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Richard C Kingery
Feb 23, 2025
Richard Carroll Kingery was born February 16, 1944 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Ray Willett and Lorain Marguerite (Betterton) Kingery. Richard was raised in the Columbia area, graduating with the Class of 1962. On August 29, 1964 Richard was united in marriage to Shirley Jean Karr at the First Christian Church in Knoxville. The couple made their home in...
Rick Dean Renard
Feb 17, 2025
Rick Dean Renard was born April 6, 1966 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Seraphin and Mary Madeline (Bailey) Renard. Rick attended Twin Cedars Schools, and as a young man he worked in housekeeping at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines. He later became a cook and worked at Pizza Ranch. Rick was most recently employed as a cook for the...
Elizabeth Jo Thompson
Feb 9, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Jo Thompson was born September 4, 1950 in Stratton, Colorado the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Knochel) Marnell. Betty was raised in Colorado until her family moved to Chariton, Iowa when she was in high school. Following her graduation from Chariton High School, Betty worked at a bank in Chariton. She later moved to Nebraska before taking a...
Kathryn Mae Hollingsworth
Feb 1, 2025
Kathryn Mae Hollingsworth was born May 2, 1938 in Ivy, Iowa the daughter of Wilbur and Marie (Snetselaar) Stemler. Kathy graduated from Pleasantville High School. She worked at the Knoxville V.A. Medical Center in administration for 30 years prior to retirement. Kathy and her husband, Frank also owned a bar in Pleasantville for several years. In her spare time, Kathy...
Stephen David Porter
Jan 28, 2025
Stephen David Porter January 15, 1951 - January 28, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen David Porter, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, who left us unexpectedly on January 28, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on January 15, 1951, in Knoxville, Iowa, Steve was the beloved son of Ralph H. Porter Jr. and Dorothy...
Donna Jean Richards
Jan 27, 2025
Donna Jean Richards was born April 24, 1943 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of John Edward Richards and Catherine Evelyn (Brown) Richards. Donna attended Knoxville Schools and has been a Knoxville resident her entire life. As a young woman, she helped care for her grandmother. She later babysat and worked at the crafts program at the Knoxville Rest Home. She...
Bruce Anthony Clark
Jan 25, 2025
Bruce Anthony Clark was born August 21, 1954 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Clifford C. and Eva Alberta (Orr) Clark. Bruce spent his early years in Knoxville until they moved to Pleasantville as he entered the 2nd grade. He graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1972. On November 24, 1972 Bruce was united in marriage to Cynthia Selby. The...
Dino Piagentini
Jan 19, 2025
Dino Piagentini was born November 27, 1929 in Pershing, Iowa the son of Amos and Mary (Lunardi) Piagentini. Dino was raised in Pershing and graduated from Attica High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge, Dino returned to Pershing. On November 10, 1957 he was united in marriage to Donna Maree...
Dennis Anthony Vrban
Jan 17, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Anthony Vrban was born December 28, 1946 in Knoxville, IA, the second child and first son of Anthony “Tony” and Bonnie Marie (Richards) Vrban. Denny was raised in the west end of Pleasantville, IA on the lot west of the high school where overflow parking now exists. This is important because the West End kids would often take...
Elizabeth "Betty" Moll
Jan 4, 2025
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Moll was born March 13, 1942 in Storm Lake, Iowa the daughter of Walter and Mamie (Kacmarynski) Guntren. Betty was raised in the Storm Lake area and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Following graduation, Betty attended nursing school at Broadlawns in Des Moines, Iowa. After attaining her Registered Nurse Degree, Betty worked at the V.A. Medical...
Karen Sue Carter-Seibert
Jan 1, 2025
Karen Sue Carter-Seibert was born on September 30, 1953, in Belmond, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Carol (Groth) Kennedy. Karen grew up in Walcott, Iowa, the oldest of five siblings. On January 27, 1972, Karen was united in marriage to Danny Russell Carter at the United Methodist Church in Ames, Iowa. To this union, five children added laughter and...
Nancy Bennett
Dec 31, 2024
Nancy Bennett was born February 1, 1951 in Ottumwa, Iowa the daughter of Robert Norman and Betty Ada (Hull) Sowle. She was united in marriage to William Bennett on August 2, 1969 in Ottumwa, Iowa. The couple made Harvey their home in 1974. Nancy passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Knoxville. In addition to her parents,...
Cecelia Ann Mesecher
Dec 21, 2024
Cecelia Ann Hansen Mesecher was born March 15, 1941 in Ottumwa, Iowa the daughter of Leo and Muriel (Venator) Hansen. She was raised in Ottumwa, graduating from Ottumwa High School with the Class of 1959. Following high school Cecelia worked for the Boy Scouts of America. On a blind date, at the Iowa State Fair, Cecelia met her future husband,...
Corey Lane Lester
Dec 16, 2024
Corey Lane Lester was born August 25, 1971 in Centerville, Iowa the son of Steven F. Lester and Lorraine J. (Van Essen) Phillips. As Corey was growing up, his family lived in Centerville, Pleasantville, and Tracy. He graduated from Twin Cedars High School with the Class of 1989. He then embarked on his career, working for Pella Corp. On August...
Steven Harold Wright
Dec 10, 2024
Steven Harold Wright was born November 23, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Harold and Norma (Lathrop) Wright. He was raised in Des Moines and attended Johnston schools. Steve then served in the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed in Paris Island, South Carolina and in Germany prior to his honorable discharge. Steve was a butcher by...
Jamie Lynn Alertsen
Dec 9, 2024
Jamie Lynn Alertsen was born May 10, 1979 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of James and Emma (Mueller) Sankey. She was raised in Des Moines until her family moved to the Nutterville area of Pleasantville, Iowa. She attended Pleasantville schools and became a Medication Manager and started her career working in nursing homes. On January 5, 2002 Jamie was...
James Michael Fine
Dec 6, 2024
James Michael Fine was born September 5, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Kenneth Eugene and Erma Jo (Slavik) Fine. He was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Hoover High School. Following graduation, Jim enlisted in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, Jim returned to Des Moines where he lived the rest of his life....
Gloria Lee Jordan
Dec 1, 2024
Gloria Lee Jordan was born January 1, 1947, in Lomita, CA, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret Daffron. She was raised in Lomita and graduated from Narbonne High School in Harbor City, CA and she went on to attend Harbor Junior College in Wilmington, CA. Gloria loved flying her Cessna along the west coast. She joked that she got her...
Lois Evelyn Burns
Nov 28, 2024
Lois Evelyn Burns was born September 24, 1933 in Kansas the daughter of Oscar and Nancy (Thomas) Grubbs. Lois had lived in Kansas and Colorado before moving to Chariton, Iowa. On August 23, 1958 she was united in marriage to Elmer Dean Burns in Chariton, Iowa. The couple lived in Attica and Knoxville, Iowa before settling in Pleasantville, Iowa. Through...
Margaret "Peggy" Vance
Nov 25, 2024
Margaret Loretta “Peggy” Vance was born March 2, 1935 in rural Mahaska Couty, Iowa the daughter of Monte and Rosetta (Padgett) Vance. She was raised and educated in Beacon, Iowa. Peggy was united in marriage to Kenneth Binns and the couple lived in Oskaloosa before moving to Knoxville. She worked for the sale barn café in Oskaloosa and at Pinky’s...
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