Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...