Obituaries

Nov 8, 2025

Dennis L. Case, 80, peacefully departed his earthly body on November 8, 2025 at 3:53 am in his home in Keokuk, Iowa, surrounded by his loving spouse, son, daughter and faithful fur baby Mollie.

Dennis was born on December 14, 1944, to Eston and Nellie (McNally) Case in Vincennes, Iowa. At the tender age of 14 Dennis...

Nov 1, 2025

Marjorie Eloise "Elly" Webb, 97, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne, IN following a short illness.

She was born on December 10, 1927 at her grandparents' home in rural Mt. Pulaski, IL, the daughter of Eles Harper and Ruby Olive (Clendenen) Quandt. She went to elementary school...

Oct 30, 2025

Marian L. Ealey, 94, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born August 7, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Margaret Vivian Marsh Reeves.

On June 15, 1947, Marian was united in marriage to Harry Lee Ealey in...

Oct 27, 2025

Steven "Steve" Richard Leverich, 55 of Ft. Madison, IA passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 at his home.

He was born November 22, 1969, in Louisiana, MO the son of Gerald Richard and Margaret Louise Chandler Leverich.

On March 28, 1992, Steven was united in marriage to Penny Henderson in Nebo, IL. She survives.

Oct 24, 2025

Shirley Jean Stevens, 66 of Keokuk passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison.

She was born February 15, 1959 in Kirksville, MO the daughter of Verlin Lee and Letha Bell Reed Stevens.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Anna Stevens of Keokuk; her granddaughter, April Stevens-Mason;...

Oct 21, 2025

Judith "Judy" Ann Haughton Erxleben, 82 of Montrose, IA passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Montrose Health Center.

She was born August 1, 1943 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Chester Ray and Helen Ann Osborn Haughton. She grew up in Pecatonica, Illinois where she graduated from Pecatonica High School with the Class of 1961. Following...

Oct 20, 2025

Lois McCollister, 97 of Kahoka passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born on April 7, 1928, in Alexandria, Missouri, the daughter of John Robert and Anna Olive (Lowe) Briggs. On April 14, 1947, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Frederick R. McCollister,...

Oct 15, 2025

Patricia "Dutch" Salama, 70, of Keokuk, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born on February 21, 1955, in Keokuk, the daughter of Howard "Ted" and Marvel "Pete" Montgomery Derr.

On December 26, 1989, Dutch was united in marriage to Muhamed Salama in...

Oct 15, 2025

Mary C. "Cathe" Grove, 65 of Warsaw, IL passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL.

She was born April 4, 1960 in Quincy, IL the daughter of John E. and Virginia A. Herring Sass. She graduated from Quincy Senior High School and Gem City Cosmetology both in Quincy, IL.

Over...

Oct 13, 2025

Victor Wayne Gray, 83 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at River Hills Village.

He was born April 14, 1942 in Sullivan County, MO the son of Glen and Vera Shaver Gray. Victor graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1961. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

On...

Oct 9, 2025

Billie Jean Hyatt, 79 of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Keokuk passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant surrounded by her family and woke up in heaven, hearing the angels sing for the very first time.

She was born on May 27, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and...

Oct 6, 2025

Wes Rose, 67, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. on October 6, 2025. Born on October 22, 1957, in Keokuk to Robert and Beverly "Tootie" (Lewis) Rose, Wes lived a vibrant life filled with passion, curiosity, and connection.

On August 11, 1978, Wes was united in marriage...

Oct 5, 2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances the services for Charlotte Clark have been postponed until further notice.

Charlotte Hope Clark, 83 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

She was born January 7, 1942 in Trenton, IA the daughter of Virgil and Juanita N. Miller...

Oct 5, 2025

John Thomas Morrison, 85, of Kahoka passed away October 5, 2025 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

He was born on May 31, 1940, in Memphis, Missouri, the son of William and Iva Moon Morrison. John graduated from Memphis High School with the Class of 1958. After high school, he proudly served his country in...

Oct 3, 2025

Emma Harrison 86, of Keokuk passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born September 24, 1939 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Rose) Real.

Emma was married to Harry (Pud) Lewis who preceded her in death. She then was married to...

Sep 26, 2025

Verlene Dee (Woodall) Niebuhr of Keokuk, Iowa passed away Friday, September 26 at her home in River Hills Village. She was born in the Hamilton County Hospital in Webster City, Iowa to Harold and Evadna Woodall. Her happy childhood was spent in Webster City where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957.

In 1960, she married...

Sep 25, 2025

Stephen "Tyler" Dye, 31, of Keokuk, left us on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Born on January 10, 1994, in Keokuk, Tyler was the son of Stephen DeLoss and Katherine "Kathy" Daw Dye. He attended Keokuk High School and went on to build a life rooted in hard work and family.

A natural problem-solver, Tyler owned...

Sep 24, 2025

Ivan E. Yoder, 81 of Union, MO passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his daughter's home.

He was born March 28, 1944 in Goshen, IN the son of Ura I. and Edna J. Christner Yoder.

Ivan is survived by his children, Isaac I. Yoder, son, Esther N. Ivan, daughter and Ellen I. Yoder, daughter...

Sep 24, 2025

Tamara "Tami" Rae Nelson, 65 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home.

She was born August 30, 1960 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Leon and Patricia Gambrel Ewart. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1978 and later attended Southeastern Community College.

On February 16, 1979...

Sep 22, 2025

Jerry Boyd Roberts, 78 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home.

He was born July 5, 1947 in Keokuk, IA the son of Boyd C. and Blanche Marjorie Locke Roberts.

Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.

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