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Sara J. Schwab
SARA J. SCHWAB
Marshalltown
Sara J. Schwab, 89, of Marshalltown, passed from a recent illness, Wednesday, Sept. 1, in the compassionate care of Iowa River Hospice, Marshalltown, Iowa. A memorial service is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, at First Congregational Church, Marshalltown where family visitation will begin 2:30 p.m.. A sunset inurnment will be later that evening, starting at 6:45 p.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery, Shellsburg, Iowa. Pastor Dan Vellinga will officiate.
Sara was born on April 20, 1932, Palo, Iowa. The daughter of Humphrey and Ida (Williams) Carbaugh. Sara attended Atkins school, where she was on the girls' basketball team. Sara married Robert Schwab in 1950 and later divorced. They had four children, Joe and Terry (Denise) Schwab; all from Belle Plaine, Karla (Robert) Mall; Augusta, Ga., and Lisa (John) Blabaum, Liscomb; Iowa.
Sara's fondest memories are growing up in rural Palo with her seven brothers and sisters. She had a volunteer's heart as a founding volunteer for Benton County Hospice and various duties at the Iowa Veterans Home. She was quick to provide treats, transportation and sewing outfits for her daughters and their school friends, all while serving as a farm wife and business owner administrator in rural Belle Plaine. She was an assistant manager and did alterations for Hope's Bridal Boutique, an administrative assistant at Dr. Thomasson's dental office in Belle Plaine, as well as a personal care assistant to one special lady. After her move off the farm and to Marshalltown, she continued her church quilting group for some time, traveling back to Belle Plaine weekly. Eventually she found a group of ladies to quilt with in Marshalltown and they became fast friends, till the end. She was healthy and happy in her independence most of her 89 years.
Sara was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harry, Humphrey Jr. and John; and sisters, Florence, Joan, Mary and baby Dorothy.
Survivors include her sons and daughters, eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Sara had a giving heart. Honor Sara at your wish to the charity of your choice.
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