Area Obituaries

Deborah Lynn Goodman age 59, beloved daughter of Darrell and Marjorie Goodman of State Center, gained her angel wings on October 25, 2024 at State Center Specialty Care. Her family was present when she passed. She attended Pleasant Hill School in Marshalltown completing her education in 1986. When she turned 50, she moved from the…

The generous and loving spirit of 96-year-old Ramona Milleson, of Marshalltown (formerly of Colo), departed this earthly life on Saturday morning, September 28th at the Iowa Veterans Home under the wonderful care of their staff. Born on September 21, 1928, at the home of her grandparents, Frederick, and Elizabeth (Wolken) Fricke in rural State Center,…

Gary Allen Turner, 66, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on September 23, 2024 with family by his side. Born on December 12, 1957 in Nevada, Iowa, to Clarence and Dorothy Turner, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather. Gary was the youngest of four siblings. He grew up on a farm north…

Reita Ann Acord, 83, of State Center, Iowa, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the Iowa River Hospice home after a long battle with heart failure. Services for Reita will take place on Monday, September 23 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in…

Mary Ella Griffiths of Marshalltown, IA passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Harmony in Marshalltown. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at Hope United Methodist Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Anderson Funeral Homes in Marshalltown. Memorials may be designated…

Keith William McDonald Obituary-Written by Keith McDonald Keith wrote his obituary; here is what he wanted to share. This is a brief story of the life of Keith McDonald of State Center who passed away September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Keith was born at home on the farm north of Clemons on…

Connie Tribby, 66, of Melbourne, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in the comfort of her home under the care of Iowa River Hospice. She was surrounded by her loving family. Memorial services for Connie will take place on Saturday, September 14 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A…

Harlan Kloppenborg, age 89 of State Center, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Visitation will be at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, with a Vigil Service starting at 4:30 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 9, 2024,…

Keghun Elijah Borton, age 17, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, after a tragic motor vehicle accident. Per the family’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Keghun’s Life will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Celebration Church, 745 April Street, Waterloo, IA, 50701. Keghun was born…

Claudia Kay Nichols (Pfeiffer), born January 13, 1952 in Marshalltown, Iowa died peacefully in her home on August 21, 2024. Left to cherish her memory are her three children: Andy (Haley) Nichols, their children, Asher, Lily, and Greta.  Katy Carey (Joe), their children, Olivia, Jackson, and Janey.  Molly Fitch (Phil), their children, Tommy and Ben. …