Return to Class of 1953 03/01/2008Ruby Jeanette (Daubenspeck) Jolly was born July 17, 1935, at home in Knoxville, Iowa. She was one of four children born to Ralph Craig and Emma Alora (Jones) Daubenspeck. Ruby was raised in a spiritual environment and her mother always made sure the children were in Sunday school and church. […]
Return to Class of 1925 02/25/2008 Elizabeth Merritt (Evans) was born on September 12, 1907 in Pleasantville, Iowa to Arlington Jordan and Jessie Merritt Evans. Her family moved to Knoxville when Elizabeth was in eighth grade and she graduated from Knoxville High School in 1925. She attended Drake University and obtained a teaching certificate. Elizabeth
Return to Class of 1948 02/22/2008Bill U. Hartshorn, 77, was born on July 16, 1930, passed away at home from melanoma Friday, February 22, 2008. Bill was born in Knoxville Iowa and was a retired U.S. Letter Carrier for 40 years prior to his retirement in 1999. He was a faithful member of St. John
Return to Class of 1937 02/22/2008Funeral services for Josephine Jo (Shawver) Black, 88, of Spencer, will be held at 10:30 a.m., today, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, at Hope Reformed Church of Spencer. Rev. Deb Mechler will officiate the service. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery of Spencer. Josephine passed away at the Worthington Hospital
Return to Class of 1941 02/21/2008 Arlene (Jones) Bailey was born August 21, 1924, to Harold Paul and Anna Dana (McClure) Jones in Marion County, Iowa. Arlene attended Mt. Vernon country school until 8th grade. She then went on to attend Knoxville High School, graduating with the class of 1941. Arlene was united in marriage
Return to Class of 1929 02/17/2008Pauline (Line) McNeish was born November 15, 1910 in New Market, Iowa, the daughter of Wilford J. and Nona Bernice (Maddy) Line. In 1916, Pauline’s family moved to the Knoxville area. Following graduation from Knoxville High School, Pauline went to work as a secretary for the superintendent of the Knoxville
Return to Class of 1934 02/17/2008 Grace Estella (Riherd) Mabie was born August 4, 1917 in Red Rock to William and Maude (Shilling) Riherd. Grace was a cheerleader and also a member of the National Honor Society at Knoxville High School, graduating with the class of 1934. She was united in marriage to William E.
Return to Class of 1965 02/15/2008 Rodney Ray Johnson, son of John R. and Marjorie (Swayne) Johnson was born August 2, 1947 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He grew up in the Flagler and Knoxville area and was a 1965 graduate of Knoxville High School. Rod graduated in 1967 from Centerville Community College with an Associate of
Return to Class of 1939 02/13/2008Name: Henry Lackey Heykens Birth: 10 May 1920 – Marion Death: 13 Feb 2008 – Cleveland, White, Georgia Father: Herman Heykens Mother: Daisy May Lackey Spouse: Ellen Charlcie (b.12/11/1922 – d.1/14/2012) Henry and Ellen lived in Tampa until their retirement in 1986, afterward moving to White County. Survivors include his
Return to Class of 1969 02/12/2008Donald Eugene “Preacher” Lewis was born on August 3, 1950 in Knoxville, Iowa. He was one of four children born to Charlotte Marion Thompson and Jackie Dale Lewis. Donald grew up and attended school in Knoxville. He entered the US Navy and served on the USS Hector in Vietnam. Donald
