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Henry Arthur Bensink
Nov 16, 2024
Henry Arthur Bensink was born January 5, 1928 on his family’s farm in rural Pella, Iowa the son of Nelis and Esther (Van Zee) Bensink. Henry started farming with his family at the age of 16. On October 20, 1950 he was united in marriage to Betty Ann Brummel in Pella. The couple farmed in the Monroe area before moving...
Kathryn Louise Beary
Nov 14, 2024
Kathryn Louise “Kate” Beary was born October 26, 1936 in Russell, Iowa the daughter of John and Leona (Lemonds) Kasper. She was raised in rural Melrose, Iowa where she graduated from high school with the class of 1954. On November 5, 1955 Kate was united in marriage to Richard Michael Beary at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Weller, Iowa. The...
John David Brandon
Nov 14, 2024
John David Brandon went to be with the Lord on November 14th, 2024 at the age of 79. Born in Marshall Missouri at Fitzgibbons Hospital the son of John and Yvonne Brandon. He was raised in Albia Iowa and graduated from Albia High School with the class of 1963. In the fall of 1963, he married his soulmate Lillie Mae...
Steven Mark Bacus
Nov 4, 2024
Steven Mark Bacus was born January 7, 1954 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Charles and Altheo (Hyslope) Bacus. He was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Class of 1972. On September 25, 1971 Steve was united in marriage to Janet Sue Pendroy in Knoxville. They were blessed with two daughters, Stephanie and Selena. Steve was a professional painting...
Betty Prevo
Oct 30, 2024
Fronia Elizabeth “Betty” Prevo was born March 6, 1936 in Paducah, Kentucky the daughter of Willie Edna Powell. Betty was raised in Paducah and as a young lady she worked for Foster & Gallagher’s in the packaging department. On May 7, 1955 Betty was united in marriage to Charles Elliott and the couple lived in Kentucky until moving to Peoria,...
William Paul Barnett
Oct 29, 2024
William Paul Barnett, age 50, died, Knoxville, Iowa, October 29, 2024 his mom and Harry by his side. William Paul Barnett was born on July 29, 1974, to Thomas Paul Barnett, Jr. and Alonna Marie Bailey Barnett in Oskaloosa, Iowa. William was welcomed home by a sister, Tamara Marie Harrington. William attended Knoxville Schools, graduating from Knoxville High School in...
Richard Leroy Cushman
Oct 29, 2024
Richard LeRoy Cushman was born September 4, 1945 in Titonka, Iowa the son of Myrle and Marjorie (Rudisill) Cushman. Until the fifth grade, Dick’s family lived on a farm near Buffalo Center before moving to the family farm near Lakota, Iowa. He graduated from Lakota High School in 1963. In 1965 Dick entered the United States Army and served two...
Alice Maxine Dejoode
Oct 6, 2024
Alice Maxine DeJoode was born on April 20, 1929 in Columbia, IA, the daughter of Frank and Mary Bachman. Maxine was raised on the family farm and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1946. On April 2, 1947 she was united in marriage to Arie DeJoode after he had served in the US Navy in WWII. They started farming North...
Barbara Joann Caulkins
Oct 2, 2024
Barbara J. Lovejoy Caulkins, 67, of Pleasantville, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 from renal cancer. Barb was born on March 14, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert and Lola Lovejoy. She grew up in Carlisle, Iowa and graduated in 1975 from Carlisle High School. Barb attended the University of Northern Iowa. Barb always loved animals. She...
Kathleen Ione Best
Sep 29, 2024
Kathleen Ione Best was born August 24, 1951 in Glendale, California the daughter of David B. Dickerson and Gladys (Stevens) Dickerson. She was raised in California before her family moved to Galveston, Texas where Kathleen graduated from high school. Kathleen worked most of her life as an administrative assistant for various companies in the Galveston area. On July 23, 1993...
Larry Lee Collins
Sep 28, 2024
Larry Lee Collins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, at 11:44 PM. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings: sister, Georgia Krichau; brothers: Joe, Raymond, Rolland, Roy, Herb and a brother in infancy. Born on February 23, 1938, in Beech, Iowa, the son of George Irl and Janie Belle...
Dareld Wayne Binns
Sep 13, 2024
Dareld Wayne Binns, 76, passed away on Sept 13, 2024 in Sacramento, from cardiac arrest after complications in his battle with urothelial cancer. Dareld was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa and grew up near Knoxville, IA. He was Betty and Emmert Binns' second of twelve children, and the oldest boy. He graduated from Knoxville High School and entered the Air Force...
Pat Horsman
Sep 6, 2024
Pat Horsman passed away September 6, 2024, at home, surrounded by family. He was born March 12, 1952, the third oldest of six children, to Harry and Berta (Bruce) Horsman, in Des Moines, Iowa. After graduating from Dowling High School, he attended Western Illinois University. Pat will be remembered for his love of family, music, animals, and the outdoors. Pat...
Bonita "Bonnie" Vaske
Sep 5, 2024
Bonita Louise (Spear) Vaske was born June 16, 1941 in Fenton, Iowa, the daughter of William (Bill) and Alice Spear. She was raised in Wallingford, Iowa, graduating from Graettinger High School in 1959. Following high school she started working at Snap-On Tools where she met William (Bill) Vaske. On February 6, 1965 Bonnie was united in marriage to Bill Vaske...
Michael Ryan Pinegar
Sep 3, 2024
Michael Ryan Pinegar passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2024 at the age of 35, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Our family was not expecting Michael’s life to be cut so short so soon. We are devastated by this huge loss and he will forever be missed. He was born with a naturally sweet and kind soul, a...
Ruth Elizabeth Best
Aug 29, 2024
Ruth Elizabeth Best passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Holland Farms of Norwalk and woke up in the arms of Jesus shortly after declaring “I am free!” after suffering many years with dementia. She was born at home June 9, 1940 in Des Moines, IA to Kermit and Doris (Felton) Fisher. She was the fifth of eight children and...
Herb Collins
Aug 25, 2024
Herbert H. Collins was born on February 4, 1941, on a farm east of Runnells, Iowa, to George Irl and Janie Belle (Dabb) Collins. Herb went to school through the third grade in Swan, Iowa and then went on to graduate from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1959. Herb married his one and only love, Virginia Sue Viers,...
Oren Eugene Shobe
Aug 16, 2024
Oren Eugene Shobe was born July 21, 1934 in Glenwood, Missouri the son of Virgil and Lena (Ryals) Shobe. He was raised in the Harvey, Iowa and graduated from Knoxville High School. As a young man he worked for the railroad. On July 27, 1957 Oren was united in marriage to Shirley Imogene Allen. Oren served in the United States...
Karen Beth Wilson
Aug 12, 2024
Karen Beth Wilson was born February 23, 1947 in Pella, Iowa. She and her siblings were raised by their maternal grandparents, Marion and Betche “Betty” Schippers. They were raised in a very loving, caring and Christian home from pre-school through adulthood. Karen was raised in Pella, graduating from Pella High in 1965. She then attended nursing school. After obtaining her...
Dean Allen Larson
Aug 3, 2024
Dean Allen Larson, 84, of Knoxville, Iowa died peacefully at his home on August 3, 2024. He had been dealing with lung cancer for the last three years. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, uncle, brother, and friend. We will miss him. Dean was born at his family’s farmhouse in Rothsay, MN on November 17, 1939, the fifth son...
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