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Mary O. Woodworth

Mary O. Woodworth

Jul 9, 2022

Mary O. Woodworth, 75, of Nauvoo, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 after a battle with cancer surrounded by her friends and family. She was born on March 20, 1947, the daughter of the late Lynn and O'Dean Felgar of Hamilton, IL. Mary had several interests throughout her life. Spending time outdoors and walking through the woods was...

Simone Lloyd

Simone Lloyd

Jul 8, 2022

Simone Lloyd, 100 of Keokuk died Friday, July 8, 2022 at Aspire of Donnellson in Donnellson, IA. She was born June 10, 1922 in South Berwick, Maine the daughter of Edward and Roseanne Chouinard Renaud. On September 2, 1944, she was united in marriage to Robert Lloyd in Manchester, N.H. He preceded her in death on August 29, 1990. Simone...

Linda Sue Szawiel

Linda Sue Szawiel

Jul 7, 2022

Linda Sue Szawiel, 66 of Keokuk died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA. She was born September 17, 1955 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of William Floyd and Dorothy Evelyn Myers Eaton. Linda graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1974. She attended Southeastern Community College in Keokuk and Truman...

Lawrence Dale "Larry" Davis "Ld"

Lawrence Dale "Larry" Davis "Ld"

Jul 5, 2022

Lawrence Dale "Larry" Davis "LD", 70 of Keokuk, IA, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at the West Point Care Center in West Point, IA. He was born on December 23, 1951 in Keokuk, the son of Ralph and Peggy (Percival) Davis. He graduated from Bear Creek High School in Morrison, CO with the Class of 1970. Larry had worked as...

Kenneth Lavern "Kenney" Soper, Sr.

Kenneth Lavern "Kenney" Soper, Sr.

Jul 2, 2022

Kenneth LaVern "Kenney" Soper, Sr., 75 of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his home. He was born October 12, 1946 in Kahoka, MO the son of John Norman and Hazel McDonald Soper. On December 22, 1973 Kenney was united in marriage to Carolyn Wheatley in Kahoka, MO. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Shawna M. Graves...

Bessie C. Carter

Bessie C. Carter

Jun 29, 2022

Bessie C. Carter, 95, of Montrose, IA died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at the Blessing Health-Keokuk in Keokuk, IA. She was born December 4, 1926 in Montrose, IA the daughter of Robert G. and Bessie C. Layden Smith. Bessie graduated from Argyle High School and played on the school's basketball team. She then furthered her education at Iowa Wesleyan University...

Sydney Diane Garcia

Sydney Diane Garcia

Jun 29, 2022

Sydney Diane Garcia, 65 of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at her home. She was born August 29, 1956 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of David LeRoy and Judith Faye Murphy Harrison. On December 20, 1975 Sydney was united in marriage to Elmer "Al" Garcia in Hamilton, IL. He preceded her in death on March 26, 2016. Sydney...

Darin Leon Cale

Darin Leon Cale

Jun 25, 2022

Darin Leon Cale, 56 of Montrose died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his home in Montrose, IA. He was born August 28, 1965 in Keokuk, IA the son of George and Rozeltha Smith Cale. Darin graduated from Central Lee High School with the class of 1983. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Montrose. He had...

Randall Leonard Chumbley

Randall Leonard Chumbley

Jun 25, 2022

Randall Leonard Chumbley, 67 of Wayland, MO died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his home in Wayland, MO. He was born October 6, 1954 in Keokuk, IA the son of Letha May Gilmore Davis. Following his graduation from Clark County High School he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. On January...

Lorenzo "Rennie" Louis Kelley, Jr.

Lorenzo "Rennie" Louis Kelley, Jr.

Jun 24, 2022

Lorenzo "Rennie" Louis Kelley, Jr., 84, of Keokuk died Friday, June 24, 2022 at his home in Keokuk. He was born October 13, 1937 the son of Lorenzo Louis Kelley, Sr. and Ruth Chittick Kelley. Rennie graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1956. He then attended Keokuk Community College in Keokuk and Culver Stockton College in Canton,...

Larry Flambeau

Larry Flambeau

Jun 23, 2022

Larry Flambeau, 73, of Keokuk died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born on September 20, 1948 in Keokuk, IA the son of Rhea and Ferne Flambeau. Larry graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1967. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Navy from 1968...

John Edward Moss

John Edward Moss

Jun 22, 2022

John Edward Moss, 68, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 23, 1953 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Dane Edward and LaFern Mary Susan (Heimer) Moss. He had most recently been employed at Henniges in Keokuk. John enjoyed fishing and was a St. Louis Cardinal fan. He enjoyed hanging out...

Ruth Elinor Heston

Ruth Elinor Heston

Jun 20, 2022

Ruth Elinor Heston, 94 of Keokuk, IA passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at River Hills Village. She was born on September 13, 1927 in Centerville, IA the daughter of Alfred O. and Amanda Gustafva Carlson Burkland. The family moved to Keokuk in 1932. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1945. Ruth was united in...

Larry Eugene Hickman

Larry Eugene Hickman

Jun 20, 2022

Larry Eugene Hickman, 75 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, June 20, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. There will be no services.

William T. "Billy" Vinson

William T. "Billy" Vinson

Jun 18, 2022

William T. "Billy" Vinson, 41 of West Des Moines, IA, formerly of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. He was born March 21, 1981 in Keokuk, IA the son of Terry and Maria Reeves Vinson. Billy graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1999 and from Kirkwood...

James "Jim" Houston

James "Jim" Houston

Jun 13, 2022

James "Jim" P. Houston, 73, of Kahoka died Monday, June 13, 2022 at Hannibal Regional Medical Center in Hannibal, MO. He was born on March 17, 1949 in Keokuk, IA the son of Tillman Houston and Treasure Penrod Waltman. Jim graduated from Clark County High School with the Class of 1967. On September 21, 1996, Jim was united in marriage...

Barbara Briggs

Barbara Briggs

Jun 11, 2022

Barbara Anne Briggs, 72, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 31, 1950 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Delbert Eston and Janet (Egley) Haage. Barbara graduated from Keokuk Senior High with the Class of 1968. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed playing bingo and watching classic TV shows....

Walton "Wally" E. Wetzel

Walton "Wally" E. Wetzel

Jun 10, 2022

Walton "Wally" E. Wetzel, 92 of Quincy, IL formerly of Keokuk, IA died Friday, June 10, 2022 at his home. He was born August 5, 1929 in West Point, IL the son of Albert W. and Harriet Fae Hopson Wetzel. He graduated from Carthage High School in Carthage, IL with the Class of 1947. Wally was a veteran of the...

James Hobbs

James Hobbs

Jun 7, 2022

James Hobbs, 82 of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. He was born October 22, 1939 in Keokuk, IA. On February 12, 2017 James was united in marriage to Leann Washburn in Keokuk. She survives. He was a member of God's Way Christian Center in Keokuk. James had been...

Donnie "Don" Lee Clift

Donnie "Don" Lee Clift

Jun 3, 2022

Donnie "Don" Lee Clift, 82, of Kahoka died Friday, June 3, 2022 at his home in Kahoka. He was born December 2, 1939 in Alexandria, MO the son of John and Helen Oberman Clift. Don graduated from Kahoka High School with the Class of 1957. He joined the Iowa Army National Guard in 1961 and proudly served for six years....

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