Martha Lee Axton, 67, of Carthage, IL, passed away early on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Martha was born on March 25, 1958, in Mexico, MO. She was the daughter of Marion “Mac” Whitaker and Martha Riley. Martha was tough and a hard worker. She spent many years working in the local restaurants from the days of the Town House, the Double Deuce, the Wright Place, […]
Prudence “Prue” Angela Backlin, 95, of Hudson, OH formerly of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Hudson Grande in Hudson, OH. She was born April 17, 1930 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Dominick and Lena Fascilla Albergo. She graduated from Northwestern University with honors as a member of Phi Beta Kappa, earning her masters’ degree in education. In 1958 Prue was united in marriage to Francis […]
John Thomas Ervin, 86, of Quincy, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at his home Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 2:03 PM. John was born December 6, 1938, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of James Otis and Helen Susanna (Merritt) Ervin. After graduating high school, he went on to serve his country for 30 years in the U. S. Navy attaining the rank of Chief Yeoman. He had an unwavering love […]
Dorothy M. Morrison, 95, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk.
Larry Gene Vance, 87, of Carthage, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Larry was born March 8, 1938, the son of Junius and Evelyn (Fleming) Vance in Keokuk, Iowa. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1956. On September 9, 1959, he was united in marriage to Elaine Johnson at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Basco and she preceded him in death in […]
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Shirley Lee Statler to a greater life with our Lord. Shirley was 95 years old, she was born on January 25, 1930, and passed on August 23, 2025 at her home in Carthage. She was born in McDonough County to Jesse Belle (Fowler) Jarvis and Earl Ross Jarvis. Shirley had 4 older brothers. Shirley is preceded by her loving […]
Lucinda “Cindy” May Francis Johnson, 88, of Montrose, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born on February 28, 1937, in Keokuk, IA. In 1963, Cindy was united in marriage to Robert Johnson, who preceded her in death on April 24, 1999. Cindy worked for more than thirty years at Griffin Wheel in Keokuk as a mold sweeper, retiring in 2001. She was a member […]
Catherine Belle Kuhlken, 99, of Warsaw, Illinois, formerly of Jackson, California, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home in Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.
Linda Louise Blankenship, 73, of Keokuk, went Home to Glory on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Linda was born on December 29, 1951, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Philip and Dorcas “Duke” (Varner) Rose. She graduated from Keokuk High School in 1970, and on March 20, 1971, she was united in marriage to Gordon Blankenship at First Christian Church in Keokuk. He survives. She was the ultimate racer's wife, the […]
