Class of 1956 Obituaries

Dwight Robuck

Return to Class of 1956 04/25/2024 Dwight Tom Robuck September 6, 1937 – April 25, 2024 Knoxville Dwight Tom Robuck, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his residence in Knoxville, Iowa. A Celebration of Life with military honors will be held at a later date. Dwight was born on September 6, […]

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Myrna Anderson

Return to Class of 1956 01/15/2024 Myrna Janie Anderson, 85, of Knoxville, IA, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, She was born February 12, 1938, in Marion County, IA, the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Vera (May) Anderson. After Myrna graduated from Knoxville High School in 1956, she went on to study at

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Robert Williams

Return to Class of 1956 11/29/2023 Robert (Bob) L. Williams was born on November 19, 1938, in Chariton, IA, the son of Robert R. Williams and Leona (Terrell) Williams. Bob was raised in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1956. After graduating, he joined the United States Air Force serving in communications, stationed

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Annette Cox

Return to Class of 1956 11/08/2023 Annette Marie (Cox) Grimes was born May 28, 1937, in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Commodore Dewey and Lola “Bill” (Godfrey) Cox. Annette was raised in Knoxville where she played varsity basketball, starting in the 8th grade. She lettered all 5 years and was awarded a white “K”. She

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Larry Hodges

Return to Class of 1956 10/01/2023 Larry Don Hodges February 21, 1938 – October 1, 2023 Knoxville Larry Don Hodges passed away peacefully at home at Yankee Hollow on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the age of 85. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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Cherie Nichols

Return to Class of 1956 02/05/2023 Cherie Roquet Jefferson, Iowa Date of Death: February 5, 2023. A Memorial Service for Cherie Willeen Roquet will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 11, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. For those who cannot attend Cherie’s service, the funeral service will be live-streamed. Live streaming will

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Gary Shilling

Return to Class of 1956 09/18/2022 Gary Lloyd Shilling, 83, passed away September 18, 2022, at the Pella Comfort House in Pella, Iowa. Throughout Gary’s life, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing pool as his passion, maintaining his yard to picture-perfect perfection, doing bonfire cookouts, and having holiday dinners with family. Gary was born on

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Linda VanHemert

Return to Class of 1956 03/28/2022 Linda Joy (VanHemert) Rankin was born on February 20, 1938, in Pella, Iowa, the daughter of Cornelius “Neil” and Margaret (Risewick) Van Hemert. Linda grew up in Knoxville and during high school, was a cheerleader. Linda graduated from Knoxville High School, Class of 1957. After high school, Linda attended

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Larry Chiles

Return to Class of 1956 10/15/2021 Larry Myron Chiles, 83, of Urbandale, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born July 18, 1938, to Earl & Esther (Morris) Chiles. Larry grew up in Knoxville with his parents and 4 siblings. The

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Melvin Beaver

Return to Class of 1956 07/26/2021 Melvin Keith Beaver, 83, of Melcher, Iowa passed away on July 23, 2021. Per Mel’s wishes, no services will be held. Pierschbacher Funeral Home will be assisting with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Melvin’s honor to EveryStep Hospice and may be sent to

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