Please dress casually. For more information or to send a condolence,...

Roger M. Bristley

Roger M. Bristley

Sep 1, 2025

Roger Bristley, age 89, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at The Willows of Marshalltown.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, September 13, at 10:30 A.M. at First Presbyterian Church in Marshalltown with Pastor Bryan Kunz officiating. Family and friends are also invited to attend a visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be...

Richard Coppock

Richard Coppock

Sep 1, 2025

Richard Coppock, 87, of Gilman, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.

Services for Richard will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the...