Nancy Robertson Obituary

Nancy Jo Robertson, 76, of Urbandale, Iowa passed away July 24, 2023, from Alzheimer’s surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa to John Lewis and Gertrude Ella (Madren) Kehoe.

Nancy graduated Perry High School in 1965. She worked for Look Magazine and American Republic Insurance. She married Jerry Robertson on August 27, 1971, and to that union Jolynn and Jeffrey were born. She became a stay-at-home mom often volunteering at Olmstead Elementary School and providing leadership for Jolynn’s Campfire group and Jeff’s Cub Scout den. As the kids got older, she became a retail merchandiser for Gibson Greeting Cards then an Area Supervisor for Driveline Merchandising before retiring.

Nancy enjoyed sewing, listening to Neal Diamond and Elvis, couponing and rebating, and reading a good romance novel.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry; daughter, Jolynn (Peter) Corkrean of Winterset; son Jeffrey (Melissa) Robertson of Zumbrota, MN; grandchildren, Alex, Allie, Landon, and Hazel; brother, Rex Kehoe of Ankeny; and sister Judy (Roger) Sergent of Perry. She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters Becky Kehoe, Roberta Wilson, Betty (Kehoe) Brown; brother, Max “Bud” Kehoe; and grandson, Charlie Corkrean.

Visitation will be 2 PM - 3:30 PM Monday, July 31, 2023, at Iles Westover Chapel, 6337 Hickman Road with a 3:30 PM Funeral Service. A private family burial will be at a later date at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Adel, IA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Nancy. A special thank you to Home Instead, St Croix Hospice, and Senior Suites of Urbandale for their excellent care for Nancy.

Join us as “Nancy’s Crew” on September 30, 2023, for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Des Moines, IA

Online condolences may be expressed at www.IlesCares.com.
Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel

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