Nancy Duff Obituary
Nancy M. Duff, 72 of Le Grand, Iowa, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Per the wishes of Nancy and her family, private services will take place and she will be laid to rest at Le Grand Friends Cemetery. Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Nancy. For online condolences or questions, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.
Born Nancy Marie Ash on March 8, 1953 in Fayette, Iowa, she was the youngest of five children born to Alfred and Melva (Margroff) Ash. She moved to Le Grand in 1968, graduating from LDF High School with the class of 1971. In December of 1973, she was united in marriage to Freddie “Fred” Duff and they were blessed with one daughter. Nancy worked for many years at Diamond Vogel and later Meskwaki Casino, where she dedicated several years before retiring. In her free time, she enjoyed watching TV and sports, especially the Cubs and Iowa Hawkeye basketball. Family meant the world to Nancy, and she loved watching her family continue to grow over the years.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter: Dawn (Nathan) Walton of Le Grand; three grandchildren: Lane (Whitney), Ean (Riley) and Logan Walton; two great-grandchildren: Colson and Maggie, as well as twins on the way; four siblings: Carolyn Hatle, Marlene (Ron) Baker, Sharon (Kenny) Hoover and Richard (Pat) Ash; and her beloved pet, Lily.
Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Fred; her parents: Alfred and Melva; and brother-in-law: Rodney Hatle.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1209 Iowa Avenue W, Marshalltown, IA 50158
People and places connected with Nancy
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Duff
Make a Donation
in Nancy Duff's name
How to support Nancy's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Nancy Duff's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
