Area Obituaries

Michael A. Cordes, State Center, passed away on Monday, August 19th, under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice at State Center Specialty Care. Michael was born March 6, 1952, in Marshalltown. He graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1970. He was an active member of the Bobcat swim team. He had a career as a…

Richard “Rick” Thill, 69, of Rhodes, Iowa, passed away on the evening of August 16, 2024 in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his children and under the care of Iowa River Hospice. Per Rick’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are planned at this time. A family led…

Donald “Don” Goecke, 75, of Nevada, Iowa, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday, August 12, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Services for Don will take place on Saturday, August 24 at 11:00 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown with Pastor Terry…

Bettyann Henrietta (Lafrenz) Allen passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, at Grandview Nursing Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A memorial service will be held in her honor at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center, Iowa. Following the service, a private interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery…

Virginia Marie Senter (born, Moody), affectionately known as Ginny, departed this life on the morning of August 2, 2024, at the age of 83, in Sun City, Arizona. Born to Ralph and Mabel Moody on February 21, 1941, in Marshalltown, Iowa, Ginny embraced a life characterized by unwavering faith, ceaseless optimism, and a profound commitment…

Robert Harlan Pfantz, known affectionately as Bob, passed away on August 1, 2024 at 9:42 pm, in Papillion, Nebraska, at the age of 82. Born on February 5, 1942, in lowa City, Iowa, Bob spent his formative years in the Saint Anthony/State Center area where he received his education. His commitment to service was evident…

Robert “Rob” DeWitt, 59, of State Center, Iowa, passed away in the comfort of his home on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Per Rob’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services will be planned at this time. Memorials in Rob’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional…

G. Neil Whetstone, age 74, of State Center, Iowa, passed away on June 17, 2024. A Celebration of Life service will be Friday, June 21, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. at Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave. Ames. G. Neil Whetstone was born in Ames, Iowa on March 18, 1950, the son of Roy and Margarette…

The angels are rejoicing today as they welcome Elaine E. Robins, 98, of Clemons, Iowa, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Services for Elaine will take place on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center. She will be laid to…

Wayne Carroll Dudley, age 93, of Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of Barrett “Jack” Overman and Florine Ada (Chance) Dudley on August 23, 1930, in McCallsburg, Iowa. Wayne attended country school and graduated from Zearing High School in Zearing, Iowa, in 1949. On October 2, 1950, Wayne entered the United States Navy and served…