Danielle Renea Clark
Jan 31, 2026
Danielle Renea Clark, 35, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026.
She was born January 10, 1991, in Carthage, IL, the daughter of William “Bill” and Donna Bender Clark.
Danielle had been employed by several companies over the years and most recently worked as a bartender.
Danielle was known for her creative spirit and kind heart. Her artistic talent was evident...
Merle Eberline
Jan 29, 2026
Merle D. Eberline, 75, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
Merle was born January 4, 1951, to Donald H. and Ruth Sellers Eberline. He graduated from Marshalltown High School and continued his education at the University of Iowa, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business.
In...
Kevin Brian Helmick
Jan 29, 2026
Kevin Brian Helmick, 71, of Keokuk, passed away early Thursday morning, January 29, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born March 14, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa, Kevin grew up in Keokuk and began playing music at 14 alongside his father in the band Western Lights. Music, woodworking, and helping others remained central to his life, even as he faced significant...
Larry Comstock
Jan 28, 2026
Larry Comstock, 87, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
He was born August 17, 1938, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Emit and Virginia Hemingway Comstock. Larry graduated from Montrose High School with the class of 1957.
Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly...
Steven J. "Steve" Courtois
Jan 27, 2026
Steven J. “Steve” Courtois, 68, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born March 14, 1957, in Oakdale, LA, the son of Ronald J. and Patricia J. (Mecum) Courtois. At the time of Steve’s birth, his father was serving as an active soldier in the United States Army....
Ronald Lee Jones
Jan 26, 2026
Ronald Lee Jones, 73, of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Mississippi Valley Healthcare Center in Keokuk, IA. He was born on March 17, 1952, to Joyce Callsen and Harley Jones in Keokuk and raised by his grandparents, Carl “Heinie” and Velva Callsen. He graduated from Central Lee High School in 1970.
Ronald was first married to Kathy...
Mary McKay
Jan 25, 2026
Mary McKay, age 76, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 14, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Albert Davis and Mary Bird Davis.
Mary devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a certified nursing assistant, a role that reflected her compassionate and giving nature....
Rebecca "Becky" Sue Payne
Jan 25, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Sue Payne, 80 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.
She was born August 7, 1945 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Cecil “Teed” and Corrine Moyer Thompson, Becky attended Keokuk High School and then Keokuk Cosmetology School.
On February 10, 1962 Becky was united in marriage to...
Kenneth Lynn Alvis
Jan 22, 2026
Kenneth Lynn Alvis 55, of Keosauqua, IA passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
He was born February 3, 1970 in Keokuk, IA the son of Kenneth Hugh and Susan Seyb Alvis.
He graduated from Topeka High School with the Class of 1988.
On March 29, 2018, Kenneth was united in marriage to Brier Gregg in Witchita,...
Donald L. VerDught
Jan 21, 2026
Donald L. VerDught, Sr. 94 of Kahoka, MO passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home in Kahoka.
He was born July 18, 1931 in Monroe, IA the son of Marion P. and Pearl Birkenholtz VerDught. He graduated from Newton High School.
Donald proudly served his country in the United States National Guard Reserves for eight years.
On May 23, 1953 Donald...
Patty Ann Farmer
Jan 20, 2026
Patty Ann Farmer, 60, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home.
She was born August 27, 1965, in Iowa City, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Dean Hancock and Lucy Sluttes. Patty attended Keokuk High School and was later employed by BTR in Keokuk.
Patty cherished spending time with her grandchildren and her beloved fur babies. She enjoyed...
Becky "Whitefeather" Riney
Jan 16, 2026
Becky Whitefeather Riney, 63, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Great River Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
She was born July 2, 1962, in Keokuk, the daughter of Bernard W. and Mary Ellen Rude Riney. Becky graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1980.
In her younger years, Becky was employed as a family...
Audrey Bickley
Jan 14, 2026
Audrey Bickley, 90, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was born June 6, 1935, in Janesville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry H. and Marvil McKinnon Kegerreis. Audrey graduated from Keokuk High School and later attended Parsons College in Fairfield.
Audrey was employed by Schlegel in Keokuk for many years, working in the...
Barbara Huiskamp Thoma
Jan 13, 2026
Barbara Huiskamp Thoma, 86, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, formerly of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Sunset Home in Quincy, Illinois.
She was born October 23, 1939, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Christian and Lucille Magdalene Miller Huiskamp. Barbara was a proud graduate of Keokuk High School, where she was actively involved as a member of...
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...
