Ivanelle "Nelle" M. Stone of Guttenberg

Ivanelle “Nelle” M. Stone, 103, of Guttenberg, Iowa passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

Visitation will be held from 4 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Morris Funeral Home in Guttenberg, Iowa. Visitation will continue at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, prior to funeral services.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Guttenberg, Iowa. Burial will follow at Communia Cemetery near Elkader, Iowa. Pastor Mike Ashman will officiate.

Ivanelle was born on July 26, 1923, the daughter of Matthew W. Miller and Anna M. Wentz. She grew up in northeast Iowa and attended Elkport High School.

On June 24, 1941, Ivanelle was united in marriage Harold Witham. She later married Cecil Stone at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids on November 23, 1974. Together, they built a life centered on family and shared many years of marriage until Cecil preceded her in death in 2011.

Ivanelle worked as a factory laborer throughout her working years before retiring in 1982. She was a hardworking woman who valued her family and the life they built together. Her faith was also an important part of her life, and she was affiliated with the Lutheran church.

Family was a special part of Ivanelle’s life. She is survived by her children: Glenn Witham, Patti (Terry) Drexler, Cathy Sutherland; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren who all brought joy to her life.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harold Witham and Cecil Stone; her parents; son, Terry Witham; infant daughter, Linda Witham; daughter-in-law, Donna Witham; great-granddaughters: Sage Witham and Brandi Witham; siblings: Lawrence Miller, Christopher “Joe” (Clera) Miller, Willis (Marjorie) Miller, Lowell Miller; and several in-laws.

Ivanelle will be remembered by her family for the life she lived, the memories they shared, and the lasting place she holds in their hearts. Her memory will continue to be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

The family would like to thank the staff at Guttenberg Care Center and St. Croix Hospice for their compassionate care.

Kramer-Morris Funeral Home (Dyersville, Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Monticello, Holy Cross) is assisting the family and online condolences may be left for the family at www.kramer-morrisfuneralhome.com.