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Betty Jo Hetrick Kratzer

Betty Jo Hetrick Kratzer

Oct 15, 2024

Betty Jo Hetrick Kratzer, 72 of Donnellson, IA passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

She was born December 4, 1951 in Council Bluffs, IA, the daughter of Harold and Louise Coleman Ellison.

Betty was united in marriage to Lonny D. Hetrick who preceded her in...

Bruce Bawden

Bruce Bawden

Oct 12, 2024

Bruce Bawden, 72 of Keokuk, IA passed Saturday, October 12, 2024 at his home.

He was born June 20, 1952 in Keokuk, IA the son of Jack and Patreina "Pattie" Ann Walters Bawden. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1970. He furthered his education at Quincy University in Quincy, IL and received his...

Cherie Diane Wilsey

Cherie Diane Wilsey

Oct 10, 2024

Cherie Diane (Jones) Wilsey, 66, of Keokuk passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Healthcare Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born March 3, 1958 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Robert Isaac and Norma Bernice Mortimer Jones.  She graduated from Keokuk High School.

On December 2, 1983, Cherie...

Sharon Joyce Bullard

Sharon Joyce Bullard

Oct 9, 2024

Sharon Joyce Bullard, 83 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

She was born May 27, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Leo and Leona Juanita Johnson Hemingway. Sharon graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1959.

On June 5, 1960 Sharon...

Hilda Sargent

Hilda Sargent

Oct 7, 2024

Hilda Sargent, 51 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born December 24, 1972 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Carl and Hilda Cooper Bauswell. She graduated from Clark County R-1 in Kahoka, MO.

On August 5, 1994, Hilda was united in marriage...

Robert Lee Real

Robert Lee Real

Oct 7, 2024

Robert Lee Real, 91 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

He was born March 18, 1933 in Keokuk, IA the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Rose Real.

On June 6, 1986 Robert was united in marriage to Karen Case. She preceded him in death on August...

April  Sue "Apey" Leffler-Johnston

April Sue "Apey" Leffler-Johnston

Oct 6, 2024

April Sue "Apey" Leffler-Johnston, 57, of Keokuk passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024 at her home.

She was born June 16, 1967 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Ronald Keith and Bonnie Sue Biddenstadt Leffler.

She was a graduate of Keokuk High School and later attended Southeastern Community College and graduated from Western Illinois University...

Ronald "Pete" Duane Bogguss

Ronald "Pete" Duane Bogguss

Sep 26, 2024

Ronald "Pete" Duane Bogguss, 80, of Kahoka passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO.

He was born September 8, 1944 in Clark County, MO the son of Harold and Joyce Christian Bogguss.

Pete had been employed by Schusters in Kansas doing road construction for many years. He also...

Robert L. Schwab

Robert L. Schwab

Sep 24, 2024

Robert L. Schwab, 68 of Burlington, IA formerly of Keokuk passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

He was born March 24, 1956 in Hamilton, OH the son of Leonard and Agnes "Aggie" Alf Schwab. He graduated from Colerain High School in Cincinnati, OH.

He was...

Sara Lee Shaffer

Sara Lee Shaffer

Sep 24, 2024

The beautiful soul of Sara Lee Shaffer left this earth on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, to be with her forever partner, Bill, in the great beyond. The "Mavin of 302 High and 903 Boulevard", Keokuk died quietly at her home, with family attending, after battling kidney and heart disease at the age of 85.

Sara was born...

Matthew Wayne White

Matthew Wayne White

Sep 23, 2024

Matthew "Matty" Wayne White, 51 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at his home.

He was born March 26, 1973 in Keokuk, IA the son of Ralph L. Jr., and Vesta R. Todd White. He graduated from Keokuk High School.

He was united in marriage to Joyce Boley in Keokuk. She survives....

Daniel "Dan" Gutting

Daniel "Dan" Gutting

Sep 21, 2024

Daniel "Dan" Gutting, 64 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

Dan was born May 4, 1960, in Keokuk, IA, to Gene and Rachel Gutting. He grew up in Kahoka, MO. He was a rambunctious kid and loved playing baseball. Those knowing him growing up...

Barbara Jean Coovert

Barbara Jean Coovert

Sep 21, 2024

Barbara Jean Coovert, 95, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, September 21, 2024 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA.

She was born on August 12, 1929 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Earl Gilpin and Lola Morrisey Gilpin.

On May 15, 1948, Barbara was united in marriage to Clarence "June" Junior Coovert in Keokuk, IA....

Barbara S Altgilbers

Barbara S Altgilbers

Sep 20, 2024

Barbara S. Altgilbers, 59, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, September 20, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

She was born on July 23, 1965 in Clarinda, IA, the daughter of John and Elizabeth "Beth" (Ching) Kerr. She graduated from Oelwein High School with the Class of 1983.

On August 2,...

David Lee Ireland

David Lee Ireland

Sep 17, 2024

David Lee Ireland, 74, of Montrose, IA, died Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home following a long battle with cancer.

He was born on May 4, 1950 in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Jimmy Walter and Beulah Irene (Foresman) Ireland. He graduated from Fort Madison High School with the Class of 1968.

On...

Robert C. Hammel

Robert C. Hammel

Sep 15, 2024

Robert C. Hammel, 94, of Hamilton, IL, died Sunday, September 15, 2024 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

He was born on March 27, 1930 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, the son of Claude and Margaret (Nelson) Hammel.

He graduated from Carthage High School in Carthage, IL with the Class of 1948.

In December...

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Bergheger, Jr.

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Bergheger, Jr.

Sep 12, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Lee Bergheger, 46 of Hahnville, LA formerly of Keokuk IA passed away September 12, 2024 as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Ken was born on December 22, 1977 in Keokuk, IA the son of Kenneth Lee Sr. and Barbara Harrison Bergheger.

After moving to Louisiana in 2006, Ken worked for 3C's Properties...

Linda Carol Hayes

Linda Carol Hayes

Sep 12, 2024

Linda Carol Hayes, 76, of Warsaw, IL, died Thursday, September 12, 2024 at her home.

She was born on August 9, 1948 in Ft. Madison, IA, the daughter of Warren Lee and Mildred Lee (Richards) Schrepfer.

On July 5, 1991, Linda was united in marriage to Donald Lee Hayes in Ft. Madison.

He...

Robert "Bob"  Eugene Ebeling

Robert "Bob" Eugene Ebeling

Sep 11, 2024

Robert "Bob" Eugene Ebeling, 78, of Wyaconda, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on July 25, 1946 in Fairmont, MO, the son of Carl Robert and Betty Joy Rector Ebeling. Bob graduated from Wyaconda High School with the class of 1964. Soon after, he enlisted...

Charles Terry

Charles Terry

Sep 10, 2024

Charles "Chuck" Terry, 65, of Hamilton, IL passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born on May 13, 1959 in Quincy, IL, the son of Edwin C. and Florence (Buhre) Terry.

He graduated from Mendon High School with the class of 1977 and furthered his education at Bailey...

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