Mershell Suzanne Putman Obituary
We announce the death of Mershell Suzanne Putman of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Boone, Iowa, who passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 74. Mershell will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mershell Suzanne Putman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ruth Frist and Wayne Frist; her brother John Eddy; her brother-in-law Jack Erwin; and her grandparents, Alson, Teresa Eddy of Boone, Marshall and Marjorie Frist of Clinton, Indiana.
She is survived by: her daughters, Theresa Canole (Shawn) of Colorado Springs and Charisse Drinkall (Lee) of Adel, Iowa; her granddaughters, MaKayla, Scarlett, Kylie and Kaydence; and her siblings, Mike Frist (Judy) of Boone, Iowa and Joan Erwin of St. Charles, Iowa. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mershell's name may be directed to a charity of your choice.
