Nancy Jane (Brown) Longwell, 82, of Mount Pleasant, IA, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025.
Nancy was born on November 20, 1942, the daughter of Donald and Edith Brown. She was a 1960 high school graduate of Mount Pleasant Community Schools. She married Dale Longwell at St. Alphonsus Church on August 20, 1966.
Nancy started her career at Insurance Plan Savings & Loan in 1960, where she met Dale. She spent several years as the plant secretary for Metromedia and Scientific Applications, Inc. prior to starting at Lomont Molding in 1981, where she provided 36 years of service in the accounting department before retiring in 2017.
A lifelong resident of Mount Pleasant, Nancy was a member of St. Alphonsus Church, the Mount Pleasant Golf & Country Club, the Moose Lodge, and the VFW. She was blessed with several close friends she often traveled with or, most recently, gathered to discuss ‘old times’ and trips to the casino. She also enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow into adults.
Nancy is survived by two sons, Jim (Julie) Longwell of Lakewood, CO, and Mike (Dawn) Longwell of Ely, IA. Four grandchildren: Ashley Longwell, Brandon (Anna) Yale, Aaron (Catherine) Longwell, and Adam Longwell. A sister, Margaret Cimeley of Paducah, KY, and two sisters-in-law, Patricia Wera-Longwell of St. Paul, MN, and Lorraine Longwell of Marion, IA, and five nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald & Edith Brown, her husband, Dale, and brother-in-law, John Wera.
Friends may call from 12 Noon to 7 PM on Tuesday, April 15 at the Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mount Pleasant. The family will be present to receive friends from 4-6 PM on Tuesday evening. The funeral service for Nancy will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, April 16 at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 607 S. Jackson Street, Mt. Pleasant, with Father Ross Epping, Pastor of St. Alphonsus, officiating. Burial will be in the St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant.
A memorial has been established in her memory. Proceeds will support the Mount Pleasant Fellowship Cup and St. Alphonsus Church.
Thoughts and memories may be shared with her family and friends at www.kimzeyfh.com.