Pocahontas Resident Martie Nedved Dies at 82, Memorial Held Today

Martie Nedved, age 82, of Pocahontas passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025 at her home in Pocahontas, Iowa. Her death comes as the community gathers to remember a long time resident, with a memorial service set for 10:30 AM today at Hope Church in Pocahontas.

Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM on Saturday December 13, immediately preceding the memorial service. The service will be led by Pastor K. Burial will take place at Summit Hill Cemetery in Pocahontas. Powers Funeral Home of Pocahontas is handling arrangements and has posted the obituary and an online condolence page at www.PowersFH.net for those who cannot attend in person.

In a small county seat like Pocahontas, memorial services provide a practical way for neighbors to come together and mark life transitions that affect the social fabric. Funerals and memorial services often concentrate visits, floral deliveries, and charitable contributions into short time frames that local businesses and service providers manage. Powers Funeral Home will coordinate logistics including visitation, service setup, and burial, allowing family and community members to focus on commemoration.

For residents who plan to attend, the visitation window beginning at 9:30 AM offers a structured opportunity to express sympathy before the 10:30 AM memorial. Those unable to travel can use the online condolence page to offer messages to the family. The service and burial arrangements are customary for the area, with both events taking place within Pocahontas limits, maintaining accessibility for local attendees.

Community members who wish to offer support may consider contacting Powers Funeral Home through the information provided on the obituary web page. The gathering today will reflect the local practice of communal remembrance, as neighbors and friends honor the life of an 82 year old resident who passed away in her hometown.