Roxie A. DeShane
July 3, 1945 - March 31, 2024
Roxie A. DeShane, 78, of Muscatine, IA, passed away Sunday March 31, 2024, at her home.
Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday April 3, 2024, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 1301 4th Street, Orion. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until services on Wednesday. Burial will be at Glennwood Cemetery, Coal Valley. Memorials may be made to the Orion High School Scholarship Fund which will benefit a student pursuing agriculture, horticulture and floriculture.
Roxie was born on July 3, 1945, in Wapello, IA, the daughter of C.A. "Sandy" and Violet Rose. She married Dallas DeShane on September 23, 1995, at the Rock River Croatian Club in Moline. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2017.
Roxie had previously worked as a Legal and School Secretary and also as a Real Estate Agent with Wier Realty. She was also an Interior Designer owning Raffia Riginals. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, decorating and interior design. She was very creative and was a wonderful hostess. She was an Illinois Master Gardener and hosted the Q.C. Gourd Festival at her and Dallas's home, fondly known as Whispering Winds Ranch in Orion. Roxie was an avid Hawkeye fan of both the men's and women's basketball teams. Above all, Roxie loved spending time with her family and creating memories.
Survivors include her daughter, Jerri Robison; granddaughter, Ali (Jay) Shellabarger and their children: Violet, Iris, Winika, J.J. Shellabarger; granddaughter, Charlotte Robison; granddaughter, Samantha (Mike) Ceja and their son, Carter; siblings: Eldon (Mary) Rose, Vicki (Dennis) Reimolds, Warren (Betsy) Rose, Sandra (Glenn) McClanahan; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas DeShane; parents, C.A. "Sandy" and Violet Rose; sister in infancy, Roberta; son-in-law, Tony Robison; grandparents, Cora and Guy Moore and Anna and Mike Rose.
Memories may be shared online at esterdahl.com.
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5 Entries
Christine (Crissi )
June 27, 2025
Loved this lady, always in my heart !! a sad loss .
Christine
March 26, 2025
Roxie will always be a wonderful memory for me I´m sorry we lost contact but she found a wonderful life which I´ll always be happy for her. flying high my friend !
Carol Zindel
April 6, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Roxie's family. I knew Roxie through her involvement with the Geneseo Garden Club. Will always remember her talks about pollinators and visits to the Gourd Fests.
Todd Nietzel
April 3, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Roxie. Though we didn´t know her long as she was newer to our neighborhood, but I always enjoyed talking with her and seeing what projects she was working on around the house.
Todd & Kim Nietzel
Christine Lorber
April 3, 2024
I knew Roxie many years ago when she was in Muscatine. I´m glad she found a good life. Was a very sweet , crafty, and had a great vision. She moved away and never had contact with her again. She always wanted a family I´m glad she found a good life and family. Still have a raffia rabbit she made me. Gods blessings .
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