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Betty Jean Richard
Sep 22, 2021
Ephesians 4:32 — “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.” Betty Jean (Sansom) Richard was born March 21, 1938, the daughter of Lamar and Lillian Sansom. Betty Jean passed away surrounded by loved ones at the age of 83 years, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in the West...
Connie Jo Van Sickle
Sep 17, 2021
Connie Jo Van Sickle was born May 31, 1948 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Harold Dean Rowley and Alberta Francis (Glover) Rowley. Connie graduated from Knoxville High School. She worked at the Knoxville V.A. Hospital and tended bar at the American Legion. On November 17, 1979 Connie was united in marriage to Oral Edward Van Sickle. The couple lived...
Oneta Ammons
Sep 4, 2021
Oneta Malovah Ammons was born October 3, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland the daughter of Myron Henry and Gladys Averill (Johnson) Culbertson. She was raised in Indianola, Iowa where she graduated from high school. On September 4, 1959, Oneta married the love of her life and soul mate Ronald Lee Ammons. The couple always made their home in Swan/Pleasantville area. To...
Betty Joe Bowen
Aug 27, 2021
Betty Joe Bowen was born January 5, 1964 in West Virginia, the daughter of Carl Edward Keffer and Joe Ann (Cooper) Keffer. She was raised in Attica and attended Twin Cedars Schools. Betty Joe worked for many years as a correctional officer at the Mitchellville prison prior to retirement. She will be remembered as a loving and giving person with...
Paula Mae Ratliff
Aug 22, 2021
Paula Mae Ratliff was born May 25, 1943 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Ray and Erma (Mohler) Clark. Paula graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1961. Shortly after high school, Paula was united in marriage to Harold Trude. Harold died of Leukemia in 1973. Paula earned her L.P.N. degree and worked at a nursing home in...
Verna Jolene Douglas
Aug 18, 2021
Verna Jolene Douglas was born June 18, 1938 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Kermit and Eva (Robinson) Kincaid. Verna graduated from Knoxville High School and on June 1, 1957 she was united in marriage to Clarence “Stick” Douglas. When their children got older, Verna took a job with 3M. She worked at 3M over 15 years before retirement. In...
Michael Allen Williams
Aug 15, 2021
Michael Allen Williams was born February 10, 1958 in Prineville, Oregon the son of Maxwell Irving Williams and Fern Elizabeth (Wallace) Williams. Mike was raised in Oregon until his family moved to Melcher-Dallas in 1967. He graduated from Melcher-Dallas High School in 1977. Mike went to work at Pella Corp shortly after graduation and retired in 2009. He worked in...
Sharon Lee Cunningham
Aug 13, 2021
Sharon Lee (Clark) Cunningham, 84, of Newton, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. She was born May 10, 1937 to Leland Clark and Elizabeth (Betty Wood) Clark. Sharon grew up in Pleasantville with her younger sister Karen. Sharon loved people and credits working in her...
Hubert L Parker
Aug 9, 2021
Hubert L. Parker was born on September 12, 1927, at Abbott Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and died August 9, 2021, at the Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He is predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Luella Mae (Jones) Parker; his oldest son Steven L. Parker; his only daughter Debra J. Parker; his parents, Roy and Bernice (Williams) Parker; and all...
Sharon Sinnard
Aug 7, 2021
Sharon Ann Sinnard was born July 4, 1943 in Pleasantville, Iowa the daughter of Burl and Ethel (Taylor) Blodgett. She was married and divorced from Gary Sinnard (deceased). She graduated from Pleasantville High School and later attended the University of Iowa earning a BSN and Juris Doctorate (law degree). She worked in the Quad Cities as a nurse at Genesis...
Kathy Bare
Aug 2, 2021
Kathy Lorena Bare was born December 6, 1941 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Donald David Alley and Callie Maxine (Cooper) Alley. She was raised in Red Rock, Iowa and her family moved to Pleasantville while Kathy was in high school. Kathy graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1960. On April 2, 1961 she was united in marriage to Lloyd...
Monty Dyer
Jul 20, 2021
Lamont Joseph “Monty” Dyer was born October 18, 1956 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Ralph and Donna (Fee) Dyer. Monty was raised in Pleasantville and graduated with the class of 1975. On January 24, 1975 he was united in marriage to Shirley Gordon. As a young man, Monty worked for Wagner Plumbing & Heating. In 1980 he joined the...
Lynelle D. Whitlatch-Conway
Jul 19, 2021
Lynelle Deane Whitlatch-Conway was born June 2, 1967 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Richard and Loretta (Hartness) Whitlatch. She was raised on her family’s farm in Knoxville, Iowa. In highschool she was a cheerleader for several sports. Following graduation from Knoxville High School in 1985, Lynelle attended LaJames cosmetology academy and became a hair stylist. She has resided...
Betty C Long
Jul 14, 2021
Betty Claire Long was born October 15, 1942 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Charles Howard and Josephine (Meusberger) Wilson. Betty graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1960. On April 14, 1962 she was united in marriage to James Long. To this union two children, Kevin and Robin were born. The couple have always made their home...
Lucille Margaret Pitt
Jun 19, 2021
Lucille Margaret Pitt, daughter of Peter and Priscilla (Conrad) Miller, was born on October 29, 1922 in Milo, Iowa. Lucille was raised in the Lacona, Iowa area, where she attended school. She had several jobs in the Des Moines area, until she went to work for the Iowa Sewing Factory, sewing army tents where she met her future husband, Howard....
Leland Vander Linden
Jun 19, 2021
Leland Vander Linden liked to respond when asked about his birthday: “3-30-33!” It always drew a response. He passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on June 19 after a heart attack on June15. He was the fourth of eight children born to Adrian and Naomi (Jones) Vander Linden. He was a proud graduate of PHS in 1950. Upon...
Terry Lee Robison
Jun 15, 2021
Terry Lee Robison was born January 30, 1952 in South English, Iowa the son of Roy and Helen (Clubb) Robison. He was raised in the English Valley area and graduated from Keota high School. Terry farmed and raised draft horses most of his life and had lived in Keosauqua, Bloomfield, Marengo and South English, Iowa. He loved training and raising...
Floyd Roland Stebbeds
Jun 6, 2021
Floyd Roland Stebbeds was born April 19, 1921 in Mason City, Iowa the son of Charles and Gladys (McComb) Stebbeds. He was raised in the Payton and Grand Junction, Iowa area and graduated from Boone High School. On October 15, 1939 Floyd was united in marriage to Waunita Maxine Sifrit in Des Moines, Iowa. The couple farmed for a few...
Theresa Ann Lee
Jun 4, 2021
Theresa Ann Lee was born January 11, 1932 in Pershing, Iowa the daughter of Andrew Albert Sedlock, Sr. and Mary Catherine (O’Brien) Sedlock. Theresa was raised in Pershing and graduated from Attica High School with the Class of 1950. She was united in marriage to Bobby Ray Lee of Davenport. The couple made their home in Davenport until Bob passed...
Verma M Jones
May 31, 2021
Verma Maxine Jones was born December 17, 1926 in Ottumwa, Iowa the daughter of Roy and Lula (Urich) Brown. She graduated from Ottumwa High School and then attended cosmetology school. Verma then worked as a beautician in Ottumwa. On April 20, 1948 Verma was united in marriage to Vern “Slim” Jones in Unionville, Missouri. The couple made Bloomfield their home...
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