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Sandy June Mills Azbill

Sandy June Mills Azbill

Oct 9, 2023

Sandy June Mills Azbill, 72, of Keokuk died Monday, October 9, 2023 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

She was born December 23, 1950 in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Charles and Betty Jean Swaim Terven.

On November 2, 1967, she was united in marriage to Floyd Azbill, they later divorced. She then married...

Jack E.  Starr

Jack E. Starr

Oct 8, 2023

Jack E. Starr, 91 of Hamilton, IL went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 8, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was born July 27, 1932 in Keokuk the son of Ralph and Joanna Roberts Starr.

On August 7, 1951 he was united in marriage to Maxine Carle in Keokuk, IA....

Stanley  Keith Watson

Stanley Keith Watson

Oct 4, 2023

Stanley Keith Watson, 70, of Keokuk died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa, IA.

He was born on August 3, 1953 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Gerald and Lucille Varner Watson.

Stanley had been employed by Midwest Carbide and Ferro-Sil of Keokuk until health reasons prevented him from working....

Rick Anthony Marlin

Rick Anthony Marlin

Oct 3, 2023

Rick Anthony Marlin, 69, of Warsaw, IL died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at his home.

He was born February 14, 1954 in Keokuk, IA the son of Thomas "Tom" and Catherine "Kitty" Marie Rhodes Marlin. Rick graduated from Hapeville, GA with the class of 1972.

Rick was a veteran of the United States Air Force...

Lorraine Ann  Merydith

Lorraine Ann Merydith

Oct 3, 2023

Lorraine Ann Merydith, 77 of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at her home.

She was born March 26, 1946 in Quinter, KS, the daughter of Eugene and Angie Cullen Hirsh. She graduated from Trego Community High School in WaKeeney, KS with the class of 1964 and attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS.

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Ronald E. Miller

Ronald E. Miller

Sep 22, 2023

Ronald Miller 71, of Keokuk died Friday, September 22, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

He was born February 2, 1952 in Keokuk the son of Robert and Marjorie Schoch Miller.

Ronald graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1970. After high school he joined the Army National...

Richard Byrn

Richard Byrn

Sep 20, 2023

Richard Byrn, 55, of Hannibal, MO, formerly of Granger, MO, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal.

He was born February 20, 1968 the son of Larry and Zola Walker Byrn in Keokuk, IA.

He is survived by his brother, Rick Byrn and his wife Pamela of Kahoka, four nieces,...

Dale Hamner

Dale Hamner

Sep 15, 2023

Dale Hamner, 83, of Keokuk died Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

He was born February 17, 1940 in Clark County, MO, the son of Henry and Ethel Bender Hamner.

Dale was united in marriage to Karen Worrell Dewey on July 3, 1976 in Kahoka MO....

Sherman Alyn Hines

Sherman Alyn Hines

Sep 10, 2023

Sherman Alyn Hines, 68 of Burlington, IA died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

He was born October 20, 1954 in Unionville, MO the son of Sherman W. and Wilma I. Head Hines.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Dustin Michael Cackley

Dustin Michael Cackley

Sep 8, 2023

Dustin Michael Cackley, 51, died Friday, Sept 8, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Medical Center in West Burlington, after suffering a heart attack the previous day.

He was born in Keokuk, IA on July 24, 1972, the son of Donald P. and Dorothy Stewart Cackley. He married Laura Smith Williams in 1996; they later divorced.

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Keith William Fink

Keith William Fink

Sep 6, 2023

Keith William Fink, 78, passed away on September 6, 2023 at his home in Dallas, Texas, after a battle with Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's.

Keith was born on March 24, 1945, in Blackpool, United Kingdom, the son of Wayne and Edith (Clinton) Fink. He emigrated from the United Kingdom to the United States in 1946 through Ellis...

Peter John Huppert

Peter John Huppert

Aug 27, 2023

Peter John Huppert, 31 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home.

He was born March 21, 1992 in Ft. Madison, IA the son of Patrick and Pam Day Huppert. He graduated from Ft. Madison High School with the class of 2010 and then attended Southeastern Community and received an Associate's Degree in Maintenance...

Joy Helen Kemper

Joy Helen Kemper

Aug 24, 2023

Joy Helen Kemper, 81 of Montrose, IA passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born July 5, 1942 in Gladstone, IL the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Whitaker Bowen.

Joy had been employed by Armour Dial until her retirement.

She enjoyed crocheting, crossword puzzles, gardening, watching...

Jamal Terry Anderson

Jamal Terry Anderson

Aug 23, 2023

Jamal Terry Anderson, 51, of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his home.

He was born September 3, 1971 the son of Percy Burt and Candice Tate Anderson.

Jamal graduated from Ft. Madison High School. He was employed by Casey's where he worked in the kitchen.

He was a member of...

Dorothy L. "Dotty" Summers

Dorothy L. "Dotty" Summers

Aug 21, 2023

Dorothy L. "Dotty" Summers, 90 of Nauvoo, IL died Monday, August 21, 2023 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA.

She was born November 8, 1932 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Clayton and Hazel Cale Jones. Dotty graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1950.

On June 7, 1953 Dotty was united...

Dwayne Bunker

Dwayne Bunker

Aug 19, 2023

Dwayne Bunker, 62, of Kahoka, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his home.

Born on December 27, 1960, he was the son of Carl and Shirley Tucker Bunker.

He dedicated his career to Henniges Automotive, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and commitment.

Dwayne's memory lives on through his two...

Matthew Noel Burns

Matthew Noel Burns

Aug 19, 2023

Matthew Noel Burns, 47, of Keokuk, IA, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in Alaska.

He was born on January 27, 1976, in Centerville, Iowa, to Ron and Karla Burns.

He enjoyed growing up in Centerville, IA, where he participated in little league baseball, cross country, and marching band. After graduating from Bible college,...

Paisley Elaine Grove

Paisley Elaine Grove

Aug 15, 2023

Paisley Elaine Grove was born on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 1:57 am to her parents, Emily Mayes and Tayler Grove at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

Paisley's family was blessed to spend a few hours with her before she went to her heavenly home at 10:54 am. From the moment she was...

Harry A.  Higgins

Harry A. Higgins

Aug 11, 2023

Harry Higgins, 84, formerly of Keokuk, IA, passed away on August 11, 2023, at the Henry County Health Center in Mt. Plesant, IA.

Harry was born on June 29, 1939, in Kirksville, MO. He graduated from Kirksville High School in 1957 and served four years in the United States Air Force. On April 15, 1972, Harry was...

Luka Edward Haist

Luka Edward Haist

Aug 4, 2023

Luka Edward Haist, beloved son of Tabitha Thomas and Audrick Haist passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

He was born July 20, 2023 in Iowa City and welcomed by his parents, Tabitha and Audrick of Keokuk, paternal grandparents, Amy and Chance Nye of Keokuk and Terry...

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