Donna Mae Straw Obituary

We bid farewell to Donna Mae Straw of Independence, Iowa, born in Mount Auburn, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 7, 2024 at the age of 83. Donna touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Mae Straw to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Walter L. Hertzberg and Maud R. Hertzberg (Hatfield); her husband Robert Straw; and her children, Justine Smock and Jeff Straw.

She is survived by: her daughters, Roxanne Schiller (Dwayne) of Stout, IA and Meshell Hawkins (Jim) of Independence, IA; her son-in-law Jeff Smock of Ryan, IA; and her grandchildren, Brooklyn Hamilton (Robert), Trenton Schiller, Whitney Schiller (Chad Harris), Britney Ruskusky (Alex), Derrick Klever (Joanna), Jordon Smock (Christina), Bret Hawkins (Stephanie), Alyssa Holt (Nicholas) and Kody Slife. She is also survived by nineteen great-grandchildren.