Marilyn Yeager-Sewell, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025. She had been a resident of Ankeny, Iowa, for 60 years. Marilyn was born on October 13, 1932 in Fairfield, Iowa to Verl and Dorothy (Hickenbottom) Sammons.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Ankeny First United Methodist Church (206 SW Walnut St). Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, starting at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow the services at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.

Marilyn will be deeply missed but forever remembered for her generous spirit, warm smile, enduring love, and hugs.

Marilyn majored in Music in college, and enjoyed singing in community choir, church choir (including solos) and cantatas. She was known for involvement in social work, including at the Polk County Home. She volunteered with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) for 50 years alongside her late husband, Gene Sewell, who was a founding member.

She is survived by her daughters, Deb Yeager-Ames (Randy Ames), and Julie Kile; seven stepchildren; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Gene Sewell.

Visitation

Aug

14

Ankeny First United Methodist Church

206 SW Walnut St.
Ankeny, IA 50023

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Funeral Service

Aug

14

Ankeny First United Methodist Church

206 SW Walnut St.
Ankeny, IA 50023

2:00 PM