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John William Hess Iii
Jul 21, 2023
John William Hess III also known as “Jack” and “Johnny” by his loved ones was born October 25, 1950 in Pennsylvania. He was raised in Knoxville, Iowa. John entered the United States Army in 1970 during the Vietnam War. He attained the rank of Sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1982. Following his service, John moved to Santa Barbara, California...
Randy Dean Test
Jul 19, 2023
Randy Dean Test was born September 12, 1959 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Floyd Elmer and Barbara Jean (Beaver) Test. He was raised in Knoxville and as a young man he began a career in construction. Randy worked in commercial construction all of his life, retiring from Manatts in 2022. In his spare time, Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing...
David Lynn Meyer
Jul 17, 2023
David Lynn Meyer was born September 9, 1951 in Iowa Falls, Iowa the son of George “Shorty” and Marilyn Joan (Blackmoorew) Meyer. He was raised in the Iowa Falls area, and as a young man Dave went to trade school. He became a professional concrete contractor. David paved highways all over the Midwest along with other types of flat work....
James William Nichols
Jul 14, 2023
James William Nichols was born January 28, 1948 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of William J. and Muriel LaVonne (Hartman) Nichols. He was raised in the Attica area where he attended country school before graduating from Twin Cedars High School in 1966. On July 17, 1965 Jim was united in marriage to Barbara Kay Wineland. As a young man, Jim...
Zella Mae Brown
Jul 11, 2023
Zella Mae Brown was born July 21, 1931 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Henry Roy and Ethel (Vander Linden) McDonald. She was raised on the family farm south of Knoxville and attended country school, eventually graduating from Knoxville High School. Zella worked in a boot factory in the state of Maryland for a short time. She then worked at...
Deborah Jean Mckinney
Jul 7, 2023
Deborah Jean McKinney was born May 9, 1955 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Lawrence and Jean Marie (Overton) Bolduc. As a young woman, she served in the United States Army and worked for the Railroad. She then worked for the City of Cedar Rapids. Deb lived in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa area for most of her adult life and...
Vicki King
Jun 29, 2023
Vicki May King was born June 18, 1953 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Elton Dale and Betty Margaret (Wilson) King. She graduated from Southeast Warren High School and attended John Brown University in Arkansas, then transferred to and graduated from Simpson College with a Bachelor of Music Education. Vicki taught music at Grand Valley Community Schools in Kellerton...
Jesse Douglas James
Jun 29, 2023
Jesse Douglas James was born July 17, 1961 in Yuma, Arizona the son of Bobby and Patricia (Derby) James. Jesse graduated from high school in Blakesburg, Iowa. Following high school, he attended and graduated from Iowa State University. Jesse worked for EMC Insurance for 30 years, retiring as a Senior Claims Adjustor. He was also a volunteer firefighter and scuba...
Michael D Pitt
Jun 12, 2023
Michael Dion Pitt was born July 19, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Leticia Ann (Striegel) Pitt. He was raised in Knoxville, Iowa and graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1976. He attended Indian Hills Community College and Iowa State University. Mike first worked at Marion County Produce where he met his future wife, Judy...
Colleen Vivian Hampton
Jun 10, 2023
Colleen Vivian Hampton was born July 9, 1946 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa the daughter of Merle and Neva (Ellis) Bechler. She was raised in Sac City and later in the Iowa City area. She graduated from Clear Creek School in Tiffin, Iowa. Colleen had lived in Texas and Iowa through the years, but she always considered Knoxville her home. She...
Bruce Robert Clark
Jun 2, 2023
Bruce Robert Clark was born January 27, 1948 the son of Cecil Rodney and Jane Anne (Greer) Clark. Bruce attended West Pella Country School until starting the fifth grade at Pleasantville Schools. He graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1966. Bruce served in the Army National Guard and had worked for Murphy Construction and Harvey Electric. His...
Megan Young
May 17, 2023
Megan Ashley Young was born March 16, 1983 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of William T. and Paula (Van Gundy) Young. She was raised in the Lone Tree, Iowa area and graduated from Lone Tree High School. She has lived in the Iowa City and Lamoni areas and most recently in Knoxville, Iowa. In her spare time, Megan enjoyed...
Charlie Bowers
May 16, 2023
Rodney Charles Bowers was born September 18, 1942 in Pleasantville, Iowa the son of Joseph Jennings and Eva L. (O’Field) Bowers. Following his high school graduation, Charlie enlisted in the United States Navy. He spent 14 years in California, attaining the rank of Sr. Chief Petty Officer. He retired after 20 years and returned to Iowa in 1980. Upon his...
Linda Colleen Goering
May 16, 2023
Linda Colleen Goering was born April 18, 1947 in Sandyville, Iowa the daughter of James and Eloise (Enyart) Kirkpatrick. She attended country school before graduating from Indianola High School. On July 23, 1965 she was united in marriage to Frank Goering. The couple made their home in the Sandyville area and Linda worked at People’s Bank in Indianola. She retired...
Jack E Kingrey
May 13, 2023
Jack Eugene Kingrey was born November 23, 1958 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Jack and Blanche (Gullion) Kingrey. He was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Class of 1977. Following high school, Jack worked at Bingley Sale Barn and Marion County Produce. On September 15, 1979 he was united in marriage to Nancy Reed at St. Anthony Catholic...
Dakota Bear Whitlatch
May 11, 2023
Dakota Bear Whitlatch was born April 5, 2002 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Barry and Denise (Durst) Whitlatch. Dakota was born with hypoplastic heart syndrome. Despite his health condition, Dakota lived life to the fullest. He attended Knoxville schools, graduating with the Class of 2021. He was a huge fan of NASCAR and dirt track racing. In 2009,...
Arleta Jean Voyce
May 9, 2023
Arleta Jean Voyce was born March 5, 1939 in Corning, Iowa the daughter of Leonard and Iola (Symonds) Steele. She was raised in Knoxville, Iowa. During high school, Arleta wrote a weekly school newsletter and worked at Braida Grocery Store. She graduated with the Class of 1957 and became employed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. After a courtship of...
David James Weeks
Apr 24, 2023
David James Weeks was born December 13, 2006 in Pella, Iowa the son of Jeff and Tiffany (Wales) Weeks. David has attended Twin Cedars Schools and is currently a sophomore. Even though David was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 10 he loved to laugh and make people smile. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, especially football. He...
Russell Owen Mcmillan
Apr 16, 2023
Russell Owen McMillan was born September 23, 1924, in Harper, Iowa, the son of James Edmond and Cora Kate (Fixmer) McMillan. Russ was raised in the Harper and Sigourney, Iowa, areas. As a young man, he worked on his family’s farm and in construction. In 1943, during WWII, Russ entered the United States Army and served in the Rhineland and...
Grace Louise Rodda
Apr 15, 2023
Grace Louise Rodda was born November 25, 1937, in Pleasantville, Iowa the daughter of Arthur Ivan and Vera (King) Rodda. She graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1955. Following high school, Grace enlisted in the United States Navy WAVES. She served her country for 3 years at a Naval Hospital in California. Grace later returned to Iowa...
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