Robert “Bob” Zahnd, 84, of Melbourne, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in his home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Funeral services for Bob will take place Friday, December 4 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with Pastor Emily Blue officiating. Following the service, Bob will be laid to…

Byron Merrill Rhodes, 78, of Marshalltown, IA, formerly of Zearing and Conrad, was called home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, November 25th at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Funeral services will be at 1:30pm on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Redeemer Lutheran Church…

Ronald “Ron” Gauch, 85, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the afternoon of November 5, 2020 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa surrounded by his wife of 64 years Betty (Robinett) Gauch of Marshalltown & Ames, daughter Suzanne Gauch of Ames, son Scott Gauch and wife Lori (Fosse) with grandson Cole Gauch…

John J. Paper, 76, of State Center, entered into eternal life on November 1, in the peace of his home overlooking his farmland. Due to the pandemic, private family services are being held at St. Paul Lutheran, State Center, with Pastor Myron Herzberg officiating, and will be available online for the public to view on…

Darwin “Dar” Eggers, 71, of State Center passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 with his family by his side.  A public visitation will be held on Friday, November 6 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. The family is requesting that masks be worn during the visitation. A memorial…

Jason Dean Walker “Charlie” left this life on October 13, 2020. He was born on October 8, 1979 to Joe and Peggy McBeth Walker at Ottumwa Hospital in Ottumwa, Iowa. His childhood was filled with working with farmers, creating trouble, and spending time at his grandparents’ farms. He attended Hedrick Community Schools until the consolidation…

Jeanette Goodman Beem, age 81, of State Center, passed away early Monday morning, October 12, 2020 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown.  Services for Jeanette will be held on Saturday, October 17 at 1:30 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Pastor Rick Bachman officiating.  A visitation will take place one hour prior,…

Daryl R. Stuckmyer, age 78, of Marshalltown, passed away in the peace of his home on September 22nd, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 17th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran in State Center with Pastor Myron Herzberg officiating.  The church requires all attendees to wear a mask and practice social…

Dr. William Metge, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and colleague, passed away after a brief serious illness. He was born February 18, 1932, and passed away on September 25, 2020. Growing up in Iowa during the depression and early part of WWII, he learned the value of hard work, perseverance through life tests, and staying…

Stanley “Stan” Kielman, age 78, of Melbourne, passed away Sunday morning, September 20, 2020 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown.  Funeral services for Stan will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at 3:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home with Pastor Kerry Jech officiating. A visitation will take place Tuesday, September 22 from…