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Nancy Bennett
Dec 31, 2024
Nancy Bennett was born February 1, 1951 in Ottumwa, Iowa the daughter of Robert Norman and Betty Ada (Hull) Sowle. She was united in marriage to William Bennett on August 2, 1969 in Ottumwa, Iowa. The couple made Harvey their home in 1974. Nancy passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Accura Healthcare of Knoxville. In addition to her parents,...
Jerry Eugene Hacker
Dec 29, 2024
Jerry Eugene Hacker, 86, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home in Prescott Valley, AZ surrounded by his family. Jerry was born in Iowa City, IA on August 30, 1938; the son of Leonard E. and Agnes (Welshhons) Hacker.
His love of cars led him to a career as an Auto Body Repairman. He worked at Howlett Chev, Hick’s...
Cecelia Ann Mesecher
Dec 21, 2024
Cecelia Ann Hansen Mesecher was born March 15, 1941 in Ottumwa, Iowa the daughter of Leo and Muriel (Venator) Hansen. She was raised in Ottumwa, graduating from Ottumwa High School with the Class of 1959. Following high school Cecelia worked for the Boy Scouts of America. On a blind date, at the Iowa State Fair, Cecelia met her future husband,...
Corey Lane Lester
Dec 16, 2024
Corey Lane Lester was born August 25, 1971 in Centerville, Iowa the son of Steven F. Lester and Lorraine J. (Van Essen) Phillips. As Corey was growing up, his family lived in Centerville, Pleasantville, and Tracy. He graduated from Twin Cedars High School with the Class of 1989. He then embarked on his career, working for Pella Corp. On August...
Steven Harold Wright
Dec 10, 2024
Steven Harold Wright was born November 23, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Harold and Norma (Lathrop) Wright. He was raised in Des Moines and attended Johnston schools. Steve then served in the United States Marine Corps. He was stationed in Paris Island, South Carolina and in Germany prior to his honorable discharge. Steve was a butcher by...
Jamie Lynn Alertsen
Dec 9, 2024
Jamie Lynn Alertsen was born May 10, 1979 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of James and Emma (Mueller) Sankey. She was raised in Des Moines until her family moved to the Nutterville area of Pleasantville, Iowa. She attended Pleasantville schools and became a Medication Manager and started her career working in nursing homes. On January 5, 2002 Jamie was...
James Michael Fine
Dec 6, 2024
James Michael Fine was born September 5, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Kenneth Eugene and Erma Jo (Slavik) Fine. He was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Hoover High School. Following graduation, Jim enlisted in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, Jim returned to Des Moines where he lived the rest of his life....
Gloria Lee Jordan
Dec 1, 2024
Gloria Lee Jordan was born January 1, 1947, in Lomita, CA, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret Daffron. She was raised in Lomita and graduated from Narbonne High School in Harbor City, CA and she went on to attend Harbor Junior College in Wilmington, CA. Gloria loved flying her Cessna along the west coast. She joked that she got her...
Lois Evelyn Burns
Nov 28, 2024
Lois Evelyn Burns was born September 24, 1933 in Kansas the daughter of Oscar and Nancy (Thomas) Grubbs. Lois had lived in Kansas and Colorado before moving to Chariton, Iowa. On August 23, 1958 she was united in marriage to Elmer Dean Burns in Chariton, Iowa. The couple lived in Attica and Knoxville, Iowa before settling in Pleasantville, Iowa. Through...
Margaret "Peggy" Vance
Nov 25, 2024
Margaret Loretta “Peggy” Vance was born March 2, 1935 in rural Mahaska Couty, Iowa the daughter of Monte and Rosetta (Padgett) Vance. She was raised and educated in Beacon, Iowa. Peggy was united in marriage to Kenneth Binns and the couple lived in Oskaloosa before moving to Knoxville. She worked for the sale barn café in Oskaloosa and at Pinky’s...
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...
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