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Adel Today
By the People, for the People
Longtime Adel Resident Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow Passes Away at 84
Visitation and funeral services announced for community member with extensive family ties.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow, an 84-year-old resident of Adel, Iowa, has passed away. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at New Hope Church in Adel, with funeral services following on Friday, February 27th at 10:00 a.m. at the same location. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ADM Scholarship Foundation or New Hope Church.
Why it matters
Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow was a long-time member of the Adel community, with deep family roots in the area. Her passing will be felt by many in the close-knit town, and the memorial services provide an opportunity for friends, family, and community members to come together and honor her life.
The details
Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow is survived by her husband Paul, twin brothers Bob Olson and Dick Olson, her daughter Lori Geadelmann, her son Kurt Weieneth, and several grandchildren. She is also survived by Paul's daughters Kerri Hardy and Jill Philby, as well as Paul's grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.
- Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
- Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 27th at 10:00 a.m.
The players
Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow
An 84-year-old resident of Adel, Iowa who has passed away.
Paul Zietlow
Carolyn's husband.
Bob Olson
Carolyn's twin brother.
Dick Olson
Carolyn's twin brother.
Lori Geadelmann
Carolyn's daughter.
Kurt Weieneth
Carolyn's son.
The takeaway
Carolyn Weieneth Zietlow's passing marks the loss of a long-time member of the Adel community, with a large and close-knit family that will gather to honor her life and legacy.


