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Alberta Jean Piersee

Alberta Jean Piersee

Mar 5, 2023

Alberta Jean Piersee, 84, of Keokuk, IA passed peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 5, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born September 18, 1938 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of John and Georgia Minyard Atterberg.

On August 6, 1955 Alberta was united in marriage to Lester Piersee. They were married fifty-one years....

Leonida  C. "Nida" Daw

Leonida C. "Nida" Daw

Mar 5, 2023

Leonida C. "Nida" Daw, 76, of Montrose, IA, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, IA.

She was born on April 10, 1946, in Malolos, Bulacan Philippines, the daughter of Segundo and Encarnacion (Cabral) Castro.

Nida attended school in the Philippines and then received her Associates Degree...

Morgan Dawn Reynolds

Morgan Dawn Reynolds

Mar 4, 2023

Morgan Dawn Reynolds, 31 of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

She was born September 19, 1991 in Keokuk the daughter of Michael Jon Moylan and Melinda Jean Sestito.

She had been employed at the Keokuk Yacht Club.

Morgan is survived by...

Edith  Dochterman

Edith Dochterman

Mar 3, 2023

Edith Dochterman, 99, of Kahoka died Friday, March 3, 2023 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born April 12, 1923 in Arbela, Missouri, the youngest daughter of Willie Elsworth and Gertie Moneta Guthrie Harvey. Edith graduated from Granger High School with the Class of 1941.

On February 12, 1941, she was...

Larry Charles Payne

Larry Charles Payne

Mar 3, 2023

Larry Charles Payne, 79, of Keokuk, IA died Friday, March 3, 2023 at Sunset Home in Quincy, IL.

He was born December 12, 1943 in Kansas City, MO the son of Floyd and Della Kneale Payne. Larry graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1963.

On February 10, 1962 Larry was united in...

Charles Richard Adams

Charles Richard Adams

Mar 2, 2023

Charles Richard Adams, 82 of Ft. Madison, IA died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

He was born April 1, 1940 in Keokuk, IA the son of Nicholas Earl and Florence McKay Adams.

Charles had been employed at Hope Haven in Burlington and later at the Des...

Lonnie J. Mccarty

Lonnie J. Mccarty

Feb 25, 2023

Lonnie J. McCarty, 58 of Keokuk died Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

He was born November 2, 1964, the son of Charles R. and Bernice E. Jones McCarty in Keokuk, IA.

Lonnie had been employed by the Local 1260 Carpenter's Union for the last nine years....

Randy Mathes

Randy Mathes

Feb 20, 2023

Randy Mathes, 70, of Arbela died unexpectedly Monday, February 20, 2023 while working on the family farm south of Arbela.

He was born October 3, 1952 in Kirksville, MO the son of Russell and Marna Martin Mathes. Randy attended school at Gorin R-3 and then graduated from Clark County High School.

Randy met Barbara Roberts...

Carol M. Duncan

Carol M. Duncan

Feb 19, 2023

Carol M. Duncan, 75 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born March 7, 1947 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Charles Lester and Edith Davis Coovert. Carol graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1965. She then furthered her education at Iowa Wesleyan University in...

Larry E.  Shaffer

Larry E. Shaffer

Feb 19, 2023

Larry E. Shaffer, 76 of Kahoka died Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

He was born November 4, 1946 in Keokuk, IA the son of J. Eston and Anna Mae Kirchner Shaffer. Larry graduated from Kahoka High School with the class of 1964.

On June 22, 1968 he was...

Deloris Mae Branson

Deloris Mae Branson

Feb 14, 2023

Deloris Mae Branson, 75 of Kahoka died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born October 9, 1947 in Ft. Madison, IA the daughter of Wayne and Nelda Mae Lipper Overhulser. Deloris graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1967. On May 20, 1967 she was united...

Eva Pearl West

Eva Pearl West

Feb 14, 2023

Eva Pearl West, 91 of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born February 1, 1932 in LaHarpe, IL the third daughter of seven children to Sylvester Jennings "S.J." and Evelyn Mitchell Barnes.

Eva graduated from Memphis High School in Memphis, MO with the class of 1950....

Hazel Irene Lee

Hazel Irene Lee

Feb 9, 2023

Hazel Irene Lee, 92 of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home.

She was born August 25, 1930 in Wahoo, NE the daughter of Henry William and Ette Belle Taylor Meyers. Hazel graduated from Keokuk High School.

Hazel had been employed as a bartender and cook at several local businesses through the...

Clifford Marlin Zick, Jr.

Clifford Marlin Zick, Jr.

Feb 8, 2023

Clifford Marlin Zick, Jr, 58 of Keokuk died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

He was born February 8, 1965 in Keokuk, IA the son of Clifford Marlin and Peggy Clark Zick. Cliff graduated from Keokuk High School. On September 3, 1988 he was united in marriage to Liz...

John D. Long

John D. Long

Feb 7, 2023

John D. Long, 67 of Montrose, IA died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his home.

He was born December 10, 1955 in Keokuk, IA the son of Huston and Lorna Jean Moore Long. John graduated from Linn- Mar High School in Marion, IA with the class of 1974.

John was a veteran of the United...

Russell E. "Rusty" Frakes

Russell E. "Rusty" Frakes

Feb 6, 2023

Russell E. Frakes, 64 of Elvaston, IL died Monday, February 6, 2023 at his home, with his wife by his side.

He was born September 5, 1958 in Carthage, IL the son of John Henry and Ida Naomi Heidler Frakes.

Rusty was a veteran of the United States Army.

On April 26, 1980...

Debra Jean Lematty

Debra Jean Lematty

Feb 1, 2023

Debra Jean LeMatty, 67 of Montrose, IA passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at her home in Montrose, IA.

Deb was born October 24, 1955 in Kirksville, MO the daughter of Robert and Myrna McCarty. She was raised by Myrna and Stub Holmes. Deb married the love of her life, Tim LeMatty, on January 19, 1971 and...

Katheryn  "Kaye" Vollers

Katheryn "Kaye" Vollers

Jan 31, 2023

Katheryn "Kaye" Vollers, 93, of Eagan, MN, formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away on January 31, 2023 in Eagan, MN.

Kaye was born on September 21, 1929 to Hazel and John Grogan. She was the second of nine children. She was raised in Keokuk, Iowa and graduated from St. Peter High School. Following high school Kaye married...

Kent "Wally" Michael Edmiston

Kent "Wally" Michael Edmiston

Jan 30, 2023

Kent "Wally" Michael Edmiston, 62, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, January 30, 2023 at his home.

He was born on July 21, 1960 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Grace Ann Edmiston.

Kent attended Keokuk High School and DeVry Institute of Technology in Kansas City. On April 20, 1990 he was united in marriage to...

Steven  Lee Mcglasson

Steven Lee Mcglasson

Jan 30, 2023

Steven Lee McGlasson, 28 of Ft. Madison died Monday, January 30, 2023.

He was born August 20, 1994 the son of Carl L. and Katherine Bernice Conover McGlasson. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 2012.

He previously worked construction and recently was a property manager.

He was a mechanic...

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