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Douglas Dains

Douglas Dains

Aug 9, 2025

Douglas Dains, 62 of Ft. Madison passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 19, 1962 in Fort Madison, IA the son of Marvin and Donna Robertson Dains. He graduated from Fort Madison High School with the class of 1981.

Doug proudly served his country in the United States Navy,...

Christina "Tina" Smeltser

Christina "Tina" Smeltser

Aug 2, 2025

Christina "Tina" Smeltser, 69, of Keokuk, IA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at River Hills Village.

She was born on April 23, 1956 in Keokuk the daughter of Frank and June (Robinett) Protsman.

Tina graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1973.

On February 12, 1977 she was...

Steven Yoder

Steven Yoder

Aug 1, 2025

Steven Yoder, 71 of Sandusky passed away, Friday, August 1, 2025 at his home.

Born September 24, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, he was the son of Ned and JoAnn Hanerhoff Yoder. Steven was a proud 1972 graduate of Keokuk High School. He went on to build a successful career, serving as Vice President of Operations for US...

Neva Brunk

Neva Brunk

Jul 30, 2025

Neva Grace Brunk, 74 of Hannibal passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Luther Manor in Hannibal, MO.

She was born January 11, 1951 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Walter and Ella Clifton Hunziker.

Neva graduated from Clark County R-1 High School and later dedicated herself to caring for others as a CNA, working...

Janice Margaret Robinson

Janice Margaret Robinson

Jul 28, 2025

Janice Robinson, 79, of Argyle, IA died Monday, July 28, 2025 at her daughter's home.

She was born on July 19, 1946 in Graham Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was the daughter of Gilbert O. and Margaret Elizabeth Brookhart Newberry. After her parents divorced and her mother died, when she was seven years old, she was adopted...

James Wells

James Wells

Jul 28, 2025

James "Jim" Wells passed away at his home in Keokuk on July 28, 2025 at the age of 78. Jim was born in Keokuk on January 14, 1947 he and was a lifelong resident. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Charles Wells and Marie Louise Wells.

Jim was employed as a realtor for many...

Edith Fern Johnson

Edith Fern Johnson

Jul 22, 2025

Edith Fern Johnson (née Howard) of rural Revere, Missouri, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa, surrounded by her children.

The first child of Arthur Elmo and Audrey Fern (Bowen) Howard, Edith was born in Canton, Missouri on April 16, 1929. She was 96 years, 3 months...

Robert "Bob" Pivoroff, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Pivoroff, Sr.

Jul 21, 2025

Robert "Bob" Pivoroff Sr., 75, passed away on July 21, 2025, at the SE Iowa Behavioral Healthcare Center in Keokuk, IA. Born on October 12, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son to the late Paul and Helen (Fogiel) Pivoroff.

Bob served in the US Army from 1969 to 1970, stationed at Ft Bragg, NC. His...

William "Bill" Joseph Hackney

William "Bill" Joseph Hackney

Jul 18, 2025

William "Bill" Joseph Hackney, 78 of Kahoka passed away at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

He was born on January 22, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas. At the age of two, he was adopted by Wilmer and Bernice Lucille Smith Hackney.

On June 21, 1994 he was united in marriage to Edna Louise Protsman...

Ruth V. Kirchner

Ruth V. Kirchner

Jul 17, 2025

Ruth V. Kirchner, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born on January 7, 1928 in Keokuk, the daughter of Harry and Susan Younkin Wardlow. Ruth graduated from Montrose High School with the class of 1946. On January 25, 1947, Ruth married the love of her life,...

Robert Michael Sharp

Robert Michael Sharp

Jul 16, 2025

Robert Michael Sharp, 62 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home.

He was born August 21, 1962 in Maumee, OH the son of Robert and Carol Ann Curtis Sharp.

Robert had been employed as a chef at Catfish Bend Casino for ten years, until his health failed.

He...

Robert Joseph Johnson

Robert Joseph Johnson

Jul 5, 2025

Robert Joseph Johnson, 45 of St. Francisville, MO passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 1, 1980 in St. Louis, MO the son of John and Marlene Ennis Johnson. Robert graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1999.

He held a variety of odd jobs over the...

William "Sonny" L. Briley

William "Sonny" L. Briley

Jul 1, 2025

William "Sonny" L. Briley, 87 of Keokuk, IA passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Health Center in West Burlington, IA.

He was born August 15, 1937 in Keokuk, IA the son of William Allen and Gladys Marie Rhea Briley. William graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1955.

William...

Gary L. Schwab

Gary L. Schwab

Jun 26, 2025

Gary L. Schwab 69, of Keokuk passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born February 14, 1956 in Keokuk, IA the son of Albert C. and Mary L. Auge Schwab. Gary Graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1974.

On November 7, 2004 he was...

Marilyn  Jean Jones

Marilyn Jean Jones

Jun 26, 2025

Marilyn Jean Jones, 81 of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born February 16, 1944 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Thomas Henry and Pansy V. Howell Coop. Marilyn graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1962.

On August 19, 1962 Marilyn was...

Joyce L Mclearn

Joyce L Mclearn

Jun 21, 2025

Joyce L. McLearn, 91 of Montrose passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa.

She was born January 11, 1934 in Tipton, IA, the daughter of Raymond and Grace Achey Wehde.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon "Bud" McLearn and a sister in infancy,...

Leonard Micheal "Mike" Woods

Leonard Micheal "Mike" Woods

Jun 21, 2025

Leonard Micheal "Mike" Woods, 83 of Keokuk, IA passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

He was born July 7, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the son of Harry E. and Lucy Irene Wardwell Woods. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1959 and later from...

Linda S. Kinser

Linda S. Kinser

Jun 20, 2025

Linda S. Kinser, 76 of Montrose, IA passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

She was born March 29, 1949 in Beardstown, IL the daughter of Franklin D. and Margaret Six Ater.

Linda is survived by one daughter, Ronda Bawden (Keith) of Keokuk, one son, Clint Stine (Jenny) of...

Lois Virginia Wagner

Lois Virginia Wagner

Jun 19, 2025

Lois Virginia Wagner, 89 of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born June 6, 1936 in Warsaw, IL the daughter of Archie and Jenetta Finton. Lois attended Warsaw High School in Warsaw, IL.

Lois was united in marriage to Donald Wagner at the United Methodist...

Ethan James Jones

Ethan James Jones

Jun 13, 2025

Ethan James Jones, 23, of Keokuk died Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospital in Fort Madison, IA.

He was born on January 2, 2002 in Iowa City, IA the son of Jackson and Kim Washburne Brown and was later adopted and raised by Greg and Leslie Real Jones.

Ethan graduated from...

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