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Jack W Viers
Feb 20, 2022
Jack W. Viers was born August 23, 1923 in Swan, Iowa the son of Ernest and Gladys (Conley) Viers. He graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1943. On November 23, 1943 Jack was united in marriage to Alberta Mae Caulkins. The couple made their home in Swan, Iowa. In 1952 they moved to Salt lake City, Utah where Jack drove...
Marsha Diane Hudson
Feb 19, 2022
Marsha Diane Hudson was born February 16, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Arthur Daniel Isenberg and Virginia Louise (Ferber) Isenberg. She was raised in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School. Marsha attended Northwest Missouri State University and Simpson College. On June 3, 1967 she was united in marriage to Michael Richard Hudson at the Pleasantville Christian...
Roger Alan Jones
Feb 18, 2022
Roger Alan Jones was born January 15, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Frank E. and Ruth C. (Gardner) Jones. Roger was raised in the Torrance, California area where he graduated from high school. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, Roger moved to Des Moines, Iowa to be near his...
Phillip Maurice Bunney Jr.
Feb 12, 2022
Phillip Maurice Bunney, Jr. was born February 27, 1956 in San Pedro, California the son of Phillip Maurice Bunney and Bonnie (Brown) Bunney. Phil’s father was in the military and the family was stationed at various locations during his childhood. He served in the United States Army 4 years and was stationed in Germany. Phil received his honorable discharge in...
Bonnie Lee Sullivan
Feb 8, 2022
Bonnie Lee Sullivan was born January 28, 1932 in Pleasantville, Iowa the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Neal) Galvin. Bonnie graduated from Pleasantville High School. On June 3, 1949 she was united in marriage to Richard Dean “R.D.” Sullivan. To this union four children were born: Mike, Patti, Tim, and Terry. The couple made their home on a farm west...
James Joseph Glentzer
Feb 7, 2022
James Joseph Glentzer “Papa Cookie” passed away February 7, 2022 at the age of 98. He was born to Frances (Fanny) Glentzer nee’ Feehan and James Glentzer on October 23, 1923 in Wapello County, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II training to be a pilot, was medically disqualified, so he went on to become a...
Mary Ann Johnson
Jan 25, 2022
Mary Ann Johnson was born September 4, 1941 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Lowell E. Johnson and Mary Ann (Specht) Johnson. Mary Ann attended Willow Grove country school in Marion County through the 8th grade and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1959. Following high school she attended Wichita State University, earning a teaching degree in 1963. Mary Ann...
Todd C Myers
Jan 22, 2022
Todd C. Myers was born June 7, 1963 in Centerville, Iowa the son of Dr. Richard “Mick” Myers and Marjorie (Van Driele) Myers. Todd was raised as the youngest of three brothers in Knoxville. He graduated with the Class of 1981, and then attended NIACC where he earned an associate’s degree. On February 4, 1984, he was united in marriage...
David D Deforest
Jan 19, 2022
David D DeForest passed away peacefully at the age of 62, surrounded by his loving family on the afternoon of January, 19 2022. He was born on October 24, 1959 in Cherokee, Iowa to Alvin and Pat DeForest. His family moved to Pleasantville in 1969. He graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1978. The following summer David and Shelley were...
Genia Lynn Robuck
Jan 1, 2022
Genia Lynn Robuck was born April 22, 1945 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Frank Elmer and Marceline Nola (Wallace) Bittner. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1963. On July 19, 1963 Genia was united in marriage to Dwayne “Pucky” Robuck and to this union two sons, Michael and Jeffrey were born. Genia was a cook...
Judy Ann Kaster
Dec 31, 2021
Judy Ann (Samples) Kaster was born March 11, 1950 in Missouri. On August 13, 1977 she was united in marriage to James Wesley Kaster in Chula Vista, California. The couple lived in San Diego until moving to Pella, Iowa in 2017. Judy worked many years as a night auditor for La Quinta Hotels prior to her retirement in 2017. She...
Carolyn Jean Pitt
Dec 30, 2021
Carolyn Jean Pitt was born January 12, 1933 on a farm in Madison County, Iowa the daughter of Lafayette V. Diser and Mary Ethel (Alexander) Diser. Carolyn graduated from high school in Clemons, Iowa. She was united in marriage on February 1, 1952 to Orlyn Langenbau and to this union a daughter, Pamela Sue was born. Carolyn attended Evangelical Hospital...
Bill Perkins Jr.
Dec 22, 2021
Bill Perkins Jr (63) of West Des Moines passed away Wed December 22nd after a long hard fought battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his companion Maryann DeJong, her children Matt, Chris (Ashley) (granddaughter Kaylee), and Erika. He also leaves behind his son Bill Perkins III (Jessie) (grandchildren Jack and Avery). No services will be held at this...
Brandi Rae Sickler
Dec 22, 2021
Brandi Rae Sickler was born May 30, 1977 in Albia, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Vickie (DeHeer) Sickler. Brandi attended Ruby Van Meter schools where she was the Homecoming Princess and a cheerleader for the basketball team. Brandi was a very caring and loving person with a big smile and an even bigger heart. She prayed for everyone she...
Oral Edward Van Sickle
Dec 14, 2021
Oral Edward Van Sickle was born June 1, 1948 in Sac City, Iowa the son of Charles Henry and Jean Lucille (Vrana) Van Sickle. Oral was raised in Sac City where he graduated high school in 1966. He then attended college in Vermillion, South Dakota and Indianola, Iowa. Oral moved to Knoxville, Iowa in 1969 where he worked for Contel...
James Clyde Morgan
Dec 9, 2021
James Clyde Morgan was born July 17, 1942 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Paul and Grace (Hart) Morgan. He was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Knoxville High School Class of 1960. Jim then served in the United States Air Force until his honorable discharge in 1964. After the service, Jim worked at Armstrong Tire and made his...
Harold Wright
Dec 1, 2021
Harold Mack Wright was born August 10th, 1930 in Centerville, Iowa the son of Wilford Omer and Edna Urcie (McGoldrick) Wright. He graduated from Centerville High School where he was a star football player. Harold worked for Contel Telephone for 30 years prior to retirement. He was also a member of the National Guard in Centerville for 31 years. Harold...
Howard Craig Metcalf
Nov 19, 2021
Howard “Craig” Metcalf, 71, of Pleasantville, passed away peacefully November 19 at Taylor House surrounded by his loving family. Craig was born June 29, 1950 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Howard Dean and Anna Marie (Van Ryswyk) Metcalf. Craig married the love of his life Joyce (Harvey) by eloping to Centralia, Missouri on June 23, 1973. To this union...
Donna Rae Beier
Nov 18, 2021
Donna Rae Carolus was born February 1, 1940 in Garner, Iowa the daughter of Richard and Anna (Tanner) Carolus. She was raised in Garner, Iowa and graduated from Garner High School. In 1959 she was united in marriage to Robert Beier in Klemme, Iowa. Donna worked at Hawkeye Insurance in Des Moines and Pleasant Care in Pleasantville. She also worked...
Dennis Samuel Piagentini
Nov 16, 2021
Dennis Samuel Piagentini was born July 6, 1958 at Lutheran Hospital, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Dino and Donna Maree (Hanchett) Piagentini. He was raised in the Pershing, Iowa area and attended St. Anthony Catholic School in Knoxville through 6th grade. Dennis graduated from Twin Cedars High School and then attended Southwestern Community College, earning a degree in...
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