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Elizabeth "Betty" Mosley

Elizabeth "Betty" Mosley

Feb 14, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" Mosley, 98, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, February 14, 2014 at her home. She was born on April 24, 1915 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of David Wesley and Stella Lindner Haisch. Betty graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1932. She married Millard Randolph Williams on September 26, 1936 in Keokuk and he preceded her...

Sheena L. Stephenson

Sheena L. Stephenson

Feb 13, 2014

Sheena L. Stephenson, 66, of Ft. Madison, IA, formerly of Keokuk, IA, died, Thursday, February 13, 2014 at her home.      She was born on April 10, 1947 in Mexico, MO, the daughter of Orville L. and Alberta L. Brisby Stephenson.          She enjoyed knitting and created beautiful afghans for her family. She also enjoyed spending time outdoors. There was nothing more...

R. Marolyn Roberts

R. Marolyn Roberts

Feb 13, 2014

R. Marolyn Roberts, 70, of Wayland, MO, died February 13, 2014 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born December 22, 1943 in Alexandria, Missouri the daughter of Edwin Farold and Leta Fowler Brooks. On August 6, 1994 she was united in marriage to Richard Rick Roberts in Wayland, MO. He survives. Other survivors include six children,...

Harry P. Weirather

Harry P. Weirather

Feb 11, 2014

Harry P. Weirather, 87, of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA. Harry was born on May 18, 1926 in Keokuk, IA the son of Philip and Viola Fischer Weirather. Harry was a lifelong resident of Keokuk. He was a graduate of the Lincoln School of Welding, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was employed...

Mary Louise Land Donaldson

Mary Louise Land Donaldson

Feb 11, 2014

Mary Louise Land Donaldson, 79, of Ft. Madison, IA died Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the Ft. Madison Community Hospital, Ft. Madison, IA. She was born on April 25, 1934 in Kahoka, MO the daughter of Byrl and Margaret Speake Kay. She first married Melvin Land they later divorced. She then was united in marriage to Ed Donaldson. He preceded...

Stephen   "Tony" Anthony Schmitt

Stephen "Tony" Anthony Schmitt

Feb 5, 2014

Stephen "Tony" Anthony Schmitt, 61, of Keokuk, IA, died Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born on May 24, 1952 in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Truman and Thelma Juanita Durham Schmitt. On March 3, 1978 Stephen was united in marriage to Judy Ann Shinn in Keokuk, IA. She survives. Other survivors...

Ruth Ann Barnhart

Ruth Ann Barnhart

Feb 3, 2014

Ruth Ann Barnhart, 65, of Wayland, Missouri died Monday, February 3, 2014 at her home in Wayland. At her request there will be no visitation or services.

John Steffen

John Steffen

Feb 2, 2014

John Wesley Steffen, 81, of Montrose, Iowa died at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at the Donnellson Care Center in Donnellson, IA. John was born on July 23, 1932, in Quincy, IL to Elmo and Lois (Barnes) Steffen. His family moved to Iowa during the Great Depression, and he spent the majority of his childhood in the Ft....

William "Bill" Shaffer

William "Bill" Shaffer

Feb 1, 2014

William Glenn Shaffer, 84, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 27, 1929 in Dallas City, IL, the son of Austin D. and Martha E. Swan Shaffer. On November 26, 1958, Bill was united in marriage to Sara Lee Daggs in Keokuk. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Lori Joan...

Jeffrey Morningstar

Jeffrey Morningstar

Feb 1, 2014

Jeffrey "Jeff" David Morningstar, 50, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born on February 23, 1963 in Akron, OH, to Rosemarie (Gruver) and the late William Allen Morningstar. He graduated from Keokuk High School. He attended Southeastern Community College in Keokuk for one year and then transferred to...

Grace M. Nolte

Grace M. Nolte

Jan 28, 2014

Grace M. Nolte, 92, of Luray / Mt. Sterling area died Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. She was born May 24, 1921 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Harry and Bessie Lower Gauwitz. On October 20, 1946 she was united in marriage to William Russell Nolte at the Trinity Lutheran...

C. Elizabeth "Beth" Haage Upp

C. Elizabeth "Beth" Haage Upp

Jan 21, 2014

C. Elizabeth "Beth" Haage Upp, 92, of Keokuk died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. Beth was born on August 20, 1921 in Swan Lake, OK the daughter of Lucien E. and Cora Avis Flanagan Risk. Beth was united in marriage to Arthur T.R. Haage on August 17, 1940 in Keokuk. He preceded her...

Jessie James Vaughn

Jessie James Vaughn

Jan 17, 2014

Jessie James Vaughn, 78, of Keokuk, IA died Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born March 28, 1935 in Livonia, Missouri, the son of Thomas F. and Grace Stevens Vaughn. On November 14, 1957, he was united in marriage to Barbara Storms in Keokuk, Iowa. She survives. Other survivors include two sons,...

Betty I. Johnson

Betty I. Johnson

Jan 16, 2014

Betty I. Johnson, 79 of Keokuk died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born on September 22, 1934 in Pike County, IL the daughter of Lyndle Bliss and Edith Lois Gourley Kern. On July 3, 1954 she was united in marriage to Welby Johnson in Ribbon, KY. He preceded her in death...

James Daniel Johnson

James Daniel Johnson

Jan 4, 2014

James Daniel Johnson, 66 of Callao, MO died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at his home in Callao, Missouri. He was born September 21, 1947 in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Carl and Bonnie McIntosh Johnson. On June 26, 1967 he was united in marriage to Susan Gail Levy in Salinas, CA. She preceded him in death April 12, 2001. He...

Madison Raylynn Marie Lovell

Madison Raylynn Marie Lovell

Jan 2, 2014

Madison Raylynn Marie Lovell, infant daughter of Trent and Chelsie Asher Lovell, died shortly after her birth on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the Ft. Madison Community Hospital in Ft. Madison, IA. Madison was loved from the moment her mommy and daddy knew she was expected. Her name was chosen with special care and many preparations were made for her...

Joyce Denofrio

Joyce Denofrio

Dec 29, 2013

Mary "Joyce" Denofrio, 76 of Keokuk died Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the Montebello HealthCare Center in Hamilton, IL. She was born December 1, 1937 in Keokuk the daughter of George Dewey and Etta Sells Kerns. She married Charles Denofrio on January 11, 1963 in Chicago, IL and they later divorced. Joyce had been employed at Harold's Club in Keokuk...

Dwight "Bill" Wright

Dwight "Bill" Wright

Dec 28, 2013

Dwight "Bill" W. Wright, 81, of Keokuk died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA. Bill was born on October 28, 1932 in LaHarpe, IL the son of Junis and Constance "Connie" Pocock Wright. On January 16, 1955, Bill was united in marriage to Jewell Bown in Keokuk, IA and they enjoyed almost 59 years...

Loretta Hoffman

Loretta Hoffman

Dec 28, 2013

Loretta Jean Hoffman, 60, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. She was born on December 26, 1953 in Carthage, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Ermalee Young Kempkes. She graduated from Carthage Community High School with the class of 1971 and attended Southeastern Community College in Keokuk. She was...

Lucille May Bruhl

Lucille May Bruhl

Dec 23, 2013

Lucille May Bruhl, 53, of Hannibal, MO formerly of Keokuk, IA died Monday, December 23, 2013 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born September 20, 1960 the daughter of Jessie and Darlene Wirble Johnson. Lucille enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles. She was very craft witty and very energetic. Most of all she loved spending time with her children...

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