Return to Class of 1933 03/15/2008Helen Margurite Karr was born on November 27, 1915, in Gosport, Iowa on the family farm. She was one of eight children born to Mary Margret Morrison and Charles Emerson Powers. Helen grew up south of Knoxville in the Gosport area and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1933. She […]
Return to Class of 1939 03/11/2008 J.D. Harsin, 86, of Topeka, Kan., died March 11, 2008, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Harsin was born on May 17, 1921, in Walnut Valley, the son of Gilbert and Irene Harsin. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1939. ” In World War II, he served on
Return to Class of 1963 03/11/2008James Herman Bruinekool was born on April 11, 1945 in Pleasantville, Iowa. He was one of two sons born to Bernice Irene Shivvers and Peter “Pete” Herman Bruinekool. Jim graduated from Knoxville High School in 1963 and from William Penn University. Jim just retired last year after 31 years at
Return to Class of 1942 03/01/2008George "Scotty" Scott, 85, passed away on March 1, 2008, at Helathwin Specialized Care Center in South Bend, Ind. Scotty was born May 21, 1922, in Pershing to Thomas and Marina "Minnie" Johnson Scott. He married Marjorie Fowler on April 18, 1951. Scotty was a graduate of Knoxville High School.
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
