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Jody Perry

Jody Marie Perry, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, in her hometown of Marshalltown, Iowa. In celebration of Jody's life, her family invites all who knew her to join them for a celebration of her life service, remembering the indelible mark she left on their hearts. They kindly request that anyone wishing to honor her memory consider making donations or sending cards during the celebration of life ceremony at Mitchell Funeral Home February 15 from 5:00-7:00. For additional information or to send a ...

Roger L. Dutton

Roger Lee Dutton, 65, of Clemons, IA, passed away on February 8, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Service will be held on Thursday, February 13 at 11:00 A.M. also at Mitchell Family Funeral with interment following the service at Clemons Cemetery in Clemons, IA. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Roger and his family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234. ...

Marjorie “Marg” Goodman

Marjorie Gene Rohenkohl Goodman, 82, of State Center, passed away on February 9, 2025, at Rolling Green Village in Nevada, Iowa. Funeral services are planned for Thursday, February 13, 2025, beginning at 10 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in State Center where she was a member. Visitation is planned for one-hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Marshall Athletic Booster Club or the State Center Fire Department. Those surviving are her husband Darrell, of State Center, daughter Melissa Goodman, of West Des Moines, and Matthew (Dawn) Goodman, of ...

Helen Eckerman

Helen Eckerman, 92 of Conrad, IA passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi - St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown, IA. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to ...

Donald “Trey” Swenson

Donald Trey Swenson, 32, of Tama, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Cremation rites have been accorded and currently no services are scheduled. Trey is survived by his parents, Donald and Arlene Swenson, older brothers: Craig Mullis, Greg Mullis and Jeremy Mullis, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. “You will always be in our hearts”

Marian Gerdes

Marian Gerdes, 79, of Marshalltown, Iowa, joined her husband in Heaven on the evening of February 8, 2025, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorial services for Marian will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the First Congregational Church in Marshalltown. A visitation for family and friends will be held one-hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marian’s name may be directed to Iowa River Hospice or to the family for a later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence to her family please ...