Return to Class of 1954 05/21/2023 Larry James Bledsoe, 88, passed peacefully on May 21, 2023, after a courageous fight with Parkinson’s disease. Larry was born, on June 25, 1934, in Knoxville, Iowa, spending his childhood in Iowa which created a life-long interest in environmentalism, hunting, fishing, and habitat creation. After graduating in 1954 from […]
Return to Class of 1977 05/13/2023 Jack Eugene Kingrey was born November 23, 1958, in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Jack and Blanche (Gullion) Kingrey. He was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Class of 1977. Following high school, Jack worked at Bingley Sale Barn and Marion County Produce. On September 15, 1979, he
Return to Class of 1957 05/09/2023 Arleta Jean Voyce was born March 5, 1939, in Corning, Iowa the daughter of Leonard and Iola (Simonds) Steele. She was raised in Knoxville, Iowa. During high school, Arleta wrote a weekly school newsletter and worked at Braida Grocery. She graduated with the Class of 1957. She then worked
Return to Class of 1977 05/09/2023 Roxane Cooper, 64, was born November 14, 1958, and passed away on May 9, 2023. Services for Roxane will be held Friday, May 26, at 10:00 at the Harvey Assembly of God in Harvey. Roxane is survived by her daughters, Lisa (Tim) Arnold and Samantha (Randy) Iddings; 4 granddaughters:
Return to Class of 1969 04/28/2023 Arnold Ray Agan July 18, 1951 — April 28, 2023 Carlisle Arnold Ray Agan, age 71, of Carlisle, Iowa, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Accura HealthCare of Pleasantville. No services are planned. Arnold was born on July 18, 1951, in Knoxville, Iowa, to Kelly and Darlene
Return to Class of 1942 04/28/2023 Name: Ira John Ward B. September 24,1924 Died: April 28, 2023 Father: Thurman E. Ward Mother: Cora A. Shivvers Spouse: Phyllis Ann Beeler Married: July 1946 Children: Linda Ward- James Taylor Janet Ward- Darl Oppedal Grand Children: Robert, Kevin, Ryan, Brianne Ira John Ward, Lt COL, USA Retired, an
Return to Class of 1962 04/28/2023 It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Rhoda (Kleidon) Blix on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the age of 78 years after a long, and valiant battle with cancer. Rhoda was born in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Reverend Edmund and Iris Kleidon. She leaves behind
Return to Class of 2017 04/18/2023 With deepest sorrow, the family of Delaney Grace McRoberts announces that Delaney, age 24, ran out of time in her battle with cancer on April 18, 2023, in the presence of her family at her home in Des Moines. Services for Delaney will be held on Saturday, April 29,
Return to Class of 1974 04/18/2023 Cindy Kay Etter April 17, 1956 — April 18, 2023 Knoxville Cindy Kay (Mecham) Etter, 67 of Knoxville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She was born on April 17, 1956, to Gale and Verna (Presley) Mecham. A Celebration of Life for both Cindy and her husband, Jimmie,
Return to Class of 1958 04/12/2023 Gordon Agan, age 82, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, surrounded by his family at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Winfield/Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Gordon’s
