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Samuel Enus Rathmel
Jun 24, 2014
Samuel Enus Rathmel was born March 30, 1933 in Washington County, Iowa the son of Frank and Nora (Hole) Rathmel. He was raised in the Washington and Iowa City areas. As a young man, Sam worked as a farmer. On May 31, 1966 he was united in marriage to Coramarie Parker in Diamond City, Arkansas. Sam worked for the University...
Ralph Alfred Shore
Jun 13, 2014
Ralph Alfred Shore was born June 16, 1937 in Russell, Iowa the son of Alfred and Eva Shore. He was raised in Chariton and as a young man, Ralph worked at a mink farm. He later worked for Big Ben Coal Mine and would serve his country in the National Guard. Ralph’s career with the City of Chariton began in...
Donna Kay Beal
Jun 10, 2014
Funeral services for Donna Kay Beal age 69 of Tracy will be held on Saturday, June 14 at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Pella or to Clay Township Fire & Rescue....
Barbara Brubaker
Jun 9, 2014
Barbara Forbes Garland Head Whitlatch Brubaker was born July 14, 1918 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Everett Garland and Beulah Forbes Garland and went to be with her Lord on June 9th, 2014 in Prescott, Arizona. After the death of her parents she was adopted at the age of two by William and Ida May Head of Oskaloosa, Iowa. She...
Carla Nadine Forst-Bachman
Jun 6, 2014
Carla Nadine Forst Bachman, went to be with our Lord on June 6, 2014, with her family at her bedside at home. Carla was 82 years young, born on March 16, 1932, the daughter of Tom and Ona Forst. She was the sister of Marilyn McDonald of Knoxville, IA, Darrell Forst of Sun City, AZ, and Donald Forst of Glendale,...
Patricia Lynn Orr-Cox
May 30, 2014
Patricia Lynn Orr-Cox was born May 13, 1954 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of Vernon and Mary Katherine (Whitlatch) Orr. She was raised in Knoxville and then in Tama during her high school years. Patricia lived in many locations throughout the United States and most recently she lived in Kalona, Ft. Madison and in Oskaloosa for the last two years....
Allen Philip Hancock
May 29, 2014
Funeral Services for Allen Hancock, age 74 of Muskego, Wisconsin will be held Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at Bybee & Davis Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Olive Chapel Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers,...
Dan Fall
May 28, 2014
Danny Gerald Fall was born July 17, 1942 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Walt and Toni (Thomas) Fall. He was raised in the Knoxville area and graduated with the Knoxville High School Class of 1960. Following graduation, Dan attended Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri. In 1962 Dan entered the United States Army. He was honorably discharged in 1965...
Irene Frances Bellon
May 26, 2014
Irene Frances Bellon was born July 18, 1931 in Tut Hill, South Dakota the daughter of Telford and Mary (Everhart) Williams. She was raised in Wayne County and on October 31, 1947 she was united in marriage to Marlin Bellon in Corydon, Iowa. The couple would later move to Marion County where Irene would reside the rest of her life....
Wiley Merle Pettyjohn
May 15, 2014
Wiley Merle Pettyjohn was born January 9, 1962 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Roy Merle and Mary Darlene (Roland) Pettyjohn. During his life he had numerous jobs, but the ones he loved involved entertaining and teaching children. Wiley joined the Carnival in his early adult years, and then he drove Taxi. He was known for playing the clown at...
Ada Grace Bennett
May 9, 2014
Ada Grace Bennett was born June 8, 1923 in Lorimor, Iowa the daughter of Horace and Ethel (Masters) Carter. On August 25, 1946 she was united in marriage to Elmer Lloyd Bennett at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. The couple lived in Knoxville most of their married lives. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In her spare time, Ada...
Violet Grace Williams
May 8, 2014
Violet Grace Williams was born May 21, 1912, in Marysville Iowa, the daughter of Hugh and Minnie (Barnhill) Johnston. On February 11, 1932, Violet was united in marriage to Clyde Williams in Unionville, Missouri. The couple made their home in Pershing Iowa and lived there until moving to Ottumwa. Following Clyde's death, Violet returned to Pershing and lived there until...
Katherine Elizabeth Schirner
May 5, 2014
Katherine Schirner Herweh Smith was born June 3, 1918 in Swan, Iowa the daughter of Budge and Ruth Schirner. She passed away on Monday, May 5 at the Winterset Care Center South in Winterset, Iowa at the age of 95 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons: Jimmie and Frank Herweh and three siblings: Betty, Elsie...
Mary Louise Dejoode
May 2, 2014
Mary Louise DeJoode was born October 9, 1914 in Maple, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Edna Flora (Deskin) Krashowetz. As a girl, Mary’s family lived in several locations, as her father worked for coal mining operations throughout the area. She graduated from Chariton High School and completed Normal Training. In June of 1940 she was united in marriage to...
Jerry John Stahl
Apr 28, 2014
Jerry John Stahl was born December 1, 1948, in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Walter and Wilma (Thompson) Stahl. He was raised in Knoxville and lived there for most of his life. Jerry worked in the maintenance department for the Chariton Hospital for several years until he retired due to health reasons. He was an avid Hawkeye fan and enjoyed...
Delores Arlene Breuklander
Apr 18, 2014
Delores Arlene Breuklander was born September 24, 1939 in Knoxville, Iowa. She was the daughter of Walter and Virginia I. (Davis) Sharp. In her early years she worked at Park Lane Café, which her parents owned. Delores later worked for the Shamrock Café where she would meet Marion Breuklander. On November 1, 1969, Delores was united in marriage to Marion...
Wilma Lucinda Geery
Apr 11, 2014
Wilma Lucinda Geery was born December 27, 1937 in Tracy, Iowa the daughter of John and Anna (Thompson) Angelo. On December 27, 1953 Wilma was united in marriage to Keith Geery, Sr. Keith was in the service and the couple lived in several locations, including California, Texas, Colorado, Kentucky and Iowa. In later years the couple retired in Colorado Springs...
Donald Wesley Starr
Mar 28, 2014
Donald Wesley Starr was born October 13, 1921, in Edgewood, Iowa the son of Carl and Etta (Hansel) Starr. As a young man, Don worked on the family farm and for Strawberry Point Creamery. On August 14, 1942, Don enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served until his honorable discharge on December 10, 1945. Following the war, Don...
Duane Glen Jackson
Mar 26, 2014
Duane Glen Jackson was born December 19, 1940 in Newell, Iowa the son of Ralph Andrew Jackson and Carmaleta (Rogers) Jackson. Growing up, Duane’s family lived in various towns around Iowa, including Fonda, Derby and Des Moines. As a young adult he worked in the grocery business in the Des Moines area. He spent most of his working years in...
Kay Diane Myers
Mar 18, 2014
Kay Diane Myers was born April 23, 1939 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Moore) Lenz. Kay graduated from Iowa City High School and then worked at Herteen & Stocker Jewelry Store. On August 8, 1959 she was united in marriage to Pat Myers in Iowa City. The couple has lived in Pleasantville most of their...
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