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Robert D Brooks
May 2, 2021
Robert D. Brooks, 88, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born May 24, 1932, in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of J.Ray and Clarice Brooks. He was united in marriage to Dottie Power on April 22, 1961 in Northbrook, Illinois. They had three beautiful daughters, Debbie, Peggy and Judy. Bob...
Amy Jo Lee
Apr 28, 2021
Amy Jo Lee was born May 3, 1972 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Greg and JoAnn (Hollingshead) Lee. Amy lived at home until the age of 3 and then attended Woodward School until 1976. She then moved to Burt, Iowa and lived at Exceptional Opportunities until 2012, when she moved to C.O.C. in Pella, Iowa. It was so nice...
Dorothy Beary
Apr 26, 2021
Dorothy Beary was born March 13, 1920 in Hiteman, Iowa, the daughter of Fritz and Mamie (Jackson) Johnson. She was raised in the Des Moines area and later moved to Keosauqua, Iowa where she graduated from high school. Dorothy worked at Hickey Brothers Clothiers in eastern Iowa for a brief time before taking a job at Bankers Life in Des...
Thomas N Williams
Apr 26, 2021
The toughest man we know, Tom Williams, passed away on April 26, 2021. Tom was born on July 31, 1958, to Frank and Mariglee Williams in Carlisle, IA. Tom met the love of his life, Mary Jo (Foust) and they were married for 40 glorious years. They wed on October 24, 1980 and were truly “two of a kind working...
William George Vaske
Apr 26, 2021
William George Vaske was born May 25, 1941 in Bancroft, Iowa the son of Marvin and Agnes (Fangman) Vaske. He was raised in Bancroft, Iowa graduating from St. John’s Catholic High School. Following high school, Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1963. Bill then continued his education at Iowa Lakes Community College. On...
Loma Bomell Mateer
Apr 25, 2021
Loma Bomell Mateer was born March 15, 1929 in Brighton, Iowa, the daughter of Jerry and Wanda (Cade) Phillips. Bomell was a 1946 graduate of Tracy High School. She served as Deputy Recorder of Marion County from 1960 – 1974. Bomell was a supervisor at 3M from 1974 until her retirement in January 1998. After retirement she served as Financial...
Charles "Cap" Wimmer
Apr 25, 2021
Charles “Cap” Albert Wimmer, age 55 of Pleasantville, Iowa, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Cap was born March 18, 1966 in Indianola, Iowa, to Willard Wimmer and Mary (Robbins) Rodda. Cap grew up around the Indianola and Pleasantville area graduating from high school in 1985 from Climax Springs, Missouri. He started his career out by joining the United States...
Darlene Devos
Apr 17, 2021
Darlene DeVos was born May 26, 1931 at Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Harold I. Smith and Verna Mae (Oliver) Smith. She died Saturday, April 17, 2021. She grew up on farms in Marion County, Iowa and attended Knoxville High School. She was married to Paul A. DeVos on December 20, 1946. To this union 4 children were born. Darlene...
Richard John Honomichl
Apr 9, 2021
Richard John Honomichl was born February 10, 1941 in Wagner, South Dakota the son of Frank and Mary (Soukup) Honomichl. He was raised on the family farm in Wagner. Following high school graduation, Richard served in the National Guard. For most of his working years, Richard was a crane and dredge operator and farmed part time. He worked in many...
Ardith Richards
Apr 1, 2021
Ardith Richards, formerly of Martensdale, passed away on Thursday April 1, 2021 at Westview Care Center in Indianola, Iowa. Graveside memorial services will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Pleasantville Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Vintage Hills of Indianola. Mason Funeral Home is handling arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.BertrandFuneralHomes.com ....
Darlene Calhoun
Mar 28, 2021
Joy “Darlene” (Harkin) Calhoun was born on January 26, 1935 in Pleasantville, Iowa and passed away on March 28, 2021 at Vintage Hills in Indianola. She was the daughter of Owen and Veva (Shoemaker) Harkin. Darlene had an older brother, Dale Harkin of Overland Park, KS and a younger sister, Carolyn Brus who passed away in 1997. Darlene graduated from...
Bernice M Hoyt
Mar 28, 2021
Bernice Martha Hoyt was born April 16, 1930 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of Cecil and Bertha (Ryken) Stouwie. She was raised in the Oskaloosa area and as young woman, Bernice worked at a restaurant and cleaned houses. On April 14, 1949 she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Hoyt. To this union four children: Barbara, Beverly, Brice and...
Walter Edward King
Mar 23, 2021
Walter Edward King, 68 of Hamilton, Iowa passed away on March 23, 2021 after a valiant fight with Lymphoma. Walter was born on January 29, 1953 to Louis and Mae King in Peoria Illinois. After attending Dunlap, Illinois High School he went on to study pastoral biblical studies at Nazarene Bible College in Colorado Springs, CO. Walter pastored at various...
Yvonne Arlene Romans
Mar 1, 2021
Yvonne Arlene “Vonnie” Romans was born February 17, 1945 in Newton, Iowa the daughter of Earl and Darlene (Maxwell) Nelson. She was raised in Newton and graduated from Newton High School. On September 21, 1963 Vonnie was united in marriage to Samuel Eugene Romans. The couple made their home in Newton. Sam passed away on November 6, 1972. In 1986,...
Jordan Jacob Bender
Feb 28, 2021
Jordan Jacob Bender, 32, passed away on February 28, 2021. He was born on December 22nd, 1988 to Mearle Bender, Jr. & Kelly Bender. Jordan did many different jobs throughout his life, including working for the Des Moines Register and Central Iowa Radon. He always understood the value of hard work, and he loved being able to care for others...
Jeanie West
Feb 11, 2021
In Loving Memory Jeanie West July 13, 1943 – February 10, 2021 Barbara Jean “Jeanie” West was born July 13, 1943 in Ackworth, Iowa. The daughter of Ordie and Helen White. She was raised in Runnells, Iowa and graduated from Runnells School in 1961. In school, she participated in basketball, softball, and cheerleading. Growing up, Jeanie attended church in Runnells....
Harry L. Vander Veer
Feb 10, 2021
Harry L. Vander Veer was born December 19, 1935 in Harvey, Iowa the son of Clarence and Mabel (Brock) Vander Veer. He was raised in Pella and graduated as a junior, partly because he was working full time at Ver Meer. Harry served in the United States Navy from 1954-1958. He was stationed primarily in Guam at a listening station,...
Richard Lee Krichau
Feb 9, 2021
Richard Lee Krichau (69) of rural Pleasantville passed away peacefully at The Village of Indianola on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021. Rich was born May 5th, 1951 to Ivan and Georgia (Collins) Krichau. He grew up in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1969. During high school Rich played both center and nose guard for the Pleasantville Trojans and...
Gary L. Neal
Feb 8, 2021
Gary Lynn Neal was born September 4, 1963 in Leon, Iowa the son of Edward Eugene Neal and Mary Lou (Doggett) Neal. As a boy, Gary grew up in Lineville, Iowa and Grant City, Missouri before graduating from high school in Seymour, Iowa in 1982. On April 14, 1984 Gary was united in marriage to Jeanice Ann Johannes. The couple...
George Lee Eldreth
Feb 2, 2021
George Lee Eldreth was born February 24, 1949 in Pittsfield, Pennsylvania the son of Harley and Callie Mae (Bryant) Eldreth. He was raised in Alabama and Kansas City. Following graduation from high school, George entered the United States Army. He served his country honorably and following his discharge, George worked on a farm in Pennsylvania before taking a job as...
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