Marsha Lee Austin

Marsha Lee Austin

Marsha Austin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brooks Funeral Care - Des Moines on Mar. 13, 2026.
Marsha Lee (Heistand) Austin

Born June 27, 1952, in Omaha, NE, to Dorthey Elaine (Graser) Sprouse and John "Whitey" Sprouse. She was a long-time resident of Sacramento, CA and Hot Springs, AR. May you dance with the Angel's mom. She is proceeded in death by her mother and her father. She is survived by Alicia Montoya, sister, Angela and Jo Russo, daughter and daughter in law, grandchildren: Eli Russo, Mercedes Ketcherside, Tristin, Monk, Griffin and Grayson Russo. Doyle Ketcherside Jr, son, grandchildren: Courtney and Braden Ketcherside. Renee and Conrado Chavez, daughter and son in law, grandchildren: Crystal Elisea (Johnathan Robbins), Kloey Robbins, great grand daughter, Mariana, Luis, Adrian Gracia, Yazmina Limon. David Williams Jr, son, Mae Carr, daughter in law.

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