Obituaries for Knoxville

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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas

Lane William Jarvis

Lane William Jarvis

Sep 29, 2022

Lane William Jarvis was born August 26, 1944 in Fairfield, Iowa the son of Carl and Veramelia (Stout) Jarvis. Lane graduated from Washington, Iowa High School in 1964. He joined the Army and served from 1964 to 1966. He was proud to have served his country. Lane married Donna (Alley) Jarvis on March 23, 1968. He worked for and retired...

Lulabel Irene Carter

Lulabel Irene Carter

Sep 23, 2022

Lulabel Irene Carter was born February 17, 1941 in Moulton, Iowa the daughter of Fountain D. and Gertrude (Bogle) McCullough. As a girl, Lulabel’s family moved to Knoxville, Iowa where she graduated with the Class of 1958. Through the years, Lulabel had worked at Heilman’s, Meredith, the Lucas State Office Building and J.B.’s Steakhouse. In her spare time, Lulabel enjoyed...

Allyson Lynn Gould

Allyson Lynn Gould

Sep 20, 2022

Allyson Lynn Bunney Gould was born February 6, 1964 in Landstuhl, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany the daughter of Phillip Bunney, Sr. and Bonnie (Brown) Bunney. When Allyson was in the 4th grade her family moved to Knoxville, Iowa. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1983. She attended college in Rexburg and Boise, Idaho. She worked in the home...

Nancy Kay Underwood

Nancy Kay Underwood

Sep 13, 2022

Nancy Kay Underwood (née Core), 84, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away September 13, 2022, with her husband Ben Underwood at her side. She was born to the late Clyde and Wilma Core in 1938 near Knoxville, IA. Nancy graduated from Pleasantville Community High School in 1956, and later completed a degree in Physical Therapy at the University of California, San...

Catherine Maxine Lukes

Catherine Maxine Lukes

Sep 10, 2022

Catherine “Maxine” Minella, 95, was born August 24th, 1927 to Ghetano Victor and Sarah Viola (Chandler) Minella in Pleasantville, Iowa. She lived most of her young life in Pleasantville, On August 15, 1959 she married Leo Ward Lukes in Columbus, NE. They moved to Des Moines where they remained in the same neighborhood for over 50 years. She graduated from...

Ronald John Hays

Ronald John Hays

Aug 23, 2022

Ronald John Hays was born February 4, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. Following high school, Ron enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served for 10 years including 1 year of Foreign Service. He was honorably discharged and returned home to the Chicago area. Ron eventually moved to California and joined the Merchant Marines. He was a Chief Engineer for...

Michael Wallace Harvey

Michael Wallace Harvey

Aug 16, 2022

Michael Wallace Harvey was born September 6, 1964 in Glasgow, Montana the son of Marvin Dean “Sonny” and Patricia Marie (Russell) Harvey. As a boy, Mike’s family moved a lot as his father, Sonny was in the Air Force. Mike graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1983. He spent most of his working years in a carpet...

Rich Rees

Rich Rees

Aug 15, 2022

Richard Douglas Rees was born July 13, 1951 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Carl and Frances (Rahlf) Rees. Rich was raised in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1969. Following graduation, Rich worked for Hy-Vee. Rich was a member of the United States Naval Reserve and was called to active duty during the Vietnam...

Bonnie Lou Swayne

Bonnie Lou Swayne

Aug 15, 2022

Bonnie Lou Swayne was born December 18, 1935 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Orville and Isabelle (Nichols) Brown. She was raised in the Pershing, Iowa area. On October 24, 1953 Bonnie was united in marriage to Larry Dwight Swayne. The made their home in the Knoxville area. Bonnie worked for many years as a cook at the Knoxville V.A....

Jason Scott Olivier

Jason Scott Olivier

Aug 3, 2022

Jason Scott Olivier was born November 5, 1975 in Knoxville the son of Alvin & Mary Ann Olivier. Jason lived at home until a young age and then moved to Pella. He attended Knoxville Middle School Special Ed class and participated in track field days, bowling, swimming and Special Olympics. He enjoyed listening to Country Music and watching football. Jason...

