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June Marie Demoss
Oct 8, 2022
June Marie DeMoss was born June 7, 1935 in Collinsville, Illinois the daughter of Henry Martin and Iva G. (Smith) Johann. She was raised in Illinois until her family moved to Knoxville, Iowa during her teenage years. On February 9, 1952 June was united in marriage to Robert L. DeMoss. To this union five children were born. In addition to...
Gary Verwers
Oct 4, 2022
Gary Lee Verwers was born July 7, 1946 in Gosport, Iowa the son of William Edward and Daisy May (Phipps) Verwers. Gary graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1964. He always said that he knew since he was a little kid what he wanted to do with his life; he turned that dream into his reality when...
Steven Mott
Oct 4, 2022
Dr. Steven Mott Steven Duane Mott was born April 24, 1952, in Des Moines, Iowa to Duane and Cherry (Patterson) Mott. Steve was raised in Carlisle, Iowa, where as a very active youth, he participated in 4-H, band, and National Honor Society, and was an all-district athlete in multiple sports. Steve graduated from Carlisle High School in 1970. Steve then...
Keith E Jarman
Sep 30, 2022
Keith Eugene Jarman was born May 22, 1942 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Victor and Fern (Nichols) Jarman. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1960. Following high school, Keith enlisted in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, Keith returned to Knoxville and then attended A.I.B. in Des Moines. He worked in Des Moines for many years,...
Lane William Jarvis
Sep 29, 2022
Lane William Jarvis was born August 26, 1944 in Fairfield, Iowa the son of Carl and Veramelia (Stout) Jarvis. Lane graduated from Washington, Iowa High School in 1964. He joined the Army and served from 1964 to 1966. He was proud to have served his country. Lane married Donna (Alley) Jarvis on March 23, 1968. He worked for and retired...
Lulabel Irene Carter
Sep 23, 2022
Lulabel Irene Carter was born February 17, 1941 in Moulton, Iowa the daughter of Fountain D. and Gertrude (Bogle) McCullough. As a girl, Lulabel’s family moved to Knoxville, Iowa where she graduated with the Class of 1958. Through the years, Lulabel had worked at Heilman’s, Meredith, the Lucas State Office Building and J.B.’s Steakhouse. In her spare time, Lulabel enjoyed...
Allyson Lynn Gould
Sep 20, 2022
Allyson Lynn Bunney Gould was born February 6, 1964 in Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany the daughter of Phillip Bunney, Sr. and Bonnie (Brown) Bunney. When Allyson was in the 4th grade her family moved to Knoxville, Iowa. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1983. She attended college in Rexburg and Boise, Idaho. She worked in the home...
Nancy Kay Underwood
Sep 13, 2022
Nancy Kay Underwood (née Core), 84, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away September 13, 2022, with her husband Ben Underwood at her side. She was born to the late Clyde and Wilma Core in 1938 near Knoxville, IA. Nancy graduated from Pleasantville Community High School in 1956, and later completed a degree in Physical Therapy at the University of California, San...
Catherine Maxine Lukes
Sep 10, 2022
Catherine “Maxine” Minella, 95, was born August 24th, 1927 to Ghetano Victor and Sarah Viola (Chandler) Minella in Pleasantville, Iowa. She lived most of her young life in Pleasantville, On August 15, 1959 she married Leo Ward Lukes in Columbus, NE. They moved to Des Moines where they remained in the same neighborhood for over 50 years. She graduated from...
Ronald John Hays
Aug 23, 2022
Ronald John Hays was born February 4, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. Following high school, Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served for 10 years including 1 year of Foreign Service. He was honorably discharged and returned home to the Chicago area. Ron eventually moved to California and joined the Merchant Marines. He was a Chief Engineer for...
Michael Wallace Harvey
Aug 16, 2022
Michael Wallace Harvey was born September 6, 1964 in Glasgow, Montana the son of Marvin Dean “Sonny” and Patricia Marie (Russell) Harvey. As a boy, Mike’s family moved a lot as his father, Sonny was in the Air Force. Mike graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1983. He spent most of his working years in a carpet...
Rich Rees
Aug 15, 2022
Richard Douglas Rees was born July 13, 1951 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Carl and Frances (Rahlf) Rees. Rich was raised in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1969. Following graduation, Rich worked for Hy-Vee. Rich was a member of the United States Naval Reserve and was called to active duty during the Vietnam...
Bonnie Lou Swayne
Aug 15, 2022
Bonnie Lou Swayne was born December 18, 1935 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Orville and Isabelle (Nichols) Brown. She was raised in the Pershing, Iowa area. On October 24, 1953 Bonnie was united in marriage to Larry Dwight Swayne. The made their home in the Knoxville area. Bonnie worked for many years as a cook at the Knoxville V.A....
Jason Scott Olivier
Aug 3, 2022
Jason Scott Olivier was born November 5, 1975 in Knoxville the son of Alvin & Mary Ann Olivier. Jason lived at home until a young age and then moved to Pella. He attended Knoxville Middle School Special Ed class and participated in track field days, bowling, swimming and Special Olympics. He enjoyed listening to Country Music and watching football. Jason...
Helen Johanna Neifert
Jul 30, 2022
Helen Johanna Neifert was born January 19, 1928 at home, in rural Marion County, Iowa, the daughter of Marsailus and Reka (Slykhuis) Goemaat. She was raised on her family’s farm and graduated from Attica, Iowa High School. On August 24, 1946 Helen was united in marriage to Dale Vernon Neifert in Kilduff, Iowa. To this union a son, Carl, was...
Elaine Alle
Jul 24, 2022
Margaret Elaine Dralle was born March 22, 1955 in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Knight) Stough. She was raised in Nashua, Iowa graduating high school in 1973. Elaine always knew she wanted to be a nurse, but after a few weeks at Mount Mercy College, she chose to leave school to help care for her grandmother. On...
Arden Rex Shoop
Jul 15, 2022
Arden Rex Shoop was born on October 28th 1921 in Osage, Saskatchewan Canada to Clarence and Lena Shoop. He passed away on July 15th, 2022 at Valley View Village in Des Moines IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Carol, Charlene (Chick) & Roberta (Babe), wife Ruth and daughter Patricia Felderman. He is survived by his son...
Audrey Frances Jenkins
Jul 5, 2022
Audrey Frances (Bender) Jenkins was born March 11, 1923, in Warren County, Iowa to Ray Armand and Mary Ellen (Rice) Bender. She died July 5, 2022, at Iowa Methodist Hospital following a recent surgery. Audrey attended various schools but graduated from Carlisle High School as Salutatorian in 1940. On April 25, 1941, she married William O. Jenkins, Sr. in Unionville,...
Dwayne Mortenson
Jul 5, 2022
Dwayne Mortenson, the son of Russel and Lillie (Bates) Mortenson, was born on May 1, 1930 in Kellogg, Iowa. He grew up in Kellogg and graduated from Newton High School in 1949. Dwayne served in the Iowa National Guard and was honorably discharged. Dwayne was united in marriage to Mary Jane Six on May 31, 1952. Dwayne worked at the...
Cynthia Rae Dahl-Sutton
Jul 4, 2022
Cynthia Rae Dahl-Sutton was born October 3, 1958 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota the daughter of Daniel and LaVonne (Bahnson) Dahl. She was raised in South Dakota and graduated from high school in Rapid City. Cyndi then worked for Kresge’s for several years. She eventually moved to Des Moines, Iowa and worked for TMC Trucking in accounting and payroll. Cyndi...
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