Postlewait, Marian 1911 - 2010

POSTLEWAIT, BANKS, ROSS

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/13/2010 at 21:39:53

Marian Postlewait of Akron passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at the Akron Care Center.

Graveside services were Friday, Jan. 15 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City. Pastor Steve Jewett of New Horizons United Church of Christ in Akron officiated. Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron was in charge of arrangements.

Marian Minerva Banks was born Jan. 10, 1911. on a farm in Woodbury County, IA, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Ross) Banks. Shortly after birth, she moved with her family to a farm in Plymouth County, IA. She attended country school in Sioux Township and later graduated from Sunnyside Country School.

Marian was united in marriage to Thomas “Roy” Postlewait on Dec. 6, 1944. In 1946, they moved to a farm south of Westfield. Marian was a homemaker for her family. Roy passed away in February of 1988. Marian continued to live on the farm until April of 2005, when she moved to Village North Apartments in Akron. Marian was a member of New Horizons United Church of Christ in Akron. She enjoyed cooking, working crossword puzzles, and playing cards. She also enjoyed gardening and flowers. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include a son-in-law, Jim Hey of Sioux City, IA; a brother, Arden Banks and his wife, Kathryn of Westfield; a special nephew, Bob Anderson and his wife, Rusty of South Sioux City, NE; a special niece. Karen White of South Sioux City; and numerous other nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Beverly Hey; a sister, Vera Banks; and 11 brothers, Joe Banks, Homer Banks, Alvord Banks, Robert Banks, Ivan Banks, Merritt Banks, Orel Banks, Belmar Banks, Wurth Banks, Emmett Banks, and John Banks.

Memorials can be made in Marian’s name to Hospice of Siouxland or the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.

Akron Home Towner
Thursday, January 18, 2010
Akron, Iowa