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Stephanie Lynn Johnson

Stephanie Lynn Johnson

May 1, 2023

Stephanie Lynn Johnson, 42 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, May 1, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

She was born August 8, 1980 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Daniel and Sheila Smith. Stephanie graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1999.

She had been employed by the...

Thomas Ray "Tom" North

Thomas Ray "Tom" North

May 1, 2023

Thomas Ray "Tom" North, 76 of Hamilton, IL died Monday, May 1, 2023 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

He was born October 1, 1946 in Keokuk, IA the son of Harold "Doc" and Elise Monroe North. Tom graduated from New London High School in New London, IA with the class of 1964.

Tom...

Elsie B. Tweedy

Elsie B. Tweedy

Apr 21, 2023

Elsie B. Tweedy, 91, of Montrose, died Friday, April 21, 2023 at her home on the farm.

She was born on June 14, 1931 in Fort Madison, IA the daughter of Herman and Mary Hardinger Senf.

Elsie graduated from the Montrose High School with the Class of 1948.

On August 7, 1948 she...

Francis "Butch" William Wrieden

Francis "Butch" William Wrieden

Apr 19, 2023

Francis William "Butch" Wrieden, Sr., 79, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at his home.

He was born March 19, 1944 in Keokuk, IA the son of Francis Richard and Glenna Lois Howell Wrieden. Butch graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1961.

He was a veteran of the United States...

Ronald A. "Ginny" Ginsberg

Ronald A. "Ginny" Ginsberg

Apr 19, 2023

Ronald A. "Ginny" Ginsberg, 87, of Keokuk, the kindest man we knew, passed away Wednesday, April 19. 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

Ron was born Feb. 15, 1936, in Ottumwa, to Theodore A. (Ted) Ginsberg and Helen Mae (Kile) Ginsberg.

On March 17, 1963, he was united in marriage...

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Clark

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Clark

Apr 17, 2023

Gerald Lee "Jerry" Clark, 75 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, April 17, 2023 at his home.

He was born June 17, 1947 in Quincy, IL the son of Leo and Letha Scott Clark. He graduated from Plymouth High School in Plymouth, IL with the class of 1966.

On October 17, 1992 Jerry was united in...

Catherine Sue Guess

Catherine Sue Guess

Apr 15, 2023

Catherine Sue Guess, 80, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, April 15, 2023 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born on July 4, 1942 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of John and Marcine (Dupy) McDevitt. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1960.

Catherine was united in marriage to Robert R....

Marilyn Sue Barnhart

Marilyn Sue Barnhart

Apr 13, 2023

Marilyn Sue Barnhart, 52 of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, April 13, 2023 at her home.

She was born January 2, 1971 the daughter of Edward and Laurie Inman Oilar.

On June 5, 1989 she was united in marriage to Thomas Barnhart. He survives.

Other survivors include three sons, Dane Barnhart (Flerida) of Canton,...

Maxine Bernadine Bourgeois

Maxine Bernadine Bourgeois

Apr 10, 2023

Maxine Bernadine Bourgeois, 80 of Kahoka died Monday, April 10, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born September 18, 1942 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of John and Evelyn Otte Uhlmeyer.

Maxine graduated from Clark County High School with the class of 1960.

On June 11, 1960 she was...

David "Eric" Johnson

David "Eric" Johnson

Apr 10, 2023

David "Eric" Johnson, 81 of Burlington, IA formerly of Keokuk, IA died Monday, April 10, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

He was born August 15, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the son of Howard Lee and Betty Jean Ellis Johnson. Eric graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1960. He...

Lola Mae Long

Lola Mae Long

Apr 8, 2023

Lola Mae Long, 98, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

She was born on February 25, 1925 in Monroe County, MO to Russell and Susan (Steele) Walkup.

She married Elmer Long on June 8, 1947. He preceded her in death on December 31, 2000. One...

Donald R. Balentine

Donald R. Balentine

Apr 7, 2023

Donald Raymond Balentine, 74, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, April 7, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born on May 4,1948 in Mt. Sterling, IL, the son of Eulis and Genevieve (Ferril) Balentine.

On May 2, 2014, Donald was united in marriage to Victoria Johnson in Kahoka, MO. She survives.

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Melvin Land

Melvin Land

Apr 2, 2023

Melvin Land, 95 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, April 2, 2023 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA.

He was born August 10, 1927 the son of Thomas and Veda Fickel Land. Melvin graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1946.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served...

Gerald Sawyer

Gerald Sawyer

Apr 1, 2023

Gerald Sawyer, 85, of Kahoka died Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 2, 1937 in LaGrange the son of Leslie Roy and Stella Faye Weller Sawyer.

On May 10, 1958 he was united in marriage to Judith Ann Roller. For over sixty-five years they shared a...

Randy Eugene Englebrecht

Randy Eugene Englebrecht

Apr 1, 2023

Randy Eugene Englebrecht, 63, of Fort Madison, IA formerly of Keokuk,

IA died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.

He was born October 26, 1959, in Waterloo, Iowa to Mother Louise (Humphrey) Gooden and Father Eugene Englebrecht. His mother Louise worked hard providing for Randy as...

Mandy Marie Morrison Garcia

Mandy Marie Morrison Garcia

Mar 26, 2023

Mandy Marie Morrison Garcia, 40, of Hamilton, IL died Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

She was born February 26, 1983 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Linda Crutcher.

On April 20, 2006 Mandy was united in marriage to Vincent Garcia in Carthage, IL. He survives.

She is...

Bonita Marie Mosley

Bonita Marie Mosley

Mar 26, 2023

Bonita Marie Mosley, 80 of Montrose, IA died Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

She was born May 14, 1942 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Louis and Edith Alberts Frakes.

Bonita had been employed as a caregiver at several different nursing homes through the years.

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General Grant Franklin

General Grant Franklin

Mar 25, 2023

General Grant Franklin, 79 of Montrose, IA died Saturday, March 25, 2023 at his home.

He was born April 9, 1943 near Batavia, IA, in a place called "Turkey Stretch", or so he said, the son of Robert and Guida Mae Brewer Franklin. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1960.

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Grace Ann Edmiston

Grace Ann Edmiston

Mar 24, 2023

Grace Ann Edmiston, 84, of Keokuk, IA died Friday, March 24th, 2023, at Mississippi Valley Healthcare in Keokuk, IA.

She was born October 5th, 1938, in Keokuk, IA the daughter of James Edmiston and Clara Allen Edmiston. Grace Ann had one son Kent Michael Edmiston. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1957.

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Mark Mcandrew

Mark Mcandrew

Mar 15, 2023

Mark McAndrew, 69, of McKinney, TX died Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Baylor Scott & White Hospital in McKinney, TX.

He was born on June 3, 1953 in Burlington, IA, the son of John "Jack" Loren and Kathryn Ladene (Ellison) McAndrew.

In his early years, Mark attended both St. Paul & St. Mary's Catholic...

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