Obituaries for Knoxville

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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas

Henry David Van Steenwyk

Henry David Van Steenwyk

Jan 14, 2018

Henry David Van Steenwyk was born December 1, 1936 in Pella, Iowa the son of Henry and Cornelia (Van Kooten) Van Steenwyk. Henry graduated from Knoxville High School in 1955. On April 12, 1957 he was united in marriage to Kathleen Bokhoven. The couple lived in Des Moines a short time, and have spent most of their married life in...

Betty Jane Visser

Betty Jane Visser

Jan 11, 2018

Betty Jane Visser was born June 26, 1925 in Davis City Iowa the daughter of Dwight and Pearl (DeLong) Thomas. Betty grew up in Marion County and attended Pleasantville, Melcher-Dallas and Harvey school. Babe had just returned for the service when he met Betty. On June 21, 1946 they were united in marriage in Chariton, Iowa. The couple always made...

June Burbank

June Burbank

Jan 4, 2018

Rosella June Burbank (Willis) 91, of Madison, Alabama, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, Jan 4, 2018 at home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Mason Funeral Home in Pleasantville, Iowa. June was born July 7, 1926 in Pleasantville, Iowa. Her parents were Loy and Esther Willis. She married Russel Burbank on May 15,...

Robert Neil Quigley

Robert Neil Quigley

Jan 3, 2018

Robert Neil Quigley was born May 9, 1938 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Leonard P. and Blanche E. (Wilson) Quigley. He graduated from Knoxville High School and then attended Eastern Kentucky University in Lexington, Kentucky. Robert served in the U.S. Army, then served in the National Guard, as a Staff Sergeant E6 Medic. Robert enjoyed working as a mechanic,...

Wayne Collins

Wayne Collins

Dec 29, 2017

Gary “Wayne” Collins, 69 of Pleasantville, Iowa, Passed away December 29, 2017. He was born, December 26th, 1948 at Collins Hospital in Knoxville, IA to Joe and Bernice Collins. He was preceded in death by his loving father Joseph Collins and best friend “Brother” Harold Tibboel. Wayne graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1967. He started out helping his father...

Brent Leon Hoyt

Brent Leon Hoyt

Dec 20, 2017

Brent Leon Hoyt was born April 27, 1966 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Robert Lee Hoyt and Bernice Martha (Stouwie) Hoyt. Brent grew up milking on the family farm near Pleasantville and always enjoyed farming. He graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1984. During high school he was active in 4-H, FFA and sports. On May 10, 1986 Brent...

Eileen Mary Mathias

Eileen Mary Mathias

Dec 19, 2017

Eileen Mary Mathias was born April 16, 1945 in Wall Lake, Iowa the daughter of Edward and Edith (Schrad) Baumhover. She graduated from Wall Lake High School with the Class of 1963. On October 1, 1965 Eileen was united in marriage to Franklin Mathias in Waterloo, Iowa. The couple lived in Waterloo, Iowa, Texas and Maryland while Frank served his...

Anne Marie White

Anne Marie White

Dec 16, 2017

Anna Marie White was born July 23, 1934 in Runnells, the daughter of Joseph and Bessie West. She grew up fishing, farming and working in the saw mill with her dad. She also loved hunting morel mushrooms. She graduated from Runnells High School in 1952 and married Jimmie Dean White on Sept. 24, 1954. They lived on the river bottom...

Doris Ione Smith

Doris Ione Smith

Dec 16, 2017

Doris Ione Smith was born September 12, 1930 in rural Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Jess and Ione (Noftsger) DeVos. She was raised in the Knoxville area and attended country school. On July 3, 1949 Doris was united in marriage to Norman Dean Smith in Knoxville. They always made Knoxville their home. Doris cleaned houses for over fifty years prior...

David Allen Downing

David Allen Downing

Dec 12, 2017

David Allen Downing was born December 27, 1989 in Pella, Iowa the first born son of Troy and Stacey (Wing) Downing. David grew up in Cole Camp, Missouri. He graduated from Cole Camp R1 in 2008, where he lettered in football 3 years and also in track. He was awarded all conference football and all district football and Homecoming King...

Patricia Ann Hall

Patricia Ann Hall

Dec 10, 2017

Patricia Ann Hall was born October 16, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of George and Blanche (Green) Luzadder. On July 5, 1969 Pat was united in marriage to Clinton Kenneth Hall in Knoxville, Iowa. The couple made their home in Des Moines from 1969 to 1980, then moving to Newton, Iowa. In 1986 they moved to Knoxville. Clinton...

Susan Marie Sheehy

Susan Marie Sheehy

Dec 4, 2017

Susan (Sue) Marie Sheehy, 76, died after a brief battle with cancer on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Accura Healthcare of Pleasantville, IA. Her body was cremated. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mason Funeral Home in Pleasantville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made...

Linda F Alcorn

Linda F Alcorn

Nov 28, 2017

Linda Francis Alcorn was born October 6, 1949 in Urbandale, Iowa the daughter of Melvin Fredrick and Mae Belle (Donahue) Clements. Linda graduated from Urbandale High School and then worked for Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance for over 30 years. The last 24 years of her life, Linda has lived in Pleasantville, Iowa. She worked as a cook for the...

Kenneth Charles Harrison

Kenneth Charles Harrison

Nov 16, 2017

Kenneth Charles Harrison was born April 9, 1926 in Cromwell, Iowa the son of Archie and Nora Jetta (Rodson) Harrison. He graduated from Creston High School. On June 17, 1945 Ken was united in marriage to Charlene Claypool in Creston. The couple lived in the Twin Cities and Ken worked in a refrigerator plant. The couple later returned to Creston...

Berneil Chambers

Berneil Chambers

Nov 8, 2017

Alyce Berneil Chambers was born August 27, 1933 in Marion County, Iowa the daughter of Harry and Madge (Fee) VandeKamp. She graduated from Attica High School with the Class of 1951. On March 3, 1952, Berneil was united in marriage to Roy Randle Chambers at the First United Methodist Church in Knoxville. The couple always made Knoxville their home. Berneil...

Beatrice Agnes Lenger

Beatrice Agnes Lenger

Nov 2, 2017

Beatrice Agnes Lenger was born March 9, 1935 in Bauer, Iowa the daughter of Alban and Leona Hoch. On May 25, 1957 Bea was united in marriage to Edward William Lenger at St Joseph’s Church in Bauer, Iowa. To this union nine children were born. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Bussey. In 2006, Bea moved to Knoxville. Bea...

Paul E Coggeshell

Paul E Coggeshell

Oct 28, 2017

Dr. Paul Coggeshell passed away Saturday, October 28th, 2017 surrounded by his family. Dr. Paul Coggeshell was born May 13, 1940 in Waukesha, Wisconsin the son of Glenn and Maxine Coggeshell. Following his graduation from Knoxville High School in 1959, Paul joined the Army and served in the 101st Airborne Division. On September 28, 1964 Paul was united in marriage...

John Harvey England

John Harvey England

Oct 15, 2017

John Harvey England was born July 17, 1930 in Maryville, Missouri the son of Jesse Howell England and Cecil Mildred (Cooper) England. John graduated from College Springs, Iowa High School. He then attended Northwest Missouri State University. John earned his bachelor’s degree and in 1953 he moved to Knoxville, Iowa. John taught in the Knoxville School System until his retirement...

Anne Louise Hill

Anne Louise Hill

Oct 3, 2017

Anne Louise Hill was born March 18, 1934 in Durham, Iowa the daughter of Worth and Gladys (Beaver) Simmons. On February 29, 1952 Anne was united in marriage to James Allen Hill in Ottumwa, Iowa. They would be blessed with six children. The couple made their home in Ottumwa before moving to Des Moines. In 1959 they moved to Knoxville....

Alvina Renae Steele

Alvina Renae Steele

Oct 3, 2017

Alvina Renae “Alex” Steele was born May 28, 1951 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of Floyd and Adeline (Espeland) Pope. She was raised in Knoxville, Iowa and Phoenix, Arizona and graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1969. Through the years, Alvina had lived in Arizona and Knoxville. She was married to Robert Kaster and they had a...