Class of 1934 Obituaries

Lucille Monroe

Return to Class of 1934 12/21/2008Violet Lucile Goemaat was born on December 3, 1916 in Marion County, Iowa. She was one of eight children born to Leona Rankin and Elzy B. Monroe. Lucile graduated from Knoxville High School in 1934. She graduated from the Mercy School of Nursing in 1938. Nursing became a significant portion […]

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Darlene Vinson

Return to Class of 1934 09/04/2008Darlene Vinson grew up on a farm near Pleasantville, IA, one of thirteen children. On Jun. 19, 1914, Darlene was born to Oliver and Minnie Buhman Vinson. The family was very close and loved to laugh. She attended Knoxville High School in Knoxville, Iowa, staying with her Aunt Em while

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Lois Parker

Return to Class of 1934 06/21/2008 Lois Marguerite Chamberlain, 91, the daughter of William M. and Sarah (Schell) Parker, was born April 7, 1917 in Knoxville, Iowa. She was a graduate of the Knoxville High School, Class of 1934. On June 14, 1936, Lois was united in marriage with C.J. Curley Chamberlain in Knoxville, Iowa.

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Grace Riherd

Return to Class of 1934 02/17/2008 Grace Estella (Riherd) Mabie was born August 4, 1917 in Red Rock to William and Maude (Shilling) Riherd. Grace was a cheerleader and also a member of the National Honor Society at Knoxville High School, graduating with the class of 1934. She was united in marriage to William E.

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Marion Reins

Return to Class of 1934 11/18/2007Marion Wesley Reins was born on December 29, 1915, to Henry Leon Reins and Blanche E. Ream. He lived most of his life in Knoxville, Iowa. After graduating from Knoxville High School in 1934, Marion toured the East Coast and Southeastern United States playing tenor saxophone and clarinet in various

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Clyde Williams

Return to Class of 1934 05/07/2007Clyde Lee Williams was born on May 19, 1916 in Red Rock, Iowa. He was one of three children born to Daisy Nichols and Grover “Bud” Williams. Clyde attended Red Rock School and graduated in 1934 from Knoxville High School. While in high school Clyde was on the football and

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Inez Stittsworth

Return to Class of 1934 03/03/2007Elizabeth (Stittsworth) was born on Dec. 30, 1914, in rural Marion County. She was one of six children born to Dollie Powers and John Louis Stittsworth. Inez attended rural schools in Marion County and graduated from Knoxville High School. She continued her education by receiving a B.S. Degree from Drake

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Mervin Toll

Return to Class of 1934 12/04/2006Mervin Laverne Toll was born the son of Arie Toll April 8, 1916 in Marion County, Iowa. He was a Cpl in the US Army World War II He died in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska on December 4, 2006 Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Omaha Nebraska. Father: Arie

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