Joshua "Josh" Leon Helmick
Dec 7, 2024
Joshua "Josh" Leon Helmick, 43, of Floris passed away December 7, 2024 in Keokuk.
He was born September 1, 1981 in Bloomfield, IA the son of Arthur Phillips and Tammy Helmick.
He was married to Bobbi Sackman they later divorced.
Josh was employed with Domino's Pizza in Ottumwa and also did concrete work...
William "Bill" Guy Self
Dec 6, 2024
William "Bill" Guy Self, 69, of Burlington IA passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at his home in Burlington, IA surrounded by his family.
He was born October 11, 1955 in Keokuk, the son of Charles and Pearl Stewart Self Gipe. Bill graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1975.
On September 8,...
Ruth Ann Rose
Nov 29, 2024
Ruth Ann Rose, 89 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
Ruth was born to Leon and Bertha Hilberer Tieman on June 3, 1935 in Keokuk, IA.
On April 13, 1952, Ruth was united in marriage to Joseph A. Rose of Keokuk with whom she shared 72...
Nancy Joana Breakbill
Nov 29, 2024
Nancy Joana Breakbill, 83, of Keokuk died Friday, November 29, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, IA.
Joana was born on November 20, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Robert M. and Anna Andersen Guild. Her very first car ride just happened to be Pearl Harbor Day.
On June...
Henry Lynn Beghtol
Nov 23, 2024
Henry Lynn Beghtol, 81 of Galesburg, IL passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Allure Knox County in Galesburg, IL.
He was born on October 28, 1943 in Macomb, IL the son of Leroy and Winnie Howell Beghtol. Henry graduated from Macomb High School in Macomb, IL.
Henry was a veteran of the United States...
Patricia "Patty" Jo Driver
Nov 18, 2024
Patricia "Patty" Jo Driver, 58 of Keokuk, IA formerly of Donnellson, IA passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at River Hills Village.
She was born January 15, 1966 in Des Moines, IA the daughter of Robert and Margaret McCormick Driver. Following high school, Patty joined the Job Corps for several years.
Patty had been employed...
Chris G. Rule
Nov 12, 2024
Christopher George Rule , 40 of Montrose, IA passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his shop at home as the result of an accident.
He was born December 1, 1983, in Columbia, S.C. the son of Harry Sr. and Nancy Carol Hardy Rule.
Chris graduated from the Mt. Pleasant Community High School with the...
Jimmy Lee Courtwright
Nov 1, 2024
Jimmy Lee Courtwright, 65, of Keokuk, IA died November 1, 2024 at his home.
He was born on June 15, 1959 in St. Louis, MO the son of Donald Ray, Sr. and Earline Henrichs Courtwright.
Jimmy was employed at the Snow Cap Ice Company for 20 years as an ice sculptor prior to his retirement....
Teresa Louise Groseclose
Oct 29, 2024
Teresa Louise Groseclose, 53, of Fort Madison, IA passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at her home.
She was born November 23, 1970 in Unionville, MO, the daughter of Ward and Marilyn Tracy Groseclose.
Teresa attended Fort Madison High School and furthered her education at Southeastern Community College where she achieved her nursing degree.
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Harold Eugene Roberts
Oct 28, 2024
Harold Eugene Roberts, 61 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home.
He was born August 25, 1963 in Baltimore, MD the son of Charles and Nellie Otten Roberts.
Harold was a veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country for almost six years.
In 2001,...
Phyllis Lewis
Oct 26, 2024
Phyllis Lewis, 82 of Donnellson formerly of Keokuk passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024 at her home.
She was born July 3, 1942 in Tioga, IL the daughter of Claude Johnson and Edith Caroline Lanam Yoe.
She was married to Michael Ette. To this union Michael, Robert and Tammy were born. They later divorced. On...
Mary K. Koch
Oct 25, 2024
Mary K. Koch, 77 of Montrose, IA passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Montrose Health Center.
Mary was born February 8, 1947 in Shelbina, MO, the youngest of ten children born to Otto and Sarah Ragar Morgan. Mary was raised by her neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jesberg.
She married G. Leroy Koch...
Karen Linda Dinwiddie
Oct 24, 2024
Karen Linda Dinwiddie, 64 of Montrose, IA passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024 at her home.
She was born January 12, 1960 at the March Reserve Air Force Base in CA the daughter of Albert and Rubey Wickham Pihl. After high school, she graduated from Southeastern Community College earning her registered nursing degree.
On October...
Mark Anthony Cruze
Oct 21, 2024
Mark Anthony Cruze, 54 of Davenport, IA passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at The Ivy at Davenport in Davenport, IA.
He was born September 24, 1970 in Iowa City the son of Ralph Robert "Bob" and Bonita Evermon Cruze.
Mark found joy in life's simple pleasures. He had an immense love for music, collecting...
Irene Mae Ramsey Bloyd
Oct 20, 2024
Irene Mae Ramsey Bloyd, 88 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home.
She was born August 22, 1936 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Marion, Sr. and Della Mae Canida Ramsey.
Irene was first united in marriage to George Batley, Jr. To this union four children were born, Terry, Steven,...
Betty Jean Jones
Oct 19, 2024
Betty Jean Jones, 93 of Montrose, IA passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Cedar Manor in Tipton, IA.
She was born April 10, 1931 in Ethel, MO the daughter of Estel Pete and Barbara Speak Mead.
Betty was united in marriage to Donald Jones. He preceded her in death in 1994.
For...
Partha Lou Lobberecht
Oct 16, 2024
Partha Lou Lobberecht, 83, of Bridgeton, MO went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, MO surrounded by her loving family.
She was born February 26, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of John K. and Verlie June Bennett Kennedy. Partha graduated from Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School...
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
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
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...
