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Michael D. Parker

Michael D. Parker

Feb 16, 2023

Michael D. Parker, 51, of Melcher-Dallas, Iowa passed away on February 16, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Melcher-Dallas Community Center. Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Michael Dow Parker was born on March 1, 1971, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Lester “Sonny” Parker...

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Janice Woods

Janice Woods

Feb 16, 2023

Services for Janice Woods, 85, of Chariton, Iowa will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service at the Chariton Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Janice’s name to the Homestead Assisted Living...

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Bruce Edward Pettyjohn

Bruce Edward Pettyjohn

Feb 13, 2023

Bruce was born to Orval and Arlene (Wallace) on June 22, 1962, in Albia, Iowa. He attended Twin Cedars High School, where he met the love of his life, Carla Hugen at the age of 14. They were united in marriage on November 14, 1981, in Marysville at his aunt and uncle’s. Bruce and Carla shared 41 years of marriage...

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Charles "Chuck" Sytsma

Charles "Chuck" Sytsma

Feb 13, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Eugene Sytsma, age 64, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Community Foursquare Church, 1220 E. Pleasant St. Knoxville, Iowa, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Chuck was born on August 18, 1958, the son of Eugene Ray “Gene”...

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Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Feb 12, 2023

A celebration of life gathering will be held for Mary E. Miller, 100, of Lacona, Iowa on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lacona. Memorials may be made to the Lacona Fire Department.

Mary Elizabeth (Rodine) Miller was born on May 24, 1922, in Des Moines, Iowa to Elmer and Anna...

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W.C. Boyd

W.C. Boyd

Feb 11, 2023

A celebration of life gathering for W.C. Boyd, 72, of rural Milo, will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of W.C.’s family and will be designated at a later date.

W.C. to all who knew him was a...

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Maxyne Jeanette Chambers

Maxyne Jeanette Chambers

Feb 11, 2023

Maxyne Jeanette (Ackerson) Chambers, age 90, of Columbia, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at WestRidge Specialty Care in Knoxville. Maxyne was born on February 12, 1932, in Harcort, Iowa, the daughter of Arvid “Buck” and Mildred (Eckstrom) Ackerson. She attended Dallas High School and graduated with the class of 1950. Maxyne was united in marriage to Robert...

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Ruth Anderson Crigler

Ruth Anderson Crigler

Feb 9, 2023

Services for Ruth Anderson Crigler, 98, will be Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends on Monday, February 13, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Damascus Cemetery in Damascus, Ohio.

Memorials may be made...

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Betty A. Mason

Betty A. Mason

Feb 8, 2023

Services for Betty A. Mason, 86, of Russell, Iowa will be held on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Russell. Family will receive friends on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church in...

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Ronald L Riggen

Ronald L Riggen

Feb 8, 2023

Ronald L. Riggen, age 80, of Harvey, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Pella Comfort House. Ronald’s wishes were to be cremated. A private burial will be held at Graceland Cemetery at a later date. Ronald was born on January 17, 1943, at his family home in Harvey, Iowa, the son of Pat and Maxine (Milledge) Riggen....

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Mary F. Donner

Mary F. Donner

Feb 7, 2023

Mary Donner, 70, of Murray, Iowa passed away on February 7, 2023. In typical Mary fashion, a Celebration of Life will be held on March 3rd, 4th, and 5th at her home in Murray. Memorials may be made to her family.

Mary Francis (Batman) Donner was born on March 3, 1952, in Derby, Iowa to Robert and Maymie (Benway) Batman. She...

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Delores Marie (Bassett) Cowman

Delores Marie (Bassett) Cowman

Feb 3, 2023

Delores Marie (Bassett) Cowman was born on September 18, 1948 to John Clarence and Betty Jean (Hoover) Bassett. Delores was the second of the Bassett’s seven children. She graduated from Van Meter High School with the class of 1966. Delores was united in marriage to Carl Lee Busch and to this union 3 daughters were born. Darbie Lynn, Amanda Marie...

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Cleo M. Thomas

Cleo M. Thomas

Feb 2, 2023

 

Cleo M. (Miller) Thomas born on August 7, 1926 in Eldora, IA and passed away on February 2, 2023 at the West Ridge Nursing home in Knoxville, IA at the age of 96.  She passed away of old age complications. Private family services will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her son Raymond (Cathy) Thomas and...

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Thomas R. Swanson

Thomas R. Swanson

Feb 1, 2023

Services for Thomas "Tom" Swanson, 80, of Chariton, Iowa will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Pin Oak Marsh.

Tom was born on December 25, 1942, to Harold L. Swanson and Betty E. (Baker) Swanson in Marshalltown, Iowa.

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Dorothie Blubaugh Stull

Dorothie Blubaugh Stull

Feb 1, 2023

Dorothie Blubaugh Stull, 88, of Melcher-Dallas passed away on February 1, 2023. A family graveside service will be held May 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Knoxville.  A luncheon will follow at Auld Park in Knoxville.

Dorothie Alice Breese was born on October 13, 1934, to Lee and Hildred (Jones) Breese of Melcher-Iowa. She grew up in Dallas, graduating...

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Ted Lee Hulgan

Ted Lee Hulgan

Jan 30, 2023

Ted Lee Hulgan, age 59, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on January 30, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. Ted was born on February 22, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Richard and Doris Hulgan. He grew up in Altoona and attended S.E. Polk High School, class of 1981. In his youth, Ted liked fishing and...

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Jack Christensen

Jack Christensen

Jan 29, 2023

Services for Jack Christensen will be Friday, February 3, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends on Thursday, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Jack’s family encourages everyone to wear Iowa Hawkeye or Los Angeles Dodgers apparel in his honor. Memorials for Jack can be made to the family...

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Ida "Joy" Sheresh

Ida "Joy" Sheresh

Jan 27, 2023

Ida "Joy" Sheresh, 83, of Chariton, Iowa passed away on January 27, 2023. No services are planned at this time.

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Elizabeth "Betsy" Pitt

Elizabeth "Betsy" Pitt

Jan 27, 2023

Elizabeth “Betsy” Florence Pitt, age 76, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Knoxville Hospital and Clinics. Betsy was born on December 31, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Lloyd and Almyra (Polland) Sharp. Betsy was blessed with six daughters, Kandy, Sherri, Genni, Bobbijo, Shelli, and Franky. She was united in marriage to Larry...

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Marlys E. Sowers

Marlys E. Sowers

Jan 26, 2023

A visitation for Marlys Sowers will be held on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m., at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Marlys Elizabeth (Hirsch) Sowers was born February 22, 1948, in New Hampton, the daughter of Harold and Corrine (Deetz) Hirsch. She attended school in...

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