Marilyn E. Anderson
Jun 3, 2026
Marilyn E. Anderson, 97 of Ft. Madison, IA formerly of Keokuk passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. at River Valley Place in Ft. Madison, IA.
She was born September 8, 1928, the daughter of Paul and Hilda Maxfield Krehbiel in Charleston, Iowa. She married Charles Jabour in Davenport, Iowa in 1949. They were later divorced. She...
Rodney L. Nichols, Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
Rodney L. Nichols Sr., 69, of Memphis and formerly of Luray, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his home in Memphis.
He was born December 21, 1956, in Keosauqua, Iowa, the son of Lowell Vernon and Lena Marie Ayer Nichols.
Rodney graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the Class of 1975. He was employed at Fruehauf for five years...
Melva Lee Herrick Nunnery
Jun 1, 2026
Melva Lee (Herrick) Nunnery, 72, of Byrdstown, TN died June 1, 2026 at home surrounded by love. She was born August 23, 1953 at Ft. Madison, IA, the sixth child born to Marion E. and Louise M. (Wenke) Herrick. She grew up on the family farm south of Montrose, IA. She graduated from Central Lee High School and Southeastern Community...
Cassandra Malloy
May 30, 2026
Cassandra Malloy, 82 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
She was born January 18, 1944 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Floyd Leo and Wahneta Mae Thompson Link. Cassandra graduated from Keokuk High School.
On December 27, 1975 Cassandra was united in marriage to Richard Malloy at Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk....
Rose Marie Thompson Boley
May 30, 2026
Rose Marie Thompson Boley, 91 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her home.
She was born September 25, 1934 in Vincennes, IA the daughter of James and Verna Marmion Thompson.
On July 18, 1953 Rose was united in marriage to Robert William Boley. They shared sixty-two wonderful years together until Bob’s passing on December 28, 2015.
Rose had been...
Lee F. Wayland
May 26, 2026
Lee Francis Wayland, 76, of Revere, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.
He was born July 11, 1949, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the son of Leland Ragan and Edna May Smith Wayland. He graduated from Clark County High School with the Class of 1967.
Lee was a hardworking man who spent many years farming and...
Donna Rhea Baker Smith
May 25, 2026
Donna Rhea Baker Smith 80, of Warsaw, IL passed away unexpectedly Monday May 25, 2026 at Carthage Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.
She was born December 25, 1945 in Keokuk the daughter of Donald and Maxine Danley Baker. Donna graduated in 1964 from Keokuk High School. She continued her education at Southeastern Community College in Keokuk, obtaining her RN degree.
On May...
Larry L. Mitchell
May 22, 2026
Larry Mitchell, 87, of Kahoka, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home in Kahoka.
He was born December 17, 1938, in Ashton, Missouri, the son of L.C. and Goldie Perry Mitchell. Larry graduated from Revere High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country until receiving his honorable discharge in 1959.
Larry was...
Mary L. Lucas McManis
May 21, 2026
Mary L. Lucas McManis, 93 of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was born February 23, 1933 in Iowa Falls, IA the daughter of James George and Kathryn Jones Heslop. She graduated from Eldora High School with the class of 1951 and later from Simpson College where she earned an elementary teaching...
Jennifer Renee Ludwig
May 21, 2026
Jennifer Renee Leeper Ludwig, 50, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
She was born June 11, 1975, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Kent and Dixie Hawkins Leeper.
In 2002 she was united in marriage to Jeff Ludwig. They later divorced.
She was a member of St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Wayland.
Jennifer enjoyed listening to music...
Danny Gene Eaton
May 19, 2026
Danny Gene Eaton, 73 of Keokuk, IA passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his home.
According to his wishes, there will be no services.
B. Kay Hess
May 16, 2026
B Kay Hess, 83, of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
She was born February 8, 1943 in Wayland, MO the daughter of Elmer and Louise Ellison. Kay graduated from St Patrick High School.
On October 28, 1961 Kay was united in marriage to Dean Hess at the Shrine of St. Patrick Church. Together they...
Darlene Ethel Clippert
May 12, 2026
Darlene Clippert 103, of Keokuk, Iowa passed away, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at her home.
She was born March 19, 1923, the daughter of Varnum and Carrie Hicks Krumm. On December 29, 1954 she was united in marriage to Keith “Monk” Clippert in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2014.
Darlene had been employed as a bookkeeper for Decker...
Drucilla "Dru" Ann Cook
May 12, 2026
Drucilla “Dru” Ann Cook, 76, of Keokuk, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was born August 17, 1949, in Keokuk, the daughter of Jack Edward and Vera Mae Post Ricker. Dru graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1967.
On December 22, 1973, Dru was united in marriage to Jay Frank Cook at...
George Winfield Branson, Jr.
May 10, 2026
George Winfield Branson, Jr., 94 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026 at home.
He was born March 12, 1932 in Keokuk, IA the son of the late George Winfield and Erma Idle Branson. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1950.
George proudly served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Upon honorable discharge, he returned...
Drew J. Lewis
May 9, 2026
Drew J. Lewis, 30, of Keokuk, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, IA.
He was born January 13, 1996, in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Donald Lewis Jr. and Amanda Briscoe Lewis. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 2014.
On October 5, 2019, Drew married...
Susan Gayle Wray Dresser
May 6, 2026
Susan Gayle Wray Dresser, 85 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was born January 21, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of James and Ethelyn Wray.
Sue married Harry Dresser, III on September 12, 1959 in Montrose, IA. Together they built a life centered around family, dairy farming and traveling when time...
Monique Savage
May 4, 2026
Monique Renee Savage, 57, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Tampa General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born November 15, 1968, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Clarence and Sandra Hoffstatter Savage. She grew up attending schools in Hamilton, Illinois, where she developed an early interest in the medical field that would shape much of her...
Jane "Janie" Ann Sartory
May 4, 2026
Jane “Janie” Ann Sartory, 71 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at her home.
She was born to Leo and Bette Ewers McNally on June 1, 1954 in Keokuk, IA. She graduated from Cardinal Stritch with the class of 1972.
On September 2, 1978 Janie was united in marriage to Francis John “Frank” Sartory at St. Peter’s Catholic Church....
Goldie Pruett
May 2, 2026
Goldie Pruett, 95 of Montrose, IA passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her granddaughter’s house in Keokuk.
She was born on January 20, 1931 in Missouri the daughter of Fritz Bentzinger.
Goldie was first united in marriage to James Mixer. They later divorced. She then married Robert Smith and her preceded her in death on May 9, 1981. On May 14,...
