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Richard Kingery

Return to Class of 1962 02/23/2025 Richard Carroll Kingery was born February 16, 1944 in Knoxville, Iowa the son of Ray Willett and Lorain Marguerite (Betterton) Kingery. Richard was raised in the Columbia area, graduating with the Class of 1962. On August 29, 1964 Richard was united in marriage to Shirley Jean Karr at the […]

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Arthur Black

Return to Class of 1962 02/23/2025 Arthur Wayne Black, 81, passed away at his home on February 23, 2025, after a yearlong battle with Lewy body dementia. Per his wishes, no services are planned. Art was born on February 20, 1944, to Richard and Mary (Jones) Black. He was the older of two children. Art

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Oletha Schrader

Return to Class of 1952 02/11/2025 Esther Oletha Schrader Roland, 91, passed away on February 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Pierschbacher’s new location, located at 309 W. Main St. Knoxville, Iowa. Family will receive guests

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Ruth Richardson

Return to Class of 1955 02/10/2025 Ruth Marie Pope, 88, passed away on February 10, 2025, in Tracy, Iowa. A memorial funeral service will be planned for a later date. Ruth was born on December 24, 1936, to Harold and Mabel (Oliver) Richardson. She worked for Knoxville VA in dietetics, retiring after many years of

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Mike Chambers

Return to Class of 1968 02/07/2025 Funeral services for Michael H. Chambers, 75, of Knoxville, will be Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home, 202 E. Washington St in Knoxville. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery following the service. A luncheon will be held at the Knoxville VFW following

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Dennis Mart

Return to Class of 1962 01/29/2025 Dennis Edward Mart, 81, passed away on January 29, 2025, in Knoxville, Iowa. Services for Dennis will be Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville (corner of W. Main and Harlan St. new location). A visitation will be held prior to the

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Steve Porter

Return to Class of 1969 01/28/2025 Stephen David Porter January 15, 1951 – January 28, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Stephen David Porter, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, who left us unexpectedly on January 28, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on January 15, 1951, in Knoxville, Iowa, Steve

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David Stover

Return to Class of 1964 01/16/2025 David Allen Stover October 22, 1946 – January 16, 2025 David Allen Stover, 78, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at Bishop Drumm Nursing Home, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous journey with Alzheimer’s. Born in Hampton, Iowa, on October 22, 1946, he moved to

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Ed Karr

Return to Class of 1965 12/22/2024 Edward Dean Karr, 78, of Knoxville, died Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home in Knoxville. He was born on September 18, 1946, in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of Herman and Ruby Gilchrist Karr. He graduated from Knoxville High School with the class of 1965. In January of 1966,

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