Jack E. Newell Obituary
The world bids farewell to Jack E. Newell of Ames, Iowa, departing on July 11, 2025 at the age of 97. Jack leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John W. Newell and Hazel Hirschman Newell; his wife Mary Flannery of Mary's Catholic Church; his siblings, Jim Newell and Betty Thomsen; his siblings-in-law, Rita Smith, Kay Ross, Francis Thomsen, Don Smith, Bill Ross and John Flannery; and his parents-in-law, Leo and Bertha Flannery.
He is survived by: his daughter Ann Guthrie (Bob); his grandsons, Luke Guthrie (Dawn) and Lionel Silverston (Cyreen); and his sisters-in-law, Helen Newell and Suzie Flannery. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 460 NW Washington Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, July 17th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (406 NW Washington Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Holy Cross Catholic Church, 406 Washington Avenue, Elkhart, Iowa 50073 or to the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation P.O. Box 57130, 3000 E Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317.
