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Dorothy M. Atkinson, 91

Dorothy M. Atkinson, 91, of Wichita, KS, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Larksfield Health Center in Wichita joining her late husband Glenn, in God’s palatial mansion. St. Peter did not need to check her credentials, as she was the most pious Catholic ...

Donald H. Daters, 86

Donald H. Daters, 86, of Haverhill, IA, was called by our Lord on June 15th from his home in Reno, NV. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; his daughter Shawn (Robert) Hartsell and sons Daren (Kristen), Craig (Joanne McKearney), and Mathew (Vicky) Daters; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He is so loved and will be greatly missed.

Stephen Wilhelmi, 79

Stephen Wilhelmi, born, Des Moines, IA, 1943, to Ralph and Muriel Wilhelmi, grew up in Marshalltown. Taught Biology at Clackamas HS in Milwaukie, Oregon, from the 70’s to 2000, then in Science Ed. at OSU in Corvallis for several years, died at 79 of Lewy Body, May 26, 2023. He loved the outdoors: canoeing, fishing, hiking, camping. Drove back roads, heading every summer into the US in his camper via one network or other that connected rural routes to lakes and streams, always stopping in Iowa. He was kind, a well read, amusing, lovely man who acted generously throughout his life.

Alan Leo West, 90

Alan Leo West, 90, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home early in the morning of Monday, July 10, 2023. Per the wishes of Alan and his family, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will take place on Thursday, July 13 at 10:30 A.M. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be directed to the Marshalltown Public Library. For full obituary or condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 69 years, Joy; his children: James ...

Marlys Ankrum, 92

Marlys Ankrum, 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away on the morning of July 9, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice Home with her family at her side. Services for Marlys will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. A visitation for ...

Loretta Stubbe, 88

Loretta Stubbe, 88, of Marshalltown, Iowa, entered into eternal life on the morning of May 28, 2023, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Services for Loretta will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home beginning at 11:00 A.M. A visitation ...