Donald McCurnin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald McCurnin of Norwalk, Iowa, who passed away on June 17, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Donald departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Donald may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Donald leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Beatrice McCurnin and Donald McCurnin; and his wife Jane. He is survived by: his children, Pat (Denise) of West Chester, OH, Mike (Julie) of Norwalk, IA, Brian (Debbie) of Laurel, DE, Annette DeFrancisco (Jeff) of Johnston, IA and Michelle Andrews (Dan) of Ames, IA. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Joe's honor to Food Bank of Iowa (foodbankiowa.org), Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity (gdmhabitat.org), or United Way of Central Iowa (unitedwaydm.org).