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Verbal L. Dyer
Sep 2, 2017
OBITUARY FOR VERBAL SINCLAIR DYER OCTOBER 22, 1913 to SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 Verbal Lavirda Sinclair Dyer, daughter of Charles Edward and Irma May Dougall Sinclair, was born October 22, 1913 in Albia, Iowa. Verbal was the second child born of the ten children of Charles and Irma Sinclair. She attended school in Albia and Pleasantville, Iowa, graduating from Pleasantville High...
Charles Douglas Woodside
Aug 30, 2017
Charles Douglas Woodside was born July 20, 1941, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Charles Amos and Jean R. (Strom) Woodside. Doug spent his younger years in the Galesburg area. When he was in third grade, his family of Charles, Maxine and Martin moved to the Pleasantville area to begin farming. Doug joined 4-H and showed calves at the county...
Gary Darrel Mosher
Aug 29, 2017
Gary Darrel Mosher was born September 2nd 1945 in Pleasantville, Iowa the son of Darrel and Betty (Sterling) Mosher. Gary was raised in Pleasantville. After Darrel’s death Gary was raised from a young age by his other dad Duane (Hoot) Richards. Gary was a member of the class of 1963. Gary may or may not have gotten into occasional trouble...
Alice Gleta Brown
Aug 14, 2017
Alice Gleta Brown was born September 12, 1939 in Indianola, Iowa the daughter of Harry and Doris (Anderson) Fears. Alice graduated from Indianola High School with the Class of 1957. She then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. She served two years before her honorable discharged. Alice then attended Nursing School and became an L.P.N. She worked at care...
Linda P. Wild
Aug 11, 2017
Linda P. Wild was born January 11, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Woodruff) Oliver. Linda was raised in the Lacona and Chariton areas and graduated from Chariton High School with the Class of 1962. Following high school, she worked for Look Magazine in Des Moines. On February 1, 1968 Linda was united in marriage...
Jack L. Hoeksema
Jul 28, 2017
Jack L. “Jake” Hoeksema, age 69 of Pella died Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He has been cremated and no services are planned. Bybee & Davis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Zade Stanley Groenendyk
Jul 26, 2017
Zade Stanley Groenendyk was born on June 28, 2002 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Michael Groenendyk and Teri (Jerue) Morgan. He attended Twin Cedars School where he enjoyed playing baseball and football. He was in the Talented and Gifted program at school, a member of the Honor Roll and an Academic All-Conference recipient. Zade was an avid Hawkeye...
Robert William Waters
Jul 16, 2017
Robert William Waters was born January 16, 1933 in Monroe County, Iowa the son of Thomas and Bessie (Kraber) Waters. He graduated from Lovilia High School in 1951. On September 12, 1952 Bob was united in marriage to Viola “Bea” Mefford in Lovilia. In the early years, Bob ran movie theaters, and worked for Maytag. He owned and operated Roto-Rooter...
Susan Elizabeth Scott
Jul 14, 2017
Susan Elizabeth Scott was born December 6, 1948 in Jamesport, Missouri the daughter of Lloyd and Evelyn (Enos) Mills. Susan was raised in Jamesporte and following high school, she attended Northeast Missouri State in Kirksville. While in college she met the love of her life, Larry Scott. Susan and Larry were united in marriage on September 7, 1968 in Jamesport,...
Velma Fay Marsh
Jul 6, 2017
Velma Fay Marsh, age 81 of Bussey, Iowa passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Velma has been cremated and no services are planned. Online condolences may be left at www.BertrandFuneralHomes.com . The daughter of Urban J. Walker and Edith Kalei Pupuhi Walker, Velma Fay Kuuleialohakulanakila Walker was born October 13, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii....
Marjory Ann Andrews
Jun 26, 2017
Marjory Andrews, 83 of Knoxville, Iowa passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the West Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center. A memorial service for Marjory will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Knoxville - burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Cindy Bach
Jun 20, 2017
Cynthia Lou Bach was born February 4, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Donald Max and Velma Jean (Wallace) Rinehart. She was raised in Runnells and graduated from Southeast Polk High School. Following high school, Cindy worked as a beautician for many years on Des Moines’ east side. She later worked for Pioneer Seed. Cindy moved to Knoxville...
Jennie Lea Garr
Jun 15, 2017
Jennie Lea Garr was born April 14, 1947 in Centerville, Iowa the daughter of Harold B. Davis and Velma Irene (Covington) Davis. She was raised in the Moulton, Iowa area and graduated from Moulton High School in 1965. On October 10, 1965 Jennie was united in marriage to Lawrence Ray Garr. The couple first made their home in Oxnard, California...
Randle Chambers
Jun 10, 2017
Roy Randle Chambers was born March 3, 1931 in Pershing, Iowa the son of Eddie and Zella (Light) Chambers. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Army. Randle served his country during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in November of 1951, having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. On March 3, 1952 he was...
Cleo B Calhoun
Jun 8, 2017
A Celebration of Life for Cleo B. Calhoun, age 97 of Pleasantville, will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mason Funeral Home. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the funeral. Burial will be in the Swan Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Pleasantville American Legion Post No. 108. Cleo B....
Gwen Jones
Jun 5, 2017
Gwendolyn Kay Jones was born October 15, 1956 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Richard and Lily (Jones) Sterling. Gwen lived her entire life in Knoxville. On February 24, 1984 she was united in marriage to Randy Jones. Gwen was a CNA and CMA and had worked for Griffin’s, West Ridge, C.O.C., the Mahaska County Home and the Knoxville Rest...
Helen Louise Stevenson
Jun 3, 2017
Helen Louise Stevenson was born February 11, 1931 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of James Ray Brooks and Clarice Lorene (Long) Brooks. She was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Knoxville High School Class of 1949. On September 12, 1954 Helen was united in marriage to Richard Gene Stevenson. To this union two children, Barb and Rick were born....
John Florent Thomas
Jun 2, 2017
John Florent Thomas was born November 8, 1932 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of John Leroy Thomas and Lena (Vancenbrock) Thomas. He was raised in the Knoxville and Flagler areas. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Following his discharge, John remained active in the National Guard. On December 20, 1958 John was united in marriage...
Vernon Leroy Trueblood
May 31, 2017
Vernon ("Vern") Leroy Trueblood, 84, passed away on May 31, 2017. His death was very sudden and considered likely due to a heart attack. His body has been cremated. Vern was born on March 20, 1933 in Moreland, KS to Everett and Vercie (Miller) Trueblood; their third son and last child. His family relocated to Pella, IA when Vern was...
James Michael Worthington
May 19, 2017
James Michael Worthington was born September 17, 1945 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of James Merrill Worthington and Ethel (Hendrix) Worthington. He was raised in Pleasantville and following high school, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy. On September 25, 1966 he was united in marriage to Barbara Roff at the Pleasantville Church of Christ. Jim was honorably discharged in...
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