Return to Class of 1960 02/08/2024 Patricia Ann (Cart) Lindly, 81, of Newton died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Those interested in attending, please contact Donald Lindly II at (641) 799-0991 and leave a message. Memorials in Patricia’s name (checks payable to […]
Return to Class of 1970 02/07/2024 John Andrew VanRees was born 1952, in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Lenora Jane (Paltzer) and Vernon VanRees. He was raised in Knoxville, Iowa along with his older sister Bonnie VanRees who married Melvin Leroy Nichols in Parkersburg, Iowa. Together they raised their two children: Scott and Kasi. John graduated from
Return to Class of 1964 02/06/2024 Mary Jane (Stoops) Archer, 77, of Grimes Iowa, passed away on 02/06/2024. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Mary Jane was born on 03/02/1946 in Knoxville, Iowa. Her family and faith were the most important things in her life. Her strong faith carried her through to the end.
Return to Class of 1959 02/04/2024 Catherine Mildred (Evans)-Musgrave, 82, was born in Chariton, Iowa on Tuesday, June 17, 1941 to David and Naomi (Verwers) Evans. Graduating in Knoxville, Iowa with the Class of 1959. She married Thomas Edward Musgrave, on June 24, 1967. Mom’s memorial service is being held at Calvary Church of the
Return to Class of 1974 01/30/2024 James Larry Sockriter, age 68, born April 21, 1955, in Knoxville, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2024. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will take place at 5:00 p.m. A
Return to Class of 1957 01/27/2024 Carrie Kay (Husted) Lee went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 27th. She was born on August 14th, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa to Virgil and Maxine (Williams) Husted. Although she loved her mom dearly, Carrie was clearly a daddy’s girl. When she spoke about
Return to Class of 1946 01/24/2024 Byrtie Jean (Ellison), Allen, 94, of Eldora, passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on January 24, 2024, just 11 days before her 95th birthday. She was born to Lee and Mildred Ellison in Knoxville, Iowa January 13, 1929 where she spent her childhood and graduated from high
Return to Class of 1948 01/21/2024 Susie Schippers, age 92, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa, IA. Susie was born on March 7, 1931, in Hamilton, IA, the youngest of 10 to Earnest and Alice (Fowler) Courtney. She grew up attending school in Hamilton before attending and
Return to Class of 1952 01/19/2024 “I was just a coal miner”—that was his reply when asked what he might want in his obituary. But, of course, no one is “just” anything—and especially not merely an occupation, although he excelled in the positions he held in the coal mining industry from 1954 when he started
Return to Class of 1956 01/15/2024 Myrna Janie Anderson, 85, of Knoxville, IA, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, She was born February 12, 1938, in Marion County, IA, the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Vera (May) Anderson. After Myrna graduated from Knoxville High School in 1956, she went on to study at
