Obituaries

Paula Jo Konrad

Paula Jo Konrad

Jun 15, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Paula Konrad, 76, of Melcher-Dallas, will be held Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Melcher-Dallas. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the church following the services...

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Robert "Bob" Wayne Burns

Robert "Bob" Wayne Burns

Jun 13, 2023

Robert “Bob” Wayne Burns, age 78, (formerly of Cedar Rapids) passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at the Monroe Care Center in Albia, Iowa.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville from 1:00-2:30pm.

Bob was born on June 26, 1944, in Moravia, Iowa, the son of Glen...

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Ralph Eugene Hanson

Ralph Eugene Hanson

Jun 13, 2023

Rev. Ralph E. Hanson of rural Chariton passed away on June 13, 2023, following a long battle with Parkinson’s. Services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton for family and close friends. Family will receive friends on Monday, June 19, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

Memorials may be directed to...

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Dale Arlo Spinler

Dale Arlo Spinler

Jun 13, 2023

Dale Spinler, 91, passed away June 13, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.  A luncheon will be served at the funeral home before going to the cemetery for a time of fellowship.

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Paul Dean Filliman

Paul Dean Filliman

Jun 11, 2023

Paul Dean Filliman, 77, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away June 11, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa. Family will receive friends at the church beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Dallas Cemetery.

Paul was born July 17, 1945,...

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Earlyn Pulse

Earlyn Pulse

Jun 6, 2023

Earlyn Louise Pulse, 76 of Chariton, Iowa passed away on June 6, 2023. She was born on December 8, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa to Leonard and Betty (Thompson) Sudbrock. A Celebration of Life will be held by the family on Saturday, August 12, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Chariton Community Center.

Earlyn was a very loving...

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Lois Vander Ecken

Lois Vander Ecken

Jun 4, 2023

Lois Vander Ecken, 87, of Melcher-Dallas passed away June 4, 2023. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m.  Private family services will be held at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Melcher-Dallas. Memorials are requested to the Melcher-Dallas Fire Department or Care Initiatives Hospice - Albia.

Carmen...

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Thelma Stull

Thelma Stull

Jun 4, 2023

Funeral services for Thelma JoAnn Stull, 88, will be Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Dallas Christian Church in Melcher-Dallas. Interment will be at the Dallas Cemetery following the service. A luncheon will be served at the church following the burial. Family will receive friends on Friday, June 9, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher...

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Gary Bennett

Gary Bennett

Jun 4, 2023

Gary Bennett, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Russell, Iowa, on June 4, 2023. A service will be held on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the Confidence Cemetery.

Memorials may be...

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Marjorie "Marge" Cox

Marjorie "Marge" Cox

Jun 2, 2023

Marjorie Mae “Marge” Cox, age 93, of Bussey, Iowa, passed away on June 2, 2023, at her residence.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects during the visitation at the First United Methodist Church in Bussey, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow...

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Randy Harnden

Randy Harnden

Jun 1, 2023

Randy Charles Harnden, age 65, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Westridge Specialty Care. Military Honors will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral home in Knoxville. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Randy was born on May 6,...

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Shirley Mae Miller

Shirley Mae Miller

Jun 1, 2023

CHANGE:  Shirley's service will now be held at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Melcher-Dallas still at 11 a.m.

Graveside Service for Shirley Miller, 86, of Knoxville, Iowa will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Dallas Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the American Legion Post 632 in Melcher-Dallas following the service. Memorials may be...

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Norman Busick

Norman Busick

May 29, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Norman Busick, a great brother, friend, son, father, and husband. Norman Busick, age 70, passed away on May 29, 2023, in Polk County, Iowa.

Norman was a very religious man, who loved dogs and children, but even more so, God himself.

Norman was a very generous person who always put...

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Marilyn Miller

Marilyn Miller

May 27, 2023

Funeral services for Marilyn Charline Miller, 83, of Knoxville, will be held Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Knoxville. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery following the service. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 1st from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville.  Memorials may be made...

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Amanda Weihs

Amanda Weihs

May 26, 2023

Amanda Lucille Weihs, 43, passed away on May 26, 2023, at her home in Knoxville, Iowa.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville at 11:00am.  A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00am prior to the service.

Mandy was born on June 15, 1979, in Knoxville, Iowa to Douglas and Sheri...

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Beth Carpenter

Beth Carpenter

May 26, 2023

 

A celebration of life service for Beth Carpenter, 75, of Chariton, will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will be at the Chariton Cemetery and a luncheon will be held at the funeral home following the services.  Family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m....

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Alan Joseph Gillaspy

Alan Joseph Gillaspy

May 23, 2023

Alan Joseph Gillaspy, born February 2nd, 1961, in Corydon, Iowa, passed away on May 23rd, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 62. Alan had a huge heart and gave of himself to many. He was unpretentious, genuine, and humble. He was just Alan and could fit in anywhere he went. He easily made friends and loved to visit.

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Velma Mae Davis

Velma Mae Davis

May 22, 2023

Velma Mae Davis passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023, in Chariton, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Velma was born on December 15, 1932, to Orville and Olive (Wells) Stark in Oklahoma. She was united in marriage to Glen Robert Davis on June 11, 1950. The couple was blessed with seven children: Letha,...

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Donna Jean Hall

Donna Jean Hall

May 21, 2023

Donna Jean Hall, 89, of Lucas, passed away May 21, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chariton Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of Donna's family.

Donna Jean Hall, beloved mother, passed away at the age of 89. Donna was born in Lucas County, Iowa on February 19th,...

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Robert "Jake" Sullivan

Robert "Jake" Sullivan

May 20, 2023

Robert "Jake" Sullivan of Chariton passed away on May 20th, 2023, at the age of 80. Jake was born in Cardiff, Maryland on April 21st, 1943, to Robert and Hollis (Jones) Sullivan. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 3rd, 2023, at 1706 Armory Ave. in Chariton at 12 p. m. Memorials may be made to the family.Jake...

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