Eleen F. Ashley, age 75, of Correctionville, Iowa (formerly of Anthon, Iowa) passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Correctionville Specialty Care of Correctionville, Iowa.
A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa. Pastor Karen Handke will officiate. A Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the service from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Committal Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the Memorial Park Cemetery of Sioux City, Iowa.
The Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Anthon, Iowa, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com
Eleen Faye Ashley, daughter of Frank J. and Emily L. (Sachau) Dyer, was born on July 27, 1950, in Sioux City, Iowa. She spent her early years in Bronson, Iowa, until age 10, when her family purchased a farm near Oto, Iowa, in 1960. Eleen continued her childhood in the Oto area and attended Anthon-Oto High School, where she received her education. After high school, Eleen entered the workforce.
On August 25, 1976, Eleen was united in marriage to Eldon Burton “E.B.” Ashley in Canton, South Dakota. The couple made their home on a farm northwest of Anthon, later moving to Pierson, Iowa, for a brief period before returning to the farm. Eleen took great joy in being a homemaker on the farm. She loved caring for her cats, working on word searches, and spending time reading. In later years, she and Eldon moved into town before eventually transitioning to the nursing home. Eldon passed away in 2001.
Left to cherish her memory include her sister Marilyn Ashley of Albion NE; brother Keith Dyer of Correctionville, IA; niece Marla (Aaron) Kollbaum of Anthon, IA and their children Ashley (Tony) Mondor and Logan (Alyssa) Kollbaum; nephew Robert (Tracy) Ashley of Moville, IA and their children Blake Ashley and Wyatt (Beth) Ashley; great-great nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Emily Dyer; her maternal and paternal grandparents; sister-in-law Edna Dyer; and great-great nephew Juddson Mondor.
Previous Events
Visitation
10
Nov
402 East Brady Street
Anthon, IA 51004
One-Hour Prior to the Service
Funeral Service
10
Nov
402 East Brady Street
Anthon, IA 51004
Cemetery Details
Location
6605 Morningside Ave.
Sioux City, IA 51106
