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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...
Lonnie James Brackett
Jul 30, 2024
Lonnie James Brackett was born June 28, 1964 in Jefferson, Iowa the son of James and Kathy (Gilroy) Brackett. As a young man, Lonnie lived in Jefferson, Russell and Chariton. He graduated from Chariton High School in 1982. In December of 1986 he entered the United States Navy. Lonnie served his country 4 years and 8 months before his honorable...
Patricia Marie Harvey
Jul 29, 2024
Patricia Marie Harvey was born May 20, 1941 in Oregon, the daughter of Harold and Roberta (Barnes) Russell. Pat was raised in a variety of locations around the world since her father was in the Air Force as a career serviceman. On June 16, 1958 Pat was united in marriage to Marvin Dean “Sonny” Harvey. From that union, they had...
Velda Dunn
Jul 29, 2024
Velda Dunn was born August 6th 1918 in Swan, Iowa the daughter of Ernest and Gladys (Conley) Viers. She attended Bunker Hill Country School and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1935. She earned her teaching certificate from Simpson College. Later, while teaching full time, she took classes at Drake University and received her Bachelor’s degree. She was united in...
Bert Dennison
Jul 23, 2024
Bertrand Orr Dennison was born March 11, 1935 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Robert and Bertrice (Orr) Dennison. He attended Knoxville schools and graduated with the Class of 1954. On September 5, 1955 Bert was united in marriage to Roberta Fast at the First United Methodist Church in Knoxville. The couple lived in Des Moines where Bert was a...
Jim Bailey
Jul 14, 2024
James Thomas Bailey was born June 26, 1932 in Knoxville, Iowa (at the foot of Coal Port Hill) the son of Charlie and Mille (Kingrey) Bailey. Jim graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1950. On October 6, 1951 he was united in marriage to Jackie Graves. Two children were born of this union, Teresa and Daryl. Jim...
Marjorie Elaine Quigley
Jul 13, 2024
Marjorie Elaine (Sparks) Quigley was born March 16, 1939, to Gifford G. and Mary E. (Trimble) Sparks in Ottumwa, Iowa. After graduation from Eddyville High School in Eddyville, Iowa, she went on to graduate from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Ottumwa and became a Registered Nurse (RN). She married Robert N. Quigley on November 6, 1964, and the...
Richard Lester Graves
Jul 9, 2024
Richard Lester Graves was born April 19, 1947 in Pleasantville, Iowa the son of Dean and Rose (Olivier) Graves. Richard graduated with the Pleasantville High School Class of 1965. He then attended Iowa State University, earning a Bachelor’s of Science degree. Richard worked for various industrial businesses until taking a job with Lockheed Martin in Texas in 1972. He was...
Patricia Ann Nichols
Jul 3, 2024
Patricia Ann Nichols Passed away peacefully at the Knoxville Area Community Hospital the morning of July 3, 2024. Patricia Ann Nichols was born on March 4, 1930 in Georgetown, Iowa to Tom and Katie (Luttrell) Coughlin. She attended Saint Patricks’ School in Georgetown and then graduated from Albia High School in 1947. She attended Ottumwa Beauty Academy and moved to...
Delbert Ray Humeston
Jun 27, 2024
Delbert Ray Humeston passed away June 27, 2024, at West Ridge Specialty Care and woke up in the arms of Jesus shortly after. Del was born December 4th, 1927 in Union, IA to Roy and Maude (Hess) Humeston. As a boy, Del would often visit his grandmother who lived near Fort Des Moines where he enjoyed watching the soldiers drill,...
Michael Allan Zager
Jun 26, 2024
Michael Allan Zager was born September 18, 1945 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Stanly Merle and Mary Ellen (Ryan) Zager. He was raised in Washington, Iowa and graduated from Washington High School with the Class of 1963. Mike was united in marriage to Gloria Wolf on February 19, 1966. To this union three children were born: Melissa, Lori...
Christina M. Phillips
Jun 22, 2024
Christina Marguerite Phillips was born October 14, 1932 in Whiteville, Arkansas the daughter of Leonard and Ruby (Suggs) Crownover. She was raised in Whiteville and graduated from Cotter High School. Following high school, Christina attended business school in Kansas City. Upon graduation from business school, Christina worked for a Doctor in Mountain Home, Arkansas. On November 1, 1952 she was...
James Flander
Jun 20, 2024
James (Jim) Flander, 80 of Pleasantville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics, from complications of cancer and COPD. James was born on November 6, 1943, the son of Edward and Mabel Free Flander, in Eddyville, Iowa. Jim graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the Class of 1962. While in high school, he...
Thomas Dean Mavin
Jun 19, 2024
Thomas Dean Mavin passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at his home, in Knoxville, at the age of 67 years. Full obituary and services are pending.
Marilyn Darlene Wilmot
Jun 16, 2024
Marilyn Darlene Wilmot was born July 29, 1950 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Paul and Nellie (Meredith) Cook. Marilyn was raised in central and southern Iowa and graduated from Cardinal High School in Eldon, Iowa in 1969. She then attended art school. Marilyn lived in Ottumwa, Iowa for many years and was a professional seamstress. During this time,...
Corey Robert Lee
Jun 14, 2024
Corey Robert Lee was born April 8, 1989 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of J. Robert and Amy (Dennison) Lee. Corey was raised in Knoxville, Iowa, graduating with the Class of 2007. He attended Graceland University and Iowa State University before joining the United States Marine Corps in 2010. Corey was deployed to Afghanistan twice before his honorable discharge....
Terry Lee Curry
May 25, 2024
Terry Lee Curry was born November 29, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Fred Ray and Beulah Irene (Wicker) Curry. He was raised in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Lincoln High School. Terry moved to Pleasantville, Iowa in 1977. He worked for Wagner Plumbing & Heating, which became Wagner & Curry; and eventually Curry Plumbing & Heating...
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