LaVonn Messerly Obituary

The memory of LaVonn Messerly of Marion, Iowa, who passed away on January 6, 2026 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William "Vallie" Musfelt and Ann Musfelt of Traer, IA; and her husband Roger "Bud" Messerly. She is survived by: her daughters, Gayl Clay (David) of Fayetteville, AR and Dana Capouch (Chip Novetzke) of Marion, IA.; her grandchildren, Eric Johnson (Jennifer), Anna Prescott (Hal), Kyle Johnson (April), Shelby Roelfs (Jake) and Jared Capouch (Miranda); and her great grandchildren, Ellie, Isabel, Andrew, Eliza, Isaiah, Grace, Raye, Carrie, Owen, Josie, Maggie and Sonny.