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Charles Edwin "Ed" Maggard

Charles Edwin "Ed" Maggard

Jan 12, 2022

Charles Edwin "Ed" Maggard, 68 of Keokuk IA passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Blessing Health Keokuk. He was born May 29, 1953 Carthage, MO, the son of Ivan and Wanda Chapman Maggard. On October 4, 1972 he was united in marriage to Wanda Kerns. She preceded him in death. Ed had been employed by Beachner Seed and Old...

Kayden Andrew Nott

Kayden Andrew Nott

Jan 4, 2022

Kayden Andrew Nott, infant son of Bryant Nott and Hannah Dooley passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at the OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Kayden was born at 5:29 a.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL. Besides his parents, Kayden was also welcomed into this world by his two brothers, Malakye Nott...

Robert "Bob" E. Benton

Robert "Bob" E. Benton

Jan 2, 2022

Robert (Bob) E. Benton, 76 of Lewistown, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born September 13, 1945 in Bartow, FL, to Edith and Boragard Benton. Bob was a compassionate and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bob loved traveling and finding...

James John Reittinger

James John Reittinger

Dec 31, 2021

James John Reittinger, 54, of Montrose, IA died Friday, December 31, 2021 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. He was born on April 28, 1967 in Dubuque, IA the son of Merlin and Janet Guzzle Reittinger. James graduated from Nauvoo Colusa High School with the class of 1985 and Robert Morris College in 1987. On May...

Dennis Owen Batley

Dennis Owen Batley

Dec 22, 2021

Dennis Owen Batley, 71 of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at his home. He was born January 26, 1950 in Keokuk, IA the son of Gerald Owen and Shirley Katherine Hendricks Batley. Dennis graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School with the Class of 1968. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country...

William "Willy" Pilkington

William "Willy" Pilkington

Dec 20, 2021

William "Willy" Eric Pilkington, 69, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, December 20, 2021 at Great River Hospice House in West Burlington, IA. He was born June 30, 1952 in Ft. Madison, IA the son of Eldon and Zona Harsch Pilkington. Willy was a veteran of the United States Army. On September 10, 1988 Willy was united in marriage to Stella...

Mary Ann Goetz

Mary Ann Goetz

Dec 19, 2021

Mary Ann Goetz, 86 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, December 19, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. She was born November 16, 1935 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Jess and Mary Neal McFadden Savacool. Mary Ann graduated from St. Peter's High School with the class of 1954. On May 5, 1956 Mary Ann was...

Deborah "Debbie" Gail Breakbill

Deborah "Debbie" Gail Breakbill

Dec 18, 2021

Deborah "Debbie" Gail Breakbill, 59, of Keokuk, IA passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, December 18, 2021, after battling many years of cancer. She was born August 16, 1962 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert and Janice Stidham Richardson. In January 2000, Debbie was united in marriage to Kirk Breakbill in Carthage, IL. He survives. Other survivors...

Tommi Marie Washburn

Tommi Marie Washburn

Dec 16, 2021

Tommi Marie Washburn, 45, of Keokuk, IA, died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Blessing Health Keokuk. She was born on May 14, 1976 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Andy and Kathy Dunne. On April 27, 1996, Tommi was united in marriage to Thomas Washburn in Keokuk. He survives. She is also survived by one daughter, Stormi Washburn of Keokuk,...

Pamela Sue Olsen

Pamela Sue Olsen

Dec 15, 2021

Pamela Sue Olsen, 64, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born on October 14, 1957 in Keokuk the daughter of Kenneth, Jr. and Wilma Mae Nicol Lovell. On January 28, 1995, Pam was united in marriage to David Olsen in Argyle, IA. He survives. She is also survived by one...

Kathy Brilon

Kathy Brilon

Dec 15, 2021

Kathy Brilon, 66 of Warsaw, IL died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at her home. She was born December 10, 1955 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Merle and Maree Eveland. On December 21, 1978 Kathy was united in marriage to Henry "Hank" Brilon. He survives. She is also survived by her daughter, Melinda Martin of Keokuk and two grandchildren, Jerod...

Tom  Worrell

Tom Worrell

Dec 14, 2021

Tom Worrell, 69, of Kahoka died Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at his home. He was born May 8, 1952 in Keokuk, the son of Roland and Mavis Yates Worrell. Tom graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1970. He then graduated from Linn State Technical School with an electrical engineering degree in 1972. Tom was united...

James Francis Murphy

James Francis Murphy

Dec 13, 2021

James Francis Murphy, 89, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, December 13, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL. He was born on February 8, 1932 in St. Patrick, MO, the son of James Roy and Irene Uhlmeyer Murphy. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. James was united in marriage to Norma Lambert in June of 1958...

Barbara Lynn Grimpe

Barbara Lynn Grimpe

Dec 11, 2021

Barbara Grimpe, 67, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA. She was born on May 15, 1954 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Harry E. and Dorothy J. Wustrow Grimpe. Barb, or Grimpe, as she was known by family and friends, was an accomplished athlete, elementary physical education teacher, certified occupational...

Kathleen "Kate" Boltz

Kathleen "Kate" Boltz

Dec 10, 2021

Kathleen "Kate" Diana Boltz, 81, of Keokuk, IA passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice on December 10, 2021, She was born February 22, 1940 in Keokuk, the daughter of Martin and Irene Lambert Washburn. On February 16, 1958 She was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Keith Boltz at St. Peters...

George L. Vermillion, Jr.

George L. Vermillion, Jr.

Dec 9, 2021

George L. Vermillion, Jr. 95, of Keokuk, IA, died Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. He was born on February 26, 1926 in Keokuk, the son of George L. Sr., and Gertrude E. Off Vermillion. George left high school before his graduation to join the United States Army and proudly served his...

Rebeckah "Becky" Kelly

Rebeckah "Becky" Kelly

Dec 8, 2021

Rebeckah "Becky" Kelly, 75, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 10, 1946 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Elmer and Mae Wilkerson Foster. She graduated from Keokuk High School. On February 14, 1967, Becky was united in marriage to Colin Kelly in Carthage, IL. He survives. She is also survived...

Raymond "Ray" Samuel Peel

Raymond "Ray" Samuel Peel

Dec 6, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Samuel Peel, 84, of Keokuk, IA, formerly of Argyle, IA died Monday, December 6, 2021 at Blessing Health Keokuk. He was born on the family farm in Wever, IA on July 3, 1937, the son of Samuel Iver and Pearl Hanson Peel. Raymond graduated from Argyle High School with the Class of 1955. He furthered his education at...

Patty  Schreck

Patty Schreck

Dec 1, 2021

Patty Schreck, 69 of Wayland, MO died Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at her home. She was born October 31, 1952 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Lewis E. and Pearl McGee McVeigh. Patty was united in marriage to James L. Hecox in 1971. To this union two daughters, Tonya and April were born. In 1988 she was married to Vincent...

Randy Rhea Flambeau

Randy Rhea Flambeau

Nov 26, 2021

Randy Rhea Flambeau, 69, of Warsaw, IL passed away suddenly on November 26th at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born on March 9, 1952 in Keokuk, IA the son of Rhea and Ferne Flambeau. Randy graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1970. He graduated from Muscatine Community College in 1972 and then graduated from Northeast...

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