Jill Maureen Corsbie

Jill Maureen Corsbie, 68, of Winterset, Iowa, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026 at Greenfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. The visitation/prayer service will take place at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home; 5400 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA on Thursday, April 9, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the prayer service beginning at 6:00 p.m. There will be a private graveside service held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Elk Horn Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Born in Harlan, Iowa, on May 27, 1957, Jill graduated from Elk Horn - Kimballton High School in the class of 1975. Then went to college at Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and graduated in 1976. She married John W Corsbie on February 23, 1980 where they built their family together in Des Moines. She spent 32 years at the State of Iowa - Dept. of Education. Jill loved watching her cubbies play baseball and during winter she would watch her favorite player, Travis Kelce, play football for the Chiefs. Jill also loved to volunteer any of her time to any organization that needed help like Lincoln After Prom for 10+ years, Blank Children’s Hospital in the NICU for couple years, and Lincoln BLH for 8+ years. She would also help out at the homeless shelter among other activities. Jill cherished her time with her grandchildren, watched them at their activities, always volunteering to watch them, and would spoil them so much.

Jill had a disease since she was 12 years old. The disease was called Charcot - Marie - Tooth. This disease was affecting 1 in 2,500 people it would affect the nerves, leading muscle weakness, atrophy, and primarily in the feet, legs, hands and arms. Jill was a fighter with all the surgeries she had throughout her life. Jill had incredible strength, and her strength and resilience inspire us every day. Jill was always willing to help anyone out, even if she didn’t know the person. Jill was a saint and never had bad bone in her body towards anyone.

Jill is survived by her husband of 46 years; her children: John K (April) Corsbie and Jena (Tom) Wiggins; her grandchildren: Zachary Corsbie, Arianna Corsbie, Mason Betts, Micayla Lillard, Declyn Wiggins, Emmalyn Corsbie, Ender Wiggins, and Clara Corsbie; and a great granddaughter coming in June 2026. Jill is also survived by her sisters, Jean (Kevin) Hinners and Jana Halstead; and her brother, Jay (Shelli) Nelson.

Jill was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Linda Nelson.

Just remember Jill is free from this disease and is out dancing and hanging out with her Mom and Dad.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations may be made to the family of Jill Corsbie.

Love you Honey/MOM/Grandma/Great Grandma/Mamaw

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