Helen Johanna Neifert

Helen Johanna Neifert

Jul 30, 2022

Helen Johanna Neifert was born January 19, 1928 at home, in rural Marion County, Iowa, the daughter of Marsailus and Reka (Slykhuis) Goemaat. She was raised on her family’s farm and graduated from Attica, Iowa High School. On August 24, 1946 Helen was united in marriage to Dale Vernon Neifert in Kilduff, Iowa. To this union a son, Carl, was...

Elaine Alle

Elaine Alle

Jul 24, 2022

Margaret Elaine Dralle was born March 22, 1955 in Waverly, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Margaret (Knight) Stough. She was raised in Nashua, Iowa graduating high school in 1973. Elaine always knew she wanted to be a nurse, but after a few weeks at Mount Mercy College, she chose to leave school to help care for her grandmother. On...

Arden Rex Shoop

Arden Rex Shoop

Jul 15, 2022

Arden Rex Shoop was born on October 28th 1921 in Osage, Saskatchewan Canada to Clarence and Lena Shoop. He passed away on July 15th, 2022 at Valley View Village in Des Moines IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Carol, Charlene (Chick) & Roberta (Babe), wife Ruth and daughter Patricia Felderman. He is survived by his son...

Audrey Frances Jenkins

Audrey Frances Jenkins

Jul 5, 2022

Audrey Frances (Bender) Jenkins was born March 11, 1923, in Warren County, Iowa to Ray Armand and Mary Ellen (Rice) Bender. She died July 5, 2022, at Iowa Methodist Hospital following a recent surgery. Audrey attended various schools but graduated from Carlisle High School as Salutatorian in 1940. On April 25, 1941, she married William O. Jenkins, Sr. in Unionville,...

Dwayne Mortenson

Dwayne Mortenson

Jul 5, 2022

Dwayne Mortenson, the son of Russel and Lillie (Bates) Mortenson, was born on May 1, 1930 in Kellogg, Iowa. He grew up in Kellogg and graduated from Newton High School in 1949. Dwayne served in the Iowa National Guard and was honorably discharged. Dwayne was united in marriage to Mary Jane Six on May 31, 1952. Dwayne worked at the...

Cynthia Rae Dahl-Sutton

Cynthia Rae Dahl-Sutton

Jul 4, 2022

Cynthia Rae Dahl-Sutton was born October 3, 1958 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota the daughter of Daniel and LaVonne (Bahnson) Dahl. She was raised in South Dakota and graduated from high school in Rapid City. Cyndi then worked for Kresge’s for several years. She eventually moved to Des Moines, Iowa and worked for TMC Trucking in accounting and payroll. Cyndi...

Dennis Dwight Williams Sr

Dennis Dwight Williams Sr

Jun 25, 2022

Dennis Dwight Williams, Sr. was born July 14, 1952 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Charles Dwight Williams and Phyllis LaVaun (Efnor) Williams. Dennis was raised in Knoxville and was active in the FFA. During high school he worked at Dick Rowland’s service station. He graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1970. As a young man, Dennis...

Don Tucker

Don Tucker

Jun 17, 2022

Donald Lee Tucker was born December 14, 1950 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Thomas Lee and Barbara Jeaninne (Pence) Tucker. Don was raised in Knoxville and excelled in track during high school. Don worked 38 years for Alliant Energy, reading meters and as a gas mechanic, retiring on November 30, 2010. Don was united in marriage to Cheryl Stravers...

Rebecca Joan Price

Rebecca Joan Price

Jun 6, 2022

Rebecca Joan Price was born on September 13, 1948 in Indianola, Iowa, the daughter of Franklin and Iris (Caskey) Iddings. The family lived in rural Pleasantville, Iowa where Becky attended Pleasantville Community Schools and where she graduated high school. Becky worked a number of years at what was then known as Bankers Life Insurance Company. She met William Price, while...

Evelyn Marie Orwig

Evelyn Marie Orwig

Jun 1, 2022

Evelyn Marie (Brown) Orwig was born June 30, 1940 in Marion County, Iowa the daughter of John C. and Marie (Todd) Brown. She graduated from Albia High School in Albia, Iowa. Evelyn was a clerk typist for the Iowa Department of Transportation for 19 years prior to retirement. Evelyn passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at West Ridge Specialty Care...