Dennis “Denny” Lee Machin, 76, of rural Kellogg, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at MercyOne Des Moines. A funeral service was at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, on Mike and Sue Beukema’s farm, 5333 Hwy. 6E, Newton. Memorials to Kellogg Fire and Ambulance may be left at Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton.
Denny, the son of Walter and Beula (Smith) Machin, was born May 28, 1948, in Marshalltown. He grew up in Marshalltown and later on a farm north of Newton. Denny graduated from Newton High School in 1966. June 7, 1969, Denny was united in marriage with Linda Scarbrough, and they were blessed with three children Rhondi, Chad, and Robin. Denny worked for nine years at the co-op in Kellogg in addition to beginning his farming career. After that time, he dedicated his life to his land and his cows. Being with his cows and working the land were his “Happy Place.” Denny also enjoyed chatting and having a cup of coffee at the co-op or heading into town to Casey’s to get a sweet treat.
Denny is survived by his three children Rhondi Machin of Newton, Chad (Tammy) Machin of Kellogg, and Robin (Rich) Sly of Newton; grandchildren Michael (Heidi) Machin, Kaitlyn (Dallas) Ellsworth, Kenna (Austin) Machin-Green, Nikolas Ball, Dayne (Becca) Sly, Devin (Beth) Sly, Keely Sly, and Kinzi Sly; his great-grandchildren Charles, Raegan, Addelyn, Myla, Ellie, Camilla, Spencer, Kolynn, and Murphy; siblings Richard “Dick” (Darlene) Machin, Lloyd (Dianna) Machin, Marie Hoffman, and Lucinda Hollingshead; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Bruce in infancy.
