Martha Rees Stuart, Iowa Obituary

Martha Rees

Martha Rees, 86 of Stuart passed away on January 13, 2022 at MercyONE Medical Center in Des Moines. Per her wishes cremation will take place and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.johnsonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Martha was born on March 13, 1935 to Ralph and Delma Stanley at the family farm north of Earlham. She attended Earlham Schools and graduated with the class of 1953. On April 9, 1954 she was united in marriage to Warren Rees. The family made their home in Oregon later moving back to Iowa in 1998 and settling in Stuart in 2000. While in Oregon, Martha was employed as the Director of Admitting at Sisters of Providence Hospital in Portland. In her spare time she enjoyed reading and watching the birds and was known for being green, recycling and doing the right thing. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Michael Rees and daughter, Elizabeth McMahon; sisters, Margaret Jones and Barb Throckmorton; and brother, Ralph “Booner” Stanley. She leaves behind her children, Warren (Delynda) Rees of Sidney and Bert Rees (Roy Worrall) of Menlo; one grandchild; six great-grandchildren; half-daughter, Toni (Mike) Frame; siblings: Charles (Beck) Stanley, Helen (Larry) Gilbert and Jim (Kathy) Stanley; and a host of extended family and friends that miss him dearly.
March 13, 1935 - January 13, 202203/13/193501/13/2022
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Connie Yazzolino
February 3, 2022
Martha was a great lady and wonderful supervisor at Providence Hospital, where I worked with her. She was respected for her honesty and leadership. Prayers to the family.
Candle of Peace was posted for Martha Rees.
Candle of Peace was posted for Martha Rees.
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Joan and Chris Lundgreen
January 17, 2022
Our condolences to you and your family. Martha was a very special woman and shared her knowledge of Admitting with me as her peer. Loved her laugh !
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Deb Doherty
January 16, 2022
Aunt Martha (Sis) to us was a very beautiful lady. So kind too. So sorry Biff and Bert for your loss.
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Heart was posted for Martha Rees.
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Yvett Owings
January 15, 2022
So sorry for ypur loss Bert. Hold onto the memories and she will always be with you.
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Mary Helling
January 15, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear about Martha’s passing. Many memories of working with her at Providence. Keeping family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Blessings to all of you Mary Helling
Leslie Di Rocco
January 15, 2022
So sorry to hear the news . I think if her often. She was my supervisor at Providence Hospital for many years . Sending prayers your way .
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Chris Pace
January 15, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Bert. So sorry for your loss.
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Dick and Susan Smith
January 15, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Martha was such a sweet lady.
Candle of Love was posted for Martha Rees.
Candle of Love was posted for Martha Rees.
Janice Cave Thomas
January 14, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Prayers, hugs, and love to all of you,.
Karla Findley
January 14, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of her passing Bert and Jim, and may my heart and prayers be with you!
Heart was posted for Martha Rees.
Heart was posted for Martha Rees.