Martha Jean Gathercole Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Martha Jean Gathercole (Mitchellville, Iowa), who passed away at the age of 93, on January 17, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Martha Jean Gathercole to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rayford Doyle and Martha Doyle; her husband Theodore R. Gathercole; her children, Rick Wamsher and Brenda Hatfield; her grandsons, Troy Gathercole, Zachary Wamsher, James Jordan and John Jackson; her son-in-law Harlan Smith; and her great grandchild Evan Jackson.

She is survived by: her children, Jean Jordan (Ken), Bill Wamsher, Larry Wamsher (Renea), Ted Gathercole, David Gathercole, Rayford (RD), Beth Olson (Kim), Marty Vandehaar, Tina Smith and Terry Jackson (Steve). She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Martha.