Gene A. Narber Obituary

A celebration of life for Gene A. Narber, 82, of Chariton will be Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. A luncheon will be held following the services for a time of sharing and fellowship. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Russell Fire Department, Lucas County Fair Board, or in care of the family.

Gene was born December 5, 1937, at Lovilia, Iowa to Reed and Lucille (Mosley) Narber. He grew up with two brothers, Jerry and Jim, on a farm west of Lovilia. Gene started to school in Lovila. When he was in first grade, they moved to a farm purchased from Claud Burley on the Lucas and Wayne County Line. Gene attended Cambria School until he was in 4th grade when the family bought a farm on highway 34 on the Lucas hill. Gene attended Whitebreast Center country school where he graduated from 8th grade. Gene started driving a school bus for Chariton in the fall of 1955 when he was a senior. He graduated from Chariton High School in 1956. That summer he moved to Lakefield, Minnesota, where his parents had rented a farm and moved earlier in the year. In 1957, they farmed in both Minnesota and on the Lucas hill before moving back to the Lucas hill. Gene started driving a school bus for Chariton again.

In 1962, Gene married Louise Beebout and worked as a hired-man for Lee and Francis Cottingham for most of a year. Gene then rented a farm east of Chariton from Kenneth Henderson and farmed there for one year. Then, Gene rented a farm at Derby from Maurice Mosher for seven years. Gene and Louise also bought the Shirer farm by Russell and farmed there until the late 80’s. During the 80’s and 90’s, they moved to Chariton, then Lee Summit, Missouri, and back to the Russell area where they started farming again. Gene resumed driving a school bus in 1997 and drove until 2013. Even though Gene had several different jobs, all he ever really wanted to do was farm and auction sales.

Gene and Louise were blessed with three sons; Brian Eugene, Greg Arlo, and Gary Lee and one daughter; Kimberly Jo. Gene was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Gene passed away January 23, 2020 at the Legacy Lodge Hospice in Chariton. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 57 years, Louise; sons: Brian (Mark), Greg (Cheryl), Gary (Jennifer); daughter, Kimberly (Jimmey) Etter; grandsons: Johnathan (Amanda) Etter; granddaughters: Kelsey (Erik) Brackett, Jami, Katlyn, Nicole, Olivia, and Ericka Narber; step grandchildren: Kobe, Tyra, and Reagen; great grandson: Benson Arlo Narber; step great granddaughters: Angelynne Blagsvedt and Avery Berst; brother: Jimmie (Donna) Narber; sister-in-law: Joann Narber; brothers-in-law: Harold (Mary Francis), Leo (Gloria), Donald (Patricia), and Tim Beebout; and many more relatives and friends.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents: Reed and Lucille Narber; and brother, Jerry Narber.

Brenda S. Moore-McGee Obituary

Services for Brenda Moore-McGee will be Monday, January 27, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Chariton. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Melrose. Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Brenda’s name to St. Jude’s or to the American Lung Association.

Brenda Sue was born on April 8, 1966 in Davenport, Iowa to George and Margaret Gall. She graduated from Chariton High School and from there, went on to graduate from Iowa School of Beauty. Brenda returned to Chariton and became a paraeducator for the Chariton Community School District, working with a host of kids throughout the years.

Brenda met Donnie McGee and the two were united on February 19, 2000. They were blessed to share nearly 20 wonderful years together surrounded by their family and friends as well as their pets, whom Brenda loved dearly.

Brenda always kept busy, whether it be working on a craft project, volunteering on the Lucas County Fair Board, or simply being out in the community. Spending time with her family was extremely important, and there was nothing better in her eyes than a house full of family and friends. Her three grandchildren were the light of her life and she treasured every moment spent with them. Brenda took great pride in being a member of the Chariton community, and people will tell you that she never knew a stranger. She had a way of making you feel important, an attribute that was admired by many. There are many ways to describe Brenda, and many stories that her family could tell about her, however her children sum it up best by saying, “Simply, she was everything to everybody.”

Brenda Sue Moore-McGee, 53, passed away at the Lucas County Health Center on January 22, 2020. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Donnie McGee; father, Jim Secor, who entered her life at the age of 13 and remained a constant throughout; children: Kasey (Austin) Roberts, Garrett Moore, and Mackensie (Trayson) Allen; grandchildren: Lucas, Evelyn, and Remi; brother, Richard (Glenda) Gall; brother, Larry Gall; sister, Marianne (Joe) Warwick; brother, Jacob (Jody) Gall; sister, Dana Gall-Secor; sister-in-law, Vicki (Greg) Vlasek; sister-in-law, Tricia (Danny) Knowles; brother-in-law, Scott (Jenny) McGee; dog, Nick; cat, Jessie; along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, George Gall and Margaret Secor; parents-in-law, Bernard and JoAnn McGee; brothers, Terry Gall and John Gall; dog, Patrick; and other extended family.

