Peggy Ann Cottrell

Missing Person:
Age at Report: 66
DOB: October 26, 1934
Weight: 167 lbs.
Height: 5' 07"
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Incident Type: Disability - physical / mental
Missing From: Marshalltown, IA (Marshall County)
Missing Since: May 26, 2001

Case summary by Jody Ewing

Peggy Ann Cottrell resided at the Southridge Nursing Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. A relative dropped her off at the facility at approximately 6:30 p.m. on May 26, 2001, and Cottrell was last seen running away from the home only minutes later.

Authorities believe she left of her own accord.

Cottrell was last seen wearing a white sweater with a pink and blue design and dark-colored slacks.

A fisherman discovered Cottrell's purse along the banks of the Iowa River several weeks after she was reported missing. Her ID and cash were inside the handbag.

Cottrell is in need of medication for unspecified reasons. She received her last dose at noon on the day of her disappearance. If she does not take her medicine as directed, she may become depressed or confused.

Cottrell's ears are pierced and she wears eyeglasses. She may use the last name Dickenson and/or Rowan.

Her case remains unsolved.

If you have any information concerning this case please contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641-754-5725.

Sources and References:

IDPS Missing Persons Clearinghouse
The Charley Project
Marshalltown Police Department

Page last updated June 30, 2010