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Connie Sue Thorn

Connie Sue Thorn

Mar 31, 2025

Connie Sue Thorn, 77 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

She was born January 30, 1948 in Keokuk, IA to Fred and Esther (Steele) Thorn.

Connie is survived by daughter Lori (Stacey) Branham, grandchildren Sydney (Karter) Branham, Henry (Kristin) Branham, Dalton (Aylssa) Branham, great grandsons Maddox,...

Susan Jean Sworski

Susan Jean Sworski

Mar 27, 2025

Susan Jean Sworski, 78, of Keokuk passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant, IA.

She was born January 28, 1947 in St. Peter, MN, the daughter of Russell and Norma Schwichtenberg Rapp.

She graduated from high school in Cleveland, MN with the class of 1965.

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Marilyn J.  Elgin

Marilyn J. Elgin

Mar 25, 2025

Marilyn J. Elgin age 90 of Upper Sandusky, died at Vancrest of Upper Sandusky on Mar. 25, 2025. She was born in Keokuk, IA on Dec. 13, 1934 to the late Allie E. and Esther (Means) Scott Sr.

She married John H. Elgin on Nov. 27, 1952 at the Church of the Nazarene in Keokuk, IA, he...

Jared Dennis Leggett

Jared Dennis Leggett

Mar 17, 2025

Jared Leggett, 41 of Wayland, MO passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born August 18, 1983 in Keokuk, IA the son of Dennis and Karla Lorentzen Leggett. He graduated from Revere High School with the class of 2001. After high school Jared enlisted in the United States Marines and proudly served his...

Jean Rowlett Lawson

Jean Rowlett Lawson

Mar 16, 2025

Jean Rowlett Lawson, 74 of Keokuk passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose.

She was born May 8, 1950 the daughter of Levi Stewart and Ethel Marie Beghtol Rowlett.

She was a member of First Christian Church and Amazing Grace Fellowship.

Jean had a passion for baking...

Anna Maria Goff

Anna Maria Goff

Mar 13, 2025

Anna Maria Goff, 69 of Kahoka, MO passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her home.

She was born September 14, 1955 in Granite City, IL the daughter of Donald and Clara Hall Manning.

There will be no services.

Harold L. Heinze

Harold L. Heinze

Mar 11, 2025

Harold Lynn Heinze 68 of Kahoka passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Kahoka.

He was born December 12, 1956 in Keokuk the son of Lynn and Hazel Murphy Heinze. He graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1975.

On April 4, 1981 he was united in marriage to Donna Lewis....

Norma Jean "Jeannie" O'Day

Norma Jean "Jeannie" O'Day

Mar 9, 2025

Norma Jean "Jeannie" O'Day, 84, of Daphne, AL, formerly of Hannibal, MO, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL.

She was born September 28, 1940, in Luray, MO, the daughter of Joseph H. and Della Brooks O'Day. Norma graduated from Revere High School with the Class of 1958.

She was...

Jesse Allen  Henoch

Jesse Allen Henoch

Mar 9, 2025

Jesse Allen Henoch, 41, of Hamilton, IL, took his final bow on March 9, 2025, at home amongst his biggest fans--his mother and his brothers.

He made his world debut on September 19, 1983, to Reva (Bailey) Terry and Mark Henoch in Moberly, MO. The nurse thought he hadn't made it through delivery until he squeezed her...

Bruce David Harris

Bruce David Harris

Mar 7, 2025

Bruce David Harris, 65 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

He was born on October 23, 1959 in Keokuk, IA the son of Joseph and Marilyn Fry Harris.

Bruce attended Keokuk High School and an electrical tech school. He proudly served in the United States...

Gina Annette Wilson

Gina Annette Wilson

Mar 5, 2025

Gina Annette Wilson, 58 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at

Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA.

She was born April 1, 1966 at St. Joseph Hospital in Keokuk, IA the daughter of David and Cheryl Bloyd Wilson. She graduated from Keokuk High School.

Gina participated in Special Olympics and...

Johanna Patun-Og Jones

Johanna Patun-Og Jones

Mar 5, 2025

Johanna Patun-og Jones, 41 of Wayland, MO passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born June 3, 1983 in General Santos City, Philippines. Johanna graduated from Liwa College, earning a bachelor's degree.

On December 23, 2024 Johanna was united in marriage to Tom Jones in Monticello, MO. He...

Lillian Mae Clark

Lillian Mae Clark

Mar 2, 2025

On Sunday, March 2, 2025 our family gathered around our mother, our grandmother and friend not to say goodbye but see you in God's glorious Kingdom prepared for all those who know the Lord Jesus.

Lillian was welcomed into this world on January 13, 1925 by her precious mother Adah Belle Roach Galbreath and father Obie Galbreath....

Donna Dianna Cline

Donna Dianna Cline

Feb 26, 2025

Donna Dianna Cline, 73 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born November 7, 1951 in Seattle, WA the daughter of Jerry and Lillian Jorsted Guel.

In 1972 Donna was united in marriage to Donald Wayne Cline in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on...

Delbert Warren Custer

Delbert Warren Custer

Feb 25, 2025

Delbert Warren Custer, 86 of Hamilton, IL passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

He was born on August 30, 1938 in Cedar Rapids, IA the son of Warren Dewey and Anna El Dora Huffman Custer. Delbert graduated from Keokuk High School.

On January 16, 1956 Delbert was united in...

James Steven "Steve" Russell

James Steven "Steve" Russell

Feb 20, 2025

James "Steve" Russell, 65, of Fort Madison, formerly of Keokuk, Passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison.

He was born January 1, 1960 in Keokuk, the son of Harry and Thelma Marmion Russell. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1979.

Steve had been employed by Biddy's...

Elizabeth Keller

Elizabeth Keller

Feb 16, 2025

Elizabeth Caroline Keller 94, of Keokuk passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at the Clark County Nursing Home.

She was born April 28, 1930 in Keokuk, the youngest daughter of Frank and Eliza Starns Moss.

On January 1, 1947, she was united in marriage to Maurice Keller in Unionville,...

Rylan James Spoores

Rylan James Spoores

Feb 5, 2025

Rylan James Spoores of Keokuk, IA was born June 13, 2024 in Ft. Madison, IA the son of Steven Spoores and Jaley Bush. He passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

Rylan found comfort in the warmth of loving arms and the soothing sound of lullabies. He had...

William D. Valeu

William D. Valeu

Feb 3, 2025

William D. Valeu, 45 of Macomb, IL passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.

He was born November 28, 1979 in Iowa City, IA the son of Donald and Debra Yaley Starr. William graduated from Warsaw High School with the class of 1997.

William had been employed by Hy-Vee...

James "Jim" Harold Daw, Sr.

James "Jim" Harold Daw, Sr.

Jan 30, 2025

James "Jim" Harold Daw, 83 of Montrose passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose.

He was born June 7, 1941 the son of John Sr. and Phoebe Lucille Cox Daw. Jim graduated from Revere High School with the class of 1959.

He had been employed by the Dial Corporation...

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