Jerry Lee Wichman, 76, of Warsaw, passed away at his home on Monday, January 29, 2024. Jerry was born August 2, 1947, the son of Frederick and Marilyn Lou (Harrison) Wichman in Keokuk, Iowa. He graduated from Warsaw High School. In 1967, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two tours of duty in Vietnam, receiving several commendations, including the Purple Heart. Upon his Honorable Discharge, […]
Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Price, 82 of Fort Madison, IA formerly of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at The Kensington in Fort Madison, IA. He was born on February 23, 1941 in Eolia, MO the son of Daniel W. and Maizie May Sharp Price. Gerald proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy on the USS Ranger during the Vietnam War. On April 28, 1978 he was united […]
Paul Vincent Woodruff, 97, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. Paul was born on September 20, 1926, in Keokuk, the son of Leonard and Anna (Veith) Woodruff. He attended St. Peter High School in Keokuk and on November 19, 1948, he was united in marriage to Willabelle Lane. She preceded him in death on August 27, 2019. […]
Kenneth “Chick” Billings, 79 of Keokuk, IA passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born February 16, 1944, in Keokuk, IA the son of Albert and Dorothy Mc Coy Billings. Kenneth worked as an over-the-road truck driver for many trucking companies including Holland Trucking. He was also employed with Jerry’s Welding as a fabricator. Kenneth enjoyed racing and building stock cars and drag […]
Judith Ann Loter, 86, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at her home in Hamilton. Judith was born on February 12, 1937, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Laurance K. and Edith J. (Alberts) Frakes. She was a lifelong resident of the tri-state area, attending Keokuk schools and graduating from Keokuk High School and Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois. On December 25, 1954, she married Charles […]
Mary Elizabeth Rea, 74, of Carthage, IL passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Carthage Memorial Hospital. Mary was born on March 15, 1949, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Paul and Ruth (Klingele) Peter. She graduated from Unity High School in Mendon, Illinois in 1967. She attended Western Illinois University earning a BA in education and later earned her master’s degree in Home Economics. On July 18, 1970, […]
Kenneth “Kenny” Ray Thomas, 65 of Keokuk passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his home in Keokuk. He was born March 16, 1958 in Keokuk the son of Kenneth Leroy and Marilyn Joy Mann Thomas. Kenny graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1976. On November 24, 2000 he was united in marriage to Angela Haislip in Keokuk. She survives. Besides his wife, he is also survived […]
Dale M. Albright, 87, of Keokuk, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. Dale was born on August 2, 1936, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Rollie and Blanche (Templeton) Albright. He graduated from Wyaconda High School in 1954 and went to work for Horner Waldorf Box Company (Stone Container) for forty years. On October 2, 1997, he was united in marriage to […]
GlenRose Akers, 99, of Hamilton, IL passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Carthage Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born October 7, 1924, in Hamilton, IL, the daughter of Ernest and Alma Goldsberry. She attended Hamilton High School. She was married to Terrence McFarland in 1941, and they had four children, Bonnie Wells, Terry McFarland, Rosalie (Randy) Shaffer, and Ronald McFarland. He preceded her in death […]
