Obituary: Marcia J. Colwell

Marcia J. Colwell, 92, of Cedar Falls, died Monday, November 10, 2025, at MercyOne  Waterloo. She was born September 4, 1933, daughter of Harold Emerson and Genevieve  (Klontz) Long. She graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1951 and Bryant & Stratton  Business College. Marcia also attended Rockford College and University of Northern Iowa.  

She married William T. "Bill" Colwell on November 2, 1952, in Mt. Morris, IL. He died  September 21, 2001.  

Marcia was employed by Kable Printing Company, Anacortes Branch Peoples Bank of  Washington, and The National Bank of Waterloo, retiring in 1995. She was a member of the  Trinity Bible Church, Cedar Falls and the Cedar Falls Chapter National Society Daughter of the  American Revolution.  

She had a fondness for her cats, loved a good tea, limericks, puzzles, reading,  traditional country music, and treasure hunts at the farm with the grandkids.  Marcia is survived by her three sons: Bill and Nancy Colwell of Hudson, Pat and Marty  Colwell of Waterloo, and Mike and Beth Colwell of Fort Collins, CO. Five grandchildren: Blake  (Erin) Colwell, Shelby (Luke)McNeese, Amy Colwell, Ann (Lance) Marlow, and Rowen Wignall.  Eight great grandchildren. Sister, Joann Willis of Mt. Morris, IL.  

She is preceded in death by her husband and brother-in-law, Joe Willis.  Memorial services will be 1:00pm, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Trinity Bible  Church, Cedar Falls.  

Inurnment will be at a later date at the Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, IL.  Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00pm tomorrow, November 21, 2025, at Locke at Tower Park.  Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Bible Church, Western Home Communities or  Cedar Valley Hospice.