Class of 1972 Obituaries

Steve Bacus

Return to Class of 1972 11/04/2024 Steven Mark Bacus was born January 7,  1954  in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of Charles and Altheo (Hyslope) Bacus. He was raised in Knoxville and graduated with the Class of 1972. On September 25, 1971 Steve was united in marriage to Janet Sue Pendroy in Knoxville. They were blessed […]

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Jim Patterson

Return to Class of 1972 10/29/2024 James Stuart Patterson August 13, 1954 — October 29, 2024 Albuquerque James Stuart Patterson (Jim) spent his final days on this earth in October 2024. Jim was born on Friday, August 13, 1954, in Knoxville, Iowa, where he will be laid to rest on Friday, December 13, 2024. His

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Vickie Binns

Return to Class of 1972 07/11/2024 Vickie Sue (Binns) Meisinger, 70, of Marion, died Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center following a long illness. Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church, Knoxville by Rev. Brent Hanna. Burial: Breckenridge Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family at noon on Wednesday at

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Bruce Chambers

Return to Class of 1972 04/20/2024 A Celebration of Life Service for Bruce Chambers will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Knoxville First United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials

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Mike Driscoll

Return to Class of 1972 04/18/2024 The following information was received from Karen Long. Thank you for sharing Karen. Michael Patrick Driscoll 69, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, after a long illness. Born on May 13, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa to James Driscoll and Margaret Mathews. Soon after, Michael relocated to Mt Pleasant

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Bill Tandy

Return to Class of 1972 04/11/2024 William Calvin Tandy was born November 15, 1953 in Oskaloosa, Iowa the son of William Russell and Lenora Jean (Blom) Tandy. Bill spent most of his youth in Knoxville, Iowa graduating with the Class of 1972. Following high school, Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force. Besides the

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Ross Sterling

Return to Class of 1972 03/30/2024 Donald “Ross” Sterling, age 69, passed away on Saturday, March 30th, 2024, in Omaha following his 20-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born on September 19, 1954, to Donald and Lily VanLoon, Ross was later adopted by Lily’s second husband Richard “Dick” Sterling. Raised in Knoxville, Iowa, Ross discovered his

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Steve Coon

Return to Class of 1972 09/08/2023 Stephen Craig Coon, 69, of Knoxville, Iowa, was born November 20, 1953. He passed away suddenly in his sleep on September 8, 2023. A celebration of life gathering will be held, on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Knoxville First United Methodist Church. Interment

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Sheryl Karr

Return to Class of 1972 08/06/2023 Sheryl Rae Karr, 69 of Ankeny, passed away on August 6, 2023, at the Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines after a short battle with cancer. A private graveside service will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville, Iowa. Sheryl was born in Knoxville to Leland and Frieda (Harvey)

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JoAnn Hollingshead

Return to Class of 1972 03/01/2022 JoAnn (Hollingshead) Lee was born October 10, 1954, in Oskaloosa, Iowa the daughter of James V. and Wilma F. (Pearson) Hollingshead. JoAnn graduated from Knoxville High School with the Class of 1972. On October 19, 1971, JoAnn was united in marriage to Greg Lee at the First United Methodist

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