Martha Voshell

Martha Charlotte Voshell "Marty", 91, died unexpectedly from natural causes on April 22, 2025.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Memorial Services of Iowa (4208 N. Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA) with visitation held one hour prior to service time. Following the service, burial will take place at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.

Marty was born on October 24, 1933, in Ankeny, IA. She was united in marriage to Daryl Luther Voshell for 60 years from January 18, 1952, until his death on March 26, 2012. After his passing, she stayed in the home and until her passing, she did her own cooking, cleaning and housekeeping.

Marty served as Den Mother for Cub Scouts for numerous years while Robert and Randall were involved in Scouting. In addition to her work with the Scouts, she volunteered at Sunny View Care Center for several years before Covid, offering care and assistance to residents, many of whom were younger than herself. Marty also devoted many years to the Ankeny School cafeterias.

Marty was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, dedicated to supporting veterans and their families. Her sense of community extended beyond her volunteerism into her home where she delighted in baking homemade treats such as banana bread, cinnamon rolls, and peanut brittle. Her treats were generously shared with family, friends, and neighbors.

A courageous two-time cancer survivor, Marty faced her health challenges with remarkable strength and resilience, inspiring those around her.

Marty is survived by her children, Barbara Voshell, Robert (Carren) Voshell, and Randall (Catherine) Voshell; grandchildren: Kobi (Laura) Voshell, Justin Voshell, Jessica Voshell, and Nathan (Miranda) Voshell; great-grandchildren: Isaac Voshell, Theo Voshell, Joe Voshell, Zachary Voshell, Carol Olson, Liam Voshell, and Adalyn Voshell; as well as her great-great-granddaughter, Oaklyn Voshell.