Barb was a "fixture" in our Church for so many years. A very kind and compassionate Woman with a never-ending smile. She took communion to my Mother several times..PEACE and BLESSINGS to YOU ALL!!! Drew McInroy
June 19, 2017
Bill and family, Barb was a good example of living a good life. She will be sorely missed. Our love and sympathy, James Pilgrim and daughters
James Pilgrim
June 01, 2017 | Clinton, IA
Bill, Nancy, Sandy and Linda: Barbara was a very special woman, so bright, friendly and helpful. I offer you all my sympathy. May God bless each of you with comfort, peace, and good memories in the days ahead.
Tom Adams
May 22, 2017 | Longville, MN
I was sorry to hear about Barbara. She was a dedicated volunteer board member and driver for the meals on wheels program. More recently I enjoyed delivering meals on wheels to her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Kathy Briggs
May 18, 2017 | Marshalltown, IA
Uncle Bill, Nancy, Sandy, and Linda,
So sorry to hear of Aunt Barbara's illness and passing. The Benson's had so many wonderful family get-togethers and I hold fond memories of those times in my heart. I can't think of a more giving, kind, and fun woman as I look back on her life. I know my mom and dad appreciated her support and generosity while she and Uncle Bill welcomed them into their home while dad was battling his illness and transitioning back to Iowa. May God's love provide...
Grant & Elizabeth Benson
May 16, 2017 | Delano, MN
Bill and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Barb was such a wonderful person and long time friend of mine and my family. She will be missed. May God Bless your family and give you a peace only He can offer during this time of sorrow.
Butch and Mary Baer
May 16, 2017 | Marshalltown, IA
Bill,
I am sorry to hear of Barbara's illness and passing. We are sorry we can not be with your at services as we are out of state.
David Thomas
David Thomas
May 15, 2017
Hi Bill, I am sorry for your loss of Barbara. She was a dedicated member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and also volunteering at the Veterans Home. She will be missed for her many contributions.
Mary Gift
May 15, 2017 | Shady Oaks
Going to miss a wonderful lady always glad to see her at the family reunions.
Rosemary Shoden
May 15, 2017 | Rochester, MN
Barbara Baltisberger, 92, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away, Saturday, May 13, 2017, at Grandview Heights Nursing and Rehab Center in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to either, St Paul’s Episcopal or La Moille Congregational Church. For condolences or questions please visit: www.mitchellfh.com . Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Barbara and her family. Phone 641-844-1234.
Barbara Ethel Benson was born in Marshalltown, Iowa; she was the daughter of Herbert E. and Helen (Kerr) Benson and step mother Kate (Kerr) Benson. Barbara attended the LaMoille School graduating with the class of 1942, and went on to further her education at Iowa State University graduating in 1947, with a Bachelor’s of Science in Home Economics. On August 17, 1947, Barbara was united in marriage to William Horace Baltisberger at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Marshalltown, Iowa. They had resided in Columbus Junction, Tucson, Arizona and back to Marshalltown where they had lived the last 64 years. Barbara was a homemaker and taught physical education at St. Mary’s Catholic School.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Church Women United, PEO, DAR, YMCA, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Garden Club, Girl Scouts, and Bridge Club and enjoyed volunteering at the Iowa Veteran’s Home and Meals on Wheels.
Left to cherish Barbara’s memory is her husband of 69 years, William, daughters, Nancy(Rodger) Larsen of Mukilteo, Washington, Sandra((Val) Giles of Forks, Washington and Linda( Dale) Gabel of Golden, Colorado, grandchildren, Jessica Larsen, Eric Larsen, Jennifer Edwards, Jeff Giles, Julia Ahrndt, Amanda Olson, Megan Hendricks and Katrina Gabel, great-grandchildren, Claire Larsen, Morgan Larsen, Charlie Larsen, Ryan Cebula, Marcus Larsen, Lauren Edwards, Emma Edwards, Jackson Giles, Jameson Giles, Benson Ahrndt, Grace Olson, Luke Olson, and Jeremy Hendricks, Siblings, James (Greta) Benson of State Center, Iowa, Betty (Steve) Molle of Jefferson, Iowa and many nieces and nephews.
In death Barbara rejoins her parents, Herbert, Helen, and step mother Kate; and brothers, Elmer (Ardis), Charles (Isla) and Ronald.
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