Mary Michele Peterson, 78, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Hansen House in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mary was born on March 15, 1948, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Edgar and Pauline (DeVine) McKay. She graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School in Keokuk in 1966, and went on to work at Richard Bowers and Associates and later Keokuk Area Hospital as a switchboard operator. On […]
Leslie Claud Chapin, 77, of West Point, IL, passed away at 3:27 AM, Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home. Leslie was born February 2, 1949, in Denton, Texas, the son of Aubrey and Dessie (Quisenberry) Chapin. On July 14, 1978, he was united in marriage to Zonna Leola Watkins and she preceded him in death on December 10, 2013. Leslie worked from the time he was twelve years old […]
Martha S. Youngmeyer, 71, of Carthage, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois. Martha was born on December 12, 1954, in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of Michael “Mike” and Betty (Munson) Strubinger. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1972, and went on to attend Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. On January 2, 1993, she was united in marriage to Stephen “Steve” Youngmeyer […]
Stephanie Corr, 72, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Woodland Health and Rehabilitation in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Arrangements are pending at DeJong-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk. To send flowers to the family of Stephanie, please visit our floral store.
Helen Marie Lemley, 83, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, in Macomb. She was born at home September 10, 1942, in Tennessee, IL to the late Albert and Mildred (Moore) Lemley. She is survived by her brother Junior Lemley and sister Marilyn (Robert) Baxter, both of Tennessee, three nephews, Wyatt Baxter who has been a devoted caregiver, Brad (Kelsey) Baxter, Brian (Jackie) Baxter, one niece Carrie Dawdy, eight great […]
James Edwin "Jim" Phillips, age 89, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born on February 27, 1937, Jim proudly served his country as a Specialist in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to his lifelong home of San Diego, California, where he met Barbara Romero (Shiepe) and welcomed his two boys. Deeply committed to public service, Jim worked […]
John Thomas Fetters, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville. He was born November 7, 1937, in Baring, Missouri, the son of John and Mary Delaney Fetters. He graduated from Memphis High School with the class of 1955. John was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served his country from 1955 to 1959. On September 4, 2004, John […]
Debra Wadden, 71, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away July 11, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Frank Schmoldt Jr. and LaVon Marie Testman. Debra was the oldest of three children. She shared a special bond with her younger brother, Craig, and younger sister, Linda, and was always willing to help and support them throughout their lives. A lifelong resident of Keokuk, Debra was proud […]
Betty Lee Sherrill, 70, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Betty was born on January 21, 1956, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Larry and Mary (Henley) Sherrill. She graduated from Mt. Zion High School in Mt. Zion, Illinois, with the Class of 1974. Throughout her life, Betty held a variety of occupations. She began her career working as a nurse's aide before […]
