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Obituaries for Knoxville, Pleasantville, and surrounding areas
Eugene Frank Bertrand
Apr 27, 2025
Eugene Frank Bertrand was born November 18, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Ralph and Helen (Romans) Bertrand.
He was raised in Des Moines and as a young man he started working to help support his family. On June 6, 1959 Gene was united in marriage to Judy DuBois at the Grace Lutheran Church. Gene drove a truck for...
Jerry Wayne Richards
Apr 27, 2025
Jerry Wayne Richards was born February 25, 1937 in Pleasantville, Iowa the son of Thomas J. and Ruby (Galvin) Richards.
Jerry graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1954. Jerry was drafted into the Army where he served three years. He married Nancy Robuck and they later divorced. Jerry later married Judy Kane and they recently celebrated their 51st...
Robin Kay Thompson
Apr 25, 2025
Robin Kay Thompson was born November 5, 1965 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Larry and Karen (Burnham) Thompson.
She attended Hartford-Carlisle elementary schools and graduated from Pleasantville High School with the Class of 1984. During high school, Robin was active in band, drill team, cheerleading, yearbook and the high school newspaper. Following high school, she earned a degree in Business...
Eva Boye Lebeck
Apr 25, 2025
Eva Boye Lebeck was born January 16, 1927 in Dedham, Iowa the daughter of Hans and Karen (Hansen) Boye.
Following her high school graduation, Eva was united in marriage to Kenny Lebeck in 1944 at Audubon, Iowa. To this union three children, Sheryl, Laurel and Jeff were born. The couple later divorced at the age of 44 Eva graduated from nursing...
Tommy Lee Cupples
Apr 20, 2025
Tommy Lee Cupples was born May 14, 1942 in Stuttgart, Arkansas the son of Herman and Lula (Osborne) Cupples.
Tommy served in the United States Marine Corps. He worked at 3M in Knoxville, retiring as a supervisor.
Tommy passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at the V.A. Medical Center, in Des Moines, at the age of 82 years.
He was preceded in death...
Linda Faye Westberry
Apr 19, 2025
Linda Faye Westberry was born May 9, 1946 in Tennessee the daughter of W.L. and Margaret (Manus) Meeks.
She was raised in Tennessee and lived most of her life there. Prior to retirement, Linda worked as a legal secretary. For the last 15 years she has made Knoxville her home.
In her spare time, Linda enjoyed music, sewing and cooking. She loved...
Berneice Loraine Collins
Apr 15, 2025
Berniece Loraine Collins was born July 14, 1930 in Sandyville, Iowa the daughter of Paul Guy and Mildred (Welshhons) Long.
She was raised in the Sandyville and Beech, Iowa area and graduated from Pleasantville High School. On January 11, 1947 Berniece was united in marriage to Joseph Irl Collins in Knoxville. The couple always made their home in Pleasantville. They owned...
Nina Marie Murphy
Apr 10, 2025
Nina Marie Murphy was born September, 27, 1972 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Charley and Julie (Varner) Fisher. She was raised in Pleasantville and attended school there. In her early high school years, Nina and her family moved to Knoxville. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1991. Nina then attended Iowa State University and graduated...
James Franklin Hoffman
Apr 3, 2025
James was born in 1938 to Rudolph and Ada Hoffman of Murray, Iowa. James, known to family and friends as Jim, grew up in Murray, Iowa, learning to farm early, as his father, Rudolph, passed away when Jim was just 12 years old. Jim graduated a semester early from Murray high school, and attended Iowa State on an agricultural scholarship....
Stephen Boyd Caudill
Mar 31, 2025
Stephen Boyd Caudill was born November 22, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa the son of Boyd and Marianne (Kemper) Caudill. Steve was raised in Ankeny and graduated from Ankeny High School with the Class of 1983. He worked at a gas station and a parking garage before taking a job with Arnold Motor Supply. He worked for Arnold at their...
Shirley Jeanette Houseman
Mar 29, 2025
Shirley Jeanette Houseman was born August 25, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Harry H. and Gertrude H. (Sommerfeld) Riley. She was raised in the Des Moines area. Shirley was united in marriage to Warren Houseman on December 9, 1955. The couple enjoyed camping, showing horses and trail riding at Stephens State Forest for over 30 years. Shirley...
Jerry Don Raymie
Mar 23, 2025
Jerry Don Raymie was born October 7, 1937, in Albia, Iowa, the son of Charlie and Angie (Ansley) Raymie. He was raised in Albia, where he excelled in football and basketball, and held the long jump record for decades. Following his graduation from Albia High School, Jerry enlisted in the United States Navy. He served four years prior to his...
Bruce Hollingsworth
Mar 21, 2025
Bruce Hollingsworth was born October 31, 1958 the son of Frank and Kathryn Mae (Stemler) Hollingsworth. He was raised in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School. He worked as a security guard and at various other jobs through the years. Bruce passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Greater Southside Rehab Center at the age of 66 years,...
Judy Ann Bertrand
Mar 18, 2025
Judy Ann Bertrand was born August 11, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Harold and Mary (Williams) DuBois. She was raised in Des Moines and graduated from North High School. On June 6, 1959 Judy was united in marriage to Eugene Bertrand at the Grace Lutheran Church. She worked for Parker Games before taking a job at the...
Cathryn Lynn Dawson
Mar 13, 2025
Cathryn Lynn Dawson was born November 28, 1955 in Des Moines, Iowa the daughter of Jack Ray and Doreen May (Routson) Bertrand. She was raised in Des Moines and attended Lincoln High School. On March 4, 1972 Cathie was united in marriage to Gene Dawson. The couple eventually made their home in Pleasantville, where they raised four sons. As a...
Mahala Sue Cox
Mar 10, 2025
Mahala Sue Cox was born on September 6th 1953 in Oskaloosa, IA the daughter of Raymond William Moss and Daisey Juanita (Hartshorn) Moss. As a child Mahala was active in 4-H and on her family farm. Mahala graduated from Knoxville Community School in 1971. Mahala attended DMACC for computer programing later changing her focus to Emergency Medical Technician-Basic upgrading to...
Joyce Arlene Marsh
Mar 8, 2025
Joyce Arlene Marsh was born August 2, 1943 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island the daughter of George and V. Maxine Murray. As a girl, Joyce was raised in Promise City, Iowa and Newton, Iowa. She graduated from Newton High School. On July 14, 1962 she was united in marriage to Ronald Marsh. To this union five sons were born. Joyce worked...
Jimmy Joe Kendall
Mar 6, 2025
Jimmy Joe Kendall was born January 10, 1963 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Jimmie Leroy and Barbara (White) Kendall. Jimmy was raised in the Marysville, Iowa area. Following high school, Jimmy enlisted in the United States Army where he became a trained in helicopter maintenance. Following the service, Jimmy spent most of his life in the Albia, Iowa...
David Leroy Smith
Mar 4, 2025
David Leroy Smith was born left-handed to Wayne Evan Smith and Rita Beryl (Parker) Smith on June 29, 1944. He was raised on a farm in Bussey, Iowa and was a great big brother to Dennis ‘George’. After his mother passed at an early age, he moved into town along with his dad and brother. He attended Bussey schools and...
Mark Peter Lane
Mar 1, 2025
Mark Peter Lane, 65, of Knoxville, Iowa, born October 10, 1959, passed away on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Des Moines, Iowa to Joseph Sr. and Joanne (Gorman) Lane, Mark grew up with a strong sense of family and faith. He graduated from Dowling Catholic High School...
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