Marietta Emily Ratliff Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Marietta Emily Ratliff of Waukee, Iowa, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away on May 17, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid adieu to Marietta's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Marietta has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, August Flickinger and Margaret Flickinger (Thoren); her husband Bob of John's Lutheran Church; and her son Michael. She is survived by: her daughter Marla Garrison; her grandchildren, Sarah Kinkennon (David) and Christopher Garrison; and her great grandchildren, James Kinkennon, Isabella "Izzy" Kinkennon and Evan Garrison.
