Obituaries for Knoxville

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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas

Dianna Lynne Lapp

Dianna Lynne Lapp

Aug 15, 2018

Dianna Lynne Lapp was born September 3, 1953 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of Gayle W. and Carole M, (Newquist) Binns. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1971. Following high school, Dianna enlisted in the United States Air Force. She served four years and was honorably discharged in December of 1975. Dianna then attended Santa Barbara...

Robert J Clark

Robert J Clark

Aug 11, 2018

Robert J. Clark was born February 12, 1923 in Ames, Iowa the son of George A. Clark and Vera (Dotts) Clark. He attended the Ontario one room school house near Ames before graduating from Ames High School. Bob attended Iowa State University and the University of Iowa, studying Journalism and Law. He served in the United States Army Air Corps...

Zada Elizabeth Burrell

Zada Elizabeth Burrell

Aug 9, 2018

Zada Elizabeth Zondervan was born February 21, 1923 in Monroe, Iowa the daughter of George Lincoln Zondervan and Ruth Brockett Droz Zondervan. Zada’s parents would later move to Pleasantville, Iowa where they operated Zondervan’s Café from 1929 to 1950. Zada started her singing career in the café and has sang her entire life. She was a member of the Sweet...

E. Elaine Larsen

E. Elaine Larsen

Aug 3, 2018

Ellen Elaine Larsen was born January 18, 1936 in Minot, North Dakota the daughter of William and Bernice (Holst) Krueger. Elaine graduated from Bismarck High School and then attended Bismarck Junior College. She later transferred to Broadlawns School of Nursing, in Des Moines, where she earned a Registered Nurse Degree. Following graduation, Elaine took a job at the V.A. Medical...

Elaine Marilyn Shanks

Elaine Marilyn Shanks

Aug 2, 2018

Elaine Marilyn Shanks was born August 23, 1933 in Rising Sun, Iowa the daughter of Floyd and Ruth (Plumlee) Darrah. She graduated from East High School, in Des Moines. She took shorthand training and was employed by an insurance company in Des Moines. On December 22, 1951 Elaine was united in marriage to Robert Lee Shanks. The couple made their...

Dennis Craig Harrison

Dennis Craig Harrison

Jul 31, 2018

Dennis Craig Harrison was born August 23, 1950 in Creston, Iowa the son of Kenneth and Charlene (Claypool) Harrison. Dennis was raised in the Creston area and graduated from Creston High School. On January 14, 1977 Dennis was united in marriage to Jacqueline Ann Warner in Creston, Iowa. Prior to retirement, he was employed by Wells Fargo in the I.T....

Joyce June Cox

Joyce June Cox

Jul 28, 2018

Joyce June Cox was born December 28, 1925 in Monroe, Iowa the daughter of John and Lois Martha (Macy) Fouch. Joyce graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1944. On July 31, 1946 she was united in marriage to Loren Donald Cox in Pleasantville, Iowa. The couple farmed in the Knoxville area for over 50 years. Joyce took...

Charlotte Wilson

Charlotte Wilson

Jul 27, 2018

Charlotte Wilson was born August 21, 1933 in Burlington, Iowa. Charlotte’s family lived in various locations when she was being raised, as her father’s pursued various business opportunities. She graduated from Crosby-Ironton High School in Crosby, Minnesota. Following high school, Charlotte worked at the Honeywell Lab in Minneapolis for a few years. She was united in marriage to Richard Don...

Ronald Dean Hughes

Ronald Dean Hughes

Jul 16, 2018

Ronald Dean Hughes was born May 16, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Dale and Betty (Hendrix) Hughes. Growing up, Ron lived in many places due to his father’s business, as a grain elevator contractor. This could have been the foundation for Ron’s love of travel and adventure. As a young boy, Ron vacationed with his parents and...

Carroll Clark Phillips

Carroll Clark Phillips

Jul 16, 2018

Carroll Clark Phillips was born October 19, 1924 on the family farm in Pleasantville, Iowa the son of Harrison Hodgson Phillips and Callie Elizabeth (Clark) Phillips. Carroll graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1942, and then enrolled at Iowa State University. He left college to join the United States Army. Carroll served his country during the WWII...

