Esther Darlene Ankrum Obituary
The passing of Esther Darlene Ankrum of Marshalltown, Iowa leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 23, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Sr. Bottema and Florence Bottema (Lubbert); her husband Darrell Ankrum; her son Jeffery Ankrum; and her siblings, Jake Bottema, Etta Moats, Mildred Neuenford and John Bottema Jr..
She is survived by: her children, Vicki Neel, Darrell Ankrum (Donella) and Diane Deters; her grandchildren, Darcie Oelberg (Cory), Mindy Handsaker (Jacob), Carri Bridges, Kim Neel, Christopher Bracy (Becky) and Jennifer Bracy; her great grandchildren, Aaron Gould, Isaac Neel, Callan Oelberg, Landon Oelberg, Ethan Oelberg, Solomon, Elizabeth, Noa Neel, Elle Jorgensen-Fulton, Myles Handsaker, Elle Handsaker, Will Handsaker, Kimber Handsaker, Madison Bracy and Dylan Bracy; and her siblings, Lawrence Bottema, Robert Bottema, Dorothy Davison, Varina Eason and Delores Buzzell. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
