Linda Tyon

Linda Lee “Benson” Tyon, 82, of Tama, passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. A Traditional Wake will be held Friday, September 4, 2026, at Fox Clan Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. A Traditional Graveside Service will be held Saturday, August 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM at McIntosh Cemetery on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama.

Survivors include her daughter, Celeste (Rudy) Tyon-Borrego; sons, Cheyenne Tyon, and Skywalker Tyon; grandchildren, Asia Roberts, Isabella Borrego, Cristina Borrego, Jalen “Dugee” Tyon, Krystle Tyon, Courage Tyon, Jamison Tyon, Aubrey Brooks Tyon, Sterling “Bubu” Tyon, Oseola Tyon, Kaytrin Lasley, Jordanna Tyon, and Ruby Davenport; eight great-grandchildren; adopted brothers, Clyde Wanatee, Tony Wasekuk, and Rudy Papakee.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo is assisting the family with the arrangements.