Class of 1966 Obituaries

Dareld Binns

Return to Class of 1966 09/13/2024 Dareld Wayne Binns, 76, passed away on Sept 13,  2024 in Sacramento, from cardiac arrest after complications in his battle with urothelial cancer. Dareld was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa and grew up near Knoxville, IA. He was Betty and Emmert Binns’ second of twelve children, and the oldest boy. […]

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Dennis Sutherland

Return to Class of 1966 10/18/2023 Dennis Wayne Sutherland, “Train Man”, also known as KCØPON signed off on October 18, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by his family. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral

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Martin Laird

Return to Class of 1966 09/24/2023 Martin Lavern Laird was born on April 10, 1947, in Knoxville, Iowa. Martin was born to Mart Laird and Betty Simmons. Martin attended high school through the ninth grade and later attained his G.E.D. On December 30, 1967, he was united in marriage with Donna Lea DeRaad at Knoxville.

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Clarence Gee

Return to Class of 1966 01/27/2023 Clarence Alvin Gee was born to Clarence and Wilma Gee in Oskaloosa, Iowa on June 24, 1947. He passed away on January 27, 2023, at his home in Wellton, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Wilma, and his mother-in-law, Angie Amos, and father-in-law, Roy

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Floyd Cooley

Return to Class of 1966 011/25/2022 It is with sadness we learned of the death of Floyd Owen Cooley, a recently retired member of the School of Music.  He died on Nov. 25, 2022, after a serious illness, He was 74. Broadly and universally known tubist Floyd O. Cooley has been heard in presentations all

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Sheryl VandeKamp

Return to Class of 1966 11/25/2022 Sheryl Lynn Hunt was born July 17, 1948, in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Clarence and Velta (Burt) VandeKamp. She graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1966. During high school, Sheryl worked at the Corner Café. She then worked for the Iowa Department of Social Services

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Ann Bellamy

Return to Class of 1966 09/07/2021Ann Gardner (Bellamy) Smith passed away peacefully in the arms of her family at UT Clements Hospital on September 7, 2021. Born on November 12, 1948, she grew up in Knoxville, Iowa where she enjoyed a wonderful upbringing with four younger siblings: Betsy, Sally, Sue, and Tom. Her father, James

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Bobbie Crews

Return to Class of 1966 06/07/2021 Robert Dale “Bob Crews, age 72, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away at his home on Monday, June 7, 2021, in Knoxville, Iowa. Visitation with Bob’s family present will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M., Friday, June 11, 2021, at Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville. Celebration of Life

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Jon Miller

Return to Class of 1966 05/19/2021Jon Paul Miller was born on August 20, 1948, to James and Virginia (Pearson) Miller in Knoxville, Iowa. He grew up on the farm on G76 and attended a country school. He was a 1966 graduate of Knoxville High School. Jon met Judy Ann Phillips in Pleasantville. They were married

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Leland Carter

Return to Class of 1966 04/14/2021 Leland (Lee) Dee Carter was born April 1, 1948, in Knoxville, Iowa to Alberta (née Onstank) and Lloyd Carter. Lee adored his two younger siblings, Monte and Melissa (Missy). His father instilled a strong work ethic early in Lee’s life and his mother taught him the value of love.

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