Shirley Ann Breakbill
Mar 18, 2026
Shirley Ann Breakbill 92, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Birkwood Village of Fort Madison, Iowa.
She was born September 19, 1933, in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph William and Fern Thompson Grisham.
On August 31, 1973, Shirley was united in marriage to Theodore Breakbill in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2005.
Shirley...
Beverly "Joan" Cannon
Mar 17, 2026
Beverly Joan Cannon, joined her Lord, March 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 86.
Joan was born and raised a “country girl” in rural Kahoka, July 19th, 1939. The daughter of Wells and Gladys Sanders, she grew up alongside her siblings Frank Sanders, Ike Sanders, Pearl Sanders, Linda Walker, Garnet Smith, and Mary Patton....
Lyman Theodore Dickens
Mar 12, 2026
Lyman Theodore Dickens, 60, of Clinton, IA, passed away March 12, 2026, in Clinton. He was born April 24, 1965, in Keokuk, the son of James Theodore and Christine Hardesty Dickens.
Lyman was united in marriage to Cheryl on July 10, 2010, in Clinton. The two shared many years together. She preceded him in death on January 29, 2024.
Lyman worked for...
Mildred "Milly" Medley
Mar 11, 2026
Mildred “Milly” Medley 95, of Keokuk passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA.
She was born August 16, 1930 in Fort Madison, Iowa the daughter of Guy Raymond Ross and Pheobia Arvella Copeland. She graduated from Keokuk Senior High with the class of 1948 and remained a proud lifelong resident of Keokuk
On February 20,...
Kevin D. Miller
Mar 11, 2026
Kevin D. Miller, 68, of Keokuk, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
He was born December 20, 1957, in Keokuk, the son of Dale Floyd and June Colleen Farnsworth Miller. Kevin graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1976.
Kevin was employed by Rite Price Lumber until...
William "Bill" Lee Baldwin
Mar 10, 2026
William “Bill” Lee Baldwin, 78, of Warsaw, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
He was born February 20, 1948, in Keokuk, IA, the son of Victor and Bertha Cochran Baldwin and was raised with love by John Nichol.
Bill was a proud veteran of the United States Army and faithfully served his country for two...
Norma Jeanne Kisor
Mar 2, 2026
Norma Jeanne Kisor, 96 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO.
She was born February 7, 1930 in Ft. Madison, IA the daughter of John and Mae Wilt Bostwick. She graduated from Argyle High School with the class of 1949.
Norma was united in marriage to William “Bill” Kisor in 1950 in...
William Franklin "Frank" Protsman
Feb 23, 2026
William Franklin "Frank" Protsman, 77, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Monday, February 23rd 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born October 12th, 1948, in Keokuk, IA to William "Frank" Protsman Sr and June (Robinett) Protsman. Frank graduated from Keokuk Senior High School with the Class of 1967.
On June 23rd, 1968, Frank was united in marriage to...
Audrey Fairchild
Feb 22, 2026
Audrey Nordenstrom Fairchild, 103 of Keokuk, IA passed away peacefully Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, IA.
She was born April 5, 1922 in Saxon, WI the daughter of J.B. and Selma Nordenstrom.
On August 17, 1945 Audrey was united in marriage to Walter Fairchild. He preceded her in death on November 12, 1988.
Audrey retired...
Mildred "Midge" M. Rader
Feb 21, 2026
Mildred Maxine “Midge” Rader, 93, of Keokuk, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at 2:35 a.m. at River Hills Village in Keokuk, surrounded by love. Born on February 14, 1933, in Keokuk, she was the daughter of Fred and Mildred Viola Betts Glasgow.
Midge graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1951. She was united in marriage to...
Joan Diane Ashley
Feb 17, 2026
Joan Diane Ashley, 69 of Keokuk, IA, passed away on February 17, 2026 with family by her side.
She was born in 1956 in Keokuk, IA. She graduated Keokuk High School in 1975 and later received her Associate’s Degree from Southeastern Community College.
She leaves behind a brother Robert 'Steve' (Angel) Ashley of Hamilton, IL, Bethanie Ashley of St. Charles, MO, Leslie...
Doris Marie Rickert
Feb 11, 2026
Doris Marie Royal Rickert passed away at home in Iowa City on February 11, 2026 due to congestive heart failure. She was born to Elizabeth Engel and Robert Royal on February 25, 1929 in Panama, Nebraska. She was a 1947 graduate of Montrose High School. She met Alfred “Rick” Rickert at a gas station while driving to her job at...
Connie Sue Powers
Feb 10, 2026
Connie Powers, 73 of Keokuk, IA went home to heaven to be with her savior, Jesus on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
She was born on February 2, 1953 to John and Racheal Happs in Keokuk, IA.
Connie leaves behind the two children she loved more than anything, Michael Stevenson of Burlington, IA and Raelynn DiVita of Port Richey, FL, three grandchildren, Kayla,...
Karla McCarty
Feb 10, 2026
Karla McCarty, 67, of Kahoka, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Beloved Health Center in Hannibal.
She was born August 17, 1958, the daughter of Robert and Condella “Joyce” Collins Miller.
On June 19, 2005, she was united in marriage to James McCarty, he survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her stepchildren, Tammy McCarty (David Markell), Sherry Slominski...
John Koehler
Feb 9, 2026
John Edward Koehler, 78, of Montrose, IA, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home in Montrose.
He was born March 19, 1947, in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Edward Joseph and Hazel Harmon Koehler. John graduated from Central Lee High School with the Class of 1965.
John was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his...
Richard Dean Malloy
Feb 9, 2026
Richard Dean Malloy, 76 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at his daughter’s home.
He was born February 4, 1950 in Cedar Rapids, IA the son of Marie Louise Buerklin. Richard graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1968.
A proud veteran, Richard honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he...
Steven Neal Johnson
Feb 4, 2026
Steven Neal Johnson, 78, of Quincy, formerly of Keokuk, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
He was born April 24, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Dr. Leo and Levine Sletten Johnson. His family later moved to Wildwood, Illinois, where they attended Wildwood Presbyterian Church, and it was there, at eight years old, that Steven...
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...
