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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas
David Robert Mckinney
Feb 16, 2024
David Robert McKinney was born August 5, 1941, in Wayne County, Iowa the son of Robert and Pauline (Abel) McKinney. Dave was raised in southern Iowa until his family moved to Marion County, Iowa. He attended country schools and Knoxville High School. As a young man, Dave worked several jobs including the overall factory in Knoxville and Maytag in Newton....
Larry Aaron Conn
Feb 15, 2024
Larry Aaron Conn, age 88, of Pleasantville, died Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Wesley on Grand, Des Moines, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wakonda Christian Church, 3938 Fleur Drive – Des Moines, IA 50321. Visitation with refreshments will be served one hour prior to the service. Burial will be...
Mike Dejoode
Feb 15, 2024
F. Michael DeJoode was born November 1, 1947 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Arie and Alice Maxine (Bachman) DeJoode. Mike was raised in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1966. In November of 1967 he was inducted into the United States Army. Mike served his country honorably in Vietnam where he was awarded a...
Jacklyn "Jackie" Crone
Feb 14, 2024
Jacklyn “Jackie” Evans Crone was born August 15, 1941 in Pleasantville, Iowa the daughter of Jack and Bernidene (Scales) Evans. She was raised in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1959. On December 7, 1958 Jackie was united in marriage to Kenneth Leon Crone. The couple resided in Pleasantville. She was a stay-at-home mother and...
Halene King
Feb 8, 2024
H. Halene King was born December 29, 1930 on her family farm in Marion County, Iowa the daughter of William Clark and Bessie L. King. She was raised in Attica, Iowa and graduated from Attica High School. Halene worked at the Marion County Courthouse and Bane Chevrolet for a few years. She then spent the rest of her career as...
Dorothy Marie Borchert
Feb 7, 2024
Dorothy Marie Borchert, daughter of Doc and Marie (Smith) Pearson, was born in Attica, lowa on February 17, 1932. Dorothy passed away on February 7, 2024. Dorothy graduated from Attica High School in 1949. On May 11, 1952 she was united in marriage to Glenn D. Borchert. They were married for 54 years before his sudden passing on November 28,...
Huxley James Renard
Jan 28, 2024
Huxley James Renard was born November 18, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa, weighing 6lbs .8 oz and was 19” tall. Huxley brought immeasurable joy to his family and their friends. He loved car rides, the bumpier the better and sleeping through bowling meets. Huxley even smiled as he slept. In his short time on earth Huxley was loved immensely and,...
Dorothy Irene Phipps
Jan 25, 2024
Dorothy Irene Phipps was born March 29, 1941, in Indianola, Iowa, the daughter of Orlo Rex and Mary (Sergeant) Thompson. Dorothy graduated from Indianola High School in 1959. On June 28, 1959, Dorothy was united in marriage to Dennis Owen Phipps in Indianola. The couple lived in Grand River for two years, then Baxter for seven years before moving to...
Larry Dean Raney
Jan 23, 2024
Larry Dean Raney of Pleasantville, Iowa, was born November 6, 1939 to Carl and Doris (Kimzey) Raney in Swan, Iowa. He was the oldest of four children and was raised in Swan. He graduated with the Pleasantville class of 1958, where he played football and ran track. While growing up, Larry welded with his father and grandfather at Raney Motor...
Randall Robert Gooch
Jan 9, 2024
Randy was born April 27, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa to Robert Gooch and Thelma Gooch (McMeekin). He attended school in Martensdale, Swan and Pleasantville until dropping out and joining the army, serving for four years. After that time, he attained his GED. He married Carrie Payne and has one son, Jamie Dexter Gooch. Randy is preceded in death by...
Marcia Lynn Nichols
Jan 8, 2024
MARCIA LYNN NICHOLS Marcia Lynn Nichols passed away from complicated medical conditions on January 8th,2024 at the Knoxville Area Community Hospital surrounded by family. Marcia was born March 31st, 1955, in Knoxville, Iowa and was the daughter of Leonard and Patricia Nichols. Marcia attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1973. After graduation...
Donald Larry Sutter
Jan 2, 2024
Donald Larry Sutter was born January 20, 1935 in Polk City, Iowa the son of Harold and Dorothy (Nash) Sutter. Don was raised in the Polk City area on his family’s farm. Following high school, he continued to work on the family farm and also served in the Naval Reserves. On December 13, 1958, Don was united in marriage to...
Roger Dale Gilchrist
Dec 22, 2023
Roger Dale Gilchrist was born January 26, 1947 in Carlisle, Iowa the son of James D. and Winifred Manila (Crook) Koons. At a young age, Roger’s father died and his mother later married Orie Gilchrist, who adopted Roger. After high school, Roger enlisted in the Army National Guard. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was united...
Russell Allen Mccormick
Dec 15, 2023
Russ McCormick passed away at his home in Knoxville, Iowa, on December 15, 2023, from pancreatic cancer. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio, on May 3, 1943, to Edward and Goldie McCormick. Russ was a 1961 graduate of Proviso West High School in Illinois. He joined the Air Force ROTC in college which funded his schooling at the University of...
Elizabeth Anne Conn
Dec 9, 2023
Elizabeth Anne Conn was born on April 9, 1932, in Des Moines, IA. She was adopted as a child by E. Frank “Frankie” and Mary Louise Warren, who were farming on a farm 3 ½ miles north of Beech, Iowa. The Warrens later adopted a son, Bob. Betty attended the Beech Consolidated School throughout most of elementary and middle school....
Nathan Dominic Roose
Dec 7, 2023
Nathan Dominic Dean Roose was born November 8, 2000 in Pella, Iowa. He was raised in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School. He worked at Caseys, Culvers and the Sports Page. Most recently Nathan was working for Skunk River Block & Pallet. In his spare time, Nathan enjoyed video games, Spider Man and the Flash. He was a compassionate...
Daryl Anthony Schroeder
Dec 5, 2023
Daryl Anthony Schroeder was born March 24, 1964 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Dale and Marilyn (Kenney) Schroeder. He was raised in Clarence, Iowa and graduated from Clarence-Lowden High School in 1982. Following high school, Daryl attended Lincoln Tech in Des Moines for auto repair and management. On May 5, 1984 he was united in marriage to Veronica...
Dolores Grace Fortner
Nov 30, 2023
Dolores Grace Fortner was born June 22, 1932 in Polk City, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Dorothy (Nash) Sutter. She graduated from Polk City High School. Dolores began her working career as a legal secretary in Des Moines. She later attended Drake University and then spent many years as an instructor at Des Moines Area Community College. Dolores was...
Joseph Leroy Dwigans
Nov 28, 2023
Joe Dwigans, age 102, was born in October 1921 in Stuart, Iowa, the son of Irvin and Gladys Dwigans. He married Betty Rae Grewell in Knoxville, Iowa in 1948. Joe grew up in the Knoxville area, helping his folks raise rabbits, working a paper route, and participating in 4-H. He was proud to have the first balloon tire bicycle in...
Robert "Bob" De Moss
Nov 19, 2023
Robert Lee DeMoss was born August 28, 1931, in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of Marion and Mable (Faidley) DeMoss. Bob was raised in the Knoxville area. As a young man, he began working as a farmhand on Rex Caldwell’s farm. On February 9, 1952, Bob was united in marriage to June Marie Johann where the couple made Knoxville their home....
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