Timothy Scott Breakbill
Jan 11, 2026
Timothy Scott Breakbill, 60 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at his home.
He was born November 29, 1965 in Keokuk, IA the son of Robert and Nancy JoAnn Guild Breakbill. He graduated from Keokuk High School.
On May 26, 2001 Tim was united in marriage to Julie Land in Rand Park in Keokuk. She survives.
Other survivors include his...
Oren Alfred "Doc" Dockum
Jan 10, 2026
Oren Alfred "Doc" Dockum, age 83, of Keokuk, IA passed away on Saturday January 10th, 2026 in Iowa City, IA.
Oren was born on September 4th, 1942 in Keokuk, IA to Leland and Alice "Tish" (Hasper) Dockum. He was the youngest of four and grew up in Keokuk. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1960.
Oren started working at Seige Auto...
Donna Marie Riddle
Jan 8, 2026
Donna Marie Riddle, 87 of Montrose, IA passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at her home.
She was born March 20, 1938 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Carl Morell and Neleen Belle Bollin Teller. Donna graduated from St. Peters Catholic High School in Keokuk with the class of 1956.
On November 7, 1969 Donna was united in marriage to Victor Frank...
Rovene Lipper
Jan 3, 2026
Rovene K. Lipper, age 100, of Kahoka, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Missouri.
She was born on August 13, 1925 in Kahoka, the daughter of Johnnie and Eda Katharina (Neumann) Acklie. Rovene graduated from Kahoka High School with the Class of 1943 and later continued her education at Gem City College in...
John Jeffrey Coop
Dec 31, 2025
John Jeffrey Coop 64, passed away at his home in Casa Grande, AZ, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, after a valiant, four-year battle with cancer.
John was born on August 10, 1961, in Libertyville, Illinois, to Dolly Sue (Sammons, Coop) White and Joseph A. Coop.
He moved with his mom, dad Harold E. White, and his brothers to Keokuk, Iowa, in 1971....
Myrtle J. Strait
Dec 30, 2025
Myrtle J. Conlee Strait, 90 of Ft. Madison, IA, formerly of Montrose, IA passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Birkwood Village in Ft. Madison, IA.
She was born August 25, 1935 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Virgil Robert and Mary Leona Calhoun Hagmeier. Myrtle graduated from Montrose High School with the class of 1953.
Myrtle was first united in marriage...
Rose M. Vradenburg
Dec 21, 2025
Rose M. Vradenburg, 75 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.
She was born January 11, 1950 in Keokuk, the daughter of Harry and Thelma Marmion Russell. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1969.
Rose had been employed by Sheller Globe and later at Head Start...
Marjorie A. Schneider
Dec 20, 2025
Marjorie Alice Schneider, 90, of Carthage, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Maple Grove Care Center in Carthage.
She was born June 26, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Edwin Joseph and Deloris Ernestine Schilson Piggott. Marjorie graduated from Hamilton High School and continued her education at Western Illinois University, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in education.
On...
Glenn C. Van Pelt
Dec 18, 2025
Glenn Clifford Van Pelt 81, of Mount Pleasant formerly of Montrose passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at his home.
He was born June 25, 1944 in Fort Madison the son of Glen C. and Elsielee Helmick Van Pelt.
On June 22, 1963 he was united in marriage to Mary L. Rohdy in Donnellson, Iowa. She survives.
Glenn was an avid Iowa Hawkeye...
Bonita Diane Roberts
Dec 14, 2025
Bonita Diane Roberts, 78, of Keokuk, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri.
She was born March 12, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Lee and Anne Burke Shark. Bonita graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1965.
On February 17, 1968, Bonita was united...
Cory Bill Byrn
Dec 10, 2025
Cory Bill Byrn, 66, of Kahoka passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO.
He was born December 17, 1958 in Keokuk, the son of Olan and Betty Louise Meeker Byrn.
Cory had a natural talent for working on cars and electronics, often spending hours tinkering, fixing, and figuring out how...
Danny Oberman
Dec 8, 2025
Danny Oberman, 77, of Kahoka, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
He was born November 13, 1948 in Corydon, IA, the son of Bill and Faye McKee Oberman. He graduated from Clark County High School with the class of 1967.
On October 25, 1969, Danny...
Sandra Jean Smith
Dec 8, 2025
Sandra Jean Smith, 84, of Keokuk, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, IA.
She was born on August 30, 1941, in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Raymond Edwin, Sr. and Vieva Dirth Dodge.
Sandra was united in marriage to Melvin Smith. He survives.
For many years, Sandra...
Kathaleen Roberts
Dec 7, 2025
Kathaleen "Kathy" A. Roberts, 77 of Kirksville, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the Kirksville Manor Care Center in Kirksville.
She was born on March 7, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Joseph and Doris (Eades) Starr. Kathy was raised by her grandparents, Pearl and Iva Starr, who played a significant role in shaping...
Mary E. Meister Thomas
Dec 7, 2025
Mary E. Meister Thomas, 62 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.
She was born July 19, 1963 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Jack Haessig and Mae Lu Basye Meister. Mary graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1981 and...
Gary Seabold
Dec 6, 2025
Gary Seabold 68 of Keokuk passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 at his home.
He was born September 14, 1957 in Keokuk, the son of Roy Seabold, Jr. and Ethel Miller.
Gary graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1975.
He had been employed by Griffn Wheel in Keokuk until his...
Catherine "Sis" Breakbill
Dec 4, 2025
Catherine "Sis" Breakbill, 89, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at her granddaughter's home.
She was born June 17, 1936, in Keokuk, the daughter of Ralph A. and Gertrude E. Redmon Cassell. She graduated from St. Peter's High School in Keokuk with the class of 1954.
Sis was employed at McFarland's for over...
Lynn Ellen Cummings
Nov 28, 2025
Lynn Ellen Cummings, 46, of Argyle, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington.
Born on July 2, 1979, in Keokuk, Lynn was the daughter of Wayne Saunders and Linda Bruce. She graduated with the Keokuk High School Class of 1998.
On July 17, 1999, she...
Larry Dean Mixer
Nov 26, 2025
Larry Dean Mixer, 69, of Montrose, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
He was born on November 21, 1956, in Fort Madison, the son of James M. and Goldie Bentzinger Mixer. Larry graduated from Fort Madison High School with the Class of 1975 and later continued his education at Southeastern Community College and...
Isaac “Tiny” Paul Rairden
Nov 26, 2025
Isaac "Tiny" Paul Rairden, 35 of Keokuk passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
He was born September 28, 1990, in Ft. Madison, the son of Paul and Denise Wood Rairden. Isaac grew up in the area and graduated with the Central Lee High School Class of 2009. He...
