Marlys Elaine (Stille) Nitcher

Marlys Elaine (Stille) Nitcher passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. Services: 10:00 am on August 8, 2025, at River’s Edge Christian Church, 1247 Cedar Bend Street, Waterloo, Iowa. Burial following at Harlington Cemetery, 200 1st Street NE, Waverly, Iowa 50677.

Marlys was born in rural Clarksville, Iowa on March 22, 1939. She was the daughter of Martin and Iva (Smith) Stille. She grew up in rural Clarksville. She attended Clarksville Schools in Clarksville, Iowa. Marlys married Orville G. Nitcher on July 6, 1957. They lived in the Waverly-Shell Rock area for most of their life. They celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Marlys was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, the Eastern Star, and the Rivers Edge Christian Church in Waterloo, Iowa.

Marlys worked many jobs throughout her life including John Deere Company, Owner/Operator of The New Outlook Salon and Walmart.

Marlys loved camping, fishing, sewing, and spending time with family. She also loved to paint pictures on canvas and rocks. She shared many of her creations with family and friends. Marlys will be deeply missed by her family including her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the many friends she made throughout her journey in life.

Marlys is survived by three sons, Travis (Denise) Nitcher of North Liberty, Iowa, Craig (Jan) Nitcher of Columbia, Missouri, and Glen (Tanya) Nitcher of Fallbrook, California. She was preceded in death by her husband Orville Nitcher, daughter Patricia Smith and granddaughter, Libby Smith.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to The River’s Edge Christian Church in Waterloo, Iowa.