Obituaries

Dec 9, 2023

Frank "Bubba" Hersey Ellis IV, 30 of Ft. Madison, IA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

He was born July 25, 1993 in Los Banos, CA, the son of Frank, III and Nella Ross Ellis.

Frank was employed by Pzazz Resort in Burlington,...

Dec 8, 2023

David Lawrence Sapp, 73, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, December 8, 2023 at his home.

He was born on June 8, 1950 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Charles and Grace (Varner) Sapp. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1968.

On March 5, 1977, David was united in marriage to Yvonne...

Dec 7, 2023

Allen Ray Sparrow, 74, of Lewistown, MO, formerly of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born December 10, 1948 the son of Elmer and Virginia Hagmeier Sparrow. Allen graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1969

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He was first united in...

Dec 5, 2023

Janis "Jan" Dianne Eckland, 75 of Keokuk, IA passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

She was born November 6, 1948 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of James William and Dorothy Louise White Fellows. Jan graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1967 and later attended...

Dec 3, 2023

Johnnie Keppel, 79 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO.

He was born February 16, 1944 in Keokuk, IA the son of Albert Keppel II and Charlotte Kayser Hays.

He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1963.

Johnnie was a veteran...

Nov 30, 2023

Michael "Mike" Lee Belton, 72, of Keokuk, IA died unexpectedly Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home.

He was born on February 24, 1951 in Carthage, IL, the son of Floyd and Marvelle Mott Belton. He was one of two children to the couple. He graduated from Hamilton High School with the class of 1969. Mike resided...

Nov 30, 2023

Walter Tweedy, 68 of Montrose, IA died Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 27, 1955 in Keokuk, IA the son of David and Elsie Senf Tweedy. Walter graduated from Central Lee High School in Donnellson, IA with the class of 1974.

On June 7, 2003, Walter was united in marriage...

Nov 29, 2023

Stanley Joe Cale, 71, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Carthage Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

He was born on September, 27, 1952 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Herbert and Edith Riddle Cale.

Stanley was a veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country.

He...

Nov 27, 2023

Kenneth "Kenny" P. Martinez, 78 of Keokuk, IA passed away after complications with Leukemia on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

He was born October 16, 1945 in Keokuk, IA the son of Pedro and Alice Olvis Martinez. Kenny graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1964....

Nov 25, 2023

Harold "Glen" Garrison, 89 of Wyaconda, MO died Saturday, November 25, 2023 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

He was born January 31, 1934 in Knox County, Missouri the son of Emerald Glenn and Rebecca Ann Aldridge Garrison.

Harold proudly served his county in the United States Army enlisting July 18, 1956 and...

Nov 18, 2023

Roseanne Sheryll Sadeghi, 80 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

She was born August 23, 1943 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Glenn and Ruth Linn Burgess. Roseanne graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1963.

On May 1, 1970,...

Nov 16, 2023

John Michael Farmer, 72, of Montrose, IA died Thursday, November 16, at his home.

John was born on February 14, 1951, in Mexico, MO the son of William Claywell and Mabel Pearl Adams.

He had proudly served in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War.

John had served in Law Enforcement for...

Nov 13, 2023

Lois Ilene Wixom, 91 of Keokuk, IA passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 22, 1932 in Mt. Sterling, IA the daughter of Archie and Bertha (Pruitt) Cochran. Lois graduated from Revere High School with the class of 1950.

Lois was united in...

Nov 12, 2023

Michael "Mike" Lynn Curtis, 64, of Warsaw, IL died Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his home.

He was born December 25, 1958 in LaHarpe, IL the son of Robert and Marilyn Young Curtis.

On October 18, 2014, Mike was united in marriage to Lester T. "Chips" Hohn, Jr. in Warsaw, IL. He survives.

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Nov 9, 2023

Carol Barbara Schwab, 83, of Donnellson, IA died Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Aspire of Donnellson in Donnellson, IA.

She was born October 7, 1940 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Shirl "Holly" and Barbara Soiberg Halloway. Carol graduated from Central Lee High School in Donnellson, IA with the class of 1957 and attended Drake University in...

Nov 8, 2023

Sylvia "Sue" Harvey, 85 of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born March 20, 1938 in Fort Madison, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Jennifer (Curl) Branch. Sue was a graduate of Fort Madison High School and attended beauty school in Burlington Iowa. Sue was...

Nov 7, 2023

Joner Junior "Pete" Brown, 69 of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

He was born November 15, 1953 in Keokuk, IA the son of Joner Junior and Martha Mae Kay Brown. Pete graduated from Keokuk High School.

Pete was a United States veteran and...

Oct 29, 2023

Myrna "Merty" Faye Holmes, 87 of Montrose, IA passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at her home.

She was born August 20, 1936 in Mt. Zion, IA the daughter of Max and Tina Ewing. Myrna married Robert McCarty on February 27, 1953. They divorced. She later was united in marriage to Laverne "Stub" Holmes on July 16,...

Oct 18, 2023

Candace "Candy" Leigh Herron Bryant, 63 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born June 12, 1960 in Lenexa, KS the daughter of Ross Lee and Ruby Grace Crandal Herron. She graduated from Warsaw High School in Warsaw, IL with the class of 1978. She later attended...

Oct 17, 2023

Wanda May Harmon 68, of Revere, Missouri died Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at her home.

She was born on May 21, 1955 in Keosauqua, Iowa the daughter of Lee and Betty Rankin Ott. Wanda graduated from Canton R-V High School in Canton, MO with the class of 1974.

She was united in marriage to Gary...