Obituaries

Janina Lynn Alvarez

Janina Lynn Alvarez

Jan 11, 2024

But when he who had set me apart before I was born, and who called me by his grace. - Galatians 1:15

Janina Lynn Alvarez “Nina,” passed away on January 11, 2024. Funeral services for Nina will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at New Bridge Church in Winterset, Iowa. Family will greet guests on Friday, January...

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Glen "Jake" Babcock

Glen "Jake" Babcock

Jan 11, 2024

Glen “Jake” Keith Babcock of Derby, passed away January 11th, 2024, at the age of 86 years old.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.  There will be a private burial at the Derby Cemetery. Everyone...

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Laurie L. Mason

Laurie L. Mason

Jan 10, 2024

Funeral services for Laurie Mason, 64, of Lacona, will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lacona Christian Church with burial at the Cochran Cemetery near Lacona. Family will receive friends on Monday, from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Lacona. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lacona...

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Darlene Ann Salsberry

Darlene Ann Salsberry

Jan 8, 2024

Darlene Ann (Obirek) Salsberry, 85, passed away with her family by her side early on January 8, 2024, at Unity Point (Methodist) in Des Moines, Iowa, after suffering from acute cardiac complications. There will be a Celebration of Life Service to commemorate the lives of Tom and Darlene (Obirek) Salsberry on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. for a...

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Elsie Lois Herold

Elsie Lois Herold

Jan 8, 2024

Elsie Lois Herold, 77, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines on January 8, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Milo. A visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Lois will be laid to rest in Dallas Cemetery immediately following services.

Lois...

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William "Bill" Alfred Ryerson

William "Bill" Alfred Ryerson

Jan 8, 2024

Bill Ryerson, 93, of Bussey, Iowa, passed away on January 8, 2024. A Celebration of Life for both Bill and Alberta Ryerson will be held at the Attica Fire Department, 1980 Hwy G76, Attica, Iowa 50138 on January 27, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting you bring a favorite hot dish or side dish...

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Norma Jean La Rue

Norma Jean La Rue

Jan 7, 2024

Norma Jean La Rue, 87, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, in Chariton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Chariton. A visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. A luncheon will be held immediately following the funeral at the church. Norma will be...

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Barbara Jean Rodgers

Barbara Jean Rodgers

Jan 3, 2024

Barbara Jean Rodgers, 95, passed away peacefully in Knoxville, Iowa on January 3, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. A visitation will take place at 9:30 a.m. prior to the service. Barb will be interred at Graceland Cemetery following services.

Barb was born on December...

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Bonnie Jean Waits

Bonnie Jean Waits

Jan 2, 2024

With heavy hearts, the sons of Bonnie Jean Waits announce her passing. Bonnie died on January 2, 2024 at Pella Comfort House in Pella, Iowa.

Born at home in rural Monroe County, Iowa on May 10, 1938, Bonnie Mart was the youngest child of Arthur Farrold Mart and Edythe Francis (Plough) Mart. At the tender age of 16 months, Bonnie’s...

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Robert Leo Robinson

Robert Leo Robinson

Jan 1, 2024

Robert Leo Robinson, 76, passed away on January 1, 2024, at his home in Chariton, Iowa. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Chariton Cemetery. A luncheon will immediately follow at First United Methodist Church in Chariton.

Rob was born in Monticello, Iowa on February 19, 1947, to Jack...

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Lynn Marie Wilson

Lynn Marie Wilson

Dec 30, 2023

Lynn Marie Wilson, 64, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, December 30, 2023, in her home in Urbandale, Iowa holding her sister’s hand and getting a comforting lick from her cat, King, who was laying above her head. A private service was held. A celebration of life will be held in Urbandale in May. Burial will take place in Sheldon...

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Lola M. Plumb

Lola M. Plumb

Dec 28, 2023

Lola M. Plumb, 79, of Melcher-Dallas, Iowa passed away on December 28, 2023. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Melcher-Dallas, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Melcher-Dallas. Memorials may be made to...

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Archie Leroy Roberts

Archie Leroy Roberts

Dec 27, 2023

Archie “Arch” Leroy Roberts passed away on December 27, 2023, in Indianola, Iowa. A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2023, at Mount Etna Cemetery in Corning, Iowa. There will be a celebration of life gathering immediately following the service at the Community Hall in Carbon, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Arch’s...

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Eva Mae Stewart

Eva Mae Stewart

Dec 26, 2023

Funeral services for Eva Mae Stewart, 87, of Chariton will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m., a luncheon will be held immediately following the service for a time to visit and share stories. A private graveside service will...

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Donna Jean Pfrimmer

Donna Jean Pfrimmer

Dec 24, 2023

Donna Jean Pfrimmer, 93, of Chariton, Iowa passed away on December 24, 2023. Per her wishes, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chariton Library.

Donna was born on April 4, 1930, to Jacie Wayne and Mary Ruth (Swim) Pence in Truax, Iowa. When she was younger, she loved to sing and...

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Phillip Wayne Crook

Phillip Wayne Crook

Dec 24, 2023

Phil Crook, age 81, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away December 24, 2023, at West Ridge Specialty Care in Knoxville.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Pierschbacher/Williams Funeral Home located at 702 E. Robinson St. in Knoxville. Following visitation, a graveside service will take place at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials in Phil’s...

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Rosalee Kae Hauschildt

Rosalee Kae Hauschildt

Dec 22, 2023

Rosalee “Tootie” Kae Hauschildt, 79, passed away peacefully in Knoxville, Iowa on December 22, 2023. Her son, Brad, her two favorite nurses, daughter, Missy, and granddaughter, Laura were by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Earlham, Iowa. A luncheon will immediately follow at the...

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Bernard William Aulwes

Bernard William Aulwes

Dec 21, 2023

Bernard William Aulwes passed away on December 21, 2023, at Lucas County Health Center surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the First Lutheran Church in Chariton followed by...

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Karla Kay Kaestner

Karla Kay Kaestner

Dec 18, 2023

Graveside funeral services for Karla Kay Kaestner, 77, of Knoxville, formerly of Newton, will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Highland Cemetery at Mystic, Iowa. Karla’s wish was to have a nice simple service. Memorials may be made to Helping Hands of Knoxville. Cards may be sent to Dick Kaestner in care of Pierschbacher Funeral...

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Michael R. Brooks

Michael R. Brooks

Dec 17, 2023

Michael R. Brooks, 79, of Knoxville, IA died Sunday, December 17th at his winter home in Wellton, AZ surrounded by his girls Sharla, Melanie, and Melissa.    

A celebration of life service for Mike will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame. The short service will be followed by a...

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