Iowa Woman Maxine Cassill Dies at 102

Service pending for centenarian who passed away at assisted living facility

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:38am

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Maxine Cassill, a 102-year-old resident of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 18th at the Ashbrook Assisted Living facility in her hometown. Funeral arrangements are currently pending through the Surls Funeral Home.

Why it matters

Cassill's passing at the age of 102 is a remarkable milestone, highlighting the increasing longevity of the population and the need for quality long-term care facilities to support the aging community.

The details

Maxine Cassill had been a resident of the Ashbrook Assisted Living facility in Iowa Falls prior to her death on March 18th. The funeral home handling her arrangements is the Surls Funeral Home, also located in Iowa Falls.

  • Maxine Cassill passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Maxine Cassill

A 102-year-old resident of Iowa Falls, Iowa who passed away at the Ashbrook Assisted Living facility.

Surls Funeral Home

The funeral home handling the arrangements for Maxine Cassill's service, located in Iowa Falls, Iowa.

Ashbrook Assisted Living

The assisted living facility in Iowa Falls where Maxine Cassill resided prior to her passing.

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The takeaway

Maxine Cassill's passing at 102 years old is a testament to the increasing longevity of the population and the important role that quality long-term care facilities play in supporting the aging community.