Terry Eugene Frakes
Jul 14, 2011
View Video Tribute Terry Eugene Frakes, 48 of Keokuk, IA passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, July 14, 2011 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 20, 1963 in Carthage, IL the son of John and Ida Hielder Frakes. On July 3, 1994, Terry was united in marriage to Mary Stewart in...
Barbara Lematty
Jul 11, 2011
View Video Tribute Barbara LeMatty, 80, of Keokuk, IA, died Monday, July 11 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born September 8, 1930 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Kenneth and Marie Scott Hayden. On June 21, 1953 she was united in marriage to Clarence William "Bill" LeMatty in Kahoka, Missouri. He preceded her in death...
George Fields
Jul 9, 2011
View Video Tribute George "Art" Ardith Fields, 72, of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, July 9, 2011 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born July 27, 1938 in St. Louis, MO the son of Nathaniel and Pearl Goforth Fields. He was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict....
Margaret "Betty" E. Vermazen
Jul 8, 2011
View Video Tribute Margaret "Betty" Vermazen, 86, of Montrose, IA, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Montrose Health Care Center in Montrose, IA. She was born February 22, 1925 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Russell and Vica Knott James. On October 10, 1942, she was united in marriage to Charles E. Vermazen in Wayland, MO. He preceded her...
Bessie Ellen Schrapf
Jul 6, 2011
Bessie Ellen Schrapf, 88, of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA. She was born on September 30, 1922 in Hahnaman, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Ruby Cobb Manning. On December 28, 1950, Bessie was united in marriage to Martin Anthony Schrapf. He preceded her in death in December of 1981. She...
Adian Levi Dade (Kellum)
Jul 2, 2011
Adian Levi Dade (Kellum), 16 months old, of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 13, 2010 in Keokuk, IA the son of Steven Kellum and Dailyn Dade. Adian loved the water and enjoyed splashing in the bathtub and pool. He loved playing with his stuffed toy...
Darrell W. Aldridge
Jun 30, 2011
Darrell W. Aldridge, 53 of Canton, MO died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. He was born on March 7, 1958 in Davenport, IA the son of Junior and Shirley Love Aldridge. On December 1, 1984 Darrell was united in marriage to Joyce Biggerstaff in Davenport, IA. She survives. Other...
Robert William Briggs
Jun 28, 2011
Robert William Briggs, 42, of Hillsboro, IA, formerly of Keokuk, IA, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Washington County IA from injuries received on April 16, 2005 for which he received the Purple Heart Award, while serving his country in Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Michelle and their children, Ashlea and Cody. He was born in Keokuk,...
John O. Thomas
Jun 27, 2011
John Oliver "J.O." Thomas, 71 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, June 27, 2011 at his home with his family at his side. He was born on August 18, 1939 in Ft. Madison, IA the son of Hollis O. and Frances L. Rooney Thomas. On May 9, 1966 John was united in marriage to Sharon Pence in Carthage, IL. She survives....
William Douglas Mercer (Smeltser)
Jun 20, 2011
William Douglas Mercer (Smeltser), 47, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, June 20, 2011 at his home. He was born on July 16, 1963 in Keokuk, IA, the son of William C. Smeltser and Andra Louise Mercer. On May 18, 2000, William was united in marriage to Sherry Garrigues in Wayland, MO. She survives. Other survivors include his mother, Andra Mercer...
Donald Lee Holland
Jun 15, 2011
Donald Lee Holland, 53 of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born January 5, 1958 in Keokuk, IA the son of Donald and Dorothy Elmore Holland. He first married Cindy Riddle, they later divorced. He then married Karen Lowary and to this union Donald Lee Holland, Jr. was born....
John Kennedy Pierce
Jun 13, 2011
John Kennedy Pierce, 73, of Warsaw, IL died Monday, June 13, 2011 at his home. He was born on March 5, 1938 at Hamilton, IL the son of Kennedy and Katherine Cochran Pierce. He graduated from Hamilton High School with the Class of 1956. On September 18, 1960 John was united in marriage to Anna Belle Gerdes at the Presbyterian...
Stewart Wayne Phillips
Jun 11, 2011
Stewart Wayne Phillips, 89, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born on October 22, 1921 in Luray, MO, the son of Reta Edward and Margaret Johnson Phillips. On June 21, 1942, Stewart was united in marriage to Dorothy Kator in Kahoka, MO. She preceded him in death on...
Lilly V. Stark
Jun 6, 2011
Lilly V. Stark, 94, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, June 6, 2011 at her home. She was born on April 11, 1917 in Montrose, IA the daughter of Theodore Andrew and Lelia Frances Best Carlson. In May of 1971, Lilly was united in marriage to Carl J. Stark in Keokuk, IA. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1984....
Kathlina N. Reinig
Jun 6, 2011
View Video Tribute Kathlina N. Reinig, 18, of Warsaw, IL, died Monday, June 6, 2011 north of Carthage, IL as a result of an automobile accident. She was born April 14, 1993 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Mark Reinig and Terri Jo Irvin. Kathy graduated May 22, 2011 from the Warsaw High School with the Class of 2011. While...
Madeline "Jett" High
May 30, 2011
View Video Tribute Madeline Jett High, 76, of Keokuk, IA, died Monday, May 30, 2011 at Montebello HealthCare Center in Hamilton, IL. She was born on August 24, 1934 in Canton, MO, the daughter of Les and Roxie Allensworth Hart. She graduated from Canton High School with the Class of 1952. On December 31, 1955, Madeline was united in marriage...
Kenneth L Thomas
May 24, 2011
View Video Tribute Kenneth L. "Donk" Thomas, 80, of Keokuk, IA, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Lexington Square in Keokuk, IA. He was born on August 16, 1930 in Ft. Madison, IA, the son of Ray and Eva Johnson Thomas. On May 4, 1956 Kenneth was united in marriage to Marilynn Joy Mann in Keokuk, IA. She survives. Other...
Dorothy "Dot" Ewing
May 21, 2011
View Video Tribute Dorothy Ann "Dot" Ewing, 83, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Lexington Square in Keokuk, IA. She was born September 12, 1927 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Earl V. and Laura Harrison Jemison. On September 23, 1946 she was united in marriage to Carl F. Ewing in Keokuk, IA. He preceded her in...
Betty Jane Brown
May 20, 2011
View Video Tribute Betty Jane Brown, 71, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, May 20, 2011 at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, IA. She was born on March 9, 1940 in Eldora, IA, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Norman Meader. On June 10, 1960, Betty was united in marriage to Jim M. Brown in Eldora, IA. He survives. Other survivors...
Alan L. Sturm
May 20, 2011
Alan L. Sturm, 49, of Burlington, IA formerly of Kahoka, MO died Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Great River Medical Center – Kleine Unit. He was born October 13, 1961 in Lubbock, TX the son of Floyd and Hazel Moats Sturm. Alan was united in marriage to Jamie Beel on August 8, 1990 in Kahoka, MO. Together they had...
