ᐅ Iowa Death Notices 2009-2025
Nichols, Sabin, Ruth, Russell, Rosemary, Ronald, Robert, Richard...

Sabin, Ruth, Russell, Rosemary, Ronald, Robert, Richard, Reynold, Reald...

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▰ Sabin A Nichols

Died May 24, … More Information
Sabin A Nichols, of Nevada, Iowa, passed away peacefully May 24, 2001. Sabin was 88.
Obituary published: May 25, 2001 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Ruth (Johnson) [Geil] Nichols

Died March 22, … More Information
Ruth (Johnson) [Geil] Nichols, age 90 of West Des Moines, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 22, 2014.
Obituary published: March 23, 2014 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Ruth Nichols

Died September 18, … More Information
Ruth Nichols, born August 12, 1923 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home September 18, 2015 in Ames, Iowa. Ruth was 92. Tags: #Stevens #Chapel #Ames #Iowa #University #Nichols #Clarksdale #Mississippi #Melbourne #Ruth #School #Women #Columbus #Oxford #Harold #Hempstead #Port #Arkansas #Jonesboro #William #Kappa #Delta #Club #Questers #Order #Knoll #Evangelical #Church #Civil #Revolutionary #Harolds #Mayflower #Ruths #Baptist #England #Plymouth #Massachusetts #Daughters #American #Confederacy #Joseph #Marie #Stubbs #David #Debbie #Herman #Hannah
Obituary: Ruth McCain Nichols, 92, passed away at Green Hills on 18, 2015. services will be at 1:30 p.m. on , 22, 2015 at Stevens Memorial Chapel (607 28th St., Ames, IA 50010). Visitation will be on , 21, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Stevens Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow services in the Iowa State University cemetery.

Ruth McCain Nichols was born on 12, 1923 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Her parents were Melbourne G. McCain and Ruth Spragins McCain. Mrs. McCain taught school at Clarksdale High School and Mr. McCain was an accountant. Ruth attended school in Clarksdale, Mississippi and graduated from Clarksdale High School in 1941.

Ruth attended Mississippi State for Women in Columbus, Mississippi and the University of Mississippi at Oxford. While at home from school in of 1942, Ruth went on a blind date with Lt. Harold Nichols who was temporarily stationed in Clarksdale during WWII. A whirlwind courtship followed and on 13, 1943, Ruth and Harold were married.

Harold was transferred to Hempstead, NY and in the years following they lived in Port Wentworth, GA, and again in Clarksdale. WWII Harold received a job offer from Arkansas State in Jonesboro, Arkansas to teach and coach. While at Arkansas State, he started a wrestling program.

Ruth and Harold were blessed with two children during these years, Harold James Nichols born 27, 1945 in Hempstead, and William Charles Nichols born 10, 1950 in Jonesboro.

In 1953 Harold was hired as the head wrestling coach at Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. Ruths life was to forever change. In the next three decades she became to surrogate mother to hundreds of wrestlers at Iowa State. She attended all of the home wrestling meets and enjoyed traveling on wrestling trips to the NCAA tournament each year.

While in Ames, Ruth became involved in civic and church work. She was a member of Kappa Delta Phi, a Tri Delta Alumnae, and belonged to the Iowa State University Womens Club. She was also a member of Questers, PEO, Order of the Knoll, and the Evangelical Free Church.

Ruth took a special interest in genealogy. She traced her lineage back to the Civil and Revolutionary Wars and Harolds line back to the Mayflower. One of Ruths relatives, William Spragins, was a Baptist minister and preached to freed slaves and Harolds relative, William Brewster, was the first pastor in New England in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Through her genealogy research she became a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Confederacy.

Other than genealogy, Ruth loved gardening, working in the church, traveling, Iowa State wrestling meets, the wrestling fans, and had a special love for her grandchildren.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Harold J. Nichols and her brother Joseph McCain. She is survived by her two children, Harold James (Anna Marie) Nichols, William C (Robin) Nichols, and grandchildren Ruth (Nichols) Stubbs, David Nichols, Debbie (Nichols) Herman, Ian Nichols and Hannah Nichols.

