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Albert Edward Keppel, III

Albert Edward Keppel, III

Mar 29, 2026

Albert Edward Keppel, III, 85 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home.

He was born October 23, 1940 in Keokuk, IA the son of Albert Edward, Jr. and Charlotte Bernice Kayser Keppel. He graduated from Keokuk High School.

On October 20, 1962, Albert was united in marriage to Kathleen Curfman in Keokuk. She survives.

Other survivors include two...

Diana Lynn Martinez

Diana Lynn Martinez

Mar 25, 2026

Diana Lynn Martinez, 77 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at River Valley Place in Ft. Madison, IA.

She was born August 31, 1948 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Pedro and Alice Adelaide Olvis Martinez. Diana attended Keokuk High School and loved getting together with classmates once a month for lunch.

Diana had been employed by several different...

Troy Lee Daniels

Troy Lee Daniels

Mar 23, 2026

Troy Lee Daniels, 51, of Keokuk, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, March 23, 2026.

He was born on September 14, 1974, in Keokuk, the son of Terry Lynn and Patricia Irene Gaus Daniels.

Troy was a 1993 graduate of Keokuk High School. Following high school, he attended Vatterott College, where he earned his degree in HVAC.

On June 4, 2011,...

Shirley Ann Breakbill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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