Keith Lee McMillen, 79, of Carthage, IL, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, surrounded by his family at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Keith, the youngest of three boys, was born on September 10, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Eldon and Velma (Speer) McMillen. He was a devoted son, loving brother, father, Papa, and great grandpa. He was a simple man who found joy in the things that mattered most—his […]
Brian Christopher Brucher, 57, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. To send flowers to the family of Brian, please visit our floral store.
Helen Louise Curtis, 96, of Carthage, Il, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 3:10 AM at Wesley Village in Macomb, Il. Helen Louise Hopkins Curtis was born on February 16, 1930, in Sterling, Illinois, to Vern Harold Hopkins and Erma Viola (Hoak) Hopkins. She grew up on the family farm, where from a young age she helped her brothers, Vernon and Donald, with chores and field work after […]
Jack Rogers, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud Keokuk native, passed away at the age of 78 on May 16th, 2026. Born on October 22, 1947, Jack was a man whose life was defined by his love of family, his passion for golf, and his unwavering commitment to the community his family had called home for four generations, a legacy Jack carried with great pride. Jack is survived by […]
Elizabeth “Liz” Lynn Krudwig, 72, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at her home in Montrose surrounded by her family and friends. Liz was born on February 4, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of David and Patricia Joan (Gundy) Porter. She graduated from Central Lee High School in 1972, where she was a talented cheerleader. Liz held several jobs throughout her working career. She was […]
Margaret Mary (McDowell) Finton, 79, of Warsaw, Illinois lost her battle with ALS on May 15, 2026, in Manhattan, Illinois, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on October 20, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Edward and Dorothy (Sinclair) McDowell. After graduating from Cardinal Strich High School in 1964, Margaret (Margie) worked at several local businesses- Betty Gays, Sheller-Globe, Deckers, Todd Uniform, and finally Methode. During her retirement […]
Pearl “Pete” (Bryant) Taylor was born on May 6, 1937, in Randolph County, Alabama, the oldest of four children. She went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2026, at the age of 89. She enjoyed school. At an early age, she picked cotton and cleaned houses, moving to Dayton, Ohio, in 1955. Pearl lived an amazing life. She was the mother of four wonderful children: two sons and […]
Goldie Pruett, 95 of Montrose, IA passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her granddaughter’s house in Keokuk. She was born on January 20, 1931 in Missouri the daughter of Fritz Bentzinger. Goldie was first united in marriage to James Mixer. They later divorced. She then married Robert Smith and her preceded her in death on May 9, 1981. On May 14, 1983 Goldie married Richard Pruett. He passed away […]
Loretta J. Messerschmitt, 79, of Fort Madson, IA, passed away at 12:09 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison. She was born on May 24, 1946 in Fort Madison, IA to Clarence “Kie” & Evelyn Corns Doty. She married Larry Messerschmitt and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed music and dancing. Loretta is survived by: 3-Children: […]
