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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...
Bernice Rosalia Tollenaere
Mar 16, 2014
Bernice Rosalia Tollenaere was born June 9, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Fred and Lena (Prinz) Biller. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Chicago and then worked for Bell Telephone. On January 4, 1944 Bernice was united in marriage to Albert Tollenaere at St. Odillo’s Catholic Church in Berwyn, Illinois. She and Albert made their home...
Norma Jean Beal
Mar 8, 2014
Norma Jean Beal was born February 22, 1922 in Marion County, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Fairy (Bishop) Hart. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1939. In 1942 she was united in marriage to William Thomas Beal. The couple farmed in Marion County most of their lives, with the exception of living in State Center...
Helen Josephine Roberts
Mar 8, 2014
Helen J. Roberts was born March 6, 1908 in Franklin Township – rural Marion County, the daughter of Thurman Ward and Cora Pauline (Shivvers) Ward. Her grammar school years were spent at country school and she graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1926. Following graduation, Helen attended State Teachers College. She taught school for 3 years at...
John Everett Boyles
Feb 27, 2014
John Everett Boyles, 91, was born August 23, 1922 near Viola IA to Frank and Mabel (Nash) Boyles. He died peacefully February 27, 2014. He has lived in Runnells for 11 years and enjoyed life shared with his friends at the Runnells Senior Center and Runnells Christian Church. John was a farmer. His partnership with God included raising cattle, hogs,...
R.D. Galvin
Feb 26, 2014
Robert Dale Galvin was born on September 26, 1922, at Pleasantville, Iowa, the son of Charles and Ethel (Neal) Galvin. R.D. attended the Pleasantville schools and was a member of the first graduating class from the new Pleasantville High School. In December, 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army and served during World War II and was discharged as...
James Edward Grimes
Feb 24, 2014
James Edward Grimes was born December 16, 1918 in Monroe County, Iowa the son of Harry and Mabel (Barnhill) Grimes. He lived in Monroe County most of his early life and graduated from Albia High School. On August 30, 1949 he was united in marriage to Helen Bambrook. To this union three sons were born: Larry, William and James, Jr....
Inez Luree Jones
Feb 24, 2014
Inez Luree Jones was born on February 1, 1921 in Swan, Iowa the daughter of Earl and Effie (McDaniel) Cowman. She was raised in the Swan area and attended school there. On May 11, 1940 she was united in marriage to Lester Jones at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union one son, Marvin was born. The couple...
Teddy Ray Myers
Feb 22, 2014
A Celebration of Life Service for Ted Myers, age 70, will be held on Tuesday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pleasantville High School Event Center (Old Gym). Burial will follow in the Pleasantville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Event Center. Memorials made to the family will be designated for...
David I. Spriggs
Feb 19, 2014
David Spriggs was born at the Mine Hospital in Gilman, Colorado on January 5, 1937 the son of David I. and Opal (Taylor) Williams. He was adopted at the age of 10 years and resided in Minturn, Colorado with his adoptive parents, Murl and Georgia Spriggs until he entered the United States Navy in 1956. He married Mary Lou Sutherland...
Evelyn L. Marsh
Feb 16, 2014
Evelyn Lorraine Marsh was born January 29, 1920 in Marion County, Iowa the daughter of Jesse and Icle (Sweem) Ellis. She graduated from Knoxville High School and then attended business training. Evelyn then worked in Des Moines for a few years. On September 8, 1939 she was united in marriage to Daniel Lee “Danny” Marsh in Unionville, Missouri. The couple...
Marc Barbour
Feb 12, 2014
A Visitation for Marc Barbour, age 67, of Knoxville will be held on Sunday, February 16 at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. A potluck reception will follow at the American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics. Stephen Marc Barbour was born October 6,...
Alberta Frances Rowley
Feb 3, 2014
Alberta Frances Rowley was born October 27, 1928 in Marion County, Iowa, on her family farm – south of Donnelly corners, the daughter of John Oscar Glover and Pearl Isabell (Swayne) Glover. She was raised on the farm and attended country and Knoxville schools. On June 12, 1945 she was united in marriage to Harold Dean Rowley at the United...
Nancy Kay Stittsworth
Jan 30, 2014
Nancy Kay Stittsworth was born September 30, 1945 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Robert and Beatrice (Orr) Dennison. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1963. Following high school, Nancy worked at Aetna Life in Des Moines. On December 13, 1964 she was united in marriage to Jim Stittsworth at the First Christian Church in Knoxville....
Kathleen Louise Gordon
Jan 26, 2014
Kathleen Louise Gordon was born March 16, 1952 In Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Roy and Patricia (Kincaid) Ramsey. She was raised in Des Moines and attended Lincoln High School. She moved to Pleasantville as a young woman. Kathy worked in the home health care industry as a C.N.A. for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening....
Vickie Lynn Vold
Jan 25, 2014
Vickie Lynn Allison-Vold was born July 14, 1957 in Lake Charles, Louisiana the daughter of Richard L. Allison and Evelyn Mae (Johnson) Allison. She lived in many different locations as a child, due to the fact that her father was in the military. During her sophomore year, Vickie’s family moved to Pleasantville, Iowa. She graduated from Pleasantville High School and...
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