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Bessie Ellen Schrapf

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Shirley Jean Brisby

Shirley Jean Brisby

May 17, 2011

View Video Tribute Shirley Jean Brisby, 73, of Montrose, IA died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born on July 6, 1937 in Hamilton, IL the daughter of Richard and Goldie Keller Taylor. On June 17, 1956 Shirley was united in marriage to Jack Brisby in Hamilton, IL. He survives. She is...

Franklin "Butch" Eugene Cady

Franklin "Butch" Eugene Cady

May 16, 2011

View Video Tribute Franklin Eugene "Butch" Cady, Sr., 66 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, May 16, 2011 at his home. He was born November 8, 1944 in Keokuk, IA the son of Perry "Doc" and Verona Rose Cady. On December 13, 1996 Frank was united in marriage to Joann Johnson Scott in Keokuk, IA. She survives. Other survivors include one...

Betty Louise Broadwell Wood

Betty Louise Broadwell Wood

May 15, 2011

View Video Tribute Betty Louise Tadlock Broadwell Wood, 83 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, May 15, 2011 in Keokuk, IA as the result of an automobile accident. She was born on May 17, 1927 in Lancaster, MO the daughter of Ira Lee and Louise Catherine Schafer Tadlock. On December 23, 1945 Betty was united in marriage to Raymond Lee Broadwell...

Virginia J. Mollers

Virginia J. Mollers

May 11, 2011

Virginia J. Mollers, 87, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA. She was born on December 15, 1923 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Oscar W. and Catherine McManis Dupy. On September 21, 1947, Virginia was united in marriage to Wayne Leon Mollers. He preceded her in death on February 18,...

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