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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas
Vicki King
Jun 29, 2023
Vicki May King was born June 18, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Elton Dale and Betty Margaret (Wilson) King. She graduated from Southeast Warren High School and attended John Brown University in Arkansas, then transferred to and graduated from Simpson College with a Bachelor of Music Education. Vicki taught music at Grand Valley Community Schools in Kellerton...
Jesse Douglas James
Jun 29, 2023
Jesse Douglas James was born July 17, 1961 in Yuma, Arizona the son of Bobby and Patricia (Derby) James. Jesse graduated from high school in Blakesburg, Iowa. Following high school, he attended and graduated from Iowa State University. Jesse worked for EMC Insurance for 30 years, retiring as a Senior Claims Adjustor. He was also a volunteer firefighter and scuba...
Michael D Pitt
Jun 12, 2023
Michael Dion Pitt was born July 19, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Leticia Ann (Striegel) Pitt. He was raised in Knoxville, Iowa and graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1976. He attended Indian Hills Community College and Iowa State University. Mike first worked at Marion County Produce where he met his future wife, Judy...
Colleen Vivian Hampton
Jun 10, 2023
Colleen Vivian Hampton was born July 9, 1946 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa the daughter of Merle and Neva (Ellis) Bechler. She was raised in Sac City and later in the Iowa City area. She graduated from Clear Creek School in Tiffin, Iowa. Colleen had lived in Texas and Iowa through the years, but she always considered Knoxville her home. She...
Bruce Robert Clark
Jun 2, 2023
Bruce Robert Clark was born January 27, 1948 the son of Cecil Rodney and Jane Anne (Greer) Clark. Bruce attended West Pella Country School until starting the fifth grade at Pleasantville Schools. He graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1966. Bruce served in the Army National Guard and had worked for Murphy Construction and Harvey Electric. His...
Megan Young
May 17, 2023
Megan Ashley Young was born March 16, 1983 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of William T. and Paula (Van Gundy) Young. She was raised in the Lone Tree, Iowa area and graduated from Lone Tree High School. She has lived in the Iowa City and Lamoni areas and most recently in Knoxville, Iowa. In her spare time, Megan enjoyed...
Charlie Bowers
May 16, 2023
Rodney Charles Bowers was born September 18, 1942 in Pleasantville, Iowa the son of Joseph Jennings and Eva L. (O’Field) Bowers. Following his high school graduation, Charlie enlisted in the United States Navy. He spent 14 years in California, attaining the rank of Sr. Chief Petty Officer. He retired after 20 years and returned to Iowa in 1980. Upon his...
Linda Colleen Goering
May 16, 2023
Linda Colleen Goering was born April 18, 1947 in Sandyville, Iowa the daughter of James and Eloise (Enyart) Kirkpatrick. She attended country school before graduating from Indianola High School. On July 23, 1965 she was united in marriage to Frank Goering. The couple made their home in the Sandyville area and Linda worked at People’s Bank in Indianola. She retired...
Jack E Kingrey
May 13, 2023
Jack Eugene Kingrey was born November 23, 1958 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Jack and Blanche (Gullion) Kingrey. He was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Class of 1977. Following high school, Jack worked at Bingley Sale Barn and Marion County Produce. On September 15, 1979 he was united in marriage to Nancy Reed at St. Anthony Catholic...
Dakota Bear Whitlatch
May 11, 2023
Dakota Bear Whitlatch was born April 5, 2002 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Barry and Denise (Durst) Whitlatch. Dakota was born with hypoplastic heart syndrome. Despite his health condition, Dakota lived life to the fullest. He attended Knoxville schools, graduating with the Class of 2021. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and dirt track racing. In 2009,...
Arleta Jean Voyce
May 9, 2023
Arleta Jean Voyce was born March 5, 1939 in Corning, Iowa the daughter of Leonard and Iola (Symonds) Steele. She was raised in Knoxville, Iowa. During high school, Arleta wrote a weekly school newsletter and worked at Braida Grocery Store. She graduated with the Class of 1957 and became employed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. After a courtship of...
David James Weeks
Apr 24, 2023
David James Weeks was born December 13, 2006 in Pella, Iowa the son of Jeff and Tiffany (Wales) Weeks. David has attended Twin Cedars Schools and is currently a sophomore. Even though David was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 10 he loved to laugh and make people smile. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, especially football. He...
Russell Owen Mcmillan
Apr 16, 2023
Russell Owen McMillan was born September 23, 1924, in Harper, Iowa, the son of James Edmond and Cora Kate (Fixmer) McMillan. Russ was raised in the Harper and Sigourney, Iowa, areas. As a young man, he worked on his family’s farm and in construction. In 1943, during WWII, Russ entered the United States Army and served in the Rhineland and...
Grace Louise Rodda
Apr 15, 2023
Grace Louise Rodda was born November 25, 1937, in Pleasantville, Iowa the daughter of Arthur Ivan and Vera (King) Rodda. She graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1955. Following high school, Grace enlisted in the United States Navy WAVES. She served her country for 3 years at a Naval Hospital in California. Grace later returned to Iowa...
Mary L Pregon
Apr 8, 2023
Mary Louise Pregon was born September 26, 1940 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Dale and Verda (Davis) Wooldridge. Mary graduated from Knoxville High School. On June 16, 1962 she was united in marriage to Theodore Dean Pregon at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The couple made their home in the Knoxville and Pershing areas. Mary was an excellent mother and...
Mariann Stubbs
Apr 7, 2023
Mariann Stubbs was born February 6, 1932 in Pleasantville, Iowa the daughter of Thomas J. and Ruby (Galvin) Richards. Mariann graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1949. On September 24, 1949 she was united in marriage to Robert Stubbs and the couple made their home in Pleasantville. Mariann worked as the secretary to the superintendent of Pleasantville...
Frederick Bryan Stapleton Iii
Apr 7, 2023
“Fred” or “Freddy,” Frederick Bryan Stapleton III was born on July 9, 1937 in Des Moines, Iowa. He died on April 7, 2023 in Chariton, Iowa. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Fred Stapleton; a sister, Carolynne; and a brother, Larry B. Stapleton. He is survived by a sister, Marilynne (Stapleton) Hand, a daughter, Phyllis; a...
Dan Walter
Apr 5, 2023
Charles Daniel Walter was born August 16, 1948 in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of Charles Henry Walter, Jr. and Mary Esther (Wilcox) Walter. Dan was raised in Knoxville and attended Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton, Iowa, graduating in 1969. He made friends easily and enjoyed visiting with people. Dan attended summer camp every year and worked at...
Jerry Lee Sparks
Mar 28, 2023
Jerry Lee Sparks was born on October 6, 1937, in Knoxville, Iowa to Jonas (Tony) LeRoy and Bonnie Eldora (Roland) Sparks. Jerry was the oldest of three children born to this union. Jerry was raised and would continue to live in the Knoxville area throughout his entire life. While hanging out with a friend, Jerry was introduced to Norma Lea...
John Haning
Mar 27, 2023
Johnny Colton Haning, age 83 of Knoxville, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at his home. John was born January 29, 1940 at home in Red Rock, Iowa, the son of George and Bessie (Gibbons) Haning. From second to eighth grade, he attended Brownlee country school and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1958. The next fall he attended...
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