Shirley Sandra Briggs, 83, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa. Shirley was born on December 6, 1942, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Orville Lee and Alberta Lucille (Brisby) Stephenson. On September 3, 1960, she was united in marriage to William Henry Briggs, Jr., in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2024. Shirley […]
Janet Barnes, 91, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa. Janet was born on July 25, 1934, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Beck and Anna (Welch) Hutchens. On June 8, 1956, she was united in marriage to Thomas “Tom” K. Barnes in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2021. Janet was employed at several area businesses, […]
Randy Ray Nichols, 82, of Rushville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home. Randy was born on September 14, 1943, in West Point, Illinois, the son of Otho Earl and Alberta Maxine (Banks) Nichols. He graduated from Bowen High School in 1962, and on June 29, 1963, he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Ament in Tioga, Illinois. She survives. He worked at Camden Elevator […]
Danielle Renea Clark, 35, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born January 10, 1991, in Carthage, IL, the daughter of William “Bill” and Donna Bender Clark. Danielle had been employed by several companies over the years and most recently worked as a bartender. Danielle was known for her creative spirit and kind heart. Her artistic talent was evident in everything she did, from her drawings […]
Merle D. Eberline, 75, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. Merle was born January 4, 1951, to Donald H. and Ruth Sellers Eberline. He graduated from Marshalltown High School and continued his education at the University of Iowa, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. In September 1984, Merle was united in marriage to […]
Kevin Brian Helmick, 71, of Keokuk, passed away early Thursday morning, January 29, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born March 14, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa, Kevin grew up in Keokuk and began playing music at 14 alongside his father in the band Western Lights. Music, woodworking, and helping others remained central to his life, even as he faced significant health challenges, including a heart transplant in 2018. Kevin married […]
Larry Comstock, 87, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born August 17, 1938, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Emit and Virginia Hemingway Comstock. Larry graduated from Montrose High School with the class of 1957. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis […]
Steven J. “Steve” Courtois, 68, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born March 14, 1957, in Oakdale, LA, the son of Ronald J. and Patricia J. (Mecum) Courtois. At the time of Steve’s birth, his father was serving as an active soldier in the United States Army. Steve later moved to Keokuk, where he graduated from […]
Ronald Lee Jones, 73, of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Mississippi Valley Healthcare Center in Keokuk, IA. He was born on March 17, 1952, to Joyce Callsen and Harley Jones in Keokuk and raised by his grandparents, Carl “Heinie” and Velva Callsen. He graduated from Central Lee High School in 1970. Ronald was first married to Kathy Rose. They later divorced. He was then married to […]
