Anne M. Ramsdell

Anne M. Ramsdell, 83, of Toledo, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at Westbrook Acres in Gladbrook.

Funeral Mass for Anne will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish – St. Mary Catholic Church. A visitation will take place the night prior from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. She will be laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. For additional questions or to leave condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Born Anne Marie McLaughlin on September 3, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa, she was the daughter of Robert and Marie (Hensing) McLaughlin. She grew up in Marshalltown, graduating from St. Mary’s Catholic High School. After meeting the love of her life, Brian Ramsdell, they were united in marriage on October 17, 1964, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. They celebrated 51 years together before his passing in 2015.

Anne was a dedicated and loving wife and mother, staying home to raise their five children as the family moved throughout the Midwest for Brian’s job, including Bloomington, IL, Villa Park, IL, Peoria, IL, Woodridge, IL, Bismarck, ND, Thief River Falls, MN and Olivia, MN. Eventually they made their home in Toledo, IA. Over the years, she enjoyed her time as a “Tupperware Lady,” and also worked at Ben Franklin in custom framing and at Wolfe Eye Clinic in the optical shop.

Anne was a faithful member of the catholic church, with her roots grounded at her home church, St. Mary’s in Marshalltown. There she took part in the Ave Maria Study Club, where she also served as president for many years. In her free time, Anne enjoyed square dancing as a member of both the Bismarck Square Dancing Club and the Marshalltown club. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi women’s group.

Left to cherish her memory are her five children: Mindy McDonald, Tammy Ramsdell, Mike Ramsdell, Kristin Maurstad and Rob Ramsdell; her grandchildren: Austin Link, Kaitlyn Granger, Mikayla Morrison, Marley Probasco, Amber Grandstrand, Adam Maurstad, Alex Maurstad, Chandler Ramsdell and Carley Ramsdell; as well as seven precious great-grandchildren.

In eternal life she is reunited with her beloved husband, Brian; her parents, Robert and Marie McLaughlin; and her sister, Joan Shuler.