Class of 1960 Obituaries

Dawnetta Swayne

Return to Class of 1960 06/17/2026 Dawnetta  (Swayne) Pitt, age 83 of Marshalltown, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo, after a sudden serious illness. Born Dawnetta Marie Swayne on November 7, 1942, in Knoxville, IA, the daughter of Frank and Ruth (Peterson) Swayne. She graduated from Knoxville […]

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Douglas Wilson

Return to Class of 1960 05/10/2026 David Douglas (Doug) Wilson was born on August 3, 1941, to David Scott and Roberta Elizabeth (Bette) Barnett Wilson. Doug was born at his Grandpa Jack and Grandma Sarah Barnett’s home in rural Knoxville. Doug grew up with his three brothers, Bob, Denny, and Randy and was lovingly surrounded

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Charlotte Sterling

Return to Class of 1960 02/15/2026 Overton Funeral Home – Indianola Charlotte Lynette Davidson passed peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026 in Indianola. A Graveside service will be held at a later date in the Carlisle Cemetery, Carlisle, IA. Charlotte Lynette Sterling Davidson was born July 26, 1942 in Oskaloosa, IA. The first born to Pauline (Rickett)

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Joy Evans

Return to Class of 1960  11/05/2025 Joy Howard Evans of Honolulu HI, was born  in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Miles Jordan Evans and Frances Ellen Howard Evans. She attended school in Knoxville, Iowa with the class of 1960, and was united in  marriage to Pat Patterson in 1990 and lived in Honolulul, HI. Her

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Mike Larson

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

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Larry Rowley

Return to Class of 1960 11/05/2024 Irvin Larry Rowley ascended to be with the Lord on November 5, 2024, in Pella, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at First United Methodist Church in Knoxville. A visitation will take place from 2:00-4:00 p.m. prior to the service

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David McKinney

Return to Class of 1960 02/16/2024 David Robert McKinney was born August 5, 1941, in Wayne County, Iowa the son of Robert and Pauline (Abel) McKinney. Dave was raised in southern Iowa until his family moved to Marion County, Iowa. He attended country schools and Knoxville High School with the Class of 1960. As a

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Pat Cart

Return to Class of 1960 02/08/2024 Patricia Ann (Cart) Lindly, 81, of Newton died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at her residence. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Those interested in attending, please contact Donald Lindly II at (641) 799-0991 and leave a message. Memorials in Patricia’s name (checks payable to

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Linda Leonard

Return to Class of 1960 11/14/2023 Linda Joeliene (Leonard) Litwiller was born October 27, 1942, to JC and Emma Leonard. From her home and in the presence of her daughters went to be with Jesus on November 14, 2023. Linda accepted Christ into her heart at a very young age and faithfully served him all her

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Karen Hayes

Return to Class of 1960 08/05/2023 Karen Jane Anderson was born on July 14, 1942, to Everett and Margaret Hayes in Knoxville, Iowa. At the age of 14, she met the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Anderson. Karen graduated from Knoxville High School in 1960 and the American Institute of Business in 1961. After

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