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Emma L Harrison

Emma L Harrison

Oct 3, 2025

Emma Harrison 86, of Keokuk passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born September 24, 1939 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Rose) Real.

Emma was married to Harry (Pud) Lewis who preceded her in death. She then was married to...

Verlene Niebuhr

Verlene Niebuhr

Sep 26, 2025

Verlene Dee (Woodall) Niebuhr of Keokuk, Iowa passed away Friday, September 26 at her home in River Hills Village. She was born in the Hamilton County Hospital in Webster City, Iowa to Harold and Evadna Woodall. Her happy childhood was spent in Webster City where she graduated from Lincoln High School in 1957.

In 1960, she married...

Stephen "Tyler" Dye

Stephen "Tyler" Dye

Sep 25, 2025

Stephen "Tyler" Dye, 31, of Keokuk, left us on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Born on January 10, 1994, in Keokuk, Tyler was the son of Stephen DeLoss and Katherine "Kathy" Daw Dye. He attended Keokuk High School and went on to build a life rooted in hard work and family.

A natural problem-solver, Tyler owned...

Ivan Yoder

Ivan Yoder

Sep 24, 2025

Ivan E. Yoder, 81 of Union, MO passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at his daughter's home.

He was born March 28, 1944 in Goshen, IN the son of Ura I. and Edna J. Christner Yoder.

Ivan is survived by his children, Isaac I. Yoder, son, Esther N. Ivan, daughter and Ellen I. Yoder, daughter...

Tamara "Tami" Rae Nelson

Tamara "Tami" Rae Nelson

Sep 24, 2025

Tamara "Tami" Rae Nelson, 65 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home.

She was born August 30, 1960 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Leon and Patricia Gambrel Ewart. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1978 and later attended Southeastern Community College.

On February 16, 1979...

Jerry Boyd Roberts

Jerry Boyd Roberts

Sep 22, 2025

Jerry Boyd Roberts, 78 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, September 22, 2025 at his home.

He was born July 5, 1947 in Keokuk, IA the son of Boyd C. and Blanche Marjorie Locke Roberts.

Jerry was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.

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Steven Michael "Mike" Burdette

Steven Michael "Mike" Burdette

Sep 18, 2025

Steven Michael "Mike" Burdette, 70, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away recently on his final great adventure, a cruise to Alaska, with his beloved wife, Linda, by his side. He passed away at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska.

An adventurous and loving man, Mike was born on September 24, 1954, in Keokuk, to Darrell Dean Sr....

Janice I. Davis

Janice I. Davis

Sep 17, 2025

Janice I. Davis, 82, of Farmington, IA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

She was born on September 5, 1943, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Donald K. and Hilda I. McKenna Mayfield. Janice grew up in Quincy, where she attended Faith Presbyterian Church and graduated from Quincy High School.

On...

Deborah Marie Lang

Deborah Marie Lang

Sep 13, 2025

Deborah Marie Lang, 68, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

A memorial service was held on October 11, 2025, at 10:00 am at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA. Pastor Ed Hudelson will officiate.

Debbie was born on September 28, 1956, at Camp...

Kathleen Jo Wolf

Kathleen Jo Wolf

Sep 12, 2025

Kathleen Jo Wolf, 79 of Wellman, IA formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away on September 12, 2025, at Parkview Manor.

She was born July 28, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois to Bernice and Clyde Booker. She married William (Bill) Wolf on November 20, 1970. Kathy graduated from Chillicothe High School (now Illinois Valley Central High School) and Illinois...

Robert Eugene Hempen

Robert Eugene Hempen

Sep 12, 2025

Robert Eugene Hempen, 77 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

He was born on June 19, 1948 in Keokuk, IA to Roger and Louella (Blaise) Hempen.

He graduated from Keokuk Senior High School in 1966 and was a graduate of Northeast Missouri State College (now...

Norma Marie Reynolds

Norma Marie Reynolds

Sep 12, 2025

Norma Marie Reynolds, 91 of Keokuk, IA died Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison.

She was born on February 11, 1934 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Roy and Esther Williams Davis.

On September 17, 1955 Norma was united in marriage to Howard "Ike" Reynolds in Kahoka,...

Patricia  Potter

Patricia Potter

Sep 12, 2025

Patricia Potter, 88 of Hamilton passed away Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

She was born on August 9, 1937, in Alexandria, MO, the daughter of William and Ivy (Fox) Dennison. Patricia graduated from Knox City High School with the Class of 1956. Patricia was united in marriage to Eldon Potter on...

Jeanne  "Diane" Vermazen

Jeanne "Diane" Vermazen

Sep 7, 2025

Jeanne Diane Vermazen, 83, of Baring, MO, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2025.

She was born on March 27, 1942, in Russellville, Alabama.

Jeanne's deep faith in Christ guided her life, and brought joy and strength to her family and friends. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, whose greatest joy...

James "Jim" Lewis Smith

James "Jim" Lewis Smith

Sep 5, 2025

James "Jim" Lewis Smith, 71, of Kahoka, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia.

He was born on June 9, 1954, in Quincy, IL, the son of Herbert Roechelle and Elizabeth Marsae Messer Smith.

Jim proudly enlisted in the United States Army, where he served his country with...

Norma Florilla Steffensmeier

Norma Florilla Steffensmeier

Sep 3, 2025

Norma Florilla Steffensmeier, 80, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at her home.

She was born on April 28, 1945, in Keokuk, the daughter of John Louis and Lillie Flora Davis Vermeesch. Norma graduated from Keokuk High School and later from Quincy Tech.

She was first united in marriage to Gerald Arnold,...

Darlene Haage

Darlene Haage

Sep 2, 2025

Darlene Haage 94, of Argyle passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home.

She was born March 4, 1931 in Farmington, IA the daughter of Gardner and Ruth Fern Marshall Link.

She was united in marriage to Wilbur Haage on May 31, 1949 in Wayland, Missouri. He preceded her in death on October 10,...

Francis Lacava

Francis Lacava

Sep 2, 2025

Francis LaCava, 75, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Mississippi Valley Healthcare Center.

He was born on October 15, 1949, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of Eugene and Mildred (Abdella) LaCava.

On May 11, 2001, Francis was united in marriage to Erlinda Saldivar in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. She remains to...

Mary Lee Mccamant

Mary Lee Mccamant

Aug 29, 2025

Mary Lee McCamant, 79 of Montrose, IA passed away Friday, August 29, 2025.

She was born on January 16, 1946 in Keokuk, IA to Kenneth Paul Rader and Catherine Madgeline (Dunn) Mary was the youngest child of 6 children.

On February 22,1964 Mary married her high school sweetheart and first love, Claude Johnson Yoe Jr....

Prudence "Prue" Angela Backlin

Prudence "Prue" Angela Backlin

Aug 24, 2025

Prudence "Prue" Angela Backlin, 95, of Hudson, OH formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Hudson Grande in Hudson, OH.

She was born April 17, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Dominick and Lena Fascilla Albergo. She graduated from Northwestern University with honors as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, earning her...

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