Francine Tinkle Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 21, 2021, at the age of 91, Francine Tinkle of Newton, Iowa, born in New Sharon, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lafe Miller and Hazel Miller (Swangel); her husbands, Ferril Butcher and Bill Tinkle; her son-in-law Harry Gearhart; her stepdaughter Judy Brown; and her siblings, Genevieve Clark, Macel Van Gorp and Keith Miller.
She is survived by: her children, Marsha Gearhart of Newton and Terry Butcher (Carol) of Durham; and her stepson Bill Tinkle (Nancy) of Grinnell. She is also survived by four grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; and 8 step great grandchildren.
The family requests for those attending the visitation to please wear a mask.
