On Friday, November 21st, Mary Landt Allen, 84, peacefully entered into Heavenly rest after a courageous battle with dementia. A visitation to celebrate the life of Mary is planned for Sunday, November 30, 2025, from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials in Mary’s name may be directed to either the St. John United Church of Christ in Melbourne or the Melbourne Public Library. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.