Clara Robinson

Clara Robinson, 85, of Marshalltown, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Grandview Nursing and Rehab and under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home.

Services for Clara will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. at Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Clara and her family.

Clara Taft was born on August 10, 1937 in Des Moines. She was the daughter of Charles Edward Taft Sr. and Clara Ester (Bohall) Taft. On November 5, 1953, Clara was united in marriage to Lyle Robinson. She enjoyed arts and crafts, playing bingo, puzzles and playing solitaire on her tablet. She also enjoyed watching classic television shows and loved to spend time with her family.

Clara is survived by her children: JoAnn (Roger) Bunting, Joesph (Debbie) Robinson, Randy Robinson and Roy (Marla) Robinson. Grandchildren: Dennis (Helen) Buchanan Jr., Tabitha (Ron) Roop, Cris (Darrell) Shepard, Brandylace (Phillip) Salyers, Shannon Rosenkrans, Virginia (Dale) Miller, Angie Robinson, Todd Robinson and Christopher (Lilly) Robinson. Great grandchildren: Chad McDonald, Coty Horrell, Nicklos Shepard, Sapphire (James) Barns, Nakota Roop, Hunter Werling, Chanller Roop and Jaycie Coffey. She is also survived by her great-great grandchildren: Mackenzie, Morgan, Hunter, Sammy, Nicklos Jr., Jocelyn, Darrell, Scarlette, Dean, Asher, Paisley, Benjamin, Violet, Xaiden, Willow and Kimberly along with siblings: Charles (Ila) Taft and Rita Vajgert.

Clara will be rejoined in death by her husband, Lyle; children: Virginia Robinson, Richard Lee Robinson and Annette Evon Curly; parents: Clara and Charles; siblings: Orville, Viola, Donna, Marion, Wanda, Lula, Jim and Billy.