Delilah Elaine Mauskemo, 37

Delilah Elaine Mauskemo, 37, of Tama, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023, at UnityPoint-Marshalltown. A Traditional Wake was held Monday evening, July 31, 2023, at the Glenn Roberts Ceremonial Building on the Meskwaki Settlement in rural Tama. Traditional Graveside Services was held Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the McIntosh Cemetery on the Settlement.

Delilah was born on October 17, 1985, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Alexander Kevin Mauskemo and Marva Roberts.

She graduated from Eldora High School and worked as a cook at Hardee’s.

Delilah liked cooking for her family. She enjoyed drawing and puzzles, traveling and going to concerts. She cherished every moment with her daughters, family and friends.

Survivors include her daughters: Sarayna Mauskemo, Jazlynn Marva Papakee and Avianna Demeris Papakee; brother, Derrick Mauskemo; sister, Alexah Marva Mauskemo; grandmother, Elizabeth Roberts; her companion, Ryan Papakee and many aunts, uncles and cousins, all of Tama.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her grandfather, Isaac Roberts; and her grandmother, Marge Mauskemo.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo is assisting the family with the arrangements.