Steven Michael "Mike" Burdette
Sep 18, 2025
Steven Michael "Mike" Burdette, 70, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away recently on his final great adventure, a cruise to Alaska, with his beloved wife, Linda, by his side. He passed away at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska.
An adventurous and loving man, Mike was born on September 24, 1954, in Keokuk, to Darrell Dean Sr....
Janice I. Davis
Sep 17, 2025
Janice I. Davis, 82, of Farmington, IA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
She was born on September 5, 1943, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Donald K. and Hilda I. McKenna Mayfield. Janice grew up in Quincy, where she attended Faith Presbyterian Church and graduated from Quincy High School.
On...
Deborah Marie Lang
Sep 13, 2025
Deborah Marie Lang, 68, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
A memorial service was held on October 11, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA. Pastor Ed Hudelson will officiate.
Debbie was born on September 28, 1956, at Camp...
Kathleen Jo Wolf
Sep 12, 2025
Kathleen Jo Wolf, 79 of Wellman, IA formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away on September 12, 2025, at Parkview Manor.
She was born July 28, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois to Bernice and Clyde Booker. She married William (Bill) Wolf on November 20, 1970. Kathy graduated from Chillicothe High School (now Illinois Valley Central High School) and Illinois...
Robert Eugene Hempen
Sep 12, 2025
Robert Eugene Hempen, 77 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.
He was born on June 19, 1948 in Keokuk, IA to Roger and Louella (Blaise) Hempen.
He graduated from Keokuk Senior High School in 1966 and was a graduate of Northeast Missouri State College (now...
Norma Marie Reynolds
Sep 12, 2025
Norma Marie Reynolds, 91 of Keokuk, IA died Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison.
She was born on February 11, 1934 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Roy and Esther Williams Davis.
On September 17, 1955 Norma was united in marriage to Howard "Ike" Reynolds in Kahoka,...
Patricia Potter
Sep 12, 2025
Patricia Potter, 88 of Hamilton passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.
She was born on August 9, 1937, in Alexandria, MO, the daughter of William and Ivy (Fox) Dennison. Patricia graduated from Knox City High School with the Class of 1956. Patricia was united in marriage to Eldon Potter on...
Jeanne "Diane" Vermazen
Sep 7, 2025
Jeanne Diane Vermazen, 83, of Baring, MO, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2025.
She was born on March 27, 1942, in Russellville, Alabama.
Jeanne's deep faith in Christ guided her life, and brought joy and strength to her family and friends. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, whose greatest joy...
James "Jim" Lewis Smith
Sep 5, 2025
James "Jim" Lewis Smith, 71, of Kahoka, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.
He was born on June 9, 1954, in Quincy, IL, the son of Herbert Roechelle and Elizabeth Marsae Messer Smith.
Jim proudly enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country with...
Norma Florilla Steffensmeier
Sep 3, 2025
Norma Florilla Steffensmeier, 80, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home.
She was born on April 28, 1945, in Keokuk, the daughter of John Louis and Lillie Flora Davis Vermeesch. Norma graduated from Keokuk High School and later from Quincy Tech.
She was first united in marriage to Gerald Arnold,...
Darlene Haage
Sep 2, 2025
Darlene Haage 94, of Argyle passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home.
She was born March 4, 1931 in Farmington, IA the daughter of Gardner and Ruth Fern Marshall Link.
She was united in marriage to Wilbur Haage on May 31, 1949 in Wayland, Missouri. He preceded her in death on October 10,...
Francis Lacava
Sep 2, 2025
Francis LaCava, 75, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Mississippi Valley Healthcare Center.
He was born on October 15, 1949, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of Eugene and Mildred (Abdella) LaCava.
On May 11, 2001, Francis was united in marriage to Erlinda Saldivar in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. She remains to...
Mary Lee Mccamant
Aug 29, 2025
Mary Lee McCamant, 79 of Montrose, IA passed away Friday, August 29, 2025.
She was born on January 16, 1946 in Keokuk, IA to Kenneth Paul Rader and Catherine Madgeline (Dunn) Mary was the youngest child of 6 children.
On February 22,1964 Mary married her high school sweetheart and first love, Claude Johnson Yoe Jr....
Prudence "Prue" Angela Backlin
Aug 24, 2025
Prudence "Prue" Angela Backlin, 95, of Hudson, OH formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Hudson Grande in Hudson, OH.
She was born April 17, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Dominick and Lena Fascilla Albergo. She graduated from Northwestern University with honors as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, earning her...
Lucinda "Cindy" Johnson
Aug 23, 2025
Lucinda "Cindy" May Francis Johnson, 88, of Montrose, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025.
She was born on February 28, 1937, in Keokuk, IA.
In 1963, Cindy was united in marriage to Robert Johnson, who preceded her in death on April 24, 1999.
Cindy worked for more than thirty...
Sierra Dawn Felling
Aug 20, 2025
Sierra Dawn Felling, 27, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, surrounded by her family.
Born on January 3, 1998, in Keosauqua, Iowa, Sierra was the daughter of Marcus Harris and Lynettia Overhulser. She was raised in the Keokuk area and later moved to Marengo, eventually...
Thomas William King
Aug 18, 2025
Thomas King lived a life of love, service, and impact between November 6, 1940 and August 18, 2025. Although his body battled many unwelcome opponents during his last years, Tom overpowered challenges through his fierce determination, competitive spirit, loyal teammates, and just enough tomato soup, chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin bars, chocolate malts, and Instant Breakfast to fight, fight, fight...
Larry Larson
Aug 18, 2025
Larry Larson, 81 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, August 18, 2025 at his home.
He was born June 15, 1944 in Keokuk, IA the son of Wallace and Mary Young Larson. Larry graduated from Keokuk High School.
Larry owned and operated Larson Trucking for many years, until his retirement.
He was a...
Crystal Becker
Aug 17, 2025
Crystal Becker, 47, of Bonaparte, IA passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.
She was born on July 3, 1978 in Carthage, IL to John and Gale Vermeesch Crutcher. She was raised by Stanley Barrows and considered him as Dad.
Crystal had a kind and generous...
Vernon Keith Jones
Aug 9, 2025
Vernon Keith Jones, 66 passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Vernon was born October 22, 1958 in Kansas City, MO the son of Robert and Freda Manewal Freelove Jones, Sr.
He married Marcia Hickle in December 1990 and resided in Davenport for many years.
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