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Linda Bennett

Linda Bennett

Mar 3, 2024

Linda Kaye Bennett of Chariton, Iowa passed away on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Indianola at the age of 79. 

 In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the ASPCA.

Linda was born to Noel Keith Chamberlain and Freda Fern Elwood in Chariton on August 3, 1944. She attended Knoxville High School, graduating...

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Mary Belle Putz

Mary Belle Putz

Mar 3, 2024

Mary Belle Putz, 96, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, at Indianola Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Indianola, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo, Iowa, with a visitation an hour prior beginning at 11:00 a.m. A Christian burial will follow at Belmont Cemetery just...

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Sandra K. Goemaat

Sandra K. Goemaat

Feb 28, 2024

DUE TO WEATHER, WE HAVE DECIDED TO HAVE THE SERVICE AT THE PIERSCHBACHER-WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, 702 E. ROBINSON, KNOXVILLE, IA . 

Services will be Friday, March 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Sandra passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the age of 73. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Pella.

Sandra Kay was born on May...

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Beverly J. Niswender

Beverly J. Niswender

Feb 27, 2024

Beverly Niswender, 94, of Chariton, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will follow at the Chariton Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

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Kevin John Anderson

Kevin John Anderson

Feb 27, 2024

Kevin John Anderson, 70, passed away on February 27, 2024, in Knoxville, Iowa. A memorial service for Kevin will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville, Iowa. A visitation will take place from 10:30-12:00 p.m. at the funeral home following the service. Memorials can be directed to the family.

Kevin was born...

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Robert Allen Brewster

Robert Allen Brewster

Feb 22, 2024

Robert Allen Brewster, 62, passed away on February 22, 2024, in Knoxville, Iowa. No services are planned at this time. 

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Awanda Louise Howell

Awanda Louise Howell

Feb 22, 2024

Awanda Howell, 82, of Chariton passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024.  She was with her son, Jack, and many dear family and friends throughout her last few days. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., with the family receiving guests one hour prior to the service at 9:30 a.m. at...

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Jacob Wesley Zimmerli

Jacob Wesley Zimmerli

Feb 19, 2024

Jacob Wesley Zimmerli was born on August 15, 1925, to Dana Walter Zimmerli, Sr., and Rebecca Zimmerli, the fifth child in their family and the second son, in the home of his maternal grandfather, Ernest Wesley Carter, just south of Jackson, Minnesota. His mother wanted to name him Wesley Jacob after his grandfathers, Jacob Zimmerli Jr. and Ernest Wesley Carter....

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Kirk "Bear" Stansbery

Kirk "Bear" Stansbery

Feb 18, 2024

A celebration of life for Kirk “Bear” Stansbery, 49, of Chariton, will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Kirk would want everyone to wear casual Hawkeye attire for the celebration. Memorials may be made to his family for his son Khyler and for expenses.

Kirk Walter Stansbery was born...

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Sharon Elaine Sheets

Sharon Elaine Sheets

Feb 17, 2024

Sharon Sheets, 81, of Corydon, passed away February 17, 2024, surrounded by family. To honor Sharon’s wishes, no services are planned. Sharon will be laid to rest next to her husband Leonard Sheets at the Cambria Cemetery at a later date. The Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to EveryStep Hospice of...

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Colleen Sorenson

Colleen Sorenson

Feb 15, 2024

Colleen Sorenson, 84, of Indianola passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. Interment will follow at the Milo I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, February 26, 2024, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m....

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Phil Purdy

Phil Purdy

Feb 13, 2024

We celebrate the life of Phillip Neal Purdy, a beloved member of the Chariton community, who passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on February 13, 2024. We invite you to join us in honoring his life at a special event on Saturday, March 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Chariton. Prior to the service, at...

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William Miller

William Miller

Feb 12, 2024

William “Bill” Miller, 92, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at his residence. A private family service was held with interment at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Melcher-Dallas, Iowa.  Donations may be sent to Ann at 202 E Washington, Knoxville, Iowa, 50138, to be distributed to the Marion County Humane Society or the Knoxville Public...

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Edith Darlene Banasik

Edith Darlene Banasik

Feb 10, 2024

Edith Darlene Banasik, 86, passed away peacefully on the 10th of February 2024, in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Darlene was born October 13th, 1937, in Fairfax, Missouri. She was a proud resident of Chariton for over 55 years. She was an elementary teacher in Russell for 25 years where she touched many children's lives during her career. She was affectionately known...

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Neil Alan Dick

Neil Alan Dick

Feb 10, 2024

Neil Alan Dick, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2024. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Military honors will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. by the United States Army prior to the gathering. Neil will be interred at...

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George Spoon

George Spoon

Feb 8, 2024

George Franklin Spoon, 85, of Chariton, passed away on February 8, 2024. A celebration of life potluck will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Truth Assembly of God in Chariton, Iowa. A graveside burial with military honors will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. 

George...

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Judy Rae Phillips

Judy Rae Phillips

Feb 7, 2024

Judy Rae Phillips, 78, passed away on February 7, 2024, in Knoxville, Iowa. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 10:00-12:00 p.m. at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Judy’s family kindly asks in lieu of flowers; guests write special memories in a letter or card.

Judy was born on February 23, 1945, to Charles...

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Randy Wayne Little

Randy Wayne Little

Feb 3, 2024

Randy Wayne Little, 71, passed away on February 3, 2024, at his home in Lacona, Iowa. Services will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lacona Christian Church, with a visitation prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made in Randy's name to the American Diabetes Association at https://diabetes.org/ways-to-contribute.

Randy was born on...

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Ivan Osiyuk

Ivan Osiyuk

Feb 2, 2024

Services for Ivan Osiyuk, 52, will be Monday, February 5, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will follow at the Chariton Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

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Carolyn Shelton

Carolyn Shelton

Jan 31, 2024

Carolyn Shelton left this world rather suddenly on Wednesday January 31st. She was surrounded by family and passed peacefully after a very short stay at Lucas County Health Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. A visitation will take place at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service....

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