Return to Class of 1955 03/15/2026 Elaine Opal Houseal, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on April 20, 1937, to Carl Robert and Marie M. (Simmons) Blythe in Mendota, Iowa.Elaine spent her childhood in Iowa, where she attended country school […]
Return to Class of 1955 03/12/2026 Richard P. Bailey, age 88, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 12, 2026. A celebration of life gathering for Richard P. Bailey, 88, of Knoxville will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville to honor
Return to Class of 1955 02/24/2026 Carolyn Kamerick, 88, of Knoxville, passed away February 24th, 2026, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola. Services are pending, details will be made available when finalized. Carolyn was born in Knoxville, Iowa on April 14, 1937, Cornelius and Margaret Van Hemert of Knoxville. Carolyn graduated in 1955 from
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Return to Class of 1955 01/19/2026 Wayne LuVerne VanderVeer passed away on January 19, 2026. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family, or to the VA Hospital of Central Iowa. Wayne was born on August 19, 1937, in Marion County, Iowa, to Engle and Hazel (Milledge) VanderVeer. Following graduation in 1955 from high school,
Return to Class of 1955 08/05/2025 A memorial service and celebration of Gordon’s life will be held Friday, August 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home, 309 W Main St, Knoxville, Iowa. Family will receive friends following the service until 1:00 p.m. for a time of visiting and fellowship. Memorial donations in Gordon’s
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 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
Return to Class of 1955 07/20/2024 Anna Louise (Rowley) Dennison passed away peacefully on July 20, 2024, in Knoxville, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Dyer Hudson Hall in Knoxville. The family will greet guests at 9:00 a.m. before the service. Louise will be laid
Return to Class of 1955 05/04/2024 Marvin Lee Bailey, 87, of Iowa City, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Lone Tree Health Care Center with family by his side. Marvin was born January 2, 1937, to Charles and Millie (nee Kingery) Bailey at their home in rural Knoxville, Iowa. Marvin attended country
Return to Class of 1955 08/04/2023 Beverly Evalene Koons Paxton, age 86 of Humeston passed away on August 4, 2023, at her home in Humeston surrounded by her loving family. Evalene was born on April 14, 1937, in Pleasantville, Iowa, the daughter of Mel and Mamie (Howsare) Koons. She attended school in Chariton and graduated
