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Clarence Stott

Clarence Stott

Dec 29, 2022

Clarence Stott, 90 of Kahoka died Thursday, December 29, 2022 at his home in Kahoka.

He was born May 4, 1932 in Memphis, MO the son of Lloyd Clarence and Evelyn Flaudia Orton Stott.

Clarence graduated from Clark County High School with the Class of 1951. After high school he joined the United States Air...

Karen C. Smith

Karen C. Smith

Dec 29, 2022

After a two year long battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Karen C. Smith's time on earth ended December 29, 2022 at her home with some family by her side, but all in her heart. Karen is survived by 4 children (Cathleen, Andrew, Ryan, Sean) and their spouses,14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren (was happy to know another was expected in May),...

Scottie Kay Bradford

Scottie Kay Bradford

Dec 27, 2022

Scottie Kay Bradford, 82 of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home.

She was born April on 5, 1940 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Clarence and Mildred Naderhoff Seeland. Scottie graduated from Quincy Senior High School.

On December 17, 1960, Scottie was united in marriage to Joseph "John" Bradford in Quincy,...

Anna "Jean" Jinkens

Anna "Jean" Jinkens

Dec 27, 2022

Anna "Jean" Jinkens, 89 of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at River Hills in Keokuk.

She was born April 26, 1933 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Hollis Dale and Estella Blanche Maggart Hagerman. She graduated from Wayland High School with the class of 1951.

On September 16, 1951 Jean was united in...

Ivan  Eugene Bunker

Ivan Eugene Bunker

Dec 25, 2022

Ivan Eugene Bunker, 82, of Wever, IA died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

He was born July 4, 1940 the son of Isaac "Jake" and Martha Value Bunker in Vincennes, IA. He graduated from Revere High School with the class of 1960. During high school Ivan had...

David Michael Walsh

David Michael Walsh

Dec 25, 2022

David Michael Walsh, 70, of Keokuk, IA, died Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Carthage, IL.

He was born on August 3, 1952 in St. Louis, MO, the son of David J. and Roberta Jean Bruning Walsh. He graduated from Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis with the Class of 1970. He received a Double Bachelor's...

Joetta Jane Fountain

Joetta Jane Fountain

Dec 23, 2022

Joetta Jane Fountain, 95 of Kahoka died Friday, December 23, 2022 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO.

Joetta was born at home northwest of Memphis near Hitt, MO. She was the first child born to William Merritt and Virgil Marie Stone Hyde. She was later joined by two brothers, Wayne and Eddie and a...

John Gabriel Anderson

John Gabriel Anderson

Dec 21, 2022

John Gabriel Anderson, 84, of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO.

He was born June 10, 1938 in Keokuk, IA the son of Gabriel and Gladys Anderson.

John was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country from 1955-1959.

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Carolyn Elaine Herron

Carolyn Elaine Herron

Dec 20, 2022

Carolyn Elaine Herron, 82 of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born May 5, 1940, in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Milton and Lola Westermeyer Bradley. Carolyn graduated from Argyle High School with the Class of 1959.

She was united in marriage to Ross Herron in...

Melissa Steffen Hobbs

Melissa Steffen Hobbs

Dec 18, 2022

Melissa K. Steffen Hobbs, 64 of Fort Madison, IA died Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

She was born on April 22, 1958 in Ft. Madison, IA, the daughter of Elmo Wayne and Lois Irene Barnes Steffen. She graduated from Central Lee High School in Donnellson with the Class...

Lindy Lou Starks

Lindy Lou Starks

Dec 17, 2022

Lindy Lou Starks, 68 of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

She was born April 29, 1954 in Ft. Madison, IA the daughter of Martin John and Hazel Ruth Taylor Goeke. Lindy graduated from Ft. Madison High School with the class of 1972.

Lindy...

Imogene L. Brookhart

Imogene L. Brookhart

Dec 17, 2022

Imogene L. (Graf) Brookhart, 90, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Saturday December 17th at Accura Healthcare East in Newton, IA.

She was born on November 12, 1932, in Keokuk, the daughter of Charles O. Graf and Nellie E. (Kruger) Graf. She was raised in Alexandria, MO and graduated from Kahoka High School in May 1951.

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Judith Ann Owen Patterson

Judith Ann Owen Patterson

Dec 14, 2022

Judith Owen Patterson, 87, of Keokuk died Wednesday December 14, 2022 at River Hills where she made her home for the last 7 years with family close by.

Born June 27, 1935 in Ohio to Bette and Kenneth Owen, Judith spent most of her life in Keokuk moving to town when she was 16. Judith met the...

Bayder Timothy Bell

Bayder Timothy Bell

Dec 14, 2022

Bayder Timothy Bell infant son of Nicholas Charles and Haleigh Hempen Bell was born into Heaven on December 14, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He is survived by his parents, Nicholas and Haleigh Bell of Hamilton, IL, his sister, Bahnon Darlene Bell of Hamilton, IL, maternal grandparents, Tim and Cindy Hempen of Hamilton, IL, paternal...

Charles Harlan Ryland

Charles Harlan Ryland

Dec 13, 2022

Charles Harlan Ryland, 84 of Tipton, IA died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living in Tipton.

He was born December 5, 1938 in Clarksville, MO the son of William Pershing and Edna Olive Zumwalt Ryland. Charles was united in marriage to Joan Ryland. She preceded him in death on August 7, 2018.

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Donald Albert Stecher

Donald Albert Stecher

Dec 12, 2022

Donald Albert Stecher, 94 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, December 12, 2022 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

He was born September 10, 1928 in St. Paul, MN the son of Christian and Myrtle Connors Stecher.

Donald graduated from Harding High School in St. Paul, MN with the class of 1946.

Donald began...

Robin Luecke

Robin Luecke

Dec 8, 2022

Robin Luecke, 66 of Montrose, IA, formerly of Clinton, IA, died Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

She was born February 21, 1956 in Clinton, IA the daughter of Fred and Betty Flack Rettkowski.

Robin was united in marriage to Christian Luecke in 1987. He preceded her in...

Peggy Arlene Mcgee

Peggy Arlene Mcgee

Dec 8, 2022

Peggy Arlene McGee, 68 of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Odessa, MO.

She was born September 6, 1954 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Travis and Mary VanVelkinberg Brown.

Peggy had been employed as a home health caregiver for many years.

She loved all types of gemstones and was always...

Douglas "Doug" Maurice Lambert

Douglas "Doug" Maurice Lambert

Dec 8, 2022

Douglas "Doug" Maurice Lambert, 70 of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

He was born September 3, 1952 in Quincy, IL the son of Edwin and Monique Lambert.

He graduated from Quincy High School with the Class of 1971. Doug received his Associates Degree in computer science while...

Justin Lawrence Newell

Justin Lawrence Newell

Dec 6, 2022

Justin Lawrence Newell, 38, of Keokuk, formerly of Muscatine, IA died Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Keokuk.

He was born on November 30, 1984 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Ken Lawrence Marlon Newell and Karen Nadine Ridinger. He graduated from Lawrence High School with the Class of 2003. He spent most of his life in Lawrence...

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