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Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Beaird

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Beaird

Jun 9, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Beaird, 85, of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024 at his home.

He was born December 4, 1938 in Keokuk, IA the son of Ernest and Eudora Malloy Beaird. Kenny graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1957. He attended Western Illinois University and the University of Virginia. He later...

Rose Marie Depew

Rose Marie Depew

Jun 3, 2024

Rose Marie DePew, 90 of Carthage, MO formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, June 3, 2024.

She was born December 3, 1933 in Sweet Home, OR the daughter of Anthony G. and Addie Eva King Mork. Rose graduated from Ukiah High School in Ukiah, CA with the class of 1951.

Rose was united in...

Ricky James Wieprecht

Ricky James Wieprecht

May 30, 2024

Ricky James Wieprecht, 66, of Warsaw, IL passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at his home.

He was born February 24, 1958 in Keokuk, IA the son of Richard and Virginia Weatherspoon Wieprecht.

On June 14, 2014 Ricky was united in marriage to Angie Arthur at Calvary Foursquare Church in Keokuk. She survives.

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Dorothy Jane Wood Rothert

Dorothy Jane Wood Rothert

May 29, 2024

Dorothy Jane Wood Rothert, 83 of Warsaw passed away in her home in the presence of her children on May 29, 2024 from a new diagnosis of cancer.

She was born November 4, 1940 near Arcola, IL the daughter of Philip Logan Wood and Freda Irene Bright.

Dorothy graduated valedictorian from Arcola High School with...

April Jacobson

April Jacobson

May 25, 2024

April Jacobson 55 of Ft. Madison passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born June 11, 1968 the daughter of Larry Batley and Sheena Stephenson. On February 2, 2001 she was united in marriage to Robert Jacobson. He survives.

She is also survived by her father, Larry...

Gavin Michael Rowley, Sr.

Gavin Michael Rowley, Sr.

May 24, 2024

Gavin M. Rowley, Sr. 32 of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island, formerly of Jacksonville, FL and Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, May 24, 2024.

He was born March 9, 1992 in Keokuk, IA the son of John A. Rowley and Teresa Skinner. Gavin graduated from Woodward Academy in Woodward, IA with the class of 2008.

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Bonny Sammons

Bonny Sammons

May 23, 2024

Bonny Sammons, 82, of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 at her home.

She was born October 22, 1941 in LaHarpe, IL the daughter of Leonard David and Mary Ruth "Betty" Duncan Harrison.

Bonny graduated from Culver Stockton College with two Bachelor's Degrees, one in Law Enforcement Administration and the second in Psychology. ...

David "Dave" Lloyd Halterman

David "Dave" Lloyd Halterman

May 22, 2024

David "Dave" Lloyd Halterman, 79 of Keokuk passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa.

He was born October 18, 1944 in Des Moines, IA the son of Leland and Mildred Stivers Halterman.

Dave proudly served his country in the United States Army from January 22, 1969, until his honorable...

Rozeltha "Rose"  Ann Heidbreder

Rozeltha "Rose" Ann Heidbreder

May 21, 2024

Rozeltha "Rose" Ann Heidbreder, 88, of Fort Madison formerly of Montrose died Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her home at the River Valley Place in Fort Madison, IA.

Rose was born on August 10, 1935 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Arlo C. and Dora Mae Carter Smith.

She graduated from the Montrose High School...

Scott W. Hancock

Scott W. Hancock

May 20, 2024

Scott W. Hancock, 52 of Keokuk, IA passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.

He was born February 1, 1972 in Keokuk, IA the son of Robert and Freeda Palmer Hancock. Scott attended Keokuk High School.

He had been employed by Dan's Tree Service and Bob's Lawn Care.

Scott enjoyed crafts and fishing....

Terry Lynn Daniels, Sr.

Terry Lynn Daniels, Sr.

May 19, 2024

Terry Lynn Daniels, Sr. 73 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home. He was born March 3, 1951 in Keokuk, IA the son of Raymond Harold and Flora Ann Bell Daniels.

On August 3, 1968 Terry was united in marriage to Patty Gaus in Wayland, MO. She survives.

Other survivors...

Bobbi Jo Uyemura

Bobbi Jo Uyemura

May 18, 2024

Bobbi Jo (Risk) Uyemura, 87, of Keokuk, Iowa, died on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. She died peacefully after a sudden and severe stroke, with her family close by.

Bobbi was born January 16, 1937 in Canton, Missouri, to Robert and Margaret (Gruber) Risk. Her family moved...

Arthur Leroy "B-Boy" Vaughan, Jr.

Arthur Leroy "B-Boy" Vaughan, Jr.

May 18, 2024

Arthur LeRoy "B-Boy" Vaughan, Jr. 77 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

He was born October 21, 1946 in Keokuk, IA the son of Arthur and Gladys Howard Vaughan.

B-Boy had been employed by Fruehauf/Wabash in Ft. Madison, IA for thirty-three years until his retirement...

Mary Jo Kayser

Mary Jo Kayser

May 17, 2024

Mary Jo Kayser, 86 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home.

She was born August 5, 1937 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Joseph Earl and Mary Elizabeth Rosenboom Geltz.

In October 30, 1973 Mary Jo was united in marriage to William Kayser in Keokuk. He survives.

Other...

Dorothy B. Zimmerman

Dorothy B. Zimmerman

May 13, 2024

Dorothy B. Zimmerman, 100 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born October 28, 1923 in La Plata, MO the daughter of Olen and Orva Burnett Wait.

On August 6, 1941 Dorothy was united in marriage to Eugene Zimmerman. He preceded her in death on...

Paul Allen Shinn

Paul Allen Shinn

May 12, 2024

Paul Allen Shinn, 72 of Montrose, IA passed away, Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home in Montrose.

He was born September 1, 1951 the son of Lloyd and Lois Wilson Shinn in Keokuk, IA.

Paul graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1969.

On April 6, 1974 he was united...

Charles "Fritz" Fredrick Schneider

Charles "Fritz" Fredrick Schneider

May 11, 2024

Charles "Fritz" Fredrick Schneider 88, of Keokuk passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 16, 1936 in Keokuk, IA the son of Merle Allen and Martha May Johnson Schneider.

Fritz graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1954, after which he dedicated four...

Roberta "Bobbie" Joann Miller Thurman

Roberta "Bobbie" Joann Miller Thurman

May 9, 2024

Roberta "Bobbie" Joann Miller Thurman 66, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away on May 9, 2024 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

She was born on August 25, 1957 the daughter of Lyle Dean and Betty Mortimer Miller, Sr. in Keokuk, IA. Bobbie graduated from Gorin High School. She then furthered her education and attended Dayton's School...

Douglas Kent Arnaman

Douglas Kent Arnaman

May 8, 2024

Douglas Kent Arnaman, 67 of Burlington, IA formerly of Donnellson, IA passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

He was born March 27, 1957 in Waterloo, IA the son of Harold and Betty Arnaman. Douglas graduated from Central Lee High School...

Dan E. Gustavson

Dan E. Gustavson

Apr 29, 2024

Dan E. Gustavson 63, of Burlington, IA, formerly of Keokuk, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at Oakview Nursing Home in Burlington, IA

He was born on December 11, 1960 in Springfield, IL the son of Gordon Reed and Helen Irene George Gustavson. He graduated from Keokuk Senior High School with the class of 1980.

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