Sarah Jean Collins

Sarah Jean Collins

Jul 14, 2018

Sarah Jean Collins was born April 29, 1980 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Rick and Teresa (Crowe) Hyatt. She was raised in Knoxville and attended East Elementary, graduating from Knoxville High School in 1998. On June 26, 1999 Sarah was united in marriage to James Patrick Collins II at the Bessie Spaur Butterfly Garden in Knoxville. The couple were...

Jack Duare Richards

Jack Duare Richards

Jul 12, 2018

Jack Duare Richards, formerly of Martensdale, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Good Samaritan Center in Indianola, Iowa. Jack was 100 years old. Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mason Funeral Home in Pleasantville, Iowa. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of...

Jason Kent Pothoven

Jason Kent Pothoven

Jul 2, 2018

Jason Kent Pothoven was born February 9, 1971 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of John Phillip and Joni Kathleen (Lounsbury) Pothoven. Jason was raised in Oskaloosa and Cedar Rapids, Iowa and graduated from Newton High School with the Class of 1989. He then attended A.I.B. in Des Moines. Jason worked for Hy-Vee, as a bakery manager, at different locations for...

David Dean Morgan

David Dean Morgan

Jun 30, 2018

David Dean Morgan was born June 28, 1960 in Lincoln, Nebraska the son of Jerry Dean Morgan and Lois Estella (Harvey) Morgan. As a young man, Dave lived in several different locations, as his father was in the Air Force. The family lived in California, Arkansas and Anchorage, Alaska. He moved to Knoxville in the 7th grade. Dave graduated from...

Mary Jo Stults

Mary Jo Stults

Jun 27, 2018

Mary Jo Stults was born April 4, 1923 the daughter of Charles and Josephine (Beaslin) Riordan. Following high school, Mary attended St Joseph College in Missouri, earning her RN degree. On August 26, 1946 Mary was united in marriage to Richard Frankiln Stults in Des Moines, Iowa. The couple made their home in Des Moines until moving to Knoxville, Iowa...

Folmer "Pete" Petersen

Folmer "Pete" Petersen

Jun 26, 2018

Folmer Andrew “Pete” Petersen was born September 2, 1929 in Elk Horn, Iowa the son of Andrew and Anna Andersen Stub Petersen. Folmer was raised in Elk Horn and farmed in the area. During this time, he met Norma Holland, who was a teacher at Elk Horn High School. The couple were united in marriage on June 24, 1950 at...

Paula Joan Brown

Paula Joan Brown

Jun 25, 2018

Paula Joan Brown was born September 22, 1951 in Indianola, Iowa. She was the daughter of Paul and Gladys Cline. She grew up in Pleasantville, Iowa and graduated from there in 1970. Joan was united in marriage to Darwin E. Brown on April 9, 1978. Joan loved being a mother to her three kids Kevin, Kristi and Jennifer. Joan was...

Malloree Beth Murphy

Malloree Beth Murphy

May 26, 2018

Malloree Beth Murphy was born October 6, 1995 in Knoxville, Iowa. Malloree graduated from Knoxville High Schoool with the Class of 2014. Malloree was active in swim team from early childhood and joined the Knoxville/Indianola High School team as a freshman and was voted to be the swim team captain in her final year. She was also a lifeguard. Following...

Daryl Albert Jordan

Daryl Albert Jordan

May 25, 2018

Daryl Albert Jordan was born May 19, 1938 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Dee and Mildred (Covey) Jordan. Daryl graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1956. On January 27, 1963 Daryl was united in marriage to Connie Dainty. Daryl worked at the Knoxville V.A. Hospital in various roles for over 38 years before retiring in 2001....

Nicki Lea Mull

Nicki Lea Mull

May 18, 2018

Nicki Lea Mull was born May 23, 1979 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Jeff and Cindy Jo (McCann) Mull. She was raised in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1998. Following graduation, Nicki worked at the Knoxville Hospital and then for Pleasant Care Nursing as a cook. Nicki was an artistic and expressive...