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Fred Ingraham

Fred Ingraham, 71, of Marshalltown, Iowa, rode off into the sunset on the evening of September 5, 2026, at Eldora Specialty Care. A celebration of life for Fred will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026, from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials in Fred’s name may be directed to his family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to the family, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Those left to remember and cherish his memory are his wife of 41 years, Jackie; his ...

Elizabeth Wood

Elizabeth A. Wood, 91, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Southridge Specialty Care of Marshalltown. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted with Anderson Funeral Homes of ...

Phyllis Louks

Phyllis Louks, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a family who will miss her more than words can express. A graveside service to remember Phyllis’ life and legacy will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 beginning at 1:30 P.M. at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, family asks that memorials in Phyllis’ name be directed to Iowa River Hospice or Unity Point Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des ...

Ian Vazquez

Ian Gael Vázquez, amado hijo pequeño de Yonatan Miguel Vázquez y Bianca Maritza Reyes, falleció el 29 de agosto de 2026. Nació el 2 de abril de 2026 en el Hospital Mary Greeley en Ames, Iowa. Además de sus amorosos padres, Yonatan y Bianca, Ian deja a sus abuelos maternos, Miguel Reyes y Rosa María Banda; sus abuelos paternos: Lucero y Miguel Vázquez; a su madrina y tía Kennia Reyes; y a muchos otros tíos y tías. Se llevará acabo una visitacion el domingo 6 de septiembre de 5 a 8:00 PM en la Casa Funeraria de la Familia Mitchell, con un rosario comenzando alrededor de las ...

Ian Vazquez

Ian Gael Vazquez, beloved infant son of Yonatan Miguel Vazquez and Bianca Maritza Reyes, passed away on August 29, 2026. He was born on April 2, 2026, at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa. In addition to his devoted parents, Yonatan and Bianca, Ian is survived by his maternal grandparents: Miguel Reyes and Rosa Maria Banda; his paternal grandparents: Lucero and Miguel Vazquez; his godmother and aunt Kennia Reyes; and many other aunts and uncles. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 6th from 5-8:00 PM at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a Rosary beginning around 7:00 ...

Joan Pfantz

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 14, at Trinity Lutheran Church in State Center, Iowa, with Pastor Robert Ricard officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Melbourne Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at the church. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Joan and her family. Memorials may be directed to the family. For condolences or questions, contact Mitchell Family Funeral Home at 641-844-1234.