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Michael Don Gordon

Michael Don Gordon

Jun 6, 2023

Michael Don Gordon, 73 of Keokuk, IA passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 as a result of injuries sustained in a fall. Mike was a native of Bland, VA. He was a graduate of Bland High School and Virginia Tech. He lived the majority of his life in Keokuk, IA on the banks of the Mississippi River. He...

Ralph "Toby" Dale  Davis

Ralph "Toby" Dale Davis

Jun 5, 2023

Ralph "Toby" Dale Davis, 95 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, June 5, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospital in Ft. Madison, IA.

He was born July 10, 1927 in Centerville, IA the son of Lawrence and Mildred Newland Davis.

Ralph was a veteran of the United States Navy and Coast Guard.

On October...

Julian Feikert

Julian Feikert

Jun 4, 2023

Julian Feikert, age 31, formerly of Keokuk Iowa died Sunday, June 4th while residing in Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico while living with his two and a half year old son, Joss and his fiancé, Claudia Noriega.

Julian was born October 25th, 1991, to James and Dena Feikert (formerly Dena Lestina) both from Keokuk.

Julian attended Keokuk...

Charles James Wendorf

Charles James Wendorf

May 28, 2023

Charles James Wendorf - "Jim", was born February 14th, 1936, in Kent, Ohio to Ladene Ellen Rawlinson and Charles Albert Wendorf. He was the 4th of six children.

Jim was very athletic and played football, baseball and golf. He went to Duke University on a full academic scholarship and graduated in 1959 with a commission as an...

Wayne Lee Mcclain

Wayne Lee Mcclain

May 24, 2023

Wayne L. McClain, 87, died suddenly Wednesday morning May 24, 2023, at his home in Keokuk, IA.

He was born December 20, 1935, in Crystal City, MO to Roy L. and Myrtel Ann McClain. He moved to Keokuk, IA in 1947 and later graduated from Keokuk High School. He was united in marriage with Suzanne Moander on...

Maria Liliana "Lily" Russell

Maria Liliana "Lily" Russell

May 23, 2023

Maria Liliana "Lily" Russell, 69, of Keokuk, IA, died Tuesday May 23, 2023 at the Southeast Iowa Reginal Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born on November 14, 1953 in Vancouver, WA, the daughter of Jaime and Maria Luisa (Lopez) Polit. She graduated from Fort Madison Aquinas High School with the Class of 1971. Lily...

Henry E. Gray

Henry E. Gray

May 21, 2023

Henry E. Gray, 90 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, May 21, 2023 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

He was born November 21, 1932 in Wayland, MO the son of Guerdon and Matilda Roberts Gray.

Henry was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country in the Korean War.

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Kala Jo Haisch

Kala Jo Haisch

May 19, 2023

Kala Jo Haisch, 37, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, May 19, 2023 at her home.

She was born on December 15, 1985 in Keokuk, the daughter of John and Sharon (LeMaster) Haisch. She graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the Class of 2004. She received her Associates Degree from Southeastern Community College. She then attended...

Walt Baker, Jr.

Walt Baker, Jr.

May 14, 2023

Walt Baker, 75 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born November 7, 1947 in Keokuk, IA the son of Walt Sr. and Dorcas E. "Duke" Varner Baker. After his parents' divorce, he was raised by Philip and Dorcas Rose. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the...

Mary Ann Elizabeth Weirather

Mary Ann Elizabeth Weirather

May 14, 2023

Mary Ann Elizabeth Weirather, 87, of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

She was born on June 20, 1935 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Philip J. and Viola K. (Fischer) Weirather. She received her elementary education at St. Mary's in Keokuk and graduated from Keokuk High School with...

Clyde Douglas "Doug" Nickel

Clyde Douglas "Doug" Nickel

May 13, 2023

Clyde Douglas "Doug" Nickel, 70, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday May 13, 2023 at his home.

He was born on January 13, 1953 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Clyde E. and Hila (Kirkpatrick) Nickel. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1971. Doug received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University...

Phyllis Joy Vanausdall Ewing

Phyllis Joy Vanausdall Ewing

May 12, 2023

Phyllis Joy VanAusdall Ewing, 94, of Keokuk, died Friday, May 12, 2023 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born on January 21, 1929, in Keokuk, the daughter of Albert and Mary Barbara Walter VanAusdall. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1947.

On May 28, 1949, Phyllis was united in...

Donald "Don" Dean Glasgow

Donald "Don" Dean Glasgow

May 10, 2023

Donald "Don" Dean Glasgow, 77 of Ft. Madison, IA began his journey on October 12, 1945 and it ended on May 10, 2023. This is his story…

Don was a great story teller, accomplished lumber grader and camp host. He never met a stranger and had a weakness for holding babies. Don met the love of his...

Gloria Jean Beall

Gloria Jean Beall

May 7, 2023

Gloria Jean Beall, 81 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born December 5, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Joseph and Gloria Leake Rorabaugh. Gloria graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1960 and later from the Burlington Beauty Academy.

On July...

Patricia Ann Marshall

Patricia Ann Marshall

May 6, 2023

Patricia Ann Marshall, 79 of Argyle, IA passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 6, 2023 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Patricia Ann (Corson) Marshall was born May 12, 1943 to Evelyn and Raymond Corson in Garber, Iowa. Pat's childhood was meager and often tumultuous, but in 1961 Pat graduated high school from...

John Michael Moylan

John Michael Moylan

May 4, 2023

John Michael Moylan, 74 of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born March 17, 1949 in Syracuse, NY the son of Urban T. and Dorothy Caruso Moylan. He was raised by Gene and Dorothy Saunders.

John was first united in marriage to Audria Parker in 1967....

Edward Kiedaisch

Edward Kiedaisch

May 2, 2023

Edward Kiedaisch, age 76, passed away at home on Tuesday May 2, 2023.

Ed was born May 4, 1946 in Keokuk, IA to George Jenkins (Jenks) and Marte Landis Kiedaisch. He married Deverie Peterson on November 30, 1968. Together, they had two children, Erin Kiedaisch Turley and Thaddeus Kiedaisch.

Ed graduated from Keokuk High School...

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...

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