Obituaries for Knoxville

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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas

Walter Edward King

Walter Edward King

Mar 23, 2021

Walter Edward King, 68 of Hamilton, Iowa passed away on March 23, 2021 after a valiant fight with Lymphoma. Walter was born on January 29, 1953 to Louis and Mae King in Peoria Illinois. After attending Dunlap, Illinois High School he went on to study pastoral biblical studies at Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, CO. Walter pastored at various...

Yvonne Arlene Romans

Yvonne Arlene Romans

Mar 1, 2021

Yvonne Arlene “Vonnie” Romans was born February 17, 1945 in Newton, Iowa the daughter of Earl and Darlene (Maxwell) Nelson. She was raised in Newton and graduated from Newton High School. On September 21, 1963 Vonnie was united in marriage to Samuel Eugene Romans. The couple made their home in Newton. Sam passed away on November 6, 1972. In 1986,...

Jordan Jacob Bender

Jordan Jacob Bender

Feb 28, 2021

Jordan Jacob Bender, 32, passed away on February 28, 2021. He was born on December 22nd, 1988 to Mearle Bender, Jr. & Kelly Bender. Jordan did many different jobs throughout his life, including working for the Des Moines Register and Central Iowa Radon. He always understood the value of hard work, and he loved being able to care for others...

Jeanie West

Jeanie West

Feb 11, 2021

In Loving Memory Jeanie West July 13, 1943 – February 10, 2021 Barbara Jean “Jeanie” West was born July 13, 1943 in Ackworth, Iowa. The daughter of Ordie and Helen White. She was raised in Runnells, Iowa and graduated from Runnells School in 1961. In school, she participated in basketball, softball, and cheerleading. Growing up, Jeanie attended church in Runnells....

Harry L. Vander Veer

Harry L. Vander Veer

Feb 10, 2021

Harry L. Vander Veer was born December 19, 1935 in Harvey, Iowa the son of Clarence and Mabel (Brock) Vander Veer. He was raised in Pella and graduated as a junior, partly because he was working full time at Ver Meer. Harry served in the United States Navy from 1954-1958. He was stationed primarily in Guam at a listening station,...

Richard Lee Krichau

Richard Lee Krichau

Feb 9, 2021

Richard Lee Krichau (69) of rural Pleasantville passed away peacefully at The Village of Indianola on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021. Rich was born May 5th, 1951 to Ivan and Georgia (Collins) Krichau. He grew up in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1969. During high school Rich played both center and nose guard for the Pleasantville Trojans and...

Gary L. Neal

Gary L. Neal

Feb 8, 2021

Gary Lynn Neal was born September 4, 1963 in Leon, Iowa the son of Edward Eugene Neal and Mary Lou (Doggett) Neal. As a boy, Gary grew up in Lineville, Iowa and Grant City, Missouri before graduating from high school in Seymour, Iowa in 1982. On April 14, 1984 Gary was united in marriage to Jeanice Ann Johannes. The couple...

George Lee Eldreth

George Lee Eldreth

Feb 2, 2021

George Lee Eldreth was born February 24, 1949 in Pittsfield, Pennsylvania the son of Harley and Callie Mae (Bryant) Eldreth. He was raised in Alabama and Kansas City. Following graduation from high school, George entered the United States Army. He served his country honorably and following his discharge, George worked on a farm in Pennsylvania before taking a job as...

Dwayne Darrell Robuck

Dwayne Darrell Robuck

Jan 15, 2021

Dwayne Darrell Robuck was born July 4, 1942 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Icle and Letha (Allen) Robuck. He was raised in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School with the class of 1960. Following high school, Dwayne worked at the Jones & Bailey Shell Station, which he eventually purchased. On July 19, 1963 he was united in marriage...

Ronald Duane Johnson

Ronald Duane Johnson

Jan 15, 2021

Ronald Duane Johnson was born February 18, 1958 in Audubon, Iowa the son of Duane and Ramona (Bintner) Johnson. Ron attended Carlisle High School where he was a standout on the wrestling team. Following graduation, Ron began his career as a heavy equipment operator with the Union Local 234. He was a very meticulous person and took great pride in...