▰ Ruth Mccain Nichols

Died September 18, … More Information
Ruth Mccain Nichols, born August 12, 1923 entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 18, 2015 in Ames, Iowa. Ruth was 92.
Family members and close friends: , David Nichols, Anita B., Deb Kruse

▰ Russell J "Razz" Nichols

Died December 08, … More Information
Russell J "Razz" Nichols, age 90 of Marshalltown, Iowa, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home December 8, 2003.
Obituary published: December 09, 2003 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Rosemary Nichols

Died August 25, … More Information
Rosemary Nichols, age 72 of Newton, Iowa, passed away peacefully August 25, 2007.
Obituary published: August 26, 2007 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Ronald Leo Nichols

Died October 25, … More Information
Ronald Leo Nichols, age 68 of Iowa, entered eternal life October 25, 2018.
Obituary published: October 26, 2018 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Ronald "Ron" Nichols

Died August 14, … More Information
Ronald "Ron" Nichols, age 79 of Iowa, passed from this world into the next August 14, 2019.
Obituary published: August 15, 2019 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Robert Gordon Nichols

Died August 21, … More Information
Robert Gordon Nichols, a resident of State Center, Iowa for decades, died August 21, 2002 in State Center, Iowa at the age of 87.
Obituary published: August 22, 2002 in "Mid-IowaE"

▰ Robert G Nichols

Died August 11, … More Information
Robert G Nichols, a resident of State Center, Iowa for decades, died August 11, 2002 in State Center, Iowa at the age of 87.
Obituary published: August 12, 2002 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Robert C Nichols

Died December 05, … More Information
Robert C Nichols went into the presence of the Lord on December 5, 2004 in Knoxville, Iowa.
Obituary published: December 06, 2004 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Robert "Bob" Nichols

Died November 13, … More Information
Robert "Bob" Nichols, 75, of Commerce, Iowa departed this life November 13, 2016.
Obituary published: November 14, 2016 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Robert A Nichols

Died March 20, … More Information
Robert A Nichols, born July 22, 1966 died on March 20, 2017 in Wilton, Iowa. Robert was 50.

▰ Robert Nichols

Died November 12, … More Information
Robert Nichols, born October 27, 1941 joined the Lord November 12, 2016 in Iowa. Robert was 75. Tags: #Chapel #West #Moines #Resthaven #Robert #Laura #Nichols #Body #Commerce #Nancy #Jerry #Crandell #Waukee #Westport #Mercy #Animal #League #Iowa
Obituary: Robert Bob Nichols, 75, passed away at his home on , 12, 2016. services will be 11 a.m. , 16, 2016 at McLarens Chapel in West Des Moines with burial at Resthaven . Visitation will from 5 to 7 p.m. at McLarens Chapel.

Bob was born 27, 1941, to Robert and Laura (Ashdown) Nichols in Des Moines. He owned Nichols Auto Body in Commerce. Bob enjoyed helping others, sprint car races, and rebuilding horse drawn sleighs.

He is survived by his sisters, Nancy Crandell and Jerry Nichols of West Des Moines; nephew, Rob Crandell of Waukee; and his special friend, Nancy Shaul of Westport, ME. Bob was preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the Mercy nurses. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

▰ Robert "Bob" Nichols

Died November 12, … More Information
Robert "Bob" Nichols, born October 27, 1941 passed away peacefully November 12, 2016 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Robert was 75.
Family members and close friends: , Dylan Kimsey, Jim Burke, Glenna & Roger Jensen, Nancy Shaul, Lindsay, Ryan And Oliver, Ken Kufner, Chris Moore, Marcia Papich, Adam Hagen, Conner

▰ Richard Nichols

Died October 29, … More Information
Richard Nichols, born October 10, 1937 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 29, 2014 in Boone, Iowa. Richard was 77. Tags: #Joyce
Obituary: Richard was born on 10, 1937 and passed away on , 29, 2014. Richard was a resident of Boone, Iowa at the time of passing. Richard was married to Joyce.

