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Patricia "Dutch" Salama
Oct 15, 2025
Patricia "Dutch" Salama, 70, of Keokuk, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
She was born on February 21, 1955, in Keokuk, the daughter of Howard "Ted" and Marvel "Pete" Montgomery Derr.
On December 26, 1989, Dutch was united in marriage to Muhamed Salama in...
Mary C. "Cathe" Grove
Oct 15, 2025
Mary C. "Cathe" Grove, 65 of Warsaw, IL passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL.
She was born April 4, 1960 in Quincy, IL the daughter of John E. and Virginia A. Herring Sass. She graduated from Quincy Senior High School and Gem City Cosmetology both in Quincy, IL.
Over...
Victor Wayne Gray
Oct 13, 2025
Victor Wayne Gray, 83 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at River Hills Village.
He was born April 14, 1942 in Sullivan County, MO the son of Glen and Vera Shaver Gray. Victor graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1961. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
On...
Billie Jean Hyatt
Oct 9, 2025
Billie Jean Hyatt, 79 of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Keokuk passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant surrounded by her family and woke up in heaven, hearing the angels sing for the very first time.
She was born on May 27, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and...
Wes Rose
Oct 6, 2025
Wes Rose, 67, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. on October 6, 2025. Born on October 22, 1957, in Keokuk to Robert and Beverly "Tootie" (Lewis) Rose, Wes lived a vibrant life filled with passion, curiosity, and connection.
On August 11, 1978, Wes was united in marriage...
Charlotte Hope Clark
Oct 5, 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances the services for Charlotte Clark have been postponed until further notice.
Charlotte Hope Clark, 83 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.
She was born January 7, 1942 in Trenton, IA the daughter of Virgil and Juanita N. Miller...
John Thomas Morrison
Oct 5, 2025
John Thomas Morrison, 85, of Kahoka passed away October 5, 2025 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.
He was born on May 31, 1940, in Memphis, Missouri, the son of William and Iva Moon Morrison. John graduated from Memphis High School with the Class of 1958. After high school, he proudly served his country in...
Emma L Harrison
Oct 3, 2025
Emma Harrison 86, of Keokuk passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
She was born September 24, 1939 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Rose) Real.
Emma was married to Harry (Pud) Lewis who preceded her in death. She then was married to...
Verlene Niebuhr
Sep 26, 2025
Verlene Dee (Woodall) Niebuhr of Keokuk, Iowa passed away Friday, September 26 at her home in River Hills Village. She was born in the Hamilton County Hospital in Webster City, Iowa to Harold and Evadna Woodall. Her happy childhood was spent in Webster City where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957.
In 1960, she married...
Stephen "Tyler" Dye
Sep 25, 2025
Stephen "Tyler" Dye, 31, of Keokuk, left us on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
Born on January 10, 1994, in Keokuk, Tyler was the son of Stephen DeLoss and Katherine "Kathy" Daw Dye. He attended Keokuk High School and went on to build a life rooted in hard work and family.
A natural problem-solver, Tyler owned...
Ivan Yoder
Sep 24, 2025
Ivan E. Yoder, 81 of Union, MO passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his daughter's home.
He was born March 28, 1944 in Goshen, IN the son of Ura I. and Edna J. Christner Yoder.
Ivan is survived by his children, Isaac I. Yoder, son, Esther N. Ivan, daughter and Ellen I. Yoder, daughter...
Tamara "Tami" Rae Nelson
Sep 24, 2025
Tamara "Tami" Rae Nelson, 65 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home.
She was born August 30, 1960 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Leon and Patricia Gambrel Ewart. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1978 and later attended Southeastern Community College.
On February 16, 1979...
Jerry Boyd Roberts
Sep 22, 2025
Jerry Boyd Roberts, 78 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 5, 1947 in Keokuk, IA the son of Boyd C. and Blanche Marjorie Locke Roberts.
Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.
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Steven Michael "Mike" Burdette
Sep 18, 2025
Steven Michael "Mike" Burdette, 70, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away recently on his final great adventure, a cruise to Alaska, with his beloved wife, Linda, by his side. He passed away at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska.
An adventurous and loving man, Mike was born on September 24, 1954, in Keokuk, to Darrell Dean Sr....
Janice I. Davis
Sep 17, 2025
Janice I. Davis, 82, of Farmington, IA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
She was born on September 5, 1943, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Donald K. and Hilda I. McKenna Mayfield. Janice grew up in Quincy, where she attended Faith Presbyterian Church and graduated from Quincy High School.
On...
Deborah Marie Lang
Sep 13, 2025
Deborah Marie Lang, 68, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
A memorial service was held on October 11, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA. Pastor Ed Hudelson will officiate.
Debbie was born on September 28, 1956, at Camp...
Kathleen Jo Wolf
Sep 12, 2025
Kathleen Jo Wolf, 79 of Wellman, IA formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away on September 12, 2025, at Parkview Manor.
She was born July 28, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois to Bernice and Clyde Booker. She married William (Bill) Wolf on November 20, 1970. Kathy graduated from Chillicothe High School (now Illinois Valley Central High School) and Illinois...
Robert Eugene Hempen
Sep 12, 2025
Robert Eugene Hempen, 77 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.
He was born on June 19, 1948 in Keokuk, IA to Roger and Louella (Blaise) Hempen.
He graduated from Keokuk Senior High School in 1966 and was a graduate of Northeast Missouri State College (now...
Norma Marie Reynolds
Sep 12, 2025
Norma Marie Reynolds, 91 of Keokuk, IA died Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison.
She was born on February 11, 1934 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Roy and Esther Williams Davis.
On September 17, 1955 Norma was united in marriage to Howard "Ike" Reynolds in Kahoka,...
Patricia Potter
Sep 12, 2025
Patricia Potter, 88 of Hamilton passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.
She was born on August 9, 1937, in Alexandria, MO, the daughter of William and Ivy (Fox) Dennison. Patricia graduated from Knox City High School with the Class of 1956. Patricia was united in marriage to Eldon Potter on...
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