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Hubert L Parker
Aug 9, 2021
Hubert L. Parker was born on September 12, 1927, at Abbott Hospital in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and died August 9, 2021, at the Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He is predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Luella Mae (Jones) Parker; his oldest son Steven L. Parker; his only daughter Debra J. Parker; his parents, Roy and Bernice (Williams) Parker; and all...
Sharon Sinnard
Aug 7, 2021
Sharon Ann Sinnard was born July 4, 1943 in Pleasantville, Iowa the daughter of Burl and Ethel (Taylor) Blodgett. She was married and divorced from Gary Sinnard (deceased). She graduated from Pleasantville High School and later attended the University of Iowa earning a BSN and Juris Doctorate (law degree). She worked in the Quad Cities as a nurse at Genesis...
Kathy Bare
Aug 2, 2021
Kathy Lorena Bare was born December 6, 1941 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Donald David Alley and Callie Maxine (Cooper) Alley. She was raised in Red Rock, Iowa and her family moved to Pleasantville while Kathy was in high school. Kathy graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1960. On April 2, 1961 she was united in marriage to Lloyd...
Monty Dyer
Jul 20, 2021
Lamont Joseph “Monty” Dyer was born October 18, 1956 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Ralph and Donna (Fee) Dyer. Monty was raised in Pleasantville and graduated with the class of 1975. On January 24, 1975 he was united in marriage to Shirley Gordon. As a young man, Monty worked for Wagner Plumbing & Heating. In 1980 he joined the...
Lynelle D. Whitlatch-Conway
Jul 19, 2021
Lynelle Deane Whitlatch-Conway was born June 2, 1967 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Richard and Loretta (Hartness) Whitlatch. She was raised on her family’s farm in Knoxville, Iowa. In highschool she was a cheerleader for several sports. Following graduation from Knoxville High School in 1985, Lynelle attended LaJames cosmetology academy and became a hair stylist. She has resided...
Betty C Long
Jul 14, 2021
Betty Claire Long was born October 15, 1942 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Charles Howard and Josephine (Meusberger) Wilson. Betty graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1960. On April 14, 1962 she was united in marriage to James Long. To this union two children, Kevin and Robin were born. The couple have always made their home...
Lucille Margaret Pitt
Jun 19, 2021
Lucille Margaret Pitt, daughter of Peter and Priscilla (Conrad) Miller, was born on October 29, 1922 in Milo, Iowa. Lucille was raised in the Lacona, Iowa area, where she attended school. She had several jobs in the Des Moines area, until she went to work for the Iowa Sewing Factory, sewing army tents where she met her future husband, Howard....
Leland Vander Linden
Jun 19, 2021
Leland Vander Linden liked to respond when asked about his birthday: “3-30-33!” It always drew a response. He passed away at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines on June 19 after a heart attack on June15. He was the fourth of eight children born to Adrian and Naomi (Jones) Vander Linden. He was a proud graduate of PHS in 1950. Upon...
Terry Lee Robison
Jun 15, 2021
Terry Lee Robison was born January 30, 1952 in South English, Iowa the son of Roy and Helen (Clubb) Robison. He was raised in the English Valley area and graduated from Keota high School. Terry farmed and raised draft horses most of his life and had lived in Keosauqua, Bloomfield, Marengo and South English, Iowa. He loved training and raising...
Floyd Roland Stebbeds
Jun 6, 2021
Floyd Roland Stebbeds was born April 19, 1921 in Mason City, Iowa the son of Charles and Gladys (McComb) Stebbeds. He was raised in the Payton and Grand Junction, Iowa area and graduated from Boone High School. On October 15, 1939 Floyd was united in marriage to Waunita Maxine Sifrit in Des Moines, Iowa. The couple farmed for a few...
Theresa Ann Lee
Jun 4, 2021
Theresa Ann Lee was born January 11, 1932 in Pershing, Iowa the daughter of Andrew Albert Sedlock, Sr. and Mary Catherine (O’Brien) Sedlock. Theresa was raised in Pershing and graduated from Attica High School with the Class of 1950. She was united in marriage to Bobby Ray Lee of Davenport. The couple made their home in Davenport until Bob passed...
Verma M Jones
May 31, 2021
Verma Maxine Jones was born December 17, 1926 in Ottumwa, Iowa the daughter of Roy and Lula (Urich) Brown. She graduated from Ottumwa High School and then attended cosmetology school. Verma then worked as a beautician in Ottumwa. On April 20, 1948 Verma was united in marriage to Vern “Slim” Jones in Unionville, Missouri. The couple made Bloomfield their home...
Steven Lee Demoss
May 29, 2021
Steven Lee DeMoss was born January 4, 1962 in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of Floyd Newton DeMoss and Karen Sue (Hevlin) DeMoss. He was raised in the Monroe and Knoxville area and attended school in both towns. Steve lived in the Knoxville area for all of his adult life. On September 7, 1997 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth...
Stacy Lynn Scovel
May 28, 2021
Stacy Lynn Scovel was born June 19, 1983 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota the daughter of Chris Scovel and Rhonda (Heaberlin) Krohn. Stacy graduated from Prairie City Monroe High School in 2001. She then attended DMACC and Mercy Health Sciences College. From this education she obtained CNA and phlebotomy certificates. Stacy was a fun loving, energetic person. She...
Jerry J Witter
May 24, 2021
Jerry Joe Witter was born November 14, 1945 in Knoxville, Iowa the son Earl LaVerne Witter and Madonna Mae (Mitchell) Witter. He was raised in the Flagler, Iowa area and attended Pella schools. Jerry has lived in the Pella area most of his adult life. On November 7, 1986 he was united in marriage to Janice Wolvers. Jerry had worked...
Christena Shilling
May 21, 2021
Christena Shilling was born November 6, 1922 in Fort Dodge, Iowa the daughter of Alfred and Marie (Merrill) Christensen. She graduated from Kellogg, Iowa high school. On August 4, 1943 Christena was united in marriage to Herman Leroy Shilling at her parents’ home. The couple farmed for many years, living in Bussey, New Virginia, Sully and Monroe before moving to...
Aaron Douglas Goemaat
May 10, 2021
Aaron Douglas Goemaat was born February 29, 1980 in Pella, Iowa the son of Douglas and Rebecca (Kieliger) Goemaat. He was raised in the Attica, Iowa area and attended Twin Cedars Schools. Aaron worked construction for several years with his brother-in-law, Brent Black. Most recently he was working at the Hy-Vee warehouse in Chariton. In his spare time, Aaron enjoyed...
Donna Maddy
May 7, 2021
Donna (Calhoun) Maddy of Lovilia, Iowa passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. Donna was born July 3, 1945 in Swan, Iowa to Lloyd and Cleo (Raney) Calhoun. The third of four children and the only daughter. Donna was a graduate of the Pleasantville High School Class of 1963. After graduation, she married Robert E. Bender in December of 1963....
Jerry Irving
May 7, 2021
Jerry Reed Irving was born March 21, 1941 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Varel F. Irving and Velta Mae (Crandall) Irving. Jerry was raised in Dallas Township and as a young man he worked for the local sale barn. He then worked at a cement block factory before taking a job with the Marion County Road Department. He...
Donald Aaron Zoutte Sr
May 4, 2021
Donald Aaron Zoutte, Sr. was born May 2, 1953 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Jules Zoutte, Jr. and Sylvia (Davis) Zoutte. Don was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Class of 1971. In June of 1971 he entered the United States Air Force. He served overseas during the Vietnam era. Following his discharge, Don returned to Knoxville....
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