▰ Reynold "R J" Nichols

Died July 14, … More Information
Reynold "R J" Nichols, of Iowa, born in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, joined the Lord July 14, 2010. Reynold was 92.
Obituary published: July 15, 2010 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Reynold "R J" Nichols

Died July 13, … More Information
Reynold "R J" Nichols, age 92 of Iowa, born in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 13, 2010.
Obituary published: July 14, 2010 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Reald Leray Nichols

Died June 07, … More Information
Reald Leray Nichols, of Evansdale, Iowa, passed away peacefully June 7, 2004. Reald was 68.
Obituary published: June 08, 2004 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Raymond Lee Nichols

Died December 07, … More Information
Raymond Lee Nichols, of Iowa, born in Watertown, South Dakota, entered eternal life December 7, 2007. Raymond was 66.
Obituary published: December 08, 2007 in "Nonpareil"

▰ Raymond C "Bud" Nichols

Died November 21, … More Information
Raymond C "Bud" Nichols, of Waterloo, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 21, 2002. Raymond was 66.
Obituary published: November 22, 2002 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Raymond C "Bud" Nichols

Died November 17, … More Information
Raymond C "Bud" Nichols, of Waterloo, Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on November 17, 2002. Raymond was 66.
Obituary published: November 18, 2002 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Raymond C "Bud" Nichols

Died November 16, … More Information
Raymond C "Bud" Nichols, age 66 of Waterloo, Iowa, died on November 16, 2002.
Obituary published: November 17, 2002 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Raymond C "Bud" Nichols

Died November 11, … More Information
Raymond C "Bud" Nichols, of Waterloo, Iowa, died on November 11, 2002. Raymond was 66.
Obituary published: November 12, 2002 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Raymond Nichols

Died June 01, … More Information
Raymond Nichols, born June 27, 1927 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 1, 2016 in Milford, Iowa. Raymond was 88.

▰ Raymond Nichols

Died January 24, … More Information
Raymond Nichols, of Hubbard, Iowa, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Raymond January 24, 1998. Raymond was 82.
Obituary published: January 25, 1998 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Ray H Nichols

Died January 31, … More Information
Ray H Nichols, age 62 of Davenport, Iowa, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 31, 2002.
Obituary published: February 01, 2002 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Peg (Fulton) Nichols

Died April 10, … More Information
Peg (Fulton) Nichols, of Des Moines, Iowa, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home April 10, 2006. Peg was 63.
Obituary published: April 11, 2006 in "KCChronicle (IL)"

▰ Peg (Fulton) Nichols

Died April 12, … More Information
Peg (Fulton) Nichols, of Des Moines, Iowa, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home April 12, 2006. Peg was 63.
Obituary published: April 13, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH (IL)"

▰ Peg (Fulton) Nichols

Died April 10, … More Information
Peg (Fulton) Nichols, age 63 of Iowa, born in Illinois, joined the Lord April 10, 2006.
Obituary published: April 11, 2006 in "The Beacon News (IL)"

▰ Paul James Nichols

Died December 26, … More Information
Paul James Nichols, age 58 of Council Bluffs, Iowa, passed from this life on December 26, 1999.
Obituary published: December 27, 1999 in "Nonpareil"

▰ Patricia Ann Nichols

Died August 30, … More Information
Patricia Ann Nichols, born September 26, 1935 passed from this life on August 30, 2017 in LeClaire, Iowa. Patricia was 81.

