Delia Ann Ralston Obituary
The passing of Delia Ann Ralston of Waterloo, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 12, 2026 at the age of 75. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Haldor Richard Carlson and Elizabeth Louise MacGibbon; her brother Haldor Carlson Jr.; and her granddaughter Penelope Ralston. She is survived by: her husband James Ralston of Edward's Catholic Church; her children, Elizabeth Groom (Jason), Tom Ralston (Sara Yenzer) and Margaret Ralston (Matt Nappe); her sister Elizabeth Wallace; her niece Annette Wallace; her nephew David Wallace; and her grandchildren, Eleanor Nappe and Gregory Groom.
Memorial contributions may be directed in Delia's name to the Iowa Poetry Association (https://www.iowapoetry.org), the Alzheimer's Association, or the Des Moines Catholic Worker.
