Lana Wirth

Lana Wirth, 74, of Marshalltown and previously of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on the morning of October 3, 2022 in the comfort of her home and under of the care of Iowa River Hospice and surrounded by her loving family.

At this time cremation rites have been accorded and a family led service will be held for Lana in Ohio at a later date to be determined. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. For additional information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Lana Sue Norris was born October 15, 1947 to parents Carl and Marilyn (Stamper) Norris in Columbus, Ohio. She attended school in Hilliard and later graduated from high school in 1966. She furthered her education and attended business school.

In 1966, she was united in marriage to Ron Ball. From this union, they had two daughters, Tammy and Theresa. Lana worked for Lennox Industries in their Ohio production plant. The two later separated. In 1979, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Melvin Votaw. They combined their families and celebrated many years together before Melvin passed away in 1992. In 1993, she married Edward Wirth and they resided in Marshalltown, Iowa. Lana worked for the Iowa Veteran’s Home for over 20 years as a CNA. In addition to serving as a nurse for others, Lana moved back to Ohio for a brief time to care for her family for their end-of-life care.

In her free time, Lana was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan and loved to cheer him on, cheered on Ohio State and the Cincinnati Reds, collecting butterflies, going on numerous family vacations, riding in style with her classic cars, reading her bible, planting flowers every spring, sewing, going to family gatherings, and making many Christmas cookies and fudge for treat trays to give to others during the holiday season.

She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Wirth and Theresa “Tracy” (Steven) McCombs; her grandchildren, Irie Brown, Ryan Morris, and Kyleigh McCombs; her great-grandchildren, Damien Bolen, Emilia Bolen, and Brady McCombs; her brother Brian (Edna) Norris, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husbands Melvin Votaw and Edward Wirth; her parents Carl and Marilyn Norris; her sister Patricia Groves and brother Bradley Norris.