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Judy M. Lawson

Judy M. Lawson

Jun 13, 2025

Judy M. Lawson, 79, of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, June 13, 2025 at her home.

She was born March 23, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Richard and Edna White Duce.

On July 2, 1967, Judy was united in marriage to Roy Lawson in Keokuk. He survives.

Other survivors include two...

Glenn Dellewin Roberts

Glenn Dellewin Roberts

Jun 12, 2025

Glenn Dellewin Roberts, 57 of Wayland passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born February 10, 1968 in Keokuk, IA the son of Jerry D. and Dorothy L. Egley Roberts. He graduated from Clark County R-1 School with the class of 1986.

He had been employed by Heatilator...

Don R. Howell

Don R. Howell

Jun 11, 2025

Don R. Howell, 90 of Kahoka formerly of Wyaconda, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO.

He was born on November 28, 1934, in Luray, Missouri, the youngest son of Victor and Imogene Dieterich Howell. Don graduated from Wyaconda C-1 High School with the Class of 1952.

In...

Ron Lloyd Lawson

Ron Lloyd Lawson

Jun 8, 2025

Ron Lloyd Lawson, 69 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, June 8, 2025 at his home.

He was born December 24, 1955 in Keokuk, IA the son of Lloyd Leland Lawson and Eudora Mae Thompson Mecum Lawson.

Ron was united in marriage to Sue Ann Daggs on June 28, 1975.

He was survived by...

Bethany Jinkens

Bethany Jinkens

Jun 1, 2025

Bethany Jinkens, 50, of Clarksville, MO passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, MO.

She was born July 5, 1974 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Estin and Carol Branson Jinkens. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1992.

Bethany was baptized at New Testament...

Julie Ann Burgess

Julie Ann Burgess

May 29, 2025

Julie Ann Burgess, 59 of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born November 17, 1965 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Foster Jewel and Carole Sue Williams Watts. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1984 and later earned an Associate's Degree in...

Jeanne Ellen Caropreso

Jeanne Ellen Caropreso

May 28, 2025

Jeanne Caropreso, 78, of Keokuk passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

She was born on February 22, 1947, in Pittsfield, MA, the daughter of Edwin and Helen Sweeny Keir. Jeanne graduated from Pittsfield High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from Trinity College in...

Jackie A. Flockhart

Jackie A. Flockhart

May 26, 2025

Jackie A. Flockhart, 80 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

She was born January 27, 1945 in Dyersville, IA the daughter of James and Nellie Kampe Flockhart. Jackie graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1963.

Over the years, Jackie...

Beverly Raylene Oberman

Beverly Raylene Oberman

May 24, 2025

Beverly Raylene Oberman, 73, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 7, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Lee and Verna Jean Muhrer Fry. Beverly was a 1969 graduate of Clark County R-1 High School and was proud to call...

Robert "Bob" Schreck

Robert "Bob" Schreck

May 23, 2025

Robert L. Schreck, 83, of St. Francisville passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

Born December 16, 1941, the son of William J. "Bill" and Gladys Kilkenny Schreck, Bob attended Saint Peter's Catholic School and Cardinal Stritch High School graduating in the class of 1959. He married...

John  Grover Pollitt

John Grover Pollitt

May 21, 2025

John Grover Pollitt, 82 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home.

He was born September 23, 1942 in Canton, IL the son of Richard Scott and Etta Haynes Pollitt. He graduated from Birmingham High School with the class of 1961.

John was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard...

Steven Wayne Varner

Steven Wayne Varner

May 20, 2025

Steven Wayne Varner, 69 of Keokuk, IA passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

He was born March 31, 1956 in Keokuk, IA the son of Russell N. and Elaine H. Suhr Varner. Steven graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School in Keokuk with the class of 1974 and later earned his Associate...

Wilder Jason Thurmond

Wilder Jason Thurmond

May 18, 2025

Wilder Jason Thurmond was born into heaven on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

He was loved from the moment his mommy and daddy found out they were expecting.

Though he left us before ever taking a breath he was deeply loved from the very beginning. He...

Richard Walter Jordan

Richard Walter Jordan

May 17, 2025

Richard Walter Jordan, 92, of Keokuk passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born November 8, 1932 in Montrose, IA the son of Walter and Lily Silvers Jordan.

He graduated from Montrose High School with the Class of 1951. After high school Richard joined the United States Army and served during...

Dawna Gundy

Dawna Gundy

May 16, 2025

Dawna Gundy, 60, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Even in death, Dawna's generous spirit lived on—she gave the gift of life to three people through organ donation, including the brother of a close family friend.

She was born May 15, 1965 in Dallas, TX the daughter of...

Gerald "Jerry" Dommerman

Gerald "Jerry" Dommerman

May 16, 2025

Gerald Louis Dommerman, born June 7, 1954 in Keokuk, Iowa, entered the gates of heaven surrounded by his family on May 16, 2025 at Montrose Health Center at the age of 70.

He married his beautiful wife Fran on May 27, 2000 at First Christian Church in Keokuk, Iowa, where they were faithful members. He was a...

Vikki  Denise Page

Vikki Denise Page

May 16, 2025

Vikkie Denise Page, 39 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis East in Davenport, IA.

She was born January 31, 1986 in Madisonville, KY the daughter of Renee Phyllis Page. Vikki was raised by her mother and grandmother, Delores Ann Page. She graduated from Keokuk High School and later from Capri College...

Frances Jean Latta

Frances Jean Latta

May 15, 2025

Frances Jean Latta, 79 of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born June 25, 1945, in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Albert "Judge" Lee and Mary Margaret Karnes Frey. Frances graduated from Warsaw High School in Warsaw, IL with the class of 1963 and later from Gem...

Leslie Gayle Hurst

Leslie Gayle Hurst

May 14, 2025

Leslie Gayle Hurst, 65 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

She was born on December 1, 1959 the daughter of James P. and Anita W. Wolfe Plummer.

Leslie was united in marriage to Grant Hurst in Gatlinburg, TN in 2000. He survives....

Helen Lucille Kemper

Helen Lucille Kemper

May 9, 2025

Helen Lucille Kemper, 76 of Montrose, IA passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at her home.

She was born May 25, 1948 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Richard and Hazel Bernice Skow. Helen graduated from Central Lee High School in Donnellson, IA.

On April 9, 1967 Helen was united in marriage to Gerold Eugene...

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