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Monique Savage

Monique Savage

May 4, 2026

Monique Renee Savage, 57, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Tampa General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born November 15, 1968, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Clarence and Sandra Hoffstatter Savage. She grew up attending schools in Hamilton, Illinois, where she developed an early interest in the medical field that would shape much of her...

Goldie Pruett

Goldie Pruett

May 2, 2026

Goldie Pruett, 95 of Montrose, IA passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her granddaughter’s house in Keokuk.

She was born on January 20, 1931 in Missouri the daughter of Fritz Bentzinger.

Goldie was first united in marriage to James Mixer. They later divorced. She then married Robert Smith and her preceded her in death on May 9, 1981. On May 14,...

Danny Oberman

Danny Oberman

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 married the love of his life, Beverly...

Drew J. Lewis

Drew J. Lewis

May 9, 2026

Drew J. Lewis, 30, of Keokuk, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, IA.

He was born January 13, 1996, in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Donald Lewis Jr. and Amanda Briscoe Lewis. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 2014.

On October 5, 2019, Drew married...

Susan Gayle Wray Dresser

Susan Gayle Wray Dresser

May 6, 2026

Susan Gayle Wray Dresser, 85 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born January 21, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of James and Ethelyn Wray.

Sue married Harry Dresser, III on September 12, 1959 in Montrose, IA. Together they built a life centered around family, dairy farming and traveling when time...

Jane "Janie" Ann Sartory

Jane "Janie" Ann Sartory

May 4, 2026

Jane “Janie” Ann Sartory, 71 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at her home.

She was born to Leo and Bette Ewers McNally on June 1, 1954 in Keokuk, IA. She graduated from Cardinal Stritch with the class of 1972.

On September 2, 1978 Janie was united in marriage to Francis John “Frank” Sartory at St. Peter’s Catholic Church....

Susan Marie Hayden

Susan Marie Hayden

Apr 30, 2026

Susan Marie Hayden, 57, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home in Hamilton.

She was born June 13, 1968, in Burlington, the daughter of Francis and Hilda (Bolton) Sadler. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1986 and later earned her degree in respiratory therapy from Southeastern Community College in Keokuk.

Susan was employed at...

Jerlyn K. Lindsay

Jerlyn K. Lindsay

Apr 24, 2026

Jerlyn K. Bowman Lindsay, 72, of Keokuk, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, Iowa.

She was born September 25, 1953, in Aurora, Missouri, the daughter of Jerl and Doris (Fishback) Bowman. Jerlyn attended Canton High School in Canton, Missouri, and graduated with the Class of 1971.

She was united in marriage to William “Jim” Lindsay in...

Cathy C. Bostic

Cathy C. Bostic

Apr 24, 2026

Cathy Christine Bostic, 75, of Keokuk, IA died suddenly Friday, April 24, 2026 at her home.

Cathy was born on October 13, 1950 in Macomb, IL. The daughter of Calvin and Shirley Stump Friday.

She had been employed at Methode in Carthage, Illinois until it closed.

Cathy is survived by two daughters, Wendy Crenshaw of Keokuk and Amy Walker (Dee) of Plymouth, IL,...

Thomas Albert Stevens

Thomas Albert Stevens

Apr 20, 2026

Thomas Stevens, 91, of Wayland, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

He is survived by his brother, Peter Stevens (Patricia), and his sister, Jeri Cooper, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services.

Bonita "Bonnie" Beth Jinkens Underwood

Bonita "Bonnie" Beth Jinkens Underwood

Apr 19, 2026

Bonita “Bonnie” Beth (Jinkens) Underwood, 70, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on April 19, 2026.

Bonnie was born on October 12, 1955, in Keokuk, the daughter of Robert E. and Aileen L. (McNally) Jinkens.

Bonnie had fond memories of living in Oakland, CA and attending Piedmont Avenue Elementary School before her family moved to Keokuk.

Bonnie attended Keokuk High School, obtaining her General...

Wayne Boltz

Wayne Boltz

Apr 19, 2026

George Wayne Boltz, 98, of Keokuk died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA

Wayne Boltz was born in Ewing, Missouri, on January 25th, 1928. He was the son of Oval D. Boltz and Cena M. Boltz. In 1939, he moved to Keokuk, Iowa, where he graduated from Keokuk Senior High School in...

Richard Burgess, Sr.

Richard Burgess, Sr.

Apr 14, 2026

Richard Burgess, Sr., 70 of Wayland, MO passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born May 11, 1955 in Keokuk, IA the son of Elmer and Maxine Thompson Burgess. Richard graduated from Clark County High School with the class of 1973.

Richard was employed by Keokuk Steel Castings for thirty years, until his retirement in...

David Redding

David Redding

Apr 13, 2026

David Lynn Redding, 78, of Kahoka, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Lincoln Village Healthcare Center in Lincoln, Illinois.

He was born September 6, 1947, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Robert Otis and Leola Maxine (Pruett) Redding. In his younger years, David worked alongside his family in logging.

On April 11, 1965, he was united in marriage to Sandra (Byrn)...

Joey Larson

Joey Larson

Apr 11, 2026

Joey Larson, 59 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home.

He was born February 12, 1967 in Keokuk, IA the son of Larry Larson and Carolyn St. Clair. Joe graduated from Keokuk High School.

Joe had been employed by BTR in Keokuk.

He is survived by his daughter, Meghan Dixon of Flint, MI and three grandchildren, Keghan, Jaleona...

James "Jim" Moore

James "Jim" Moore

Apr 6, 2026

James “Jim” Moore, 88, of Downing, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

He was born July 4, 1937, in Kahoka, the son of Vern and Martha McCort Moore. Jim experienced the loss of his mother at a young age, and his father later married RaVeigh Hartell, who raised him as her own.

Jim...

Lynda J. Carswell-Pugh

Lynda J. Carswell-Pugh

Apr 4, 2026

Lynda J. Carswell-Pugh, 79 of Quincy, IL passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living.

She was born February 7, 1947 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Ernest and Lila Patricia Snyder Steele. Lynda graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1965 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree in English education.

Lynda...

James Alan Mason

James Alan Mason

Apr 4, 2026

James Alan Mason, 62 of Montrose, IA passed away Saturday April 4, 2026 at his friend’s house in Dallas City, IL.

He was born May 30, 1963 in Keokuk, IA the son of Charles Erwin and Shirley Joline Weller Mason. James graduated from Warsaw High School and later from Carl Sandburg College.

On December 17, 1985 James was united in marriage to...

Richard Earl Loeffler

Richard Earl Loeffler

Mar 29, 2026



Richard Earl Loeffler, 74, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home.

He was born on January 18, 1952, in Lee County, IA.

Richard was employed for many years with Pizza Hut and Bridgeway. He truly enjoyed working and had a gift for conversation, he never met a stranger and was known for his friendly and pleasant nature.

Richard...

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...

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