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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas
Robert D. Bane
Mar 30, 2017
Robert D. Bane was born September 30, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Tommy D. and Pauline C. (Metcalf) Bane, and the grandson of Daniel , Jr. and Myrtle (Brown) Bane, and Charles J. and Della (Stradley) Metcalf. He grew up on the century + farm one mile south of Pleasantville, in Marion County, Iowa. During his school...
Bonnie Lee Larsen
Mar 25, 2017
Bonnie Lee Larsen was born July 5, 1921 in Lucerne, Missouri the daughter of Earl and Faye (Ellis) Wells. She was raised in Missouri and during her high school years the family moved to Indianola, Iowa. Bonnie graduated from Indianola High School in 1939. She then attended Northeast Missouri State, in Kirksville, for preparatory work in nurse’s training. She then...
Ralph Zeck
Mar 19, 2017
Ralph Zeck was born October 16, 1929 in Fayetteville, Iowa the son of Ray Allen and Faye Anna (Veach) Zeck. Ralph worked from the time he was a young man, mostly as a heavy equipment operator. On December 24, 1970 he was united in marriage to Shirley Carolyn Gilliland. The couple made their home in Melcher-Dallas most of their lives,...
Sally Ann Caulkins
Mar 18, 2017
Sally Ann Caulkins was born September 6, 1945 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Foster and Florence (Stewart) Kissinger. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1963. Sally then worked for the Iowa State Health Department in Des Moines. On January 29, 1966 she was united in marriage to Wendell Caulkins at the First United Methodist Church...
Kairi Leeann Torres
Mar 16, 2017
Kairi LeeAnn Torres was born June 10, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Alexander Miguel Torres and Billie Jo Watson. Kairi has had health problems since her birth, but she showed resilience and a smile that lit up a room. She loved music and would dance when her favorite song was played. Kairi also liked watching the Lion...
Paulyne Raver
Mar 13, 2017
Paulyne Raver was born December 2, 1926 in Galt, Missouri to Alvin Augustus Reynolds and Edra Mae (Turner) Reynolds. She was raised in Des Moines, Iowa and was a graduate of East High School. In 1945, Paulyne was united in marriage to James Edward Raver and the couple happily resided in Des Moines. Paulyne took great pride during her employment...
David V. Lucas
Mar 12, 2017
David Valentino Lucas was born February 14, 1925 in Monroe County, Iowa the son of George and Ann (Mitrisin) Lucas. He was raised in Lovilia and graduated from Lovilia High School. Following high school, Dave moved to Davenport and became a lineman for the electric company. On June 5, 1948 he was united in marriage to Bernadine “Bernie” Aversing. The...
Jeremy Lynn Morris
Mar 10, 2017
Jeremy Lynn Morris was born July 21, 1980 in Pella, Iowa. He was raised in Pleasantville, Iowa and attended school there. Jeremy worked in his family business, Morris Tree Service, most of his life. He also owned and operated Morris Roofing for several years while living in Knoxville. In his spare time, Jeremy enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing....
Dorothy "Dottie" Brooks
Mar 5, 2017
Dorothy Ann “Dottie” (Power) Brooks passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 5, 2017 with her family near. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 26, 1939 the daughter of Harry A. and Dorothy D. (Lanigan) Power in the middle of a record breaking blizzard. In 1961, Dottie met and married the love of her life, Bob...
Kaylene Elizabeth Fee
Mar 3, 2017
Kaylene Elizabeth Fee was born April 9, 1962 in Reno, Nevada the daughter of Carl and Mary (Thornburgh) Krouse. She spent her childhood in Reno and often came to Iowa to visit her Grandmother and Grandfather Thornburgh, whom she dearly loved. During one particular visit, she met the love of her life, Ned Fee and subsequently made the move to...
Bonnie Darlene Warner
Feb 24, 2017
Bonnie Darlene Warner was born February 19, 1941 in Albia, Iowa the daughter of Edmund and Anna Hannan. She was raised in Albia and was united in marriage to Del Warner. The couple lived in Knoxville most of their married life. Bonnie worked for many years as a C.N.A. at Griffin Nursing Center in Knoxville. She also volunteered at Helping...
Norman Lee Milledge
Feb 19, 2017
Norman Lee Milledge, of Pleasantville, Iowa, was born January 24, 1937 in Harvey, Iowa and passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. He was the oldest of four children born to Floyd and Ruth (Geery) Milledge. Norman graduated from Tracy High School and then attended William Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa. While in college he...
Betty Jean Jerkins
Feb 19, 2017
Betty Jean Jerkins was born September 20, 1928 in Pella, Iowa the daughter of Arthur and Nelle (De Bruin) Cummings. Betty graduated from Pella High School and then worked as a telephone operator in Pella. On April 21, 1948 Betty was united in marriage to William Joseph Jerkins in Knoxville. The couple always made Knoxville their home. Betty was a...
Ila Grace Williams
Feb 14, 2017
Ila Grace Williams was born July 30, 1934 in Marengo the daughter of Lester and Ella Mae (Fiser) Moore. Ila was united in marriage to Leland Williams and the couple made their home in Pleasantville for most of their married life. Ila worked at the Dairy Shop in Pleasantville and later in the Marion County Auditor’s Office. She retired from...
Shirley Ann Bellamy
Feb 12, 2017
Shirley Ann Bellamy was born in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Paul Raymond and Marjorie Alice (Twombley) Johnson. She graduated from Knoxville High School, attended the University of Iowa where she studied journalism and was voted the “Freshman Beauty Queen”. Shirley was united in marriage to James Marshall Bellamy on Valentine’s Day. Shirley and Jim lived in Knoxville all their...
Eric Allen Graham
Feb 8, 2017
A Celebration of Life for Eric Graham, age 41 of Pleasantville, will be held at the Pleasantville Memorial Hall on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the family. Eric is survived by his wife, Angie; son, Dawsyn; father, Charlie (Marilyn Murphy) of Pleasantville; sister, Mindy Graham-Hinners (Jason) of Pleasantville; grandfather, Guy Graham...
Thomas Irvin Lowe
Feb 7, 2017
Thomas Irvin Lowe was born March 4, 1952 the son of Virgil Lowe and Norma Burk. He was raised in the Pleasant Hill and Pleasantville areas. Following graduation, Tom attended school and became a heating & cooling technician. He worked for many years at Kohles & Bach Heating and Cooling until health problems forced him to retire. Tom has lived...
Mary Ann Johnson
Feb 7, 2017
Mary Ann (Marie) Johnson was born September 8, 1912 in Lee County, Iowa the daughter of John and Laura (Handrich) Specht. On February 28, 1938 she was united in marriage to Lowell E. Johnson at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They moved to a farm south of Knoxville where they enjoyed 53 years of married life. Mary Ann...
Dorothy Jean Carruthers
Feb 5, 2017
Dorothy Jean Carruthers was born January 17, 1926 in Columbia, Iowa the daughter of Levi and Bernice Foster. She attended country school and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1943 with a Normal Training Certificate. She taught at Liberty Country School for nine years. On July 16, 1948 Dorothy was united in marriage to Garth Carruthers. She became a dedicated...
Jerry L. Rathmel
Feb 3, 2017
Jerry Lynn Rathmel was born February 21, 1955 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Sam and Cora Rathmel and Carolyn J. (Wells) Mather. He was raised in Iowa City and graduated from Iowa City West High School. While in high school, Jerry was a standout athlete and played football, basketball and baseball. He then attended Morningside College. Jerry served...
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