Return to Class of 1955 04/14/2025 Donald Bell Metcalf passed away at age 87 on April 14, 2025 in the company of his family. Don graduated from Knoxville High School, where he was a star tackle for the Panther football team. He was agile and quick, especially given his 6-foot 4-inch frame, and achieved first […]
Return to Class of 1991 04/10/2025 Nina Marie Murphy was born September, 27, 1972 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Charley and Julie (Varner) Fisher. She was raised in Pleasantville and attended school there. In her early high school years, Nina and her family moved to Knoxville. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the
Return to Class of 1968 03/21/2025 Wayne Dean King passed away Friday March 21, 2025 at Houston Methodist hospital in Conroe, TX. Wayne was born April 30, 1949 in Chariton, IA son of E. Keith and Lucinda A (James) King. Wayne graduated from Knoxville, IA high school with the class of 1968 and Des Moines
Return to Class of 1971 03/10/2025 Mahala Sue (Moss) Cox was born on September 6th 1953 in Oskaloosa, IA the daughter of Raymond William Moss and Daisey Juanita (Hartshorn) Moss. As a child Mahala was active in 4-H and on her family farm. Mahala graduated from Knoxville Community School in 1971. Mahala attended DMACC for
Return to Class of 1975 03/08/2025 Randol Lee Klootwyk was born July 16, 1956, to Ralph G. and W. Pauline Klootwyk (Nichols) in Knoxville, IA. Randy graduated from Knoxville High School in 1975 and worked in manufacturing and construction during his career. He worked at Roll Screen for 25 years and Whirlpool Corporation for over
Return to Class of 1960 03/03/2025 Funeral services for Mike Larson, 83, of Knoxville, will be Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Knoxville First United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery. Following the service a luncheon will be held at the church for a time of fellowship. Family will
Return to Class of 1956 03/01/2025 Leona “Elaine” Hart, 86, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Knoxville, Iowa surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Pierschbacher’s in Knoxville. A visitation will take place at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Elaine
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
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
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
