Most Reverend William E. Franklin The Most Reverend William E. Franklin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Davenport, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Kahl Home, Davenport; having devoted his life to faithful service to the Catholic Church. Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for His Excellency will be celebrated at 10:30 … Continue reading Rest In Peace – Most Reverend William E. Franklin
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Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Judith Wadle, 92, of Knoxville, will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Knoxville. Interment will be at the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 31st at 4:00 p.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Mary Judith Wadle
Robert “Bob” Allen Taft, age 65, of Knoxville, Iowa, formerly of Albia, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Bob was born on September 21, 1960, at Monroe County Hospital to Geraldine Hopkins and was raised by his grandparents, Orvel and Lelah Taft. He grew up … Continue reading Rest In Peace, Robert “Bob” Taft
Mass of Christian Burial for Lois (Murphy) Rankin, 90, of Knoxville, will be held Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Knoxville. Family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Graceland Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the church … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Lois Rankin
Thursday, June 13, 1929 - Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Nelly Antonia Richards Campero, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was marked by courage, generosity, and unwavering love for her family, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She will truly be greatly missed by all who knew her. Nelly’s beautiful story began … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Nelly Antonia Richards Campero
Todd Hoch, 59, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, December 12, 2025. A service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville. Following the service, a celebration of life gathering will be held until 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made in care of the family … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Todd Hoch
Mass of Christian Burial for Richard L. Sharar, Feb 14, 1946 - Dec 8, 2025 (79), of Knoxville, will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Knoxville. Family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow the Mass for a continued time … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Richard L. Sharar
Mary Wilson, 76, of Knoxville, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Cottages in Pella surrounded by her family. Family will greet friends Thursday, December 11th, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Knoxville where a Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held Friday, … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Mary Ellen Wilson
Marlene June Ver Steeg was born July 12, 1938 in Poweshiek County, Iowa the daughter of Henry Edgar and Alta Grace (Deaton) Shannon. Marlene was raised in Monroe, Iowa. On January 12, 1963 she was united in marriage to Billie Leon Ver Steeg at the First United Methodist Church. She graduated from Americana Beauty School … Continue reading Rest in Peace Marlene June Ver Steeg
Kathleen Haley Taylor Obituary A Mass of Christian Burial for Kathleen Haley Taylor, 73, of Knoxville, will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Knoxville. A Rosary will be held at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home (corner of Main and Harlan St) Knoxville, at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, … Continue reading Rest in Peace, Kathleen Taylor