Obituaries

James Larry Sockriter

James Larry Sockriter

Jan 30, 2024

James Larry Sockriter, age 68, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will take place at 5:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Knoxville on Tuesday, February 6,...

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Josephine "Jody" Hoch

Josephine "Jody" Hoch

Jan 30, 2024

Josephine “Jody” Hoch passed away on January 30, 2024, at MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive of cardiac arrest due to complications from a fall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Melcher-Dallas. Interment will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Family will receive...

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Jerry Taylor

Jerry Taylor

Jan 30, 2024

Jerry Lee Taylor, 82, of Chariton, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Services will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Jerry’s name to the Chariton Volunteer Fire Department or...

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Joshua Scott Laird

Joshua Scott Laird

Jan 29, 2024

Joshua Scott Laird, age 41, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2024.

Services are pending. Pierschbacher Funeral Home of Knoxville is assisting Joshua’s family. Memorials may be directed to his family.

Joshua was born on November 5, 1982, in Fridley, Minnesota. He was raised in the Des Moines and Knoxville area.

Josh loved spending time in flower gardens and pulling...

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Helen Lucille Sims

Helen Lucille Sims

Jan 29, 2024

Helen Lucille Sims, 97, passed away on January 29, 2024, at Lucas County Health Center in Chariton. A visitation will be held from 10:00-12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Helen will be laid to rest next to her husband, Leland, at the Chariton Cemetery at a later date.

Helen was born on April 28,...

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Tara Wilson

Tara Wilson

Jan 26, 2024

Tara Wilson, age 40, of Bussey, Iowa, passed away on January 26, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on a later date. Memorials may be given in Tara's memory to Dixie Wilson, P.O. Box 421, Oskaloosa, IA, 52577 to help with funeral expenses.

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Mary Jo Querrey

Mary Jo Querrey

Jan 26, 2024

Heaven gained a beautiful singing angel when Mary Joan Querrey passed from this life to her heavenly home on January 26 at Care Initiatives in Chariton, Iowa at the age of 89. A service to honor Mary Jo’s life will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends...

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William "Wild Bill" H. Anderson, Jr.

William "Wild Bill" H. Anderson, Jr.

Jan 25, 2024

William H Anderson Jr., otherwise known the world over by "Wild Bill", passed away on January 25, 2024, with his daughters by his side. He went home to heaven to join his beloved wife Beverly, where they are reunited.  

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in...

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Pauline "Faye" Foust

Pauline "Faye" Foust

Jan 24, 2024

Funeral services for Pauline “Faye” Foust, 98, of Chariton will be held Monday, January 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Chariton. A private graveside will take place at the Chariton Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday prior to the service, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m., at the church. Memorials may be directed to the...

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Audrey Joy Reynolds

Audrey Joy Reynolds

Jan 24, 2024

Funeral services for Audrey Joy Reynolds, 92, of Indianola, will be held Monday, January 29, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. Interment will be at the Motor Cemetery near Milo. Family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m., at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. Memorials are requested in Joy’s honor to...

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Sheila Ann Sivill

Sheila Ann Sivill

Jan 24, 2024

Sheila Ann Sivill, 81, passed away on January 24, 2024, in Chariton, Iowa, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. A private graveside service will be held at the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Family will greet guests from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on...

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Mona Louise Housman

Mona Louise Housman

Jan 23, 2024

Funeral services for Mona Housman of Littleton, Colorado (native of Liberty Center, Iowa) will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lacona, Iowa. Family will receive friends prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Cochran Cemetery.

Mona Louise Housman was born...

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Anita Fay Bales

Anita Fay Bales

Jan 22, 2024

Anita Fay Bales passed away on January 22, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona after a year-long illness. A memorial service honoring Anita’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo, Iowa. Following the service, refreshments will be provided. A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. A...

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Timothy Ralph Shore

Timothy Ralph Shore

Jan 20, 2024

Timothy Ralph Shore, 55, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 20, 2024, at Lucas County Health Center. Funeral services for Tim will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. The family will greet guests from 9:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Tim will be...

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Josh Douglas

Josh Douglas

Jan 16, 2024

Joshua “Josh” Jackson Douglas, 43, of Knoxville, IA, passed away January 16, 2024, in Des Moines, IA, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Knoxville First United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. A luncheon will be held immediately...

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Lylburn "Shorty" Dudley

Lylburn "Shorty" Dudley

Jan 16, 2024

A celebration of life gathering for, Lylburn “Shorty” Dudley, 88, of Knoxville, will be held, Friday, January 26, 2024, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his family in care of his wife, Betty Dudley.

Born December 8, 1935, Lylburn Garth Dudley, often known as “Shorty”, was...

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Robert "Bob" Wales

Robert "Bob" Wales

Jan 14, 2024

Bob Wales, age 83, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at his farm in Omaha, Missouri, doing the work he loved, taking care of the cattle.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Living Word Fellowship, 321 E. Robinson St., in Knoxville from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday,...

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Grace Elaine Peterson

Grace Elaine Peterson

Jan 14, 2024

Grace Elaine Peterson, 85, passed away on January 14, 2024, at Clarke County Hospital in Osceola. A memorial service for Grace will take place in the spring. The service details will be posted on Facebook when plans have been finalized.

Grace was born on February 10, 1938, to Floyd and Fern (Thompson) Boyles in New Virigina, Iowa. She graduated from Woodburn...

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Richard Dean Lambirth

Richard Dean Lambirth

Jan 14, 2024

Richard Dean Lambirth, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2024, with his family by his side. There will be a celebration of life at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Countryside Wedding and Events Center located at 1995 Highway 5 Knoxville. There will be time for fellowship following the service. Rich’s family...

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Harold Lloyd Cobb

Harold Lloyd Cobb

Jan 13, 2024

Harold Lloyd Cobb, 69, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Osceola, Iowa. Funeral services for Harold will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will be held at Chariton Cemetery following services. A lunch will be served...

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