North American Missing Persons Network
 
Peggy Ann Cottrell

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Above Images: Cottrell, circa 2001

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: May 26, 2001 from Marshalltown, Iowa
  • Classification: Endangered Missing
  • Date Of Birth: October 26, 1934
  • Age: 66 years old
  • Height and Weight: 5'7; 167 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Black hair; brown eyes. Cottrell's ears are pierced. She wears eyeglasses. Cottrell may use the last names "Dickenson" and / or "Rowan."
  • Clothing: A white sweater with a pink and blue design and dark-colored slacks.

    Details of Disappearance
    Cottrell resided at the Southridge Nursing Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A relative dropped her off at the facility during the early evening hours of May 26, 2001 family said she was in a good mood. For some reason, she turned around after her family had driven away and left the facility at approximately 6:30 PM. Authorities believe that she left of her own accord. A witness saw her take off west across Center Street.
    A fisherman discovered Cottrell's purse along the banks of the Iowa River several weeks after she was reported missing. Her identification and cash were inside the handbag.
    She had family camping at Riverview Park, police deduced that maybe she was trying to reach them and decided to search the area. They fear she was looking for her family, and somehow fell into the Iowa River which was running high and fast at the time.

    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Marshalltown Police Department
    640-754-5725
    OR
    Iowa Missing Person Information Clearingouse
    800-346-5507

    Source Information
    Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse
    Times Republican 7/27/08