Melinda Ellen Dolan, 72, passed peacefully at her home in Central City, Iowa on October 1, 2025.

She was born in Dubuque on June 20, 1953, the daughter of Arden & Dorothy Dolan.

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our sweet Lindy. She brought warmth, laughter, fun and kindness to everyone she met, and her memory will remain in our hearts forever.

Her love of country was evident through her service to the United States Air Force resulting in her rank as Sergeant and a deployment to Okinawa, Japan.

After returning stateside, she worked at the FBI in the nations’ capitol at the end of the J. Edgar Hoover era. When settling back in her hometown, she dedicated her time to the United States Postal Service in Dubuque.

We were all so proud of her choices and her determination to be the best in everything she accomplished. She was a wonderful mom to Baby Jamie, the love of her life.

Whether she was spending time with family, helping friends, or pursuing her ambitions, Lindy lived each day with purpose and grace. She touched countless lives with her thoughtfulness and compassion.

Though our hearts are sad, we find comfort in the memories we share. Her legacy of love, strength, and kindness will live on through all who had the privilege of knowing her. We will miss her every day, but we are grateful for the time we had together. Rest in peace, Lindy. You will always be remembered, always be loved, and forever missed.

She was predeceased by her daughter Jamie, her parents, her baby brother Danny Dolan, and her nephew Danny Schriver.

She is survived by her siblings: Michelle Schriver, Kristen Bushman, Arden Dolan Jr. & Kerry Habel. She is also survived by her niece Jessie Bushman, nephews Ian Schriver, Jeremy Bushman, and Stephen Habel.

Arrangements were entrusted to Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion, Iowa.