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Patti Jo Conrad

Patti Jo Conrad

Aug 24, 2023

Patti Jo Conrad, 52, of State Center, Iowa, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2023, at her home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. There are no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of Patti Jo's...

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Emily Marie Davis

Emily Marie Davis

Aug 22, 2023

Emily Marie Davis passed away peacefully at Methodist Mansfield Hospital in Mansfield, Texas on Tuesday afternoon, August 22, 2023, at the age of 85 with her eldest daughter, Kim, by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Melcher-Dallas. Family will receive friends...

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Ronald Lee Cox

Ronald Lee Cox

Aug 19, 2023

Ronald Lee Cox, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.  A visitation will be held on August 23, 2023, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville, Iowa. Immediately following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM at the same...

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John Joseph Popson

John Joseph Popson

Aug 16, 2023

John Joseph Popson, aged 81, of Knoxville was reunited with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 16, at Pella Regional Health Center. While he will be sorely missed, his family takes joy knowing he spent his time on earth shining like a star and brightening all corners where he was.

John was born on June 5, 1942, to John...

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Roland L. McCombs

Roland L. McCombs

Aug 13, 2023

Roland Louis McCombs, 86, passed away on August 13, 2023, in Chariton, Iowa. Roland lived a full life of enjoyment and love.

Roland was born at home in a little house across the street from the Methodist Church in Tracy, Iowa on September 20, 1936, to Edith Arlene (Johnson) and Alec McCombs. About a year later, the little family moved...

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Rick Walters

Rick Walters

Aug 12, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Rick Walters, 54, of Chariton, will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2023, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Everyone is welcome to come and visit and tell stories as we celebrate Rick's life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lucas County Little League.

Rick Alan...

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Kandi Lea Eddy

Kandi Lea Eddy

Aug 10, 2023

Kandi Lea Edy, a beloved member of the community, passed away after a difficult battle with cancer on August 10, 2023.  Friends, family, and loved ones are invited to celebrate Kandi's life at a celebration of life gathering on August 26th, 2023, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas from 11:00am-1:00pm. Kandi was born on August 30, 1956, in Charles City, Iowa to...

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Sheryl Rae Karr

Sheryl Rae Karr

Aug 6, 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) Karr and attended Knoxville High School where she graduated in 1972....

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Vickie Ann Fisher

Vickie Ann Fisher

Aug 4, 2023

Vickie Ann Fisher, age 68, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics.

A visitation for Vickie will be held at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 pm. also at the funeral home.

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Thomas Edward McLeod

Thomas Edward McLeod

Aug 3, 2023

Thomas Edward McLeod was born to George and Laura McLeod on November 8, 1931, in Melcher, Iowa. Thomas passed away at Westridge Specialty Care on August 3, 2023, at the age of 91.

Thomas is survived by his daughters, Sarah (Brian) and Heather (Adam) and his grandchildren: Grant, Natalie, Bennett, Rylan, Milo, and Nina; brother, Steve (JoAn); nieces, Pam Cacciatore...

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Marvin Long Brooks

Marvin Long Brooks

Aug 3, 2023

Marvin Long Brooks was born February 16, 1935, in Marion County, Iowa, to J. Ray and Clarice (Long) Brooks. He died peacefully on August 3, 2023, at Westridge Care Center in Knoxville, Iowa. Friends and family are invited to attend visitation services for Marvin on Monday, August 7, 2023, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the First United Methodist...

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Clifford C. "Pappy" Phillips

Clifford C. "Pappy" Phillips

Aug 1, 2023

Clifford C. (Pappy) Phillips, 91, passed August 1, 2023, in his sleep. He was born on 12/9/31, in Russell, Iowa to Charles and Josephine (Schrum) Phillips. In 3rd grade, his family moved to Chariton, Iowa, where he lived for most of his life. Eight years ago, he moved to Knoxville, Iowa, living with his daughter Mary. He was extremely grateful...

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Frances Lucille Kirkwood

Frances Lucille Kirkwood

Jul 31, 2023

Frances Lucille Kirkwood, a beloved member of the community, passed away on July 31, 2023, at the age of 100. Friends and family are invited to attend visitation services for Frances on August 3, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Knoxville United Methodist Church located at 313 E Montgomery St., Knoxville, IA, 50138. A funeral service will follow...

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Wendell J. Dittmer

Wendell J. Dittmer

Jul 27, 2023

Wendell J. Dittmer, 72, of Ackworth, Iowa, passed peacefully at home on July 27, 2023, due to complications from cancer. His last days were spent at home surrounded by family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July...

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Donald Dean Crossett

Donald Dean Crossett

Jul 25, 2023

Donald Dean Crossett, 89, of Ames, Iowa, passed away on July 25, 2023, from Myelodysplasia at the Comfort House in Pella, Iowa. He is predeceased by his parents, Leslie James Crossett and Ellen (Nelson) Crossett. Don is survived by his children, Cynthia Hanson (Jon) and Bradley Crossett (Lisa), seven grandchildren, Kelli Hanson, Julie Hanson, Kyle Crossett (Brittany), Allison Iddings (Ross),...

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Barbara Beaver

Barbara Beaver

Jul 18, 2023

Barbara Beaver, 83, of Melcher, passed away July 18, 2023. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Barbara is survived by her children, Valerie Young and Jeff Young, and her brother, Paul Vander Ecken Jr.

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Dennis James Adams

Dennis James Adams

Jul 18, 2023

Dennis James Adams passed away on July 18, 2023, at the age of 70 In honor of Dennis’s life and memory, visitation services will take place on July 22, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Pierschbacher Funeral Home, located at 914 Roland Ave., Chariton, IA 50049. The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation at 11:00 am at...

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James Christian Stephens

James Christian Stephens

Jul 17, 2023

 

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects to Jim “Chris” Stephens, 70, during a celebration of life gathering at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville on Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Private family burial will be at the Gosport Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of his mother, Phyllis Stephens, and will...

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David G. Forst

David G. Forst

Jul 14, 2023

David Gail Forst Sr., 73, was born in Marion County on August 28, 1949, to Maizie and Jack Forst. He passed peacefully on Friday morning, July 14th at home. There will be a Celebration of Life at the Williamson Community Center on Thursday, July 20th, from 5 to 8 pm, with Military Honors at 6:00 p.m.

David graduated high school...

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Martha Jane Peterson

Martha Jane Peterson

Jul 13, 2023

Martha Jane Hart Peterson passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023, in Chariton, Iowa. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton.  A funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home. The service will be followed by a luncheon at the First...

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