Verna Ileen Thomas, 90, of Fallbrook, California, formerly of Carthage, passed away at her home on Wednesday afternoon, January 17, 2024. Verna was born April 19, 1933, the daughter of George and Emma (Eilers) Fecht in Carthage, Illinois. She attended Carthage High School, graduating in 1951. On August 31, 1957, she was united in marriage to Byard Thomas at the Immanuel Lutheran Church south of Carthage. Verna is survived by […]
Oliver Stark Hoard, 69 of Burlington, IA passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Aspire of Donnellson in Donnellson, IA. He was born September 1, 1954, in Chicago, IL the son of Howard and Eunice Starks Hoard. Oliver graduated from Harlem High School and later from Western Illinois University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree. He was married to Retha Cobbs. They later divorced, but remained close friends. Oliver had […]
Sandra “Sandy” (White) O’Shea Moore, 75, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2023, in Keokuk. Sandy was born on September 20, 1948, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Harry E. White and Mary Lucille Meyers. She married Mike O’Shea, and they were later divorced. She later married Michael Moore, and they were later divorced. Sandy worked different jobs in her life, and in 1998, she worked as manager […]
Michael “Mike” William Pribyl, 63, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Mike was born on October 31, 1960, in Keokuk, the son of Hubert George and Marjorie Ann (Hartley) Pribyl. On June 19, 1981, he was united in marriage to Lisa Schilson at St. Francis Catholic Church in Keokuk. She survives. Mike graduated from Keokuk High School in […]
Russell “Russ” Wayne Crowell, 47, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his home in Keokuk. Russ was born on June 12, 1976, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of John Michael Crowell and Nancy Jean Bentley. He was employed at Griffin Wheel in Keokuk for over 10 years and was awarded his Associate of Arts degree from SCC in Keokuk, crossing the stage with his daughter […]
Carrie Wickham White, 66 of Montrose, IA passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Hospice House in Burlington. She was born on March 25, 1957 in North Platte, Nebraska, the oldest daughter of James and Shirley Wickham. Carrie is survived by her daughter Renell (Jason) McCoy of Humble, Texas; three grandchildren: James Levi, Kaden, and Rhilynn McCoy, mother; Shirley Wickham; brother Tom Wickham and sister Ellen (Mark) Toops; She […]
Dorothy Kirchner 92, of Kahoka passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. She was born on July 26, 1931 the daughter of George and Lavon Logsdon Wiegand in St. Patrick, MO. She graduated from St. Patrick High School with the class of 1950. On September 19, 1953 she was united in marriage to Arnold Carl Kirchner in St. Patrick, MO. He preceded her […]
Edward Jay Owen, 83, of Carthage, passed away at his home on Friday, January 12, 2024. Ed was born at his home on April 3, 1940, in Carthage, Illinois, the son of Edward Peters Owen and Nina Ethel (Weeks) Owen. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1958. On June 25, 1957, Ed enlisted in the US Navy on active duty and went on to retire from the US Naval […]
Russell “Russ” Wilbur Beeler, 74, of Sutter, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family, in Sutter. Russ was born on October 19, 1949, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Wilbur and Dorothy (Roskamp) Beeler. On July 8, 1972, he was united in marriage to Karen Casper in Willowbrook, Illinois. Russ attended Tioga grade school and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1967. He went […]
