Dean Terry Bradley
Jul 4, 2026
Dean Terry Bradley, 91 of Montrose passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
He was born March 8, 1935, in Argyle, Iowa, the son of Duane "Mutt" and Letha Berstler Bradley. He graduated from Argyle High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, from which he received...
Donald Hornung
Jul 3, 2026
Donald Hornung, 93, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Azria Health Prairie Ridge in Mediapolis, Iowa.
Donald was born on March 15, 1933, in Keokuk, the son of William "Bill" and Justine (Verburg) Hornung. Following his graduation from high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, enlisting on January 13, 1953....
Joel "Jody" Stanton Brecheen
Jul 1, 2026
Joel Stanton “Jody” Brecheen died peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 1, 2026, under the compassionate care of Lee County Hospice, with his daughter, son-in-law, and a few faithful furry friends quietly keeping watch. He was 88 years old.
Jody Brecheen lived a life shaped by work, curiosity, discipline, recovery, music, family, and an enduring search for understanding.
Born in...
John Fetters
Jun 30, 2026
John Thomas Fetters, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
He was born November 7, 1937, in Baring, Missouri, the son of John and Mary Delaney Fetters. He graduated from Memphis High School with the class of 1955. John was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served his country...
Robert "Bob" F. Baxter
Jun 25, 2026
Robert F. Baxter ("Bob"), age 91, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2026.
Bob was born in Nauvoo, Illinois to Richard "Dick" and Eula (Wilkens) Baxter. Preceded in death by an infant son, brothers Tom and Dan and twin sisters, Mary and Martha.
Bob is survived by wife, Vera, of 68 years, daughters Sandy (Bryan) Lukas, Robin (deceased John)...
Susanne "Susi" Strick
Jun 24, 2026
Susanne “Susi” Strick 52, of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born November 10, 1973, in Kempen, Germany, the daughter of Hans and Irmgard Kaufmann Becker. Susi graduated from Hauptschule Hinsbeck in Hinsbeck, Germany.
On September 5, 2003, she was united in marriage to Oliver Strick in Hinsbeck, Germany. He...
Sheila Azinger
Jun 13, 2026
Sheila Azinger, 83, of Montrose, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City surrounded by her family.
She was born February 23, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Fitzpatrick.
On February 20, 1965, she was united in marriage to William Daniel "Bill" Azinger in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They...
Addison Kelly
Jun 12, 2026
Addison Mae Kelly, 20, of Keokuk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home in Keokuk.
She was born February 15, 2006, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Shayne Kelly and Amy Harmon Kelly. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 2024.
More than anything, Addison loved being a mother to her daughter, Chicago. She cherished...
David Hardy
Jun 11, 2026
David Hardy, 43, of Elvaston, IL passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home in Elvaston, IL.
He was born April 22, 1983 in Keokuk, IA the son of Richard and Christine Happs Hardy. David graduated from Hamilton High School with the class of 2001.
Throughout his working years, David was employed by several area businesses, including Keokuk Steel Castings, Knapheide...
Marilyn E. Anderson
Jun 3, 2026
Marilyn E. Anderson, 97 of Ft. Madison, IA formerly of Keokuk passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. at River Valley Place in Ft. Madison, IA.
She was born September 8, 1928, the daughter of Paul and Hilda Maxfield Krehbiel in Charleston, Iowa. She married Charles Jabour in Davenport, Iowa in 1949. They were later divorced. She...
Rodney L. Nichols, Sr.
Jun 2, 2026
Rodney L. Nichols Sr., 69, of Memphis and formerly of Luray, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his home in Memphis.
He was born December 21, 1956, in Keosauqua, Iowa, the son of Lowell Vernon and Lena Marie Ayer Nichols.
Rodney graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the Class of 1975. He was employed at Fruehauf for five years...
Melva Lee Herrick Nunnery
Jun 1, 2026
Melva Lee (Herrick) Nunnery, 72, of Byrdstown, TN died June 1, 2026 at home surrounded by love. She was born August 23, 1953 at Ft. Madison, IA, the sixth child born to Marion E. and Louise M. (Wenke) Herrick. She grew up on the family farm south of Montrose, IA. She graduated from Central Lee High School and Southeastern Community...
Cassandra Malloy
May 30, 2026
Cassandra Malloy, 82 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
She was born January 18, 1944 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Floyd Leo and Wahneta Mae Thompson Link. Cassandra graduated from Keokuk High School.
On December 27, 1975 Cassandra was united in marriage to Richard Malloy at Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk....
Rose Marie Thompson Boley
May 30, 2026
Rose Marie Thompson Boley, 91 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her home.
She was born September 25, 1934 in Vincennes, IA the daughter of James and Verna Marmion Thompson.
On July 18, 1953 Rose was united in marriage to Robert William Boley. They shared sixty-two wonderful years together until Bob’s passing on December 28, 2015.
Rose had been...
Lee F. Wayland
May 26, 2026
Lee Francis Wayland, 76, of Revere, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.
He was born July 11, 1949, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the son of Leland Ragan and Edna May Smith Wayland. He graduated from Clark County High School with the Class of 1967.
Lee was a hardworking man who spent many years farming and...
Donna Rhea Baker Smith
May 25, 2026
Donna Rhea Baker Smith 80, of Warsaw, IL passed away unexpectedly Monday May 25, 2026 at Carthage Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.
She was born December 25, 1945 in Keokuk the daughter of Donald and Maxine Danley Baker. Donna graduated in 1964 from Keokuk High School. She continued her education at Southeastern Community College in Keokuk, obtaining her RN degree.
On May...
Larry L. Mitchell
May 22, 2026
Larry Mitchell, 87, of Kahoka, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at his home in Kahoka.
He was born December 17, 1938, in Ashton, Missouri, the son of L.C. and Goldie Perry Mitchell. Larry graduated from Revere High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country until receiving his honorable discharge in 1959.
Larry was...
Mary L. Lucas McManis
May 21, 2026
Mary L. Lucas McManis, 93 of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was born February 23, 1933 in Iowa Falls, IA the daughter of James George and Kathryn Jones Heslop. She graduated from Eldora High School with the class of 1951 and later from Simpson College where she earned an elementary teaching...
Jennifer Renee Ludwig
May 21, 2026
Jennifer Renee Leeper Ludwig, 50, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
She was born June 11, 1975, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Kent and Dixie Hawkins Leeper.
In 2002 she was united in marriage to Jeff Ludwig. They later divorced.
She was a member of St. Martha’s Catholic Church in Wayland.
Jennifer enjoyed listening to music...
Danny Gene Eaton
May 19, 2026
Danny Gene Eaton, 73 of Keokuk, IA passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at his home.
According to his wishes, there will be no services.
