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Barbara Jean Balvanz Roberts

Birth	:	12 Feb 1941 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Jan 2020 Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5280342, -93.2704773
Description	:	Barbara Roberts, 78, of Ackley, died on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Scenic Manor. Funeral services at First Presbyterian Church in Ackley. Burial in Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Barbara Jean Roberts was born on February 12, 1941, the daughter of Theodore and Meryl (Imsland) Balvanz in Eldora, Iowa. Barbara attended La James College in Mason City, Iowa after high school to become a cosmetologist. She later earned a degree in medical coding at Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. In May of 1960 Barbara married Marvin Larsen at Grant Center Lutheran Church.... Read More	Barbara Roberts, 78, of Ackley, died on Monday, January 6, 2020, at Scenic Manor. Funeral services at First Presbyterian Church in Ackley. Burial in Union Cemetery in Iowa Falls. Barbara Jean Roberts was born on February 12, 1941, the daughter of Theodore and Meryl (Imsland) Balvanz in Eldora, Iowa. Barbara attended La James College in Mason City, Iowa after high school to become a cosmetologist. She later earned a degree in medical coding at Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. In May of 1960 Barbara married Marvin Larsen at Grant Center Lutheran Church. They later divorced. On July 1, 1983, she married Donald Roberts at the Franklin County Courthouse in Hampton, Iowa. Barbara was a hairdresser and had her shop in her home for many years in Latimer, Iowa. She worked at Kmart in Iowa Falls for several years, then became a ward clerk at Franklin General Hospital. In the mid 90’s she went to work for Theisen’s after helping set up the store before it opened. She retired at age 70. She and Donald spent much of their time filling the garden truck, taking produce to farmers markets. They sold home grown produce that they raised on the farm together. After moving to town, they started making crafts to sell at various craft shows, which they enjoyed very much. Barbara also loved playing cards, collecting cookie jars, and traveling. Barbara is survived by her husband, Donald Roberts Jr. of Ackley, Iowa; children, John (Traci) Larsen of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Jeff (Jean) Larsen of Forest City, Iowa, Jarred (Melody) Larsen of Jefferson, Iowa, Jason Larsen (Milissa) of Thompson, Iowa, Jeanne Larsen of Evansdale, Iowa; step-children, Randy (Donna) Roberts of Ackley, Iowa, Rose (Brian) Brosher of Clear Lake, Iowa, Rachel (Chris) Diggins of Rockwell, Iowa; twenty-four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Karen (Gordon) Heitland of Iowa Falls, Iowa; a brother, Marlyn (Linda) Balvanz of Iowa Falls, Iowa; and other extended family. She was preceded in death by her son, James Larsen; her parents; her in-laws, Don and Louise Roberts; brother in-law, Gary Roberts; daughter in-law, Rhonda Sunken; and grand-daughter in-law, Heather Lutt. Picture and obituary courtesy of Woodley Funeral Home, Iowa Falls, Iowa

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Barbara Jean Balvanz Roberts's memorial is located at: Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA.
When did Barbara Jean Balvanz Roberts death?
Barbara Jean Balvanz Roberts death on 6 Jan 2020 in Iowa Falls, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.5280342
Longitude: -93.2704773

Family Members:

Parent

Theodore Carl Balvanz

(1916 - 1998)

Meryl G. Imsland Balvanz

(1917 - 2010)

Spouse

Marvin Simonsen Larsen

(1938 - 2013)

Children

James Martin Larsen

(1967 - 1967)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Union Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5280342, -93.2704773

2. Saint Mark Catholic Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5267000, -93.2701500

3. Friends Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5222015, -93.2375031

4. Northlawn Memory Gardens
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4854200, -93.2678700

5. Montgomery Family Burial Ground
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5932028, -93.3105961

6. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Grant Township, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5859985, -93.2070007

7. Alden Cemetery
Alden, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5218000, -93.3864500

8. Bahr Cemetery
Buckeye, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4380380, -93.3417480

9. Oakwood Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4500008, -93.1731033

10. Kidwiler Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4571991, -93.1492004

11. Buckeye Cemetery
Buckeye, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4508018, -93.3843994

12. Saint Peter's UCC Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6143010, -93.1639970

13. Cottage Cemetery
Iowa Falls, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4049988, -93.3133011

14. Maynes Grove Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6577988, -93.2514038

15. Lincoln Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3964005, -93.2542038

16. Maysville Cemetery
Hampton, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6511002, -93.2024994

17. Jackson Township Cemetery
Owasa, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4219017, -93.1572037

18. Oak Hill Cemetery
Popejoy, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5816994, -93.4447021

19. Hazel Green Cemetery
Ackley, Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4780998, -93.0905991

20. Hardin County Home Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3978004, -93.1524963

21. Tipton Norwegian Cemetery
Hardin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3753014, -93.3458023

22. Saint Paul's Catholic Cemetery
Geneva, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6617012, -93.1442032

23. Oak Wood Cemetery
Ackley, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5591450, -93.0521440

24. Olson Cemetery
Popejoy, Franklin County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6383018, -93.4403000