Class of 1953 Obituaries

Keith Aldrich

Return to Class of 1953 02/26/2011 Clinton Keith Aldrich was born on January 22, 1935, in Kearney, Nebraska. He was raised in Knoxville, Iowa where he lived with his mother Aimee Foidel Aldrich Morrow, stepfather (Bob Morrow) and grandmother. Keith grew up in the Knoxville area, went through the Knoxville Public School system and graduated […]

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Merle Pope

Return to Class of 1953 04/29/2010 Merle Richard Pope, 75, died April 29,2010 at the Lucas County Health Center at Chariton, IA. Merle was born on December 30, 1934 near Bussey, IA to Nellie and Jarrett Pope. Merle was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Maytag. Merle is preceded in death

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Vance Crosby

Return to Class of 1953 07/08/2009 Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville. Vance Marvin Crosby was born September 22, 1935 in Dallas, Iowa. He graduated from Knoxville High School in 1953. He was married to Marlene Pregon in Knoxville August 31, 1957. They

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Roger Smith

Return to Class of 1953 01/03/2009Roger Lloyd Smith, 74, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009, after a long and courageous battle with emphysema and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, at Iles Funeral Homes — Dunn's Chapel. His family will receive friends one hour prior to

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Seward Cross

Return to Class of 1953 05/30/2008Name: Seward E. Cross Birth: Sep 27, 1934 Death: May 30, 2008 – Prince George's County, Maryland Cemetery: Southern Memorial Gardens Burial: Dunkirk, Calvert County, Maryland Spouse: Shirley Proffitt "53" Seward Eugene Cross (Age 73) died On Friday, May 30, 2008 of Upper Marlboro, MD. Beloved husband of Shirley L.

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Ruby Daubenspeck

Return to Class of 1953 03/01/2008Ruby Jeanette (Daubenspeck) Jolly was born July 17, 1935, at home in Knoxville, Iowa. She was one of four children born to Ralph Craig and Emma Alora (Jones) Daubenspeck. Ruby was raised in a spiritual environment and her mother always made sure the children were in Sunday school and church.

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Arthur Dainty

Return to Class of 1953 4/6/2006 Arthur Daniel “Bud” Dainty was born on June 9, 1934, in Knoxville, the son of Frank Albot “Tug” and Mabel Olive (Hendrix) Dainty. After he graduated from Knoxville High School, Bud attended Iowa State Teachers College, where he played football. He married Kay Thompson on June 22, 1954. Bud

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Claudean Rees

Return to Class of 1953 9/13/2004Claudean Mae Avon was born, Dec. 31, 1934, in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Carl Rees and Francis (Rahlf) Rees,she was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Knoxville High School Class or 1953. Following high school, she was united in Marriage to Jerry Glover. Jerry passed away in 1963,

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Marjorie Spencer

Return to Class of 1953 04/03/2004Name: Marjorie Collene (Spencer) Beaman – Clark Birth: Sep 30, 1932 – Knoxville, Iowa Death: Apr 3, 2004 Father: Prosper Spencer (b.Jan 7, 1900-d.Nov 29, 1977) Mother: Hazel Z Stice (b.Jan 18, 1908-d.Aug 24, 1960) Marjorie is also survived by her sisters Connie McCullough Frances Rankin (b.Dec 28, 1930-d.Feb 5,

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