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...
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....
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Carrie Linette Kraft
Jun 29, 2023
Carrie Linette (Flatau) Kraft passed away on June 29, 2023, at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, Iowa. A funeral mass will be held in Jamestown, North Dakota at a later date.
Carrie was born on November 24, 1961, in Valley City, North Dakota to Carole and Donald Flatau. She was a talented musician. After earning her BA in...
Linda Sue Van Wyngarden
Jun 27, 2023
Linda Sue Van Wyngarden, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 27, 2023, at West Ridge Specialty Care. She was born on September 24, 1949, to Lois and Delbert Brown.Linda had a fulfilling career that spanned different roles and industries. She was the Co-Owner of Maid Rite and brought joy to countless customers with her warm smile...
Elizabeth "Libby" Loney
Jun 26, 2023
We celebrate the life and passing of Bertha Elizabeth Loney known by many as Libby or Libe. She passed from this life on June 26, 2023. Her 93 years were lived as an active fun spirited soul who only slowed down since her cancer diagnosis last year. Since then, she was cared for and lived with her daughter Deanna Carson...
David Petersen
Jun 21, 2023
David Leo Petersen passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023, at his home in Norwalk after a two year battle with cancer. A memorial visitation will be held at Bondurant Federated Church on July 1, 2023, from 1:00-3:00pm with a celebration of life service to immediately follow. The family kindly asks anyone attending to honor Dave by dressing comfortably in...
Carl Palmer
Jun 20, 2023
Carl Burton Palmer passed away unexpectedly on June 20, 2023 due to complications suffered from a traumatic injury. He was 79 years old. Services will be held August 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Bernadette Catholic Church , 350 NW California Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34986. A reception will follow at the church.
Carl was born in...
Derald Swisher
Jun 18, 2023
Derald James Swisher, 93, passed away peacefully at Valley View Village in Des Moines, Iowa on June 18, 2023. Derald’s military service will be honored prior to his burial at 2:00pm on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Iowa Veteran’s Cemetery in Adel, Iowa.
Derald was born on July 31, 1929, in Boone County, Iowa to Donald and Ruby Lincoln of...
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