Paul William Bruns, 75, of Basco, IL, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. Paul was born in Keokuk, IA, on December 23, 1949. He was the son of Willie and Pauline (Leerhoff) Bruns. Paul attended Carthