Obituaries

Feb 14, 2024

Ann Sue Decker Peel, 86, of La Crosse, WI, formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

She was born January 13, 1938 in Fort Madison, IA the daughter of Gilbert Theodore Decker and Alma Lillie Miller Decker.

She graduated from Fort Madison High School with the class of 1956. As part of...

Feb 8, 2024

James "Jim" Ronald Ricker, 70 of Hamilton, IL passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born May 15, 1953 in Keokuk, IA the son of Ronald and Geneal Blan Ricker. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1971 and later attended Southeast Community College in Keokuk.

Feb 5, 2024

Randy Joe Stott, 68 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

He was born June 3, 1955 in Kirksville, MO the son of Donald and Wilma Dice Stott. Randy graduated from Scotland County High School with the class of 1973 and from Southeastern Community College...

Feb 5, 2024

Peter Maerz passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. He was surrounded by his loved ones including his wife, daughter, grandchildren, and siblings.

Pete was born January 19, 1959 in Keokuk, Iowa to Carl and Helen Maerz. Both of his parents preceded him in death. Pete was the youngest of his...

Feb 3, 2024

William David Rodgers, Jr., 94 of Burlington, IA died Saturday, February 3, 2024 at his home in Burlington.

He was born January 7, 1930 in Berkley, CA the son of William David and Sadie Noble Rodgers.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

On November 26,...

Feb 2, 2024

Larry Craig Fojtik, Sr., 77 of Burlington, IA died February 2, 2024 at the Addington Place of Burlington.

His wishes were to be cremated. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Feb 2, 2024

Kenneth Robert Knight, 68 of Cedar Rapids, IA passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1955 in Keokuk, IA the son of Robert and Marian Tweedy Knight. He graduated from Ft. Madison High School with the class of 1974 and then attended a trade school in Des Moines for two...

Feb 1, 2024

Gary L. Rockenbach, 84, of Keokuk passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

He was born November 25, 1939 the son of Melvin and Doris Swan Rockenbach. Gary graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1958. After high school he attended Keokuk Community College for a...

Jan 27, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Price, 82 of Fort Madison, IA formerly of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at The Kensington in Fort Madison, IA.

He was born on February 23, 1941 in Eolia, MO the son of Daniel W. and Maizie May Sharp Price.

Gerald proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy...

Jan 25, 2024

Kenneth "Chick" Billings, 79 of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born February 16, 1944, in Keokuk, IA the son of Albert and Dorothy Mc Coy Billings.

Kenneth worked as an over-the-road truck driver for many trucking companies including Holland Trucking. He was also employed...

Jan 23, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" Ray Thomas, 65 of Keokuk passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his home in Keokuk.

He was born March 16, 1958 in Keokuk the son of Kenneth Leroy and Marilyn Joy Mann Thomas.

Kenny graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1976.

On November 24, 2000 he was...

Jan 18, 2024

Oliver Stark Hoard, 69 of Burlington, IA passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Aspire of Donnellson in Donnellson, IA.

He was born September 1, 1954, in Chicago, IL the son of Howard and Eunice Starks Hoard. Oliver graduated from Harlem High School and later from Western Illinois University where he received his Bachelor's Degree.

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Jan 15, 2024

Carrie Wickham White, 66 of Montrose, IA passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Hospice House in Burlington.

She was born on March 25, 1957 in North Platte, Nebraska, the oldest daughter of James and Shirley Wickham.

Carrie is survived by her daughter Renell (Jason) McCoy of Humble, Texas; three grandchildren: James Levi, Kaden,...

Jan 14, 2024

Dorothy Kirchner 92, of Kahoka passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri.

She was born on July 26, 1931 the daughter of George and Lavon Logsdon Wiegand in St. Patrick, MO. She graduated from St. Patrick High School with the class of 1950.

On September 19, 1953 she...

Jan 13, 2024

William "Bill" Marlin, Sr., 81, of Burlington, IA formerly of Keokuk, died Saturday, January 13, 2024 at his home.

Bill was born on July 9, 1942 in Keokuk, IA the son of John and Dorothy E. Summers Marlin.

He had attended Cardinal Stritch High School and graduated with the Class of 1962.

On...

Jan 12, 2024

Larry R. Boudreau, 79 of St. Patrick, MO peacefully passed away on January 12, 2024. He was born July 10, 1944 to Robert and Wilma Boudreau.

Larry is survived by a daughter Ann LaNell Boudreau-Lynch of Edina, MO, four grandsons, Jaston Boone of Des Moines IA, Cedric Boone of Brashear, MO, Rayden Wheeler of Senath, MO and...

Jan 7, 2024

Diane Evelyn Protsman, 66 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, January 7, 2024 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

She was born July 28, 1957 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Lee and Dorothy Johnson Marsh. On September 4, 2004 Diane was united in marriage to William "Bill" Protsman in Keokuk. He survives.

Other...

Jan 1, 2024

Donna Jean Clark, 75 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, January 1, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

She was born October 29, 1948 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Oval and Cena Weir Boltz. Donna graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1967.

On November 3, 1968...

Dec 31, 2023

Judith "Judy" Sawyer, 82, of Kahoka was reunited with her family on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

She was born May 13, 1941 in Davenport, IA the daughter of Noble Lester and Vivian Jane Berrie Roller.

Judy graduated from Revere High School.

On May 10, 1958 she was united in marriage to Gerald Sawyer....

Dec 31, 2023

Dorothy May "Dottie" Hall, 78, of Keokuk, IA, died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born on November 28, 1945 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Eugene and Dorothy (Montgomery) Boudreau. She attended Keokuk High School.

On July 24, 1966, Dorothy was united in marriage to Ralph Hall, Jr...