▰ Orville C Nichols

Died March 29, … More Information
Orville C Nichols, 52, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2004 in Marion, Iowa.
Obituary published: March 30, 2004 in "Cedar Rapids Gazette"

▰ Oralee J (Gates) Nichols

Died July 01, … More Information
Oralee J (Gates) Nichols, of Iowa, born in Long Beach, California, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2007. Oralee was 64.
Obituary published: July 02, 2007 in "Nonpareil"

▰ Opal Leota (Bennett) Nichols

Died January 05, … More Information
Opal Leota (Bennett) Nichols, of Davenport, Iowa, died on January 5, 1999. Opal was 84.
Obituary published: January 06, 1999 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Opal I (Stevenson) Nichols

Died October 18, … More Information
Opal I (Stevenson) Nichols, age 92 of Waterloo, Iowa, passed away peacefully October 18, 2015.
Obituary published: October 19, 2015 in "Waterloo CFC"

▰ Opal I Nichols

Died October 18, … More Information
Opal I Nichols, born May 9, 1923 entered eternal life October 18, 2015 in Waterloo, Iowa. Opal was 92. Tags: #William
Obituary: Opal was born on May 9, 1923 and passed away on , 18, 2015. Opal was a resident of Waterloo, Iowa at the time of passing. Opal was married to William.

▰ Norma J Nichols

Died November 15, … More Information
Norma J Nichols, of Iowa, born in Hatfield, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 1998. Norma was 61.
Obituary published: November 16, 1998 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Norma "Jean" Nichols

Died May 15, … More Information
On May 15, 2000, Norma "Jean" Nichols, 70 of Des Moines, Iowa passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: May 16, 2000 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Nancy Rev Nichols

Died May 13, … More Information
Nancy Rev Nichols, age 68 of Iowa, born in Oak Park, Illinois, gained her wings on May 13, 1999.
Obituary published: May 14, 1999 in "Rhodes Tribune"

▰ Nancy Rev Nichols

Died May 13, … More Information
Nancy Rev Nichols, of Iowa, born in Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on May 13, 1999. Nancy was 68.
Obituary published: May 14, 1999 in "Rhodes Tribune"

▰ Nancy Kae (Crawford)[Morgan] Nichols

Died November 23, … More Information
Nancy Kae (Crawford)[Morgan] Nichols, age 52 of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 23, 2007.
Obituary published: November 24, 2007 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Nadine "Cindy" Nichols

Died November 18, … More Information
Nadine "Cindy" Nichols, of Marshalltown, Iowa, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home November 18, 2004. Nadine was 79.
Obituary published: November 19, 2004 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Myra Nichols

Died December 10, … More Information
Myra Nichols, of Altoona, Iowa, died on December 10, 2006. Myra was 95.
Obituary published: December 11, 2006 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Mr Jack Walter Nichols, Sr

Died September 29, … More Information
Mr Jack Walter Nichols, Sr , born December 16, 1932 entered Heaven's gates on September 29, 2015 in Burlington, Iowa. Mr was 82. Tags: #Burlington #Iowa #Sharon
Obituary: Mr. Nichols was born on 16, 1932 and passed away on , 29, 2015. Mr. Nichols was a resident of Burlington, Iowa at the time of passing. Mr. Nichols was married to Sharon.

▰ Monna M (Franklin) Nichols

Died December 30, … More Information
Monna M (Franklin) Nichols, a resident of Muscatine, Iowa for decades, died December 30, 1997 in Muscatine, Iowa at the age of 65.
Obituary published: December 31, 1997 in "Quad-City Times"

▰ Miriam Elizabeth Nichols

Died September 27, … More Information
Miriam Elizabeth Nichols, a resident of Des Moines, Iowa for decades, died September 27, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 87.
Obituary published: September 28, 2012 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Mildred Fay (Goodnight) [Maxcy] Nichols

Died April 26, … More Information
Mildred Fay (Goodnight) [Maxcy] Nichols, age 82 of Iowa, born in Wellsford, Kansas, passed away April 26, 2011.
Obituary published: April 27, 2011 in "Des Moines Register"

▰ Mildred (Brotherton)[Applegate][Bergman] Nichols

Died April 09, … More Information
Mildred (Brotherton)[Applegate][Bergman] Nichols, age 76 of Iowa, born in Clark Co, Missouri, passed from this world into the next April 9, 2001.
Obituary published: April 10, 2001 in "Hawk Eye"

▰ Michael Lex Nichols

Died April 26, … More Information
Michael Lex Nichols, born June 30, 1955 died on April 26, 2017 in Iowa. Michael was 61.
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