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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas
Alvin Earl Bassett
Dec 5, 2020
Alvin E. Bassett, 84, died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Independence Village in Waukee, IA. Alvin was born January 4, 1936 in rural Marion County and raised in Knoxville, graduating in 1954 from Knoxville High School. While driving truck for his father, he met Shirley and was married December 21, 1958. Shortly thereafter, he was assigned his post in Korea...
Tamara Lynn Bonnett
Dec 5, 2020
Tamara Lynn Bonnett, 62, a 1976 Pleasantville High School graduate, passed away on the morning of December 5, 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Her death was due to complications of advanced cancer. Tammy was born on May 31st, 1958 to Gary and Shirley Wallace in Des Moines, Iowa at Des Moines General Hospital. She attended the...
Leslie Johnson Beaver
Dec 4, 2020
Leslie Johnson Beaver was born December 16, 1945, in Knoxville, Iowa, the first child of Harold “Peck” and Maryellen (Johnson) Beaver. Les was raised on the family farm in rural Harvey. He attended the Knoxville Schools and later got his GED. He worked for various businesses in Knoxville, like the Ford garage and Farm Implement dealers. From there he worked...
Pearl Pauline Minard
Dec 3, 2020
Pearl Pauline Minard was born December 8, 1926 in Marion County, Iowa the daughter of Samuel Worth Simmons and Gladys (Beaver) Simmons. Pearl lived most of her life in and around Marion County, Iowa. She always wanted to help others, and for 30 years, Pearl volunteered at Helping Hands in Knoxville. Pearl passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Mercy...
Bonnie Bell Geery
Nov 30, 2020
Bonnie Bell Geery was born November 21, 1929 in Newton, Iowa the daughter of James and Charlotte (Teal) Cooper. Bonnie’s parents passed away at a young age and she was raised by her aunt in Russell, Iowa. After graduating from Russell High School, Bonnie attended Simpson College. She earned her teaching certificate and began teaching in Harvey, Iowa. In 1949...
Daniel Klockow
Nov 19, 2020
Daniel Klockow, age 72, of Knoxville, IA passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at home. Dan was born to parents, Edward and Esther (Ningen) Klockow in Marshall, MN. He was brought up in the Lutheran church and attended Marshall High School. He was an active teenager who loved playing tennis and basketball with friends. He left home and went...
Matthew Reed Miller
Nov 16, 2020
Matthew Reed Miller was born May 18, 1989 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Trisha Jill Hagen and Daniel Carl Miller. Matt was raised in Knoxville and graduated in 2007. He had an amazing work ethic, whether he was raking his Grandma’s leaves or working at Joe’s Crab Shack or Spectators. He loved to tinker and had a passion...
Virginia Kirkpatrick
Nov 12, 2020
Virginia Kirkpatrick Over the 100 years of her life, Virginia Kirkpatrick became friends with hundreds of people living in and around Pleasantville, Iowa. With always a smile, a positive outlook, and rarely a complaint, she could be counted on to listen and respond with a word of advice and a helping hand. She was born Helen Virginia Long on January...
Douglas John Hermle
Nov 9, 2020
Douglas John Hermle was born January 4, 1950 in Ottumwa, Iowa to John and Patricia Hermle. In 1968 he graduated from Ottumwa High School and enlisted in the US Air Force. In total he served 25 years in the military in occupations ranging from K-9 sentry dog handler to machinist and ultimately as a medic. In March of 1989 he...
Juanita Raydene Dejoode
Oct 31, 2020
Juanita “Raydene” DeJoode was born January 13, 1943 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Raymond and Juanita (Hartshorn) Moss. She was raised in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1960. Following graduation, Raydene attended cosmetology school. She worked in the cosmetology business for a few years, until Raydene was united in marriage to Darrell Franklin...
Richard C. Havier
Oct 23, 2020
Richard Cecil Havier was born September 11, 1921 in Lakefield, Minnesota the son of George and Clara (Schumacher) Havier. Dick was raised in Lakefield and following graduation he entered the University of Minnesota. Shortly thereafter he was drafted into the United States Army during World War II. After basic training he was sent to La Harve, France. He fought in...
Ronald Leroy Shilling
Oct 17, 2020
Ronald Leroy Shilling passed away October 17, 2020 at the age of 76 years. He was born October 13, 1944 in Knoxville, Iowa. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Ron is survived by his son, Steven shilling of California; mother, Christina Shilling of Knoxville, Iowa; siblings: Shirley Hanawalt and Harley Shilling of Knoxville and several other family...
Arthur James Crandall
Oct 17, 2020
Arthur James Crandall was born September 16, 1920 in Hardin County, Iowa the son of John Matt and Susan Anna (May) Crandall. He was raised in Lucas County, Iowa and attended country school. On June 8, 1944 Arthur was united in marriage to Edna May Rankin. The couple made their home on a farm southwest of Belinda, Iowa. They faithfully...
Ralph E. Gullion
Oct 13, 2020
Ralph E. Gullion was born July 31, 1936 on the family farm east of Columbia, Iowa the son of G. Curtis and Pearle (Hibbits) Gullion. He was raised on the family farm and attended country school. Ralph served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1961. Following his honorable discharge, Ralph returned home and took a job with Edwards...
Matthew Vincent Hicks
Oct 12, 2020
Matthew Vincent Hicks was born June 25, 1958 in Washington, DC the son of James Vincent and Kathryn Ann (Kading) Hicks. He was raised in Knoxville, Iowa and graduated with the Class of 1976. Matt operated Matt Hicks Construction, primarily doing home remodel and repair work. In his spare time, Matt enjoyed auctions and collecting antiques. Matt passed away Monday,...
Harold Leon Van Dyne
Oct 8, 2020
Harold Leon Van Dyne was born February 9, 1934 in Missouri, the son of Ira and Florence (Smith) Van Dyne. Harold was raised in Missouri until his family moved to the Corydon, Iowa area when he was in elementary school. As a young man, he served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. Following his honorable discharge, Harold returned...
Larry Wayne Kerr
Oct 3, 2020
Larry Wayne Kerr was born October 25, 1932 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Wayne Dewey Kerr and Nettie Pearl (Briggs) Kerr. He was raised in Kansas City and graduated from high school there. Larry served his country in the United States Navy and at the State Department. Larry spent most of his life as an entrepreneur and general...
Phillip James Sage
Sep 28, 2020
Phillip James Sage was born May 25, 1968 in Pella, Iowa the son of Truman Edward Sage, Jr. and Carol Romick Sage. Phil was raised in Pleasantville, Iowa graduating with the Class of 1986. During high school, Phil was active in 4-H, the F.F.A., band and football. He had a strong work ethic and took jobs with local farmers throughout...
Gregory Phillip Vrban
Sep 25, 2020
Gregory Phillip Vrban was born June 18, 1933 at the family farm in Marion County, Iowa the son of Frank and Frances (Vidas) Vrban. Greg was raised in the Melcher-Dallas area and graduated high school from there in 1951. He worked for Des Moines Steel prior to serving in the United States Army, primarily in Germany, from 1954 to 1956....
Toni J Collins
Sep 13, 2020
Toni Jill Collins was born May 30, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Ernest and Fern (Lester) Beck. She was raised in Carlisle and graduated from Carlisle High School with the Class of 1968. Following graduation, Toni attended and graduated from A.I.B. She worked at Banker’s Life then Sparks Communication before accepting a job at the Iowa Air...
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