Photo courtesy of Martin-Mattice Funeral Home - Emmetsburg
5.14.2023
Daughter Susan Irwin called her mother every afternoon on her way home after work. In this picture they went to lunch for a time of food, fun, laughter and hugs.
Lavonne (Salton) Anderson
August 14, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | Daughter
May 14, 2023.
5.14.2023. Natalie had fun making wrist corsage after son in law Gary Anderson provided supplies to RCCC.
Lavonne ( Salton) Anderson
August 14, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | Daughter
5.15.2023. Mothers´ Day wrist corsage. Gary Anderson had materials to make these delivered to Ruthven Care Center so all the ladies could have one to wear.
Gary Anderson had enough supplies to make wrist corsages delivered to Ruthven Care Center so all the ladies could make one if they wanted and to wear one.
Lavonne ( Salton) Anderson
August 14, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | Daughter
To the Salton Family,
So sorry to hear of Natalie's passing. I remember her as always having a warmth about her and a sweet smile. She was a good friend and neighbor to our family. She will certainly be missed.
Terry {Koenig} Janssen
July 29, 2025 | Windsor, CO | Friend
Heaven got a true earth angel. Thoughts and prayers to her family. May memories live on forever in pictures and stories told.
I had the privilege of getting to really know Natalie when I worked at RCCC as a cna and took care of Sandy. Plus her grandson , Mark was a awesome friend of my son Calvin. I bet Heaven has alot of puzzles to enjoy. RIP Natalie
Brenda Pomeroy
July 22, 2025 | Emmetsburg, IA
Natalie s godly life was an inspiration for many. It was an honor for me to know her! Connee Wiods
Connee Woods
July 20, 2025 | Dickens, IA | Friend
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Scott Beadle
July 20, 2025 | West Allis, WI | Family
La Vonne ( Salton) Anderson
July 20, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | Daughter
La Vonne ( Salton) Anderson
July 20, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | Daughter
In Loving MemoryNatalie F. SaltonApril 17, 1930 - July 17, 2025VISITATIONSaturday, July 19, 20255:00 - 7:00 P.M.Zion Lutheran ChurchRuthven, IowaSERVICESunday, July 20, 20252:00 P.M.Zion Lutheran ChurchRuthven, IowaCLERGYRev. Eric PattenINTERMENTLogan Township CemeteryGillett Grove, Iowa
Natalie Fanchon (Lindgren) Salton was born April 17, 1930, to Eben and Amanda (Gulberg) Lindgren on the family farm west of Albert City, Iowa. As the third of five children, she was taught to work hard and love the Lord, the land, the family and their Swedish heritage.
Natalie was 16 when her mother died of breast cancer. This prompted her to grow up fast. She found refuge in girls’ 6-on-6 basketball as a spunky starting guard for Albert City High School, graduating in 1948.
Natalie and Orven “Sandy” Salton married April 24, 1949, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albert City where she had been baptized and confirmed. Breaking tradition, the minister sang “The Lord’s Prayer” at their wedding.
The newlyweds established their home in Clay County’s Logan township. Natalie was a self-proclaimed “Farm Homemaking Specialist”. Sandy and Natalie made a wonderful team raising their family and working on the farm. They had nearly 63 years of happy marriage. They raised 6 kids, sent them all to college and celebrated 6 weddings. Their infant daughter Amanda died before she was born. Family was Natalie’s greatest earthly treasure. She cherished her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Natalie was an active, long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Ruthven. Being part of Bible study groups was a blessing. Natalie dedicated herself to women’s groups. She tied quilts, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, helped with Vacation Bible School and supported ministries of Zion and other churches.
Community involvement was important to Natalie. She took pride in being a Clay County Soil Conservation Commissioner; an active Farm Bureau member; a volunteer with 4-H, hospice, and election polling; and a supporter of community events. She enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles, gardening, being creative and learning new things.
Natalie had a heart overflowing with genuine love for others. She was a Prayer Warrior for her family, friends, and anyone else she knew in need of prayer. The lesson Natalie said she most wanted to teach the next generation was, “Everyone is special in their own way, and everyone has their own stories to tell. God loves them, and you must pass “His love” on to everyone you meet.”
Natalie made the decision to move into RCCC assisted living and was happy to be an ambassador for the facility. Following a joyous 95th birthday celebration in April, Natalie passed peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by family at Spencer Hospital. Natalie is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; her husband Sandy Salton; daughter Amanda Salton; daughter-in-law Lynn Salton; infant grandson H. Bull Salton; her siblings Floyd & Jane Lindgren, Paul Lindgren, Shirley & Dick Beadle, Allen Wayne Lindgren; in-laws, William A. & Ida M. (Johnson) Salton, Kenny & Lois Salton, Doris Salton, Doris & Virgil Treimer, Helen & Reuben Anderson, William R. Salton; nephews Larry Salton, Charles Anderson; nieces Neva (Lindgren) Heuton and Janet (Lindgren) Grimm; as well as many cousins and friends she dearly loved.
Natalie is survived by her children Eben Salton, Marilyn (Rick) Hawkins, LaVonne (Gary) Anderson, Aaron (Dianne) Salton, Susan (Chris) Irwin, Marcia (Chris) Langner; grandchildren Brian (Elizabeth) Salton, Amy (Brandon) Shostak, Forrest (Marla) Hawkins, Lyndon (Melissa) Hawkins, Sierra (John) Pfeiffer, Kent (Andrea) Irwin, David Langner, Mark (Abby) Langner; great-grandchildren Nolan & Maxwell Salton, Logan & Emma Shostak, Foster & Bear Hawkins, Allison & Robyn Hawkins, John Pfeiffer, Grant Irwin, Riley & Reese Langner; in-laws Rosemary Lindgren, Donna Lindgren, Gene Lindgren, Darlene (Jim) Embry; 4 Godchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. God bless the memory of Natalie Salton.
Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
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