Terry Devin Gall Obituary

July 17, 1957 ~ January 10, 2020 (age 62)

  Terry Devin Gall was born to George & Betty Gall on July 17th, 1957 in Davenport Iowa. He had four brothers, John, who passed before him, Richard,  Larry & Jake who survive him. He also had 3 sisters, his twin Marianne, and Brenda and Dana who survive him.
      In 1976 Terry graduated from Russell High School, and three years later married Cindy, his wife of 40 years. They had 3 children, Gerald, April and T.J., & 5 grandchildren, Nathan, Tate, Ashlynn, Payton & Scarlette, who he nicknamed Squeaky. He was proud of his family, and loved them all.
       He was a hard worker, doing whatever necessary to provide for his family. He retired from Chariton Community Schools, having worked there for 20 years.
Christmas was his favorite holiday, and he loved decorating the school gym. He also worked for Pizza Hut, and would deliver pizza's dressed as Santa.
       Terry had a bold, ornery personality, and never knew a stranger.  He enjoyed visiting and sharing stories with everyone he met. He loved spending time with his family, going fishing, hunting for mushrooms and completing word searches. He was called home on January 10th, with his wife devotedly by his side, and will be missed dearly by many friends and loved ones.

Carl McKnight Obituary

 

Carl "Pops" McKnight

March 08, 1924 - January 01, 2020

Carl “Pops” McKnight, age 95, of Malvern passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born March 8, 1924, in Osceola, Arkansas the son of the late Rufus and Clara Bassett McKnight. Carl served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an avid coon hunter and enjoyed buying and selling antiques. Carl was of the Methodist faith and attended Gifford Assembly of God Church. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Irene Johnson McKnight and ten siblings.
Survivors, sons, Robert “Bob” McKnight (Belinda) of Malvern and Doug McKnight (Denise) of Shellsburg, Iowa; brother, Larry McKnight of Indianola, Iowa; sister, Carol McKnight of Sheridan, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren, Kristin, Justin, Zackary, Lauren, Ashleigh, Taylor, Cassidy, Aaron, Brooke, Emily, Stephanie, Shelby and Lindsey; twenty-five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Dr. Roy Nicholas Pettinger Obituary

Dr. Roy Nicholas Pettinger

March 2, 1955 – January 28, 2019

Dr. Roy Nicholas Pettinger was born on March 2, 1955 in Russell, IA and passed away on January 28, 2019.

Dr. Roy Nicholas Pettinger died January 28, 2019 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was 63.
He was born March 2, 1955 in Chariton, Iowa to Robert and Erville Pettinger. He graduated from Russell High School in 1973, and then from Central College in Pella, Iowa and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He practiced emergency medicine for many years.
Survivors include his brothers, Gerald Pettinger of Russell, Iowa and Dr. Thomas (Susan) Pettinger of Vail, Arizona as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father and by his sister, Marilyn Hall and her husband Dean Hall.
His body was cremated; no services were planned.

Margaret Louise Wilson Ruby Obituary

 

 Margaret Louise Ruby, 90, departed this life on January 4, 2020 at her home.
She was born December 12, 1929 to Levi Otis and Helen Mae Davis Wilson. Margaret was a graduate of Russell High School in 1948 and from Iowa Success Business School in Ottumwa.
On October 5, 1951, she was united in marriage to Glenn E. Ruby and to this union one son, Ronald E. Ruby, was born in Augsburg, Germany, where her husband was stationed with the U.S. Army. Glenn preceded her in death on December 31, 2004.
Margaret was employed at the Wapello County Clerk of Court's office for several years, until she moved to Augsburg, Germany with her husband. After Glenn was discharged from the service, they moved back to Ottumwa.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Russell. In her latter years, she attended Ottumwa Baptist Temple. Her favorite Bible verse was Romans 8:28.
Margaret enjoyed being with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed attending their school events, ball games and dance recitals. She liked to read, write poetry and play the organ.
Margaret is survived by her son, Ron (Evelyn Eaves) Ruby of Ottumwa; grandchildren, Jennifer (Keenan) Bell, Benjamin (Katie) Ruby, Joseph (Jackie) Ruby and Jill (Scott) Todd; great-grandchildren, Jessica, Allison, Kain, Kylie, Maddox, Jack, Stella, Stevie Jean, Soren, Isaac and Noah; a brother, Ray (Jane) Wilson of Creston; nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Vernon Wilson and a sister, Norma Jean Kendall.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Travis Decker officiating. Burial will be in the Russell Cemetery.
Visitation will be open after 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to Ottumwa Baptist Temple.