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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas
Keith Allen Lawrence
Aug 31, 2018
Keith Allen Lawrence was born October 10, 1962 in Winchester, Kansas the son of Floyd Eugene “Gene” Lawrence and Doris Marjorie (Spackman) Lawrence. He was raised in Kansas and graduated from Tonganoxie High School. Following high school, he served in the Army. Through the years, Keith had worked as a CNA, for a meatpacker, for Colonial Bread and for the...
Bill Nye
Aug 30, 2018
BILL NYE OBITUARY A life well lived is all anyone can ask. Not rich, not poor. Not famous, nor influential. Never quiet and occasionally rough around the edges. Bill Nye’s life was well lived through his sense of humor, generosity, love of the land, patriotism and loyalty to his friends. Born January 20, 1939, as the only child of Dr....
James Robert Thill
Aug 21, 2018
James Robert Thill was born April 29, 1927, in Olpe, Kansas, the son of August and Hattie (Freetag) Thill. He passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at his home in Pleasantville, Iowa, at the age of 91. James attended school in Olpe, Kansas. He came to Iowa in 1946 and met his Iowa sweetheart Lillian Hoch. They were married August...
Dawna Louise Larson
Aug 18, 2018
DAWNA (SLOCUM) LARSON passed away early Saturday, August 18, 2018, at the Comfort House in Pella. Dawna was born to the late Don and Margaret Slocum at her Grandma Riley’s home in Knoxville, on January 17, 1940. She is survived by three children: Curt (Kim) Larson of San Antonio, Tx; Cris (Ginger) Larson of San Antonio, Tx; and Becky (JimBob)...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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