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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas
Weltha Jane Fisher
Sep 18, 2023
The family of Weltha Jane (Nutter) Fisher invites you to a Celebration of Weltha's Life on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Pleasantville Christian Church. Just as she was our rock, please bring a rock for a rock garden in her memory. For those desiring, please send any plants/flowers to the Pleasantville Christian Church...
Owen Robert Breding
Sep 13, 2023
Owen Robert Breding was born September 8, 1989 in Concord, California the son of Robert and Shandra (Campbell) Breding. Owen, or “Big O”, as he was known by his friends graduated from Antioch High School in Antioch, California in 2007. Owen has always worked in the food industry and spent many years in sales while living in California. In 2016...
Paul Lee Jordan
Sep 12, 2023
Paul Lee Jordan was born October 9, 1944 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Marion and Clara (Ridlen) Jordan. He was raised in the Dunreath, Iowa area and attended White Walnut Country School. He graduated from Monroe High School with the Class of 1963. After high school, Paul worked for a gas station and at the elevator in Monroe. On...
Stephen Douglas Wright
Sep 2, 2023
Stephen Douglas Wright was born June 23, 1955 in Washington, Iowa the son of Wilbur and Wilma (Kleese) Wright. Steve was raised in the Washington and Keota, Iowa areas and graduated from Mid Prairie High School. Following high school, he attended Iowa State University earning a degree in Agriculture. As a young man, Steve worked different jobs until he began...
Lee Roy Beller
Aug 31, 2023
Lee Roy Beller, 77, was born in Marshalltown, IA on December 1, 1945 to Roy and J. Nadine (Horney) Beller. They lived in Minburn, IA before moving to Knoxville, IA where Lee attended Knoxville High School. Lee started working for Vermeer Corporation in approximately 1968. He spent his entire career working there and he retired after 45 years. Lee spent...
Marlene Gay Rains
Aug 30, 2023
Marlene Gay Rains was born February 21, 1953 in Polk County, Iowa the daughter of Melvin Fredrick and Mae Belle (Donahue) Clements. She was raised and attended school in Urbandale, Iowa. Marlene worked at the Bank of America in processing for several years. On June 6, 1984 she was united in marriage to Charles Rains. The couple has made their...
Dennis Andrew Morris
Aug 30, 2023
Dennis Andrew Morris was born July 14, 1970 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Mark Morris and Pamela (Tennison) Underwood. Dennis was one of the “nicest assholes” you’d ever meet! Dennis had a heart of gold and would give a stranger the shirt off his back. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Some of Dennis’ happiest...
Delores R Dabb
Aug 30, 2023
Delores Ressiebelle Dabb was born January 5, 1935 in Vesta, Nebraska the daughter of Herman and Christina (Rowher) Fleck. Delores was raised in Nebraska and has lived in Pleasantville since 1955. Delores was married to Dale Eugene Dabb on July 8, 1954 in Knoxville, Iowa. The couple raised six children and farmed. They later divorced. Through the years, Delores worked...
Marlin Dean Wineland
Aug 14, 2023
Marlin Dean Wineland, 88, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. Marlin was born December 21, 1934 in Knoxville, Iowa the youngest of four children born to Jesse and Grace (Ellison) Wineland. He attended school in Flagler and Knoxville. Marlin married Mary McDonald on June 24, 1952; they had two sons, Barry Dean Wineland and Marty Ray Wineland. They later...
Joseph Harry Conway
Aug 10, 2023
Joseph Harry Conway was born September 21, 1937 in Pleasantville, Iowa the son of Harry James and Bernice Mary (Wren) Conway. He was raised in Pleasantville, graduating with the Class of 1958. Joe worked for Shivvers & Ward, driving a livestock truck. He loved hauling hogs and had a lifetime of stories he loved to tell of his truck driving...
Rhonda Jill Hanna
Aug 3, 2023
Rhonda Jill Hanna was born August 3, 1961 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of Paul and Donna (Livezey) Hanna. She was raised in the New Sharon, Iowa area and graduated from North Mahaska High School. Some of Rhonda’s first jobs included baby sitting and working at Boomsma Egg Farm and the A&W. She later became a C.N.A., working at various...
Melva Alyeene Murphy
Aug 1, 2023
Melva Alyeene Murphy was born November 16, 1942, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Sid and Joyce (Halderson) Whitford. Melva spent her early years in Golden, Colorado, eventually graduating from Watsonville High School in California. Following high school, she moved back to Golden where she met and married Larry Murphy. They, along with their young son, Clyde, moved to Winchester,...
John Lucas Dingeman
Jul 29, 2023
John Lucas Dingeman was born October 19, 1998 in Kearney, Nebraska the son of John Paul and Dana (Carr) Dingeman. He was raised in Des Moines, Iowa until his family moved to Pella, Iowa at the age of 5. John was an outdoorsman and worked in concrete and landscaping businesses and drove a dozer while living in Tennessee. On July...
Linda Kay Norton
Jul 25, 2023
Linda Kay Norton was born July 4, 1955 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of David and Connie (Hartshorn) Storm. During her childhood, Linda traveled with her family all over the country. Her father worked for the phone company and they lived in several states. During her school years she was involved in cheerleading, baton and band. On January 28, 1974...
John William Hess Iii
Jul 21, 2023
John William Hess III also known as “Jack” and “Johnny” by his loved ones was born October 25, 1950 in Pennsylvania. He was raised in Knoxville, Iowa. John entered the United States Army in 1970 during the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of Sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1982. Following his service, John moved to Santa Barbara, California...
Randy Dean Test
Jul 19, 2023
Randy Dean Test was born September 12, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Floyd Elmer and Barbara Jean (Beaver) Test. He was raised in Knoxville and as a young man he began a career in construction. Randy worked in commercial construction all of his life, retiring from Manatts in 2022. In his spare time, Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing...
David Lynn Meyer
Jul 17, 2023
David Lynn Meyer was born September 9, 1951 in Iowa Falls, Iowa the son of George “Shorty” and Marilyn Joan (Blackmoorew) Meyer. He was raised in the Iowa Falls area, and as a young man Dave went to trade school. He became a professional concrete contractor. David paved highways all over the Midwest along with other types of flat work....
James William Nichols
Jul 14, 2023
James William Nichols was born January 28, 1948 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of William J. and Muriel LaVonne (Hartman) Nichols. He was raised in the Attica area where he attended country school before graduating from Twin Cedars High School in 1966. On July 17, 1965 Jim was united in marriage to Barbara Kay Wineland. As a young man, Jim...
Zella Mae Brown
Jul 11, 2023
Zella Mae Brown was born July 21, 1931 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Henry Roy and Ethel (Vander Linden) McDonald. She was raised on the family farm south of Knoxville and attended country school, eventually graduating from Knoxville High School. Zella worked in a boot factory in the state of Maryland for a short time. She then worked at...
Deborah Jean Mckinney
Jul 7, 2023
Deborah Jean McKinney was born May 9, 1955 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Lawrence and Jean Marie (Overton) Bolduc. As a young woman, she served in the United States Army and worked for the Railroad. She then worked for the City of Cedar Rapids. Deb lived in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area for most of her adult life and...
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