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Bill Williams

April 27, 1948 - July 25, 2023 Lexington, SC - Bill Williams, a devoted husband, loving father, doting grandfather, great grandfather and former Marshall County Assessor, passed away on Tuesday, July 25th, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Marlene Williams; his daughter Anne Williams and son Adam Williams (Priscilla); his five grandchildren who adored their Grandpa. He was also blessed to have two great grandchildren. Additionally, Bill leaves behind his sisters Kate and Judy and brother Clyde, ...

Joan Joyce Schwarck, 89

Joan Joyce Schwarck, 89, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on July 7th, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family in the care of Iowa River Hospice, Marshalltown, IA. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials will be directed between Iowa River Hospice in Marshalltown, IA, for the wonderful care and support for Joan; and the Rays of Hope at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown, IA, for all the love and support with trips to appointments, cards and visits when family worked or lived too far. ...

Chip Liston, 47

Chip Liston, 47, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away at home on Friday, July 14. Services for Chip will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to services. In lieu of ...

Craig D. Nelson, 71

Craig D. Nelson, 71, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023. Per Craig’s wishes there will be no services. Craig was born August 18, 1951, in Marshalltown, IA, to George and Mavis Nelson. Craig graduated from Gladbrook High School with the class of 1969. Craig graduated ...

Donald R. Mettlin

Donald R. Mettlin, more commonly known as Donnie or Monk, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice Home. A visitation will be held on Monday, July 31 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorial services for Don will take place on Tuesday, August 1 at 10:30 A.M. also at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For full obituary or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Marty (Corina) Mettlin, of ...

King William “Bill” Van Kirk, 86

King William “Bill” Van Kirk, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at The Willows of Marshalltown under the care of Hospice of the Midwest. A visitation for Bill will take place on Thursday, August 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, followed by a memorial service beginning at 7:00 P.M. All attendees are encouraged to dress in casual attire. For additional information or questions, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.