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Cordie Ann Mcclain-Felker

Cordie Ann Mcclain-Felker

Dec 6, 2022

Cordie Ann McClain Felker, 74, of Keokuk, died December 6, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

She was born on August 16, 1948 in Savanah, TN, the daughter of Louis M. and Annie V. Peters Cook.

On May 16, 1995 Cordie was united in marriage to Ruby Earl Felker, Jr....

William Francis Ewers

William Francis Ewers

Dec 2, 2022

William Francis Ewers, 87, of Keokuk, Iowa passed away at 10am on December 2, 2022, surrounded for days by his family.

Bill was born August 21, 1935, the son of William and Thelma (Bowers) Ewers. He married Virginia Mae (Hendricks) "Ginger" on June 24, 1961 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Keokuk. The two had been together...

Blanche Elizabeth Holmes

Blanche Elizabeth Holmes

Dec 1, 2022

Blanche Elizabeth Holmes, 96 of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

She was born August 25, 1926 in Swan Township in Warren County, IL the daughter of Chester and Maude Kissick Parsons.

On December 12, 1942 Blanche was united in marriage to Leroy Holmes in Kahoka,...

Roland "Slick" Henry Northup

Roland "Slick" Henry Northup

Dec 1, 2022

Roland Henry "Slick" Northup, 79 of Nauvoo, IL died Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

He was born May 23, 1943 in Niota, IL the son of Harry and Myrtle Hinman Northup. Roland graduated from Dallas City High School in Dallas City, IL with the class of 1963.

He was a...

Shirley Bunker

Shirley Bunker

Nov 30, 2022

Shirley Bunker, 86 of Wayland, MO passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born October 6, 1936 Alexandria, MO the daughter of Jacob and Luella Phillips Tucker.

On February 23, 1957 she was united in marriage to Carl Bunker in Kahoka, MO. He survives.

Other survivors...

Gary Ross Rockelman

Gary Ross Rockelman

Nov 29, 2022

Gary Ross Rockelman, 81 of Wayland, MO died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home.

He was born March 30, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the son of Ross Loren and Beverly Gaynell Schard Rockelman. Gary graduated from Keokuk High School.

Gary was first united in marriage to Donna Sue Kamps. To this union, were born...

Sharon Nichols

Sharon Nichols

Nov 27, 2022

Sharon K. Nichols, 66, of Kahoka died Sunday, November 27, 2022 at her home in Kahoka.

She was born December 18, 1955, the daughter of Joseph and Connie Roberson Shelton in Fagus, MO. She graduated from Travis High School in Austin, TX with the Class of 1975. On August 17, 1985, she was united in marriage to...

Jessica Nicole Crowell

Jessica Nicole Crowell

Nov 26, 2022

Jessica "Jessie" Nicole Schmid Crowell, 35 of Keokuk, was reunited with her husband on Saturday, November 26th, 2022, at 9:25pm. She passed at University of Iowa Hospital after fighting long and valiantly to recover from a heart attack.

Jessica was born on December 1st, 1986 to Cynthia Schmid. She was Cynthia's only child and was doted on...

Phyllis Marguerite Burke

Phyllis Marguerite Burke

Nov 23, 2022

Phyllis Marguerite Burke, 98, of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born March 26, 1924 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Phillip Edward and Marguerite Schmid Filz. Phyllis graduated from Wayland High School with the class of 1942. She then attended Gem City Business College in Quincy, IL....

Joseph “Joe”  Dean Martens, Sr.

Joseph “Joe” Dean Martens, Sr.

Nov 23, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Dean Martens, Sr., 55 of Keokuk, died Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

He was born February 16, 1967 in Keokuk the son of Roger Dean and Judy Ann Ferguson Martens. Joe graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1985, then attended Quincy Technical College where he...

Mindy Louise Gilbert Schofield

Mindy Louise Gilbert Schofield

Nov 21, 2022

Mindy Louise Gilbert Schofield, 51, of Carthage, IL passed away Monday November 21, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Mindy was born on July 7, 1971 in Keokuk IA, to Barb Ferguson and Delbert Gilbert. Mindy grew up in Keokuk and graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1989.

Mindy married Jeffrey...

Dr. Satyanarayana Kantamneni

Dr. Satyanarayana Kantamneni

Nov 20, 2022

Dr. Satyanarayana Kantamneni, 81, of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home.

He was born on December 20, 1940 in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, India, the son of Balakrishna and Kamalamba Katragadda Kantamneni.

He was united in marriage to Dr. Jagadamba Jasti on May 15, 1989 in Keokuk, IA. She survives.

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Robert Dale Seabold

Robert Dale Seabold

Nov 20, 2022

Robert Dale Seabold, 91, of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

He was born on February 15, 1931 in Keokuk, IA the son of George J. and Edith Pearl Rein Seabold. Robert graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1949.

He was a veteran...

Minnie Ethel Curtis

Minnie Ethel Curtis

Nov 19, 2022

Minnie Ethel "Mrs. C" Curtis, 96, of Montrose, IA, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Montrose Health Center.

She was born on March 9, 1926, in Fort Madison, IA, the daughter of Ray and L. Eve Johnson Thomas. She graduated from Argyle High School with the Class of 1945.

On June 2, 1945, Minnie...

Marilyn Kay Young

Marilyn Kay Young

Nov 15, 2022

Marilyn Kay Young, "Pink Rose in the Desert", 71, of Montrose, IA, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

She was born on February 17, 1951 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Edward A. and Betty (Paup) Huggins. Marilyn graduated from Fort Madison High School with the...

Doris Boudreau

Doris Boudreau

Nov 14, 2022

Doris Perry Anderson Boudreau, 72, of Kahoka died Monday, November 14, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born March 17, 1950 in Harrison, Arkansas the daughter of Ralph Hollis and Jimmie Dee Richardson Perry. Doris graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1968. On October 20, 1979 she was united...

Gayle  Ann Long

Gayle Ann Long

Nov 12, 2022

Gayle Ann Long, 59 of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, November 12, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. She was found by her friends unresponsive at her home on Sunday, November 6, 2022 and was rushed to Iowa City where she passed away after suffering a stroke.

Gayle was born August 8, 1963...

Gerald  Ray "Red" Elder

Gerald Ray "Red" Elder

Nov 9, 2022

Gerald Ray "Red" Elder 85, of Kahoka, MO died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at his home.

He was born April 30, 1937 the son of Ben and Iva Bretz Elder in Farmington, IA. Gerald graduated from Revere High School in Revere, MO.

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

John A Kayser

John A Kayser

Nov 4, 2022

John A. Kayser, 89 of Keokuk, IA died Friday, November 4, 2022 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

He was born February 14, 1933 in Chicago, IL the son of Carey and Clara Lindstrom Kayser.

John had been employed by Mosner Blueprint Company for twenty-five years, until his retirement in 1996.

He attended...

Michael Francis Howes

Michael Francis Howes

Oct 31, 2022

Michael Francis Howes, 68 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, October 31, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

He was born August 9, 1954 in Keokuk, IA the son of Delbert Francis and Katherine Ketterer Howes.

On April 18, 1980 Michael was united in marriage to Rhonda Mickelson in Keokuk. She...

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