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.
B. Kay Hess
May 16, 2026
B Kay Hess, 83, of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
She was born February 8, 1943 in Wayland, MO the daughter of Elmer and Louise Ellison. Kay graduated from St Patrick High School.
On October 28, 1961 Kay was united in marriage to Dean Hess at the Shrine of St. Patrick Church. Together they...
Darlene Ethel Clippert
May 12, 2026
Darlene Clippert 103, of Keokuk, Iowa passed away, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at her home.
She was born March 19, 1923, the daughter of Varnum and Carrie Hicks Krumm. On December 29, 1954 she was united in marriage to Keith “Monk” Clippert in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2014.
Darlene had been employed as a bookkeeper for Decker...
Drucilla "Dru" Ann Cook
May 12, 2026
Drucilla “Dru” Ann Cook, 76, of Keokuk, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was born August 17, 1949, in Keokuk, the daughter of Jack Edward and Vera Mae Post Ricker. Dru graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1967.
On December 22, 1973, Dru was united in marriage to Jay Frank Cook at...
Betty Joan McPherson
May 10, 2026
Betty Joan McPherson of Katy, Texas passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her daughter’s home.
Joan was born May 31, 1928 in Colchester, Illinois. She was the daughter of Clyde and Vera Nelson. She married Edward McPherson on March 22, 1947.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna McPherson, one brother, Edward Nelson, one sister, Sandy Clinton, grandson, B.J. McPherson, great-grandsons, Jeremy (Alicia)...
George Winfield Branson, Jr.
May 10, 2026
George Winfield Branson, Jr., 94 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026 at home.
He was born March 12, 1932 in Keokuk, IA the son of the late George Winfield and Erma Idle Branson. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1950.
George proudly served in the United States Army from 1953-1955. Upon honorable discharge, he returned...
Drew J. Lewis
May 9, 2026
Drew J. Lewis, 30, of Keokuk, IA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, IA.
He was born January 13, 1996, in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Donald Lewis Jr. and Amanda Briscoe Lewis. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 2014.
On October 5, 2019, Drew married...
Susan Gayle Wray Dresser
May 6, 2026
Susan Gayle Wray Dresser, 85 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was born January 21, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of James and Ethelyn Wray.
Sue married Harry Dresser, III on September 12, 1959 in Montrose, IA. Together they built a life centered around family, dairy farming and traveling when time...
Monique Savage
May 4, 2026
Monique Renee Savage, 57, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Tampa General Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born November 15, 1968, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Clarence and Sandra Hoffstatter Savage. She grew up attending schools in Hamilton, Illinois, where she developed an early interest in the medical field that would shape much of her...
Jane "Janie" Ann Sartory
May 4, 2026
Jane “Janie” Ann Sartory, 71 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at her home.
She was born to Leo and Bette Ewers McNally on June 1, 1954 in Keokuk, IA. She graduated from Cardinal Stritch with the class of 1972.
On September 2, 1978 Janie was united in marriage to Francis John “Frank” Sartory at St. Peter’s Catholic Church....
Goldie Pruett
May 2, 2026
Goldie Pruett, 95 of Montrose, IA passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her granddaughter’s house in Keokuk.
She was born on January 20, 1931 in Missouri the daughter of Fritz Bentzinger.
Goldie was first united in marriage to James Mixer. They later divorced. She then married Robert Smith and her preceded her in death on May 9, 1981. On May 14,...
Susan Marie Hayden
Apr 30, 2026
Susan Marie Hayden, 57, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home in Hamilton.
She was born June 13, 1968, in Burlington, the daughter of Francis and Hilda (Bolton) Sadler. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1986 and later earned her degree in respiratory therapy from Southeastern Community College in Keokuk.
Susan was employed at...
Jerlyn K. Lindsay
Apr 24, 2026
Jerlyn K. Bowman Lindsay, 72, of Keokuk, passed away Friday, April 24, 2026, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, Iowa.
She was born September 25, 1953, in Aurora, Missouri, the daughter of Jerl and Doris (Fishback) Bowman. Jerlyn attended Canton High School in Canton, Missouri, and graduated with the Class of 1971.
She was united in marriage to William “Jim” Lindsay in...
Cathy C. Bostic
Apr 24, 2026
Cathy Christine Bostic, 75, of Keokuk, IA died suddenly Friday, April 24, 2026 at her home.
Cathy was born on October 13, 1950 in Macomb, IL. The daughter of Calvin and Shirley Stump Friday.
She had been employed at Methode in Carthage, Illinois until it closed.
Cathy is survived by two daughters, Wendy Crenshaw of Keokuk and Amy Walker (Dee) of Plymouth, IL,...
Thomas Albert Stevens
Apr 20, 2026
Thomas Stevens, 91, of Wayland, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.
He is survived by his brother, Peter Stevens (Patricia), and his sister, Jeri Cooper, along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services.
