James C. Perkins, age 92 of Marshalltown, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. Jim was born on February 18, 1933 in Lake City, Iowa, the son of Cecil and Lucille (Pruter) Perkins. During his high school years, Jim’s family moved from Iowa to northern California where he attended ...
“She was loved because she was first loved by God and her husband.” These are the words that Carole L. Sprague, 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa, lived by in her daily life. She had a peace as she neared the end time here on earth thanks to that love. Carole passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Bickford Cottage in Marshalltown. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A funeral service has been scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Journey Church of Marshalltown. She will be laid to rest beside her ...
Dedicated wife and mother, Sheila Ann Bachman, 65, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on December 30, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Marshalltown. Sheila's legacy will be remembered by her family and friends, including her husband, Jerry Bachman; children: LeAnn (Trent) Eggman, of Randall, IA, Doug Mitchell and Aaron (Amanda) Mitchell, both of Ottumwa, and Dan (Brianna) Mitchell, of Omaha, NE; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson; her siblings: Lori Peek, Byron (Karen) Way and Brenda (Pat) Doll; and her best friend who was more like a sister and their children and their families. ...
Barbara Lee (Kluck) Nodland, 74, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of December 27, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Services for Barbara will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will take place one-hour prior to services. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memorials in Barbara’s name may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family ...
Travis Don James, 68, of Beaman, Iowa, died in Marshalltown, IA, on December 30, 2025. Per the wishes of Travis and his family, cremation rites have been accorded under the care of the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A family-led celebration of life will take place on Saturday, January 10 at 11:00 AM at Vineyard Church in Marshalltown. For online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. Left to cherish Travis’ memory are his children: Crystal McLaren, of Sigourney, IA, Justin (Allison) James, of AL, Trisha James, of AL, and Jerrica Lowe, of IA; his four beloved ...
Marcus W. Dittmer, 102, of Marshalltown, formerly of Newton, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Glenwood Place in Marshalltown. Per the wishes of Marcus and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, December 31 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish: St. Henry Catholic Church, where he was a faithful member. A visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 9:00 A.M. He will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Newton, where he will receive full military honors provided by the American ...
