A. Marleta H. Matheson

A. Marleta H. Matheson, age 93, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, passed away Monday, November 2, 2026 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center. She was a resident of Prairie Wind at the Western Home Communities. 

Marleta was born March 15, 1933 in Corning to the late Donald and Leta (Buxton) Hill. Following her graduation from Corning High School, Marleta went on to earn her BA in Music Education from Simpson College and later her MA in Music from the University of Michigan. Marleta was an associate professor of music and faculty piano accompanist at the University of Northern Iowa for 26 years, retiring in 1990. She was married to the late Charles Matheson, also a professor of music at UNI. 

Marleta was a respected and beloved collaborative pianist in the community. She was also a dedicated Rotarian for many years. Marleta had enjoyed traveling, golf and swimming. She enjoyed reading, games, puzzles and her weekly Zooms with cousins and musician friends, as well as attending many concerts and other community events. 

Marleta will be greatly missed by her many students, colleagues, friends and family. 

She is survived by her son Davis Fleming of Los Angeles, CA; nephews and niece, Brian Champ of Urbandale, Steve Champ of Loveland, CO and Barb Holzapfel of Waterloo; and many great-nephews and great-nieces. 

A private burial with family is planned. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date at the Diamond Event Center at Western Home Communities. 

Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.