Area Obituaries

Mary S. Halter, known to all as Sam, age 78, of rural Rhodes, passed away on the morning of Thursday, December 14th, at the Story County Medical Center. She took the hand of her grandson Ryan that morning at 2:38 a.m. A memorial gathering will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19th, at the…

Diana Mumm, 73, of Gilman, IA, passed away on the evening of December 7, 2023 at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.  After successfully battling cancer three times in the past 20 years, she succumbed to pancreatic cancer and complications following surgery. A Mass of Christian Burial for Diana will be held on Saturday,…

Vivian Jean Hilleman, 80, of State Center, IA passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, IA with her husband by her side. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in State Center. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time…

Dwayne Lyle Pundt, age 90 of State Center, Iowa passed away on November 24, 2023 at Grandview Heights Rehab and Healthcare. Funeral services for Dwayne will take place on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7 P.M. with Pastor Robert Ricard officiating. A visitation for family and friends is also scheduled on Wednesday, November 29, 2023…

Joyce C. Thomas, age 77, of State Center, passed away early Saturday morning, November 18th, at the Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Per her wishes, no formal services will be held. Memorials may be directed to her family for later distribution to the Rhodes United Methodist Church. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell…

Claude LeRoy Stanley, 69, of State Center, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at State Center Specialty Care in State Center. Graveside services for Claude will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillside Cemetery in State Center. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or…

Marjorie Maxine Darrow, 96, of State Center, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at State Center Specialty Care in State Center, Iowa. A gathering for Marge will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home- West Marshall Chapel. There will be a small…

Beverly “Bev” Nusbaum, 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Embers of Marshalltown. Services for Bev will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi St. Mary Catholic Church. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, October…

On Monday, October 16, 2023, Hugo August Armbrecht passed into the waiting arms of his beloved Savior, at the age of 104. He was a resident of Windsor Manor, Nevada, Iowa. Hugo was born September 6, 1919 at State Center, Iowa to William August and Elsie (Eggers) Armbrecht. He was baptized and confirmed at St.…

Lloyce Saltzman passed away on Wednesday morning, October 4th at his home surrounded by his family. Lloyce was born on November 20, 1943 to Lloyd Saltzman and Ruth (Schulze) Saltzman in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was 79 years old. He grew up in State Center, Iowa and graduated from State Center High School in 1962. Lloyce…