Rose Newton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Rose Newton (West Liberty, Iowa), born in Muscatine, Iowa, who passed away on March 6, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arnold Krueger and Juanita Krueger (Franks); her siblings, Arnold Krueger (Butch) and Delores Krueger; her daughter Donna Mullink; her grandson Benjamin Mullink; and her nephew Scott Krueger.

She is survived by: her husband Bill (Bill); her children, Debbie Rockwell (Charles), Diann Newton and Tony Newton (Maria); her son-in-law Mike Mullink; her grandchildren, Christy Laabs (Jeremy), Justin Rockwell (Brandi), Amy Dorsam (Wes), Jennifer Grimes (Duane), Mick Mullink (Liz Homuth), Jessica Schneider (Trevor), Austin Newton and Lake Newton; her siblings, Dora Hillyer (Bert Tobia) and Earl Krueger (Pam); her stepbrother Rich Hepker (Pat); and her half-brothers, Clifford and Randy Krueger. She is also survived by 14 Great-Grandchildren.

The rule breaker that she was, Rose decided we were going to gather during COVID to learn how to make her famous homemade chicken and noodles.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for the Lone Tree Health Care Center.