Roland Ernest Horn

Roland Ernest Horn

Jan 10, 2021

Roland Ernest Horn died January 10, 2021 at West Ridge Specialty Care Center under the care of Suncrest Hospice. Roland Ernest Horn was born June 28, 1923 to Frank and Martha (Timm) Horn in Lincoln Township, Iowa County, Iowa. He graduated from Beech High School in 1941. He married Berniece Draper on June 10, 1944. They were married for 68...

Alberta Jean Mart

Alberta Jean Mart

Jan 7, 2021

Alberta Jean Mart was born December 3, 1928 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Thomas and Jessie L. (Wilson) Finarty. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1946. Following graduation, Alberta worked for Remy Insurance Agency. On October 12, 1947 she was united in marriage to James Norman Mart. To this union four children were born. As...

Richard Lee Postma

Richard Lee Postma

Jan 3, 2021

Richard Lee Postma was born June 23, 1939 in Rock Valley, Iowa the son of Richard and Cornelia (Vande Vegte) Postma. He was raised in Rock Valley and graduated from Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa. Richard moved to Knoxville and worked for the local CO-OP before taking a job at Westberg’s Implement. He worked at the implement dealer...

Dorothy Mae Miller

Dorothy Mae Miller

Jan 1, 2021

Dorothy Mae Miller was born February 15, 1937 in Iowa the daughter of George and Cecil (Chiles) Oberender. She attended Spring Hill High School. Through the years, Dorothy lived in Indianola, Osceola, Pleasantville and Knoxville, Iowa. Dorothy passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 at West Ridge Specialty Care, in Knoxville, at the age of 83 years. She was preceded in...

Pat Myers

Pat Myers

Dec 31, 2020

Howard Patrick Myers was born October 11, 1937 in Pleasantville, Iowa the son of Howard and Lorraine (Bogue) Myers. Following graduation from Pleasantville High School, Pat attended the University of Iowa where he obtained his law degree. During his undergrad at the U of I, Pat was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and a member of the Iowa...

Lorane Neva Breuklander

Lorane Neva Breuklander

Dec 31, 2020

Lorane Neva Mathews Breuklander passed away December 31, 2020 in Ankeny, Iowa. She was born December 5, 1933 on her grandparents’ farm in rural Bussey. She was the oldest of four kids. Lorane worked as a CNA for years doing home health care. She also volunteered at West Ridge Nursing in Knoxville and was very active in the Living Word...

Amos Orlando Spoon Jr

Amos Orlando Spoon Jr

Dec 22, 2020

Amos Orlando Spoon, Jr. was born December 28, 1955 in rural Jasper County, Iowa. He was raised by his mother Donna Jean Richardson Spoon and his grandparents, Harold and Mabel Richardson. He attended Knoxville Schools, graduating in 1974. Amos was part of the wrestling team in high school. Following high school, Amos joined the United States Army Reserve and served...

Hazel Pierschbacher Wirthle

Hazel Pierschbacher Wirthle

Dec 15, 2020

Obituary for Hazel Webb Pierschbacher Wirthle Hazel Lorraine Webb Pierschbacher Wirthle was born February 15, 1926 at the family home on a farm in English township of Lucas County to parents Raymond G. and Lula J. (Hopkins) Webb. She passed away in her sleep Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Westridge Nursing Center, in Knoxville, Iowa, at the age of...

Arlene Harris

Arlene Harris

Dec 13, 2020

Delia Arlene Cooper Harris was born November 3, 1931 to Mr. & Mrs. John Cooper in Flagler, Iowa; and went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2020. She passed away at Comfort House in Pella, Iowa. She never really liked Delia, so she always went by Arlene. She graduated 8th grade from Flagler School and did not get...

Nellie Lorana Prothero

Nellie Lorana Prothero

Dec 12, 2020

Nellie Lorana Prothero was born January 16, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Hugh Franklin Pontious and Nellie Elizabeth (Roff) Pontious. She was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Lincoln High School. Following graduation she attended Iowa State Teacher’s College, and after earning her degree, Nellie taught kindergarten in Redfield, Iowa. On January 18, 1945 Nellie was...