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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas
Irene Frances Bellon
May 26, 2014
Irene Frances Bellon was born July 18, 1931 in Tut Hill, South Dakota the daughter of Telford and Mary (Everhart) Williams. She was raised in Wayne County and on October 31, 1947 she was united in marriage to Marlin Bellon in Corydon, Iowa. The couple would later move to Marion County where Irene would reside the rest of her life....
Wiley Merle Pettyjohn
May 15, 2014
Wiley Merle Pettyjohn was born January 9, 1962 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Roy Merle and Mary Darlene (Roland) Pettyjohn. During his life he had numerous jobs, but the ones he loved involved entertaining and teaching children. Wiley joined the Carnival in his early adult years, and then he drove Taxi. He was known for playing the clown at...
Ada Grace Bennett
May 9, 2014
Ada Grace Bennett was born June 8, 1923 in Lorimor, Iowa the daughter of Horace and Ethel (Masters) Carter. On August 25, 1946 she was united in marriage to Elmer Lloyd Bennett at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. The couple lived in Knoxville most of their married lives. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In her spare time, Ada...
Violet Grace Williams
May 8, 2014
Violet Grace Williams was born May 21, 1912, in Marysville Iowa, the daughter of Hugh and Minnie (Barnhill) Johnston. On February 11, 1932, Violet was united in marriage to Clyde Williams in Unionville, Missouri. The couple made their home in Pershing Iowa and lived there until moving to Ottumwa. Following Clyde's death, Violet returned to Pershing and lived there until...
Katherine Elizabeth Schirner
May 5, 2014
Katherine Schirner Herweh Smith was born June 3, 1918 in Swan, Iowa the daughter of Budge and Ruth Schirner. She passed away on Monday, May 5 at the Winterset Care Center South in Winterset, Iowa at the age of 95 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons: Jimmie and Frank Herweh and three siblings: Betty, Elsie...
Mary Louise Dejoode
May 2, 2014
Mary Louise DeJoode was born October 9, 1914 in Maple, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Edna Flora (Deskin) Krashowetz. As a girl, Mary’s family lived in several locations, as her father worked for coal mining operations throughout the area. She graduated from Chariton High School and completed Normal Training. In June of 1940 she was united in marriage to...
Jerry John Stahl
Apr 28, 2014
Jerry John Stahl was born December 1, 1948, in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Walter and Wilma (Thompson) Stahl. He was raised in Knoxville and lived there for most of his life. Jerry worked in the maintenance department for the Chariton Hospital for several years until he retired due to health reasons. He was an avid Hawkeye fan and enjoyed...
Delores Arlene Breuklander
Apr 18, 2014
Delores Arlene Breuklander was born September 24, 1939 in Knoxville, Iowa. She was the daughter of Walter and Virginia I. (Davis) Sharp. In her early years she worked at Park Lane Café, which her parents owned. Delores later worked for the Shamrock Café where she would meet Marion Breuklander. On November 1, 1969, Delores was united in marriage to Marion...
Wilma Lucinda Geery
Apr 11, 2014
Wilma Lucinda Geery was born December 27, 1937 in Tracy, Iowa the daughter of John and Anna (Thompson) Angelo. On December 27, 1953 Wilma was united in marriage to Keith Geery, Sr. Keith was in the service and the couple lived in several locations, including California, Texas, Colorado, Kentucky and Iowa. In later years the couple retired in Colorado Springs...
Donald Wesley Starr
Mar 28, 2014
Donald Wesley Starr was born October 13, 1921, in Edgewood, Iowa the son of Carl and Etta (Hansel) Starr. As a young man, Don worked on the family farm and for Strawberry Point Creamery. On August 14, 1942, Don enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served until his honorable discharge on December 10, 1945. Following the war, Don...
Duane Glen Jackson
Mar 26, 2014
Duane Glen Jackson was born December 19, 1940 in Newell, Iowa the son of Ralph Andrew Jackson and Carmaleta (Rogers) Jackson. Growing up, Duane’s family lived in various towns around Iowa, including Fonda, Derby and Des Moines. As a young adult he worked in the grocery business in the Des Moines area. He spent most of his working years in...
Kay Diane Myers
Mar 18, 2014
Kay Diane Myers was born April 23, 1939 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Moore) Lenz. Kay graduated from Iowa City High School and then worked at Herteen & Stocker Jewelry Store. On August 8, 1959 she was united in marriage to Pat Myers in Iowa City. The couple has lived in Pleasantville most of their...
Bernice Rosalia Tollenaere
Mar 16, 2014
Bernice Rosalia Tollenaere was born June 9, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Fred and Lena (Prinz) Biller. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Chicago and then worked for Bell Telephone. On January 4, 1944 Bernice was united in marriage to Albert Tollenaere at St. Odillo’s Catholic Church in Berwyn, Illinois. She and Albert made their home...
Norma Jean Beal
Mar 8, 2014
Norma Jean Beal was born February 22, 1922 in Marion County, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Fairy (Bishop) Hart. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1939. In 1942 she was united in marriage to William Thomas Beal. The couple farmed in Marion County most of their lives, with the exception of living in State Center...
Helen Josephine Roberts
Mar 8, 2014
Helen J. Roberts was born March 6, 1908 in Franklin Township – rural Marion County, the daughter of Thurman Ward and Cora Pauline (Shivvers) Ward. Her grammar school years were spent at country school and she graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1926. Following graduation, Helen attended State Teachers College. She taught school for 3 years at...
John Everett Boyles
Feb 27, 2014
John Everett Boyles, 91, was born August 23, 1922 near Viola IA to Frank and Mabel (Nash) Boyles. He died peacefully February 27, 2014. He has lived in Runnells for 11 years and enjoyed life shared with his friends at the Runnells Senior Center and Runnells Christian Church. John was a farmer. His partnership with God included raising cattle, hogs,...
R.D. Galvin
Feb 26, 2014
Robert Dale Galvin was born on September 26, 1922, at Pleasantville, Iowa, the son of Charles and Ethel (Neal) Galvin. R.D. attended the Pleasantville schools and was a member of the first graduating class from the new Pleasantville High School. In December, 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army and served during World War II and was discharged as...
James Edward Grimes
Feb 24, 2014
James Edward Grimes was born December 16, 1918 in Monroe County, Iowa the son of Harry and Mabel (Barnhill) Grimes. He lived in Monroe County most of his early life and graduated from Albia High School. On August 30, 1949 he was united in marriage to Helen Bambrook. To this union three sons were born: Larry, William and James, Jr....
Inez Luree Jones
Feb 24, 2014
Inez Luree Jones was born on February 1, 1921 in Swan, Iowa the daughter of Earl and Effie (McDaniel) Cowman. She was raised in the Swan area and attended school there. On May 11, 1940 she was united in marriage to Lester Jones at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. To this union one son, Marvin was born. The couple...
Teddy Ray Myers
Feb 22, 2014
A Celebration of Life Service for Ted Myers, age 70, will be held on Tuesday, February 25 at 3:00 p.m. at the Pleasantville High School Event Center (Old Gym). Burial will follow in the Pleasantville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Event Center. Memorials made to the family will be designated for...
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