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Elaine Jensen Rovane

Elaine Jensen Rovane

Feb 8, 2005

Elaine Jensen Rovane, 75, of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, February 8, 2005 at the River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA. She was born November 14, 1929 in Atlantic, IA, the daughter of Jens C. and Agnes P. Jensen. Elaine was united in marriage to John Agnew Rovane on June 14, 1952. He preceded her in death on October 13, 2004....

Jason Lewis Russell

Jason Lewis Russell

Jan 30, 2005

Jason Louis Russell, 25, of Janesville, WI, formerly of Keokuk, IA, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 in Janesville. He was born on January 28, 1980 in Iowa City, IA, the son of Art Russell and Robin Howell. He had been employed at the Janesville Mall in Janesville, WI. Prior to moving to Janesville, he was employed at Decker Manufacturing in...

Glen W. Horst

Glen W. Horst

Jan 29, 2005

Glen W. Horst, 91, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at the Keokuk Area Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1913 in Rock Island, IL. On November 17, 1946, Glen was united in marriage to Betty L. Biddenstadt at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Keokuk, IA. She preceded him in death on January 5,...

Glen W. Horst

Glen W. Horst

Jan 29, 2005

Glen W. Horst, 91, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, January 29, 2005 at the Keokuk Area Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1913 in Rock Island, IL. On November 17, 1946, Glen was united in marriage to Betty L. Biddenstadt at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Keokuk, IA. She preceded him in death on January 5,...

Lynda Marie Betts

Lynda Marie Betts

Jan 27, 2005

Born on January 13, 1947 in Chicago, IL, Lynda Marie was the daughter of Raymond and Marjorie Thorness Eller. On December 21, 1974, Lynda was united in marriage to Jack Betts at Wildcat Springs in Hamilton, IL. Lynda graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1965. She had been employed at Southeastern Iowa Community Action in Keokuk, IA...

Jimmie Lee Means

Jimmie Lee Means

Jan 25, 2005

Jimmie Lee "Indian" Means, 62, of Lansing, MI, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born October 4, 1942 in Davenport, IA, the son of Leroy and Marie Ross Means. Jimmie was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He had been employed at General Motors...

Delmar Glenn Nye

Delmar Glenn Nye

Jan 24, 2005

Delmar Glenn Nye, 81, of Keokuk, IA, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1924 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Oliver H. and Blanche Horn Nye. Delmar was united in marriage to Leta Madge Biddenstadt on August 18, 1946 at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Keokuk, IA. She survives....

John William Oehmigen

John William Oehmigen

Jan 20, 2005

John William Oehmigen, 81, of Keokuk, IA, died Thursday, January 20, 2005, at the Keokuk Area Hospital. He was born on January 14, 1924, in Keokuk, IA, the son of Otto and Lilly Boone Oehmigen. John was united in marriage to Vergie I. Trent on February 23, 1946. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Ron Oehmigen of Jamesville, NY,...

Alfred Warren Rickert

Alfred Warren Rickert

Jan 20, 2005

Alfred Warren "Rick" Rickert, 83, of Keokuk, died Thursday, January 20, 2005 at the Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, IA. He was born March 5, 1921 in Keokuk, IA the son of John and Anna Schaefer Rickert. He married Doris Marie Royal on June 22, 1952 at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Keokuk, IA. She survives. Other survivors...

Mildred L. Smith

Mildred L. Smith

Jan 19, 2005

Mildred L. Smith, 86, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at her home. She was born on October 22, 1918, in Cambridge, MO, the daughter of Tom and Mabel Fritsch Butler. On October 21, 1938, Mildred was united in marriage to John E. Smith. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1999. Mildred had been employed with...

Robert Gerald "Jerry" Hawkins

Robert Gerald "Jerry" Hawkins

Jan 8, 2005

Robert Gerald "Jerry" Hawkins, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, January 8, 2005 at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant, IA. He was born January 16, 1920 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Frank W. and Bessie Bennett Hawkins. Jerry was united in marriage to Doris E. Hagmeier on January 24, 1942 in...

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