Nancy McCullough

Nancy Maureen McCullough, 89, of Mechanicsville, Iowa, passed away after a short illness, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospice/Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Graveside Service: 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026, Rose Hill Cemetery, Mechanicsville. A luncheon for family and friends will follow at the Christian Community Church in Mechanicsville. Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Nancy was born on July 25, 1936, in West Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Erma (Scheu) Elliott. She was united in marriage to Kenneth McCullough on May 8, 1955, in Burlington, Iowa.

Nancy graduated from Burlington High School in 1954. She worked as an Activities Director at the Mechanicsville nursing home, a cook at Cornell College and the University of Iowa. She enjoyed her plants, cooking, time with friends and family, and was always there to help others.

Nancy is survived by her children, Craig (Gena) McCullough, Randy McCullough, Lynn (Bruce) Thumma, Stephen McCullough, Nicole (Randy) Dunkel, Kelly McCullough, and Heather (Ron) Spading; many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Mary (Jim) Haberichter.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; daughter, Laura McCullough; and siblings, Bobby Elliott, Donna Hallbick, Muriel Ellison, and Joan Hertzler.