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Roy W. Johnson

Roy W. Johnson

Apr 27, 2023

Roy W. Johnson, a proud Veteran of the United States Army, passed away in the early morning hours of April 27, 2023.

Roy was born September 19, 1941, in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. He attended military school where he later served in the United States Army, 101st Airborne Division. Roy’s military duties included missile command, and a paratrooper at Fort Bragg. He...

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Mescal "Mec" Ann Ira

Mescal "Mec" Ann Ira

Apr 27, 2023

Mescal "Mec" Ann Ira, 75, of Des Moines passed away April 27, 2023 surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held at the Berwick Cemetery, NE 62nd Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021 at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Following the graveside service a luncheon will be held at the Sheridan Park United Methodist Church.

 A visitation will...

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Marvin L. Neer Jr.

Marvin L. Neer Jr.

Apr 27, 2023

Services for Marvin Neer Jr., 75, of Russell, Iowa will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will follow at the Russell Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 1, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Russell Fire...

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Cindy K. Etter

Cindy K. Etter

Apr 18, 2023

Cindy Kay (Mecham) Etter, 67 of Knoxville, Iowa passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She born on April 17, 1956, to Gale and Verna (Presley) Mecham. A Celebration of Life for both Cindy and her husband, Jimmie, will be held at a later date at the Monkey House in Kellogg. Memorials may be made in care of Cindy's family.

Cindy...

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Delaney Grace McRoberts

Delaney Grace McRoberts

Apr 18, 2023

With deepest sorrow, the family of Delaney Grace McRoberts announces that Delaney, age 24, ran out of time in her battle with cancer on April 18, 2023, in the presence of her family at her home in Des Moines.

Services for Delaney will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Celebrate Community Church in Knoxville,...

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Donna Sallee

Donna Sallee

Apr 17, 2023

Services for Donna Sallee, 88, will be held Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Donna’s name to the Chariton Public Library.

Donna Jean Walker was born June 10, 1934, to Jesse “Earl” and...

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Lloyd Brown

Lloyd Brown

Apr 15, 2023

Lloyd LaVern Brown was born June 21, 1929, in Jasper County, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with Lloyd’s family present to greet friends and relatives at the Winfield/Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the funeral home at 10:30...

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Walter "Bud" Johnson

Walter "Bud" Johnson

Apr 14, 2023

Services for Walter “Bud” Johnson, 78, will be Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in care of Bud’s family.

Walter “Bud” Johnson was born October 1, 1944, to Morris and Alice Johnson in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Bud...

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Evelyn M. Pearson

Evelyn M. Pearson

Apr 14, 2023

Evelyn Marie (Young) Pearson died on Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics. Visitation for Evelyn will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at the First United Methodist Church in Knoxville. A memorial service will begin at 10:00 am at the church. Following services, a luncheon will be held at...

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Ezra Dean Blake Samson

Ezra Dean Blake Samson

Apr 13, 2023

A funeral service for Israel Reign and Ezra Dean Blake Samson will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa. Memorials may be made in care of the boys’ family.

Little Israel Reign and Ezra Dean Blake Samson were born on October 29, 2022, to Jayden Samson and Olivia Van...

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Gordon D. Agan

Gordon D. Agan

Apr 12, 2023

Gordon Agan, age 82, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, surrounded by his family at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Winfield/Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Gordon’s family will be present to greet friends and relatives. At 6:00...

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Della Minnie Miller

Della Minnie Miller

Apr 12, 2023

Services for Della Miller, 91, of Ackworth will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. Interment will take place at the Milo IOOF Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family...

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William R. Goff

William R. Goff

Apr 10, 2023

William R. Goff died on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Westridge Specialty Care in Knoxville, Iowa. A private graveside service, for family only, will be held at Graceland Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be given to Knoxville Rotary Club and Knoxville Heritage Foundation. Bill was born on January 21, 1931, in Chariton, Iowa, the son of S.B. Goff...

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Naomi L. Chandler

Naomi L. Chandler

Apr 10, 2023

A Celebration of Life gathering for Naomi Chandler, 85, of Chariton will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Memorials may be made to the Chariton or Lucas Fire Departments in care of Pierschbacher Funeral Home.

Naomi Louise (Cotten) Chandler was born on July 31, 1937, in rural...

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Gene McNeish

Gene McNeish

Apr 10, 2023

A Celebration of Life for Gene McNeish, 62, will be Friday, April 14, 2023, from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter’s Hall in Chariton, Iowa. Memorials may be made in care of Gene’s family.

Eugene Robert McNeish was born February 14, 1961, in Knoxville, Iowa to Dean and Louise McNeish. Gene was one of three children born to the couple....

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Sheryl Weaklend

Sheryl Weaklend

Apr 8, 2023

Services for Sheryl Ann Weaklend, 84, of Woodburn, Iowa will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Titonka Care Center.

Sheryl Ann Atcheson was born on...

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Steven L. Harvey

Steven L. Harvey

Apr 8, 2023

Steven Harvey, 61, of Chariton, Iowa passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton.

Steven Leroy Harvey was born on October 29, 1961, to Glen and Penelope (Romine) Harvey. He was raised in Montana where he grew...

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Philip J. Smethers

Philip J. Smethers

Apr 5, 2023

Philip Joseph Smethers, 69 of Knoxville, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Pine Knolls Country Club in Knoxville. Memorials may be made to Crisis Intervention Services in Oskaloosa where Philip had served on...

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Alex Andrew Oxenreider

Alex Andrew Oxenreider

Apr 5, 2023

Funeral Services for Alex Oxenreider, 14, will be Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will be at the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, April 10, from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in care of Alex’s family to be designated at...

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Ethan P. Farrell

Ethan P. Farrell

Apr 1, 2023

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held for Ethan Farrell, 31, of Chariton, Iowa on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Memorials may be made in care of Ethan's family.

Ethan Paul Farrell was born on July 12, 1991, in Corydon, Iowa to Andy and Kathy (Lozier) Farrell. He...

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