Dorothy Marie Frimml, 84, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at her home in Kellogg. A funeral service was held at Pence Reese Funeral Home in Newton at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 23. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Memo-rial contributions may be made to the Billy Miles Foundation, Running Strong for American Indian Youth.
Dorothy Marie Frimml was born Dec. 27, 1941, in Marshalltown to Bert L. and Elizabeth Gladys (Marshall) Koehler. She grew up in Iowa and went on to dedicate her professional life to caring for others. Marie worked as a nurse’s aide and continued her education to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She worked at Grinnell hospital, where she provided care and comfort to those in need before eventually retiring.
Her Catholic faith was an important part of her life, and she was a member of Sacred Heart Church. Music was another part of Marie’s life, and she enjoyed playing the piano.
Marie’s greatest legacy is the family she leaves behind. She is survived by her daughter Pamela Jean (Tom) Quindt, her son Daniel James (Lucy) Frimml, her daughter Elizabeth Jane (Mike) Steenhoek, her son John Jay (Judy) Frimml, seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, three stepgrand- children, and her sister Carolyn Koehler.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, two infant sons who died at or shortly after birth, her sister Suzanne Horrell, and her brother Richard Koehler.
Marie will be remembered for her years of caring for others, her faith, and the family connections that will continue through the generations. Though she will be deeply missed, the memories she leaves behind will remain a lasting part of the lives she touched.
May Marie rest in peace, surrounded by the love and comfort she so faithfully shared with others throughout her life.
