Edward “Sonny” VanVelkinburgh, 83, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 5:28 am on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Clark County Nursing Home, in Kahoka, Missouri. According to his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorials contributions can be made to the grandson Duston Corella to help with expenses. Memorials can be left or mailed to Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home, 975 […]
Bille Jean Hyatt, 79 of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Keokuk passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant surrounded by her family and woke up in heaven, hearing the angels sing for the very first time. She was born on May 27, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Bonnie D. (McIntosh) Johnson. On August 27, 1966, she was united in marriage […]
Wes Rose, 67, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. on October 6, 2025. Born on October 22, 1957, in Keokuk to Robert and Beverly “Tootie” (Lewis) Rose, Wes lived a vibrant life filled with passion, curiosity, and connection. On August 11, 1978, Wes was united in marriage to Anne (Kelly). Together they welcomed one daughter, Nicole “Nikki” (Rose) Wilsey. Though they later […]
Charlotte Hope Clark, 83 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. She was born January 7, 1942 in Trenton, IA the daughter of Virgil and Juanita N. Miller Bonser. Charlotte attended school in Mt. Pleasant, IA and later went on to beauty school in Keokuk, where she also taught classes. On February 1, 1959 Charlotte was united in […]
Jackie Lee “Jack” Agnew, 79, of Hamilton, passed away at his brother's home in Carthage at 4:30 AM, Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Jack was born May 27, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of August Arold “Buck” and Louise Maria (Cook) Agnew. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1964. He went on to pass his civil service test and was a dedicated mail carrier for the Hamilton Post Office […]
Tyler-James Craig Curfman, a sweet little boy, was gently called to rest on October 3, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Tyler was born on September 10, 2025, to his loving parents Austin C. Curfman and Alexis Pullins. Though his time on Earth was short, his warmth and spirit left an indelible mark. He was a precious gift, cherished deeply by his parents and his extended family. Tyler is survived […]
Betty Stuckwisch, 81, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous nine-month battle with brain cancer. Born July 8, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Leland and Maxine (Bossler) Sherrill, Betty lived a long and meaningful life marked by devotion to her family, quiet strength, and a profoundly generous spirit. A 1962 graduate of Hamilton High School, Betty went on to […]
Cornelious “Cory” Tyrone Brewer, 34, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Keokuk, Iowa. Cory was born on September 27, 1991, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Alonzo and Kimberly (Boyd) Brewer. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 2010. Cory had many talents, and was employed at W2 Fuel, Keokuk Steel Castings and Hickey Contracting. He also worked as a handyman and mechanic, tinkering on anything […]
Daro “Topper” Garthwaite, 67, of Milan, Tennessee, formerly of the Keokuk area, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home. Topper was born on June 1, 1958, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Armand “Sarge” and Dorothy (Batley) Garthwaite. He attended high school in Clark County, Missouri, and enlisted in the United States Army in 1976, receiving his honorable discharge in 1978. Topper worked many jobs throughout his […]
