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Lena Marie Nichols

Lena Marie Nichols

Apr 11, 2010

Lena Marie Nichols, 82, of Luray, MO, died Sunday April 11, 2010 at the Country Aire Retirement Estates in Lewistown, MO. She was born May 8, 1927 in Davis County, IA, the daughter of Herley P. and Lena Morehead Ayer. On June 9, 1945 she was united in marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Lowell Vernon Nichols in Keosauqua, IA. They...

Dorothy M. Frueh Jobe

Dorothy M. Frueh Jobe

Apr 6, 2010

Dorothy M. Frueh Jobe, 82, of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born on February 22, 1928 in Ravenscroft, TN, the daughter of Charles and Cleo Cody Page. She married Everett Frueh on February 26, 1946 in Folkston, GA. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1977. She...

Sally Ann Hauff

Sally Ann Hauff

Apr 2, 2010

View Video Tribute Sally Ann Hauff, 52, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. She was born on October 18, 1957 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Joseph M. and Flossie B. Lloyd O'Shea. On May 28, 1977, Sally was united in marriage to DeWayne "Bubby" Hauff in Carthage,...

Candina L. Lawson

Candina L. Lawson

Mar 30, 2010

View Video Tribute Candina Lorene Lawson, 34, of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born February 12, 1976 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Ron and Sue Daggs Lawson. She is survived by her parents, Ron and Sue Lawson, of Keokuk, IA, one brother, Ron Lawson II of Keokuk, IA,...

Dorothy M. Ensminger

Dorothy M. Ensminger

Mar 28, 2010

View Video Tribute Dorothy M. Ensminger, 87, of Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Kahoka, MO died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Albuquerque Heights Healthcare, Albuquerque, NM. She was born on October 16, 1922 in Montrose, IA, the daughter of John and Olia Comstock Stockwell. On February 23, 1941, Dorothy was united in marriage to Ray Edward Ensminger in Kahoka, MO....

Anthony "Tony" D. Jackson

Anthony "Tony" D. Jackson

Mar 26, 2010

View Video Tribute Anthony D. Jackson, 27, of Ft. Madison, IA died Friday, March 26, 2010 at his home. He was born on March 6, 1983 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Patty Jackson. Tony graduated from Central Lee High School with the Class of 2001. He was currently attending Southeastern Community College. Tony was employed at Interfab in Ottumwa,...

Arthur Eugene Wollam

Arthur Eugene Wollam

Mar 21, 2010

Arthur (Eugene) Wollam, 81, of Kahoka, Missouri died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. He was born September 6, 1928, the son of John C. and Ava Parrish Wollam in Clark County, Missouri. On March 8, 1948 he was united in marriage to Deloris Riffle in Lone Tree, Arkansas. She survives. Other survivors include his...

June Elston

June Elston

Mar 13, 2010

View Video Tribute June E. Elston, 89, of Montrose, IA, died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born on June 27, 1920 in Montrose, IA, the daughter of Frank and Emma Jacques Davis. On July 29, 1939 June was united in marriage to Donald Elston in Keokuk, IA. He preceded her in...

Lorraine H. Gargus

Lorraine H. Gargus

Mar 11, 2010

Lorraine H. Gargus, 81, of rural Kahoka, died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born March 14, 1928 in Black Walnut, Missouri the daughter of Harry and Addie Hellemeyer Schmidt. On May 25, 1950 she was united in marriage to James Edward Gargus in Missouri. He preceded her in death on January...

William Richard Stubbs

William Richard Stubbs

Mar 10, 2010

William R. Stubbs, 79, of West Burlington, IA died Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Klein Center, Burlington, IA. He was born on December 8, 1930 in Burlington, IA the son of Harry James and Sarah Hodges Stubbs. On March 25, 1950 he was united in marriage to Patty Patterson in Burlington, IA. William was employed at the Iowa Army...

