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Richard  "Sonny" Fredrick Humphrey

Richard "Sonny" Fredrick Humphrey

Jan 30, 2016

Richard "Sonny" "Fred" Humphrey, 74, of Keokuk died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1941 in Keokuk, IA the son of Fredrick Jesse and Mary Elaine Mullen Humphrey. On December 30, 1966 Richard was united in marriage to Jo Ann Hayden at the Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, MO. She preceded him in death...

Helen Louise Ashley

Helen Louise Ashley

Jan 30, 2016

Helen Louise Ashley, 83, of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, January 30, 2016 at her home. She was born on February 12, 1932 in Farmington, IA, the daughter of Russell and Alice Shuler Howell. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1950. On October 8, 1950, Helen was united in marriage to Richard "Dick" E. Ashley in Keokuk....

Steven D. Carter

Steven D. Carter

Jan 28, 2016

Steven Dale Carter, 55, of Keokuk died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at the Keokuk Area Hospital. He was born April 3, 1960 in Keokuk the son of Glenn and Martha Nye Carter. He was united in marriage to Gigi Gregory. They later divorced. Steve graduated from Central Lee High School with the Class of 1978. After graduation he attended Southeastern...

Darlene Sue Havens Clark

Darlene Sue Havens Clark

Jan 28, 2016

Darlene Sue Havens Clark, 53, of Keokuk, died January 28, 2016 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk. She was born September 30, 1962 in California the daughter of Larry and Judy Havens. She was married to Monty Clark in 1995 and to this union two sons were born, Patrick and Austin. They later divorced. She was employed by Bridgeway...

Tillman "Tim" Kratzer

Tillman "Tim" Kratzer

Jan 27, 2016

Tillman "Tim" Dewitt Kratzer, 65, of Keokuk died on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 2, 1950 in Schuyler County, MO the son of Oswald Dewitt and Madeline Mathis Kratzer. He graduated from Scotland County R-1 in Memphis, MO. On October 27, 1984, Tim was united in marriage to Wanda Smith in Arbela, MO....

John "Cowboy" Earl Leggett

John "Cowboy" Earl Leggett

Jan 27, 2016

John "Cowboy " Earl Leggett,74, of Keokuk, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. He was born on March 27, 1941 in Keokuk, the son of Frederick and Daisy Leggett. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a paratrooper. John had been employed as a Union Iron...

Donna Louise Price

Donna Louise Price

Jan 26, 2016

Donna Louise Price, 77, of Keokuk died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the Keokuk Area Hospital. Donna was born on July 1, 1938 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Ray Virgil and Emma Viola Shoemaker Wyrick. On April 28, 1978 Donna was united in marriage to Gerald Wayne Price in Hamilton, IL. He survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Nancy...

Lucille E. Bradley

Lucille E. Bradley

Jan 26, 2016

Lucille E. Bradley, 95, of Keokuk, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. She was born on March 10, 1920 in Warsaw, IL, the daughter of Benjamin and Erma Richardson Pfeiferling. She graduated from Hamilton High School with the Class of 1937. On September 12, 1964, Lucille was united in married to Roe W. Bradley in...

Anthony Alan "Tony" Milligan

Anthony Alan "Tony" Milligan

Jan 25, 2016

Anthony Alan "Tony" Milligan, 38 of Keokuk died Monday, January 25, 2016 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born November 13, 1977 in Keokuk the son of Roger Paul and Carmen Moore Milligan. Tony graduated from Keokuk High school with the Class of 1997 and then received his Associates of Art Degree from Southeastern Community College in...

Mary E. Mortimer

Mary E. Mortimer

Jan 20, 2016

Mary E. Mortimer, 74, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Lexington Square in Keokuk. She was born on September 24, 1941 in Ft. Smith, AR the daughter of Bill and Ruth Desper Hartsfield. On June 6, 1959, Mary was united in marriage to James W. "Mort" Mortimer in Elgin, IL. He preceded her in death on March...

Mary Margaret Peikett

Mary Margaret Peikett

Jan 19, 2016

Mary Margaret Peikett, 83, of Hamilton, IL died Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at her home. She was born on August 27, 1932 in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of Samuel and Anna Cook Booth. She graduated from the Saverton, MO High School. On March 3, 1952, Mary was united in marriage to Glenn Peikett at the Christian parsonage in Hannibal. He...

Deborah "Deb" Sue Johnson

Deborah "Deb" Sue Johnson

Jan 15, 2016

Deborah Sue "Deb" Johnson, 59, of Hamilton, IL died peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday, January 15, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 5, 1956 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Donald and Doris Reid Robertson. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1974. She attended Coe College in...

Albert Earl Ewalt

Albert Earl Ewalt

Jan 12, 2016

Albert Earl Ewalt, 76, of Kahoka, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at his home in Kahoka. He was born July 4, 1939 in Knox City, MO the son of Fred and Nellie Rae House Ewalt. On January 23, 1965 he was united in marriage to Deborah Irene Smoot in Bethel, MO and to this union two daughters were born, Tina...

Tony Inman

Tony Inman

Jan 8, 2016

Tony Inman, 53, of Wayland, died Friday, January 8, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He was born October 18, 1962 in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Hugh and Martha Delores Bunker Inman. Tony's life motto was Laugh, Love and Live and that is the way he lived his life. There was never a dull moment and...

Carol Ann  Moylan

Carol Ann Moylan

Jan 4, 2016

Carol Ann Moylan, 71 of Keokuk died Monday, January 4, 2016 at Lexington Square in Keokuk. She was born July 13, 1944 in Syracuse, NY the daughter of Urban T. and Dorothy M. Caruso Moylan. She was raised by her mother and step-dad, Gene Saunders. Carol graduated from Marceline High School in Marceline, MO. She had been employed by Christianson...

Glen Lavern Stiverson

Glen Lavern Stiverson

Jan 2, 2016

Glen LaVern Stiverson, 70, of Keokuk died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. He was born May 17, 1945 in Clarinda, IA the son of Eldon and Lol Cinderetta. On February 7, 1986 he was united in marriage to Doris Balmer in Keokuk. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty...

Robert William "Bob" Boley

Robert William "Bob" Boley

Dec 28, 2015

Robert William "Bob" Boley, 83 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, December 28, 2015 at his home. He was born November 6, 1932 in Greenfield, IA the son of John Edward and Grace Elizabeth Thompson Boley. On July 18, 1953 he was united in marriage to Rose Thompson in Keokuk. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Steve (Myra) Boley of...

Dennis Raymond Beggs

Dennis Raymond Beggs

Dec 28, 2015

Dennis Raymond Beggs, 69, of Burlington, Iowa died December 28, 2015 at the Great River Hospice House in Burlington, Iowa. He was born August 4, 1946 in Burlington, IA the son of Raymond and Arlene Stigge Beggs. On February 3, 1979, he was united in marriage to Deborah Miskovic. She survives. He is also survived by his daughter; Charlene Beggs,...

Stanley Herbert  Smith

Stanley Herbert Smith

Dec 25, 2015

Stanley Herbert Smith, 89, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, December 25, 2015 at the home of his daughter in Keokuk. Stanley was born on November 19, 1926 in Keokuk, IA, the son of James and Zella Harmon Smith. Quitting high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a tail gunner during the Second World War....

Arthur Lee "Bud" Russell

Arthur Lee "Bud" Russell

Dec 22, 2015

Arthur Lee "Bud" Russell, 58 of Keokuk died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk. He was born October 1, 1957 in Keokuk the son of Mary Alice Russell Grove. He was raised by his grandparents, Harry & Thelma Russell. Bud graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1976. He had employed by Keokuk...

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