Melvin Dean Koon Obituary
The memory of Melvin Dean Koon of Newton, Iowa, who passed away on November 7, 2025 at the age of 73, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Dean Koon to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Delwin Koon and Margaret Koon (Chebuhar); and his brother-in-law Dave Curry. He is survived by: his siblings, Dan Koon (Kelley) of Overland Park, Mary Mattix (Danny) of Monroe and Diane Curry of Bondurant; his nibling Ryan Mattix (Liz); and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Omar (Maja), Youseif, Sawyer and Emerson.
Mel loved animals, especially his two cats, Covid and Ginger.
Memorials to the South Skunk Blues Society or an Animal Rescue League of the Donor's Choice may be left at the celebration of life or at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
