Betty J. Runner

Betty J. Runner, 80, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026, at First Congregational Church in Marshalltown. A visitation will begin 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Interment will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown. Arrangements have been entrusted with Anderson Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.

Betty Joan Runner was born February 20, 1945, the daughter of Joseph and Jeanette (Rider) Runner. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1963 and always made her home here in Marshalltown living with her parents. She was a loving caregiver for them until their decease.

She worked as a bookkeeper first in the office of Strand Bakery and later at Woolco Department Store until she became disabled.

She belonged to Grace United Methodist Church until it closed and served Assistant Sunday School Superintendent for three years. Currently she was a member of the First Congregational Church of Marshalltown.

She and her mother were widely known for their talents in crocheted handicrafts, and they traveled extensively selling their handiwork at craft shows across the country.

She is survived by a sister, Ruth Krouse of Edmond, OK; a "favorite" niece Linet Krouse of Austin, TX; "favorite" nephew Ted Rider Krouse of Edmond, OK; very close cousins, Rosemarie Lukehart of Des Moines, IA; Joan Smith-Legg, Marsha Doty, and Jan (John) Brandt all of Marshalltown, IA; David (Tammy ) Smith of Florida, Melody (John) Korlaske of Louisiana; Dana (Mary) Legg of Schaumburg, IL; Denis Mudderman of Minnesota, Chris (Karen) Rider of Iowa City, IA; and longtime family friend Alberta Rest of LeGrand, IA.

Preceding her in death were her parents, grandparents, several aunts, uncles, and cousins.