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Edward D. Nye

Edward D. Nye

May 17, 2019

Edward D. Nye, 86, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 7, 1933 in Vincennes, IA, the son of Hugh Franklin and Bessie Fern Nye. Edward was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. On June 11, 1955, Edward was united in marriage to...

Alan Keith Johnson

Alan Keith Johnson

May 7, 2019

Alan Keith Johnson of Canton, MO died May 7, 2019 surrounded by his family at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Alan "Al" Johnson was born June 4, 1937 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, IL to Aaron Johnson and Iva Wood. He spent his childhood between his parents, relatives, and boarding schools. He graduated from Venice High School in Culver City,...

Joseph Ryan Nelson, Jr.

Joseph Ryan Nelson, Jr.

May 6, 2019

Joseph "Joe" Ryan Nelson, 24, of Keokuk died on Monday, May 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 6, 1994 in Orlando, FL the son of Joseph Ryan Sr. and Laura Ann Smith Nelson. Joe graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 2012. He most recently worked at Silgan in Ft. Madison, IA and previously...

Richard "Dick" H. Myers

Richard "Dick" H. Myers

May 3, 2019

Richard "Dick" Myers, 83 of Kahoka died Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.      He was born July 22, 1935, the son of Harold and Thelma Fox Myers in Keokuk, Iowa.  Dick was first united in marriage to Ann Hagmeier on November 23, 1961.  To this union Theresa, Lisa, and Suzanne were born.  They later...

Susan Francis Bennett

Susan Francis Bennett

Apr 29, 2019

Susan Francis Bennett, 57 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, April 29, 2019 at Unity Point-Keokuk in Keokuk, IA. She was born October 27, 1961 in Long Island, NY the daughter of John Koehler. She was united in marriage to Charles Bennett of February 13, 1999 in Memphis, MO. He survives. Other survivors include her father, John Koehler of Knoxville, TN...

Hazel  J. Randle

Hazel J. Randle

Apr 26, 2019

Hazel J. Randle, 85, of Canton, MO, died Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton. She was born on March 26, 1934 in Kahoka, MO, the daughter of Elizabeth Bowen. On October 14, 1989 Hazel was united in marriage to Charles "Bill" Randle in Perry, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 8, 2006....

John F. "Jack" Lutzen, Jr.

John F. "Jack" Lutzen, Jr.

Apr 26, 2019

John F. "Jack" Lutzen, Jr., 79 of Keokuk, IA died Friday, April 26, 2019 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. He was born November 6, 1939 in Hartford, CT the son of John F. Sr. and Phyllis Irene Randall Lutzen. Jack graduated from Newtown Missouri High School with the Class of 1958. On December 4, 1985 he...

Steven L. Edlen

Steven L. Edlen

Apr 26, 2019

Steven Edlen, 65, of Kahoka died Friday, April 26, 2019 at his home in Kahoka. He was born August 5, 1953 the son of Lewis and Virginia Parrish Edlen. He was united in marriage to Margaret Soloman to this union Wayne and Jennifer were born. They later divorced. He graduated from Revere High School with the Class of 1971. Steve...

Sandra Jean Campbell

Sandra Jean Campbell

Apr 24, 2019

Sandra Jean "Sandie" Vest Campbell, 81 of Bowen, IL died Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL. She was born August 15, 1937 in Carthage, IL, the daughter of Francis and Virginia Thompson Vest. On May 19, 1956 she was united in marriage to Robert Campbell in Carthage. He survives. She is also survived by her children, Steve...

Mona Lee Haas

Mona Lee Haas

Apr 23, 2019

Mona L. Haas, 80, longtime resident of Keokuk and loving mother died Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. According to her wishes she was cremated and there will be no services. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family and mailed to the Vigen Memorial Home at 1328 Concert St., Keokuk, Iowa 52632.

Pamela Jo Daggs

Pamela Jo Daggs

Apr 13, 2019

Pamela Jo Daggs, 63 of LaGrange, MO died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. She was born December 27, 1955 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Vic and Thelma Azinger Riddle. On April 21, 1984 she was united in marriage to Matthew Daggs in Keokuk. He survives. Other survivors include two sons, Channon Daggs...

Charles S Abell

Charles S Abell

Apr 12, 2019

Charles S. Abell III of Keokuk, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 12, 2019 in Birmingham, AL. Born in Keokuk on January 25, 1935, the son of Charles S. Abell and Helen Cameron Abell, Chuck attended Keokuk Schools, Marmion Military Academy and the University of Iowa. He was the descendent of families who came to...

Charles Frank Davis

Charles Frank Davis

Apr 12, 2019

Charles Frank Davis, 72, of Trenton, MO, formerly of Alexandria, MO, died Friday, April, 12, 2019 at the Eastview Nursing Home in Trenton. He was born on February 14, 1947 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Charles M. and Alice M. Arthur Davis. Charles was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He enlisted on September 15, 1967 and...

Mary Elizabeth Dresser

Mary Elizabeth Dresser

Apr 10, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Dresser, 100, of Montrose, IA died Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Montrose Health Center, Montrose, IA. Elizabeth was born on November 5, 1918 in Montrose, IA, the daughter of Hugh Earl and Ve Starr Tweedy. On November 5, 1938 she was united in marriage to Harry Dresser, Jr. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2005....

Gene O. Sisk

Gene O. Sisk

Apr 6, 2019

Gene Oveston Sisk, 73, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at UnityPoint Health in Keokuk. He was born on December 21, 1945 in Marianna, Arkansas, the son of Lowell and Estella Sisk. He graduated from Central Lee High School in rural Donnellson with the Class of 1963. On July 11, 1965, Gene was united in marriage to Linda...

Donald I. Kerr, Jr.

Donald I. Kerr, Jr.

Apr 5, 2019

Page 1 0f 2 Donald Isaac Kerr Jr. of Warsaw IL passed away on April 5th, 2019 at the age of 86. Don was born November 11, 1932 at Graham Hospital, Keokuk, Iowa to Donald I. Kerr Sr. and Anabel Lyell Kerr of Warsaw, IL, Rocky Run Township. He attended White Prairie Grade School and graduated from the 8th grade...

Charles L. Graf

Charles L. Graf

Apr 5, 2019

Charles L. Graf, 84 of Keokuk, IA died Friday, April 5, 2019 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. He was born August 24, 1934 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Charles Ottogaret and Nellie Elizabeth Krueger Graf. He graduated from Wayland High School in Wayland, MO. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army. On September 29, 1959, Charles...

Brandon Scott Fitzgerald

Brandon Scott Fitzgerald

Apr 1, 2019

Brandon Scott Fitzgerald 14, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, April 1, 2019 at Unity Point Keokuk. He was born April 20, 2004 in Ft. Madison, IA the son of Bryan Fitzgerald and Patricia Hummel. Brandon was a student at Ft. Madison Community Middle School in Ft. Madison, IA. Brandon enjoyed playing GTA and Call of Duty and hanging out with...

Girishbhai Patel

Girishbhai Patel

Mar 28, 2019

Girishbhai Patel, 71 of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. He was born August 24, 1947 in India, the son of Maganbhai and Kamlaben Patel. On May 16, 1971 he was united in marriage to Shakuntala Patel in India. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Bhavesh Patel and...

Pamela Hunter

Pamela Hunter

Mar 28, 2019

Pamela Joyce Lewis Hunter, 63, of Nauvoo, IL passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. She was born on February 29, 1956, in Lemont, IL, the daughter of Shirley Jane Meyers Lewis. She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Chicago. On November 20, 1974 Pam was united in marriage to Lewis William Hunter in Lemont, IL. He preceded her in...

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