Leroy F. Stepp

Leroy F. Stepp

Feb 22, 2010

Leroy F. Stepp, 90, of Keokuk, IA died on Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born on April 2, 1919 in Carthage, IL, the son of Ferdinand and Grace Elizabeth Schlosser Stepp. On April 2, 1948 he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Tucker in Keokuk, IA. She survives. Other survivors...

Norma L. Roberts

Norma L. Roberts

Feb 20, 2010

Norma L. Roberts, 82, of Revere, Missouri died Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri. She was born January 4, 1928, in Kahoka, Missouri the daughter of Harvey Josiah and Lenna Belle Courtney King. She was united in marriage to Lewis "Eddie Roberts on July 23, 1947 in Canton, Missouri. He preceded her in...

Mary Kauzlarich

Mary Kauzlarich

Feb 19, 2010

Mary Charlotte Kauzlarich, 94, of Keokuk, died Friday, February 19, 2010 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA. She was born September 4, 1915 in Granger, Missouri the daughter of Archie Wayne and Grace Selby Cline. On November 12, 1949, she was united in marriage to Daniel S. Kauzlarich in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death on January 5,...

Betty Louise Byrn

Betty Louise Byrn

Feb 17, 2010

Betty Louise Meeker Byrn, 83, of rural Wayland, MO, died Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at her home. She was born on November 22, 1926 at home in rural Brasher, MO, the fifth daughter and ninth child of John Everett and Katharine Mariah Betts Meeker. On January 31, 1947, Betty was united in marriage to Olan Byrn in Edina, MO. To...

James Morgan, Jr

James Morgan, Jr

Feb 13, 2010

James "Jim" Morgan, Jr. 52, of Memphis, MO, died Saturday, February 13, 2010 in the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics in Columbia, MO. He was born August 7, 1957 in Keokuk, IA the first born son of James and Dolores Fischer Morgan. Jim was an avid reader, history buff, a capable mechanic and handyman. Jim always had great stories...

Zella Louise Williams

Zella Louise Williams

Feb 6, 2010

Zella Louise (Gable) Williams, 84, of Keokuk, IA passed away quietly at her home on Saturday, February 6, 2010. She was born December 24, 1925 on the Gabel family farm in Farmington, IA the daughter of Edward and Florence Newman Gabel. Zella graduated from the Keokuk High School in 1943 and was a member of the National Honor Society. She...

Karl Alan Tadlock

Karl Alan Tadlock

Feb 4, 2010

Karl Alan Tadlock, 50, of Keokuk, IA, died February 4, 2010 in rural Carthage, IL. He was born on May 8, 1959 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Glen D. and Ruth Montgomery Tadlock. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1975. Karl had been employed at Metzler in Keokuk for over twenty-five years. He was a...

James E. Gargus

James E. Gargus

Jan 31, 2010

James E. Gargus, 85, of rural Kahoka, MO died Sunday, January 31, 2010 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born January 9, 1925 in Sullivan, MO, the son of Pearl and Anna Brooks Gargus. On March 25, 1950, James was united in marriage to Lorraine Schmidt in Arkansas. She survives. He is also survived by two...

Donald E. Glasgow

Donald E. Glasgow

Jan 27, 2010

View Video Tribute Donald E. Glasgow, 78, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born on September 9, 1931 in Burlington, IA, the Son of George W. and Stella Spiker Glasgow. On April 11, 1953, Donald was united in marriage to Nadine Arnold in Jefferson City, MO. He attended...

Joseph Allen Manewal

Joseph Allen Manewal

Jan 24, 2010

View Video Tribute Joseph Allen Manewal, 52, of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, January 24, 2010 at his home. He was born November 17, 1957 in Keokuk, IA the son of Joseph and Dorothy Hammel Manewal. He had been employed at the Holiday Terrace Apartments for 17 years. Joseph loved to fish, camp and spend time outdoors. He is survived by...

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