Verna Joyce Mackerl, 79, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Oskaloosa surrounded by her loving family. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Corinthian Baptist Church in Des Moines from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Immediately following her visitation, her HomeGoing Funeral Celebration will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Reverend Dr. Whitfield officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa. Her full obituary is pending. Continue to lift her family up in prayer during this difficult time.