Christine Maria Stark
Sep 24, 2026
Christine Maria Stark, affectionately known to many as “Chris” or “German Chris,” 62, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Chris was born on February 5, 1964, in Nürnberg (Nuremberg), Germany, to Peter Wolf and Christine Babette Müller (Bogner). Originally from Germany, where much of her family still resides, Chris eventually made her home in the United States.
In 1984, Chris married...
Marian Eileen Carder
Oct 29, 2026
Marian Eileen Carder, 79, of Keokuk Iowa, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at West Point Care Center in West Point, Iowa.
She was born January 12, 1947, the daughter of Robert and Claudine Brilon Cagle. She graduated Keokuk High School and later beauty school. After several years of beautician work, she switched career paths and ended up working as an...
Betty Johnson
Oct 29, 2026
Betty Johnson 85, of Keokuk passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA.
She was born March 4, 1941 in Fort Madison, IA the daughter of Irvin and Bernadine Carr Moander.
Betty Graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1959.
On November 29, 1959 she was united in marriage to Larry Johnson in Keokuk. He preceded...
Jeffrey Allan Atterberg
Oct 28, 2026
Jeffrey Allan Atterberg, 60, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, Iowa.
He was born May 16, 1966, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Robert and Beverly Hickey Atterberg. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1984.
Jeff was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps...
Theresa Maxine Swinderman
Oct 28, 2026
Theresa Swinderman, 97, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away at River Hills Village, Keokuk surrounded by her family on October 28, 2026
Theresa was born in Keokuk, Iowa on June 22, 1929, to Charles M. and Catherine E (Weirather) Hagmeier. Theresa grew up on the family farm, the oldest of four brothers and three sisters. In the mid-1940’s, the Keokuk Airport was...
Matthew Land
Oct 27, 2026
Mathew Wayne Land, 64, passed away on October 27, 2026, at 6:58 p.m. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, charitable spirit, and enduring faith in human decency.
Mathew served in the United States Air Force and received an honorable discharge. Throughout his working life, he was an over-the-road truck driver and worked at Steel Castings in Keokuk, Iowa,...
Ronnie Busby
Oct 24, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Busby, 82, of Kahoka, formerly of Luray, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, at his home.
He was born May 25, 1944 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of George Shannan “Buzz” and Juanita Marie Nichols Busby.
Ronnie graduated from Scotland County R-1 High School with the class of 1963. After high school he went to work at Sheller-Globe for 43...
Norman H Pitford
Oct 24, 2026
Norman H. Pitford, 89, of Kahoka, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
The son of Marion J. and Alice Dunn Pitford, he was born September 18, 1937, in Clark County, MO.
He was united in marriage to Mary JoAnn Gates on August 26, 1953, at Caldwell, Idaho. She preceded him in death on March 20, 1988...
Tammy Sapp
Oct 24, 2026
Tammy Sapp, 46, of Luray, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri.
She was born November 22, 1979, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin Lester “Hunk” Sapp, Jr., and Patricia Wrieden Sapp.
She was united in marriage to Donald Zinnert, and to this union, a daughter, Kaitlyn, was born. They later divorced. She...
Susan Clancy
Oct 23, 2026
Susan Clancy, 68, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at New London Specialty Care Nursing Home in New London, Iowa.
She was born on August 21, 1958, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of George “Patrick” and Janet Stringfellow Benner.
Susan graduated from Central Lee High School with the Class of 1976. Following high school, she attended Bill Hill...
Elizabeth Sue Larson
Oct 21, 2026
Elizabeth Sue Larson, 72, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, Iowa.
She was born October 12, 1954, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the daughter of Bernice Ann Gilpin.
Elizabeth had many interests and talents that brought joy to her life. She was an amazing cook who enjoyed preparing meals and sharing them with those she...
Kyle Swindler
Oct 19, 2026
Kyle Swindler, 42, of Alexandria, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 19, 2026, at his home.
He was born December 9, 1983, in Memphis, Missouri, the son of Jeff Swindler and Cindy Edlen Smith.
Kyle attended Clark County R-1 High School in Kahoka and attended Sunday school at Wayland First Baptist Church. On April 25, 2012, Kyle welcomed his daughter, Olivia Grace,...
Charles Wilson
Oct 18, 2026
Charles Wilson, 79, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home.
He was born March 3, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of John Charles Wilson and Lillian Stafford Wilson. He attended Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe, Illinois.
He was united in marriage to Patricia Prather, who preceded him in death.
Charlie proudly served his country in...
Wilbur Himes
Oct 18, 2026
Wilbur Leroy Himes, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, Missouri after a long battle with dementia.
He was born December 11, 1942, in rural Donnellson, the son of Benjamin “Benny” Allen and Dorothy Marie Vestal Gilbert Himes.
Wilbur was a 1962 graduate of Harmony High School in Farmington, Iowa. In 1966, he was...
Gary Alan Monroe
Oct 17, 2026
Gary “Porky” Alan Monroe, 76, of Keokuk, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa.
Gary never let cancer define his final chapter. Even on hard days, he shared his quick wit. He built a fulfilling career in concrete construction in his younger years. He enjoyed life to the...
Bonnie Jean Horner
Oct 9, 2026
Bonnie Jean Horner, 85, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was born March 22, 1941, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of W.R. and Stella Miller Krome.
On September 17, 1958, Bonnie was united in marriage to Larry Horner in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on March 16, 2013.
Bonnie had been...
Jessica Pitford
Oct 8, 2026
Jessica Pitford, 46, of Kahoka, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City surrounded by those who loved her.
Jessica was born May 18, 1980, the daughter of Tim and Bobbette (Johnson) Spurgeon. She graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the Class of 1998. She continued her education at Indian...
Alayna Lorene Faith Keefe
Oct 7, 2026
Alayna Lorene Faith Keefe gained her angel wings on October 7, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Born on January 12, 2026, Alayna was a beautiful blessing whose life, though far too short, was filled with immeasurable love. In just a few short months, she touched the hearts of those around her.
Alayna was the daughter of...
Jim LeMaster
Oct 6, 2026
Jim LeMaster, 67, of Keokuk, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
He was born July 30, 1959, in Keokuk, the son of Harold Franklin and Roseann Dennison LeMaster.
Jim graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1977. He was employed at Henniges for forty-four years before...
Jan E. Weisinger
Oct 5, 2026
Jan E. Weisinger, 60, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at Carthage Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.
She was born July 15, 1966, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Glen D. and Ruth Montgomery Tadlock. Jan graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1984.
On April 11, 1985, Jan was united in marriage to Carl Weisinger in...
