Jacklyn "Jackie" Sue Allen
Aug 23, 2026
Jacklyn “Jackie” Sue Allen, 48, of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026.
She was born January 27, 1978, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Terry “TA” and Becky Nixon Allen. Jackie graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1996 and later attended Southeastern Community College in Keokuk, where she earned her nursing degree.
Jackie dedicated her career...
Gary Alan Johnson
Sep 17, 2026
Gary A. Johnson, 76, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born March 7, 1950, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Betty Borts Johnson and George Johnson.
Gary attended Keokuk Senior High School. Following high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Army and...
Lucile Loraine Whitaker
Sep 17, 2026
Lucile Loraine Whitaker 85, of Keokuk passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was born December 20, 1940 in Keokuk, the daughter of Lawrence and Lydia Reuther Burghoffer.
On June 1, 1968 she was united in marriage to Rodger Kent Whitaker in Kahoka, MO. He survives.
She grew up in rural Donnellson, IA on a farm, grew...
Roger Alden Chatfield
Sep 15, 2026
Roger Alden Chatfield, 86, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Montrose Health Center.
He was born May 2, 1940, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Alden Browning and Elva Mae Dresser Chatfield. Roger graduated from Montrose High School with the class of 1958 and later graduated from Keokuk Community College in 1960.
Roger was a veteran of the...
Mary Belle Brandon
Sep 13, 2026
Mary Belle Brandon, 89, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, Iowa.
She was born January 23, 1937, in Unionville, Missouri, the daughter of Osa I. Hanel Burns and Nova O. Burns. She graduated from Keokuk Senior High School.
Mary was first united in marriage to Larry Burger. To this union, two children were...
Jo Anne Gardner Shaw
Sep 12, 2026
Jo Anne Gardner Shaw, 88, of Kahoka, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri.
She was born September 20, 1937 in Keokuk, the daughter of Richard and Alberta Parsons Gardner. She graduated from Revere High School.
On December 2, 1956, Jo Anne was united in marriage to Melvin “Gene” Eugene Yates. To this union, six children...
Oscar Noyles Mason
Sep 11, 2026
Oscar Noyles Mason, 73, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, formerly of Keokuk, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, Iowa.
He was born October 2, 1952, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Herman Marvin and Susie Marjorie Pennington Mason. He attended Keokuk High School.
Oscar had been employed by Cargill, Inc. in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Oscar enjoyed flea markets and...
Catherine Winfrey
Sep 10, 2026
Catherine Marie Winfrey, 68, of Kahoka passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri.
Catherine was born August 30, 1958 in Joplin, Missouri the daughter of John K. and Gladys Starr Patrick.
She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire on December 20, 1981, earning a Bachelor of Science degree....
Gary Glover
Sep 7, 2026
Gary Glover, 82, of Arbela, formerly of Keokuk, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026, at his home.
He was born October 16, 1943, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Marion “Frank” and Winifred “Betty” Hammans Glover. Gary graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1961. Following high school, he proudly joined the United States Navy and served...
JoAnn Sue Swanson
Sep 4, 2026
JoAnn S. Swanson, 85, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at her home.
She was born January 14, 1941, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Carl Francis and Maree Iola Boyd Buerklin. JoAnn graduated from Keokuk High School.
JoAnn was united in marriage to Fred Park. They later divorced. On November 13, 1970, she was united in marriage to...
Joyce Jean Samuels
Sep 1, 2026
Joyce Jean Samuels, 83 of Kahoka, Missouri formerly of Keokuk, Iowa passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
She was born April 15, 1943 in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of Arnold and Genevieve Zimmer Van Ausdall. Joyce graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1961 and later attended beauty school.
On August 15, 1964, Joyce...
Michael "Mike" L. Hendricks
Aug 31, 2026
Michael L. “Mike” Hendricks, 46, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born March 15, 1980, in Carthage, Illinois, the son of Gary and Tina Davis Hendricks. He graduated from Hamilton High School with the class of 1999.
Mike was employed at ADM in Keokuk until...
Kenneth "Jerry" Gerald McCredie
Aug 29, 2026
Kenneth "Jerry" Gerald McCredie, 92, peacefully passed away on August 29, 2026 at his home in Eustis FL.
Jerry was born May 16, 1934. He married the love of his life, Barbara Jones, on December 31, 1952, beginning a partnership that would span more than 73 years. The two first met while out with a group of friends. Afterward, Barbara went...
Mark Matlock
Aug 29, 2026
Mark Matlock, 65, of Montrose, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa.
Mark was born March 17, 1961, in Sacramento, California, the son of Gordon and Marjorie Priest Matlock. He graduated from Central Lee High School and, following graduation, proudly enlisted in the United States Army. While serving his country, Mark was stationed...
Carey Jo Wrieden
Aug 25, 2026
Carey Jo Wrieden, 67, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
Carey was born April 9, 1959, in Carthage, IL, the daughter of Woodrow and Mary Groves Farmer and step-father, Francis William Wrieden, who helped raise Carey.
On July 6, 1974, Carey was united in marriage to Edward “Jake” Wrieden in Wayland, MO. He...
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Dochterman May
Aug 20, 2026
Kaitlyn Elizabeth Dochterman May, 25, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026, at her home.
She was born January 25, 2001, in Mt. Pleasant, IA, the daughter of D. Brent and Julie (Whitmore) Dochterman. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School with the class of 2019.
Kaitlyn was a creative and artistic person who expressed herself through music and...
Stub Holmes
Aug 16, 2026
Stub Holmes, 90, of Montrose, IA passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026 at his home in Montrose.
He was born June 22, 1936, in Argyle, IA the son of Lloyd and Opal Holmes. Stub married his first wife, Marjorie, and they had three children, Lori, Gary, and David. Stub and Marjorie later divorced. Stub married Myrna McCarty on July 16, 1977.
Stub...
David Tuck
Aug 14, 2026
David Tuck, 65 of Keokuk passed away Friday, August 14, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born April 24, 1961 in Keokuk the son of Dallas Richard and Jacquelyn Schiver Tuck. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1979. He later achieved his associates degree at Southeastern Community College.
He...
John H. Elgin
Aug 14, 2026
John Henry Elgin, 95, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio passed away August 14, 2026, at Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehab.
John was born December 30, 1930, to the late Carl H. and Mildred (Smith) Elgin in Keokuk, Iowa. He married Marilyn Joyce Scott on November 27, 1952, at the Church of the Nazarene in Keokuk, IA. She preceded him in death,...
Merle Edward Hamelton
Aug 12, 2026
Merle E. Hamelton, Jr., 85, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua.
Merle was born on July 10, 1941, in Keokuk, the son of Merle Edward and Edith Margaret Pennington Hamelton.
He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1960. Merle proudly served his country in the United States Army.
On October...
