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Virginia Edlen
Jun 2, 2019
Virginia Edlen, 90, of Kahoka died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. She was born November 20, 1928 in Kahoka the daughter of Arless and Vera Shelton Parrish. On June 27, 1946 Virginia was united in marriage to Lewis Edlen in Kahoka. He preceded her in death on April 3, 2009. Virginia was...
Robert "Bo" Berl Mason
May 31, 2019
Robert "Bo" Berl Mason, 85, of Keokuk, Died Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, IA. He was born on November 30, 1933 in Canton, MO, the son of Robert Lewis and Gladys Pearl Fuller Mason. H graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1952 and a graduate of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy....
Joyce Mary Klann
May 30, 2019
Joyce Mary (Scott) Klann, 90, of Muscatine, moved to her heavenly home on May 30, 2019. She was born Jan. 17, 1929, to Noel Scott and Dona Proctor Scott in Mountain Grove, MO. She was always a Missouri "show me" kind of gal. She graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1947 and from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield,...
Wahneta Cook
May 27, 2019
Wahneta Cook, 76 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, May 27, 2019 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Delbert C. Custer
May 25, 2019
Delbert C. Custer, 82, of Ft. Madison, IA died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Parkview Manor in Wellman, IA. He was born October 1, 1936 in Mclean, NE, the son of Henry Howard and Zola Allen Custer. On October 3, 1959, Delbert was united in marriage to Linda Louise Slater in Montrose, IA. She preceded him in death on...
Judy Ann Shinn Schmitt
May 24, 2019
Judy Ann Shinn Schmitt, 62, of Keokuk died Friday, May 24, 2019 at her home in Keokuk. She was born August 11, 1956 in Keokuk, the daughter of Lloyd and Lois Wilson Shinn. On March 3, 1978, Judy was united in marriage to Stephen "Tony" Anthony Schmitt in Keokuk, IA. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2014. She...
Millie Anne Widener
May 24, 2019
Millie Anne Widener, infant daughter of Peyton Widener and Heather Davis, passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving parents shortly after her birth on May 24, 2019 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. Millie will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Peyton and Heather of Keokuk, her two sisters, Teagen Chaknine and Reece Jones both of Keokuk, her...
Roy Dorsey
May 23, 2019
Roy Dorsey, 46, of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital. He was born on March 22, 1973 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Carla Dorsey McKune. Roy graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1991. Roy was currently employed at OCI Iowa Fertilizer Company in Wever, IA. Prior to that he...
Clarence Murrell Muhammad
May 21, 2019
Clarence Murrell Muhammad, 74, joined Allah on May 21, 2019, from his home in Keokuk, Iowa. He was born on February 17, 1945, in Keokuk, the son of Joe and Flossie Scott. Clarence graduated from Keokuk High School in the Class of 1963. He was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam...
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
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