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William "Bill" Offenburger

William "Bill" Offenburger

May 6, 2024

William "Bill" Offenburger, 95, passed away on May 6, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Chariton. Burial will at the Newbern Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 15, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton.A full obituary will...

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Michelle Marie Allen

Michelle Marie Allen

May 5, 2024

Michelle Marie Allen, 65, of Quincy, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 5, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lacona. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. A Rosary Service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024,...

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Robert "Bob" Devern Harding

Robert "Bob" Devern Harding

May 3, 2024

Robert "Bob" Devern Harding, 80, of Swan, IA, passed away on May 3, 2024. He was born on April 18, 1944. Per Bob's wishes, no services are planned.

Bob was a man of many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, and cruising Swan in his golf cart with his furbabies, Tillie and Calijo. His dedication to these pastimes brought...

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Eddie LaFollette

Eddie LaFollette

Apr 30, 2024

Eddie James LaFollette was born January 16th, 1976, in Knoxville IA to Geneva (Watson) Seddon and James LaFollette. He was raised in Marion County, attended Knoxville Schools, and lived his adult life in and around Marion County. 

 Eddie passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, at Knoxville Hospital ER at the age 48 years 3 months and 15 days.

 A Celebration of...

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Larry Michael

Larry Michael

Apr 30, 2024

Funeral services for Larry Michael, 84, of Chariton, will be held at the Chariton Christian Church - Disciples of Christ on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Corydon Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Chariton Christian Church on Sunday, May 5th, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m.  Memorials may be made to Larry's family...

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Charlene Ruth Gartin

Charlene Ruth Gartin

Apr 30, 2024

Charlene Ruth Standley Gartin, age 76, went to see her Savior on April 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends Sunday, May 5th from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home. Interment will be at the Russell Cemetery following the...

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Dale Eugene Osborn

Dale Eugene Osborn

Apr 28, 2024

Dale E. Osborn passed away April 28, 2024, in Knoxville, Iowa. Per his wishes, his body was cremated and a private graveside service will be held at Indiana Chapel (1.5 miles south of Hwy G76, Attica, Iowa) on May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

Dale Eugene Osborn was born June 30, 1953, to Sal Osborn and Darlene Neer in Iowa.

Dale was...

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Donald Roy Rogers

Donald Roy Rogers

Apr 28, 2024

Donald Roy Rogers, 76, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024, in Pella, Iowa. A celebration of life gathering will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa. There will be a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Dallas Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at Melcher-Dallas...

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Angela June Godfrey

Angela June Godfrey

Apr 27, 2024

Angela June Godfrey, 47, of Melcher-Dallas passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher located at 203 W Center St. The family will greet friends at a visitation on Monday, May 6, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the...

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Luetta Faye Wright

Luetta Faye Wright

Apr 26, 2024

Luetta Faye Wright, 86, passed away on April 26, 2024, in Knoxville, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Saint John Lutheran Church in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa. A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Luetta was born on June 24, 1937, in Germantown, outside of Lacona, Iowa, to Raymond...

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Patricia Ann Ehorn

Patricia Ann Ehorn

Apr 26, 2024

Patricia Ann Ehorn, 75, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville.

Patricia was born on June 27, 1948, in Boscobel, Wisconsin to Francis and Lavonne (Quamme) Walsh. From her earliest days, Patricia learned the...

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Dwight Robuck

Dwight Robuck

Apr 25, 2024

Dwight 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, 1937, the son of Icle and Letha (Alen) Robuck. He grew up in Knoxville and graduated from Knoxville High School.

Dwight was united in marriage...

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Linda Kay Weeks

Linda Kay Weeks

Apr 21, 2024

Linda Kay (Clevenger) Weeks, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Milo, Iowa, on April 21, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Piersbacher Funeral Home in Milo. A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Linda will be interred following services at Belmont Cemetery, two...

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Karen Donnelly

Karen Donnelly

Apr 20, 2024

Karen Donnelly, 83, passed away April 20, 2024, with family by her side. Private family services will be held, and Karen will be buried alongside her parents at the Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to your favorite charity in Karen’s honor.

Karen Kay Anderson was born, the only child, of Thomas and Letha...

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Bruce Chambers

Bruce Chambers

Apr 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 may be made to the Bruce Chambers family and will be...

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Celia Leora (Kersbergen) Heiniger

Celia Leora (Kersbergen) Heiniger

Apr 19, 2024

Celia Leora (Kersbergen) Heiniger, 73, passed away on April 19, 2024, at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A graveside burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville, Iowa at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, 2024. 

Celia was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa on April 3, 1951, to Bert and Lois (Pelong) Kersbergen. She was raised in Pershing...

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Lois "Loie" Carney

Lois "Loie" Carney

Apr 19, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Lois "Loie" Carney, age 82 of Des Moines, will be held Friday, April 26th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Ss John & Paul Catholic Church in Altoona. Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Ss John & Paul Catholic Church with a Rosary Service being held prior to visitation...

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Wanda Reed

Wanda Reed

Apr 16, 2024

A memorial visitation for Wanda D. Reed, 79, of Chariton, will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Memorials may be made in care of her family.Wanda was born in Minnesota to Harry and Glendoris (Shelton) Tanner on June 10, 1944. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963...

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Richard "Dick" Wallace

Richard "Dick" Wallace

Apr 16, 2024

Richard "Dick" Wallace, 85, passed away on April 16, 2024, in Avon, Ohio.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment with military honors will be conducted at the Chariton Cemetery. In lieu...

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James O. Chaplin

James O. Chaplin

Apr 14, 2024

James O. Chaplin, 75, passed away on April 14, 2024, in Milo, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. A funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the funeral home. Military honors will be conducted at the funeral home following...

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