Obituaries

Robert "Bob" James Andersen

Robert "Bob" James Andersen

Nov 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" Andersen, 67, of Johnston, passed away November 22nd, 2023. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:30am at Westchester Evangelical Free Church with a lunch to follow. Live-streaming options for those unable to attend in person are https://www.facebook.com/westchestercares or https://westchestercares.org/worship-at-home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bob’s name may be given to the...

Mike Evan Spolar

Mike Evan Spolar

Nov 20, 2023

Mike Spolar, age 84, of Knoxville, died November 20, 2023. Military Honors will be held Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home, 202 E. Washington St., Knoxville, Iowa. A celebration of life gathering for Mike will be held following the Military Honors until 12:00 p.m., and all are welcome to attend for a time of visiting...

Kynard D. Siglin

Kynard D. Siglin

Nov 20, 2023

Kynard D Siglin, 85, of Lucas, Iowa, passed away on November 20, 2023. A funeral service for Kynard will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. A visitation will take place at 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. A luncheon will take place following the services at the funeral home.

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Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Pearson

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Pearson

Nov 20, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Pearson, age 56, of Knoxville, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.

Becky was born on October 7, 1967, the daughter of James and Sandra (Myers) Hensley.

Becky worked in telemarketing for many years. She was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed spending time with her family (especially her grandchildren).

Becky is survived by...

Jack A. Ludgate

Jack A. Ludgate

Nov 16, 2023

 

Jack A. Ludgate, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Knoxville on November 16, 2023. A funeral service for Jack will be held at 11:00am on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home located at 202 E. Washington Ave. in Knoxville, Iowa. A visitation will begin at 10:00am prior to the service at the funeral home. Jack...

Ken Keeney

Ken Keeney

Nov 10, 2023

Funeral services for Ken Keeney, 75, of Milo, will be held Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairview Community Church, 19705 US HWY – 69, Indianola, Iowa 50125. Burial will be at the Belmont Cemetery near Milo following the service.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday evening, November 15th, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher...

Todd Rodgers

Todd Rodgers

Nov 10, 2023

Todd Allen Rodgers passed away on November 10, 2023, after a year-long battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation one hour prior beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Humeston, Iowa. A luncheon will be held immediately following the service at the Derby...

Doris Maxine Hedrick

Doris Maxine Hedrick

Nov 8, 2023

Doris M. Hedrick, 93, of Knoxville, passed away November 8, 2023. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home, 202 E. Washington, Knoxville, Iowa. A visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery. A luncheon and time of fellowship will be...

RoseAnn Rowley

RoseAnn Rowley

Nov 7, 2023

RoseAnn (Gearhart) Rowley ascended to be with the Lord on November 7, 2023, at the Knoxville Hospital. A funeral service will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Knoxville. A visitation will take place at 9:00am prior to the service at the church.

RoseAnn was born January 31, 1946, in Colfax, Iowa...

Sonja L. South

Sonja L. South

Nov 5, 2023

Funeral services for Sonja L. South, 80, of Knoxville will be Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery.

Family will receive friends Wednesday, November 8th, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville.

Memorials may be made in care of her family...

Ernest "Don" Donald Edwards

Ernest "Don" Donald Edwards

Nov 4, 2023

Ernest Donald Edwards, lovingly known as Don, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, at EveryStep Kavanaugh House.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at the Chariton Christian Church - Disciples of Christ. A burial will immediately follow at the Chariton Cemetery. Following the burial, the family invites guests to the church...

Lois Lucille Musgrove

Lois Lucille Musgrove

Nov 4, 2023

Lois passed away November 4, 2023, at the age of 88. Services will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Chariton. Family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made in Lois’ name to Accura HealthCare of Pleasantville, 909 N State St., Pleasantville, Iowa...

Kathy Stephenson Ewing

Kathy Stephenson Ewing

Nov 3, 2023

Kathy Stephenson Ewing, of Sigourney, Iowa, (formerly of Knoxville) passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Williams-Pierschbacher Funeral Home, 702 E. Robinson, Knoxville, Iowa. Visitation will be on Monday one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Following services, burial will take place...

Katy Willadson

Katy Willadson

Nov 2, 2023

Services for Katy Willadson, 74, of Aiken, SC, will be Friday, November 17, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, officiated by her cousin, Delbert Morgan. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Salem Cemetery in rural Chariton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Nelda Lois Johansen

Nelda Lois Johansen

Nov 2, 2023

Nelda Lois Johansen, 90, of Chariton, Iowa passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023. A service will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Chariton. Interment will take place at the Chariton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher...

Eugene Cummings

Eugene Cummings

Nov 2, 2023

Eugene Cummings of rural Knoxville, age 98, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 6, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Knoxville First United Methodist Church. Interment with military honors will be at the Graceland Cemetery following the service.

Family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. at the Church....

Maybelle Null

Maybelle Null

Nov 1, 2023

Maybelle Null, a loving and caring individual who held her family close to her heart, passed away on November 1, 2023, at Westridge Specialty Care. Maybelle was born on November 3, 1940, and lived a life filled with love and devotion to her family.Maybelle was an exceptional woman who found joy in simple pleasures. She enjoyed cooking for her family...

Wayde Douglas Nolte

Wayde Douglas Nolte

Oct 31, 2023

Wayde Douglas Nolte, 40, of Indianola, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Services will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home at 203 W Center St. in Melcher-Dallas. Interment will follow the service at St. Paul Cemetery.

Family will receive friends on Friday evening from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. also...

Kenneth Wayne Little

Kenneth Wayne Little

Oct 31, 2023

 

Kenneth Wayne Little of Altoona, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Visitation for Kenneth will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 p.m., also at the funeral home. Memorials may be...

Elijah Michael McCarl

Elijah Michael McCarl

Oct 30, 2023

Elijah Michael McCarl passed away on October 30, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton, Iowa. Interment will take place at the Chariton Cemetery immediately following services. Elijah's family will greet family and friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00...

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