Douglas Dains, 62 of Ft. Madison passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his home. He was born October 19, 1962 in Fort Madison, IA the son of Marvin and Donna Robertson Dains. He graduated from Fort Madison High School with the class of 1981. Doug proudly served his country in the United States Navy, including active duty during Desert Storm. His years in the Navy were a defining part […]
Christina “Tina” Smeltser, 69, of Keokuk, IA passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at River Hills Village. She was born on April 23, 1956 in Keokuk the daughter of Frank and June (Robinett) Protsman. Tina graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1973. On February 12, 1977 she was united in marriage to Dave Smeltser in Wayland, MO. He preceded her in death on August 7, […]
Tracy K. Fowler, 45, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.
John William “Jack” Kennedy, 82, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home. Jack was born on November 4, 1942, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of James and Emma (Keller) Kennedy. He graduated from High School in Revere, Missouri, and on August 14, 1976, he was united in marriage to Linda Bawden in Keokuk, Iowa. She survives. Jack was employed at BNSF for twenty-eight years […]
Brenda Louise Wetzel-Sage, 81, of Carthage, passed away at 6:06 PM, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Red Maple Memory Care in Carthage. Brenda was born September 24, 1943, in rural Tennessee, Illinois, the daughter of Burdette Carson and Helen Marie (Fentem) Wetzel. She lived in rural Tennessee, Plymouth and Dallas City as a child where she attended the Free Methodist Church. She then lived in Carthage, Burlington and Keokuk. […]
Bonnie Marie Abell, 86, of Ewing, MO, passed away at 7:30 PM, Monday, August 11, 2025, at her home. Graveside Services will be at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Durham Cemetery in Durham, MO. Rev. Elmer Hagood will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ball-Davis Funeral Home in Ewing, MO.
Barbara Aileen Fortune, 96, passed away at Bickford Senior Living in Des Moines, IA on June 29, 2025. Barbara was born August 9, 1928, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of William and Florence Howe. She graduated from Keokuk High School. Barbara married George “Jun” Fortune, Jr. on February 22, 1946. Together they ran Fortune’s Tavern and Restaurant until they retired in 1971. Barb also worked at the Phone Booth in […]
Larry Thomson, 85, of Kahoka, Missouri, formerly of Williamstown, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center, in Kirksville, Missouri. Services are pending at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home in Kahoka, Missouri. Condolences may be left for the family at [email protected]
Roger Dale Schulz, 93, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. Roger was born on June 23, 1932, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Leroy and Dorothy (Carmichael) Schulz. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1952. On July 2, 1961, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Baxter in Keokuk. She preceded him in death on April 5, 2011. Roger […]
