Julie Yoemans Trowbridge

Julie Yoemans Trowbridge, age 60 of Marshalltown, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Marshalltown.

Born Julie Ann Yoemans on December 11, 1965 in Brainerd, Minnesota, the daughter of Jerry and Eunice (Berg) Yoemans. Julie graduated from Marshalltown High School with the Class of 1984. She went on to the Iowa School of Beauty.

On April 11, 1987, Julie was united in marriage with Mike Trowbridge, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Mike and Julie had two children: Heather and Dustin. Though they later divorced, they remained in each other’s lives.

Julie worked at the Regis Hairstylists in the mall up until 1998, after the birth of her son. She went to work for the State of Iowa in accounting for the vocational rehabilitation department, where she was still currently working.

Julie was an active member of ABATE of Iowa since 2001. She was the district six secretary for over five years, and active in many charity rides, the freedom rally, and Toys for Tots. Many may know her as Giggles from her time with ABATE. Julie enjoyed going with friends to local bars and venues for live music and lunch dates with her nieces, Jade and Nicolette (Applebee’s was always a favorite). Julie was a cat lover, she enjoyed getting new tattoos, and reading from her collection of books.

Julie loved her family dearly. Some fond memories of her children are their shared time at Bailey’s Pizza in State Center – the whole family worked there in some compacity over the years, and enjoyed many pizzas together. Julie loved her children and adored her granddaughters. She was a natural at being a grandma; She gave so much love and enjoyed reading stories to them.

In death Julie is reunited with her parents: Jerry and Eunice Yoemans; her Grandma Bertha; and her brothers: Michael and Tim Yoemans. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Heather Trowbridge and Dustin (Sydney) Trowbridge, and their father: Mike Trowbridge; and her granddaughters: Rosie, Mary, and Daisy. She is also survived by her siblings: Victoria (Alex) Melgoza and Ron (Teri) Yoemans; nine nieces and nephews; and her Uncle Tom Yoemans.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 5:30 P.M. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Mitchell Family Funeral Home, with a time of sharing to begin at 5:30 P.M. Per Julie and her family’s wishes, cremation rites will take place following her services. A family-led celebration of life will begin at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 10th at the Rhodes Bar. Memorial donations may be directed to the family for later designation.

Mitchell Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to care for Julie and her family. To leave online condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. Ph. 641-844-1234.

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