Return to Class of 1979 05/26/2026 David Conway, age 65,passed away peacefully onMay 26, 2026, in Orono, Minnesota. Born on December 15, 1960, David lived a life that left an impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was impossible to overlook and was appreciated for his larger-than-life personality, infectious sense of humor, generous […]
Return to Class of 1960 05/10/2026 David Douglas (Doug) Wilson was born on August 3, 1941, to David Scott and Roberta Elizabeth (Bette) Barnett Wilson. Doug was born at his Grandpa Jack and Grandma Sarah Barnett’s home in rural Knoxville. Doug grew up with his three brothers, Bob, Denny, and Randy and was lovingly surrounded
Return to Class of 1952 05/10/2026 Ben Willetts was born on March 29th, 1933, in Knoxville, Iowa to Harry and Lucille Willetts. Ben graduated in 1952 from Knoxville High School and was an outstanding athlete. He was an All-State football player and was inducted as a Knoxville Hall of Fame Athlete. Ben met the love
Return to Class of 1963 05/06/2026 Funeral services for Don Shilling, 81, of Knoxville, will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. A luncheon will be held following the service for a time of fellowship. Interment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held
Return to Class of 1952 05/06/2026 Norma Jo (Grill) Hull, age 91, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 6, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. Norma was born on August 1, 1934 in Knoxville, Iowa to Joseph Carl and Louise Jordan Grill. She attended Knoxville High School. After high school graduation in
Return to Class of 1970 05/03/2026 Services for Larry Gullion, 74, of Knoxville, will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. A visitation will be held prior to the service starting at 1:00 p.m. Following the service, a burial will be held at Gosport Cemetery in
Return to Class of 1954 04/18/2026 Funeral services for Tom Nichols, 90, of Tracy, will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Immediately following the service, a luncheon will be held for a time of visiting and fellowship. Interment will be at Coal Ridge Cemetery. Family
Return to Class of 1952 04/12/2026 Funeral services for Emma Poffenbarger, 90, of Knoxville, will be Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery. A luncheon will be held following the burial at the funeral home for a time of continued fellowship.
Return to Class of 1966 04/03/2026 “Lee” Sparks passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on the morning of April 3rd, 2026. A celebration of life gathering for Ronald Lee Sparks, 77, of Knoxville will be held at a later date at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville to honor and celebrate his
Return to Class of 1952 03/27/2026 A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 31st at 4:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville followed by visitation from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m., a Vigil Service will begin at 6:30 p.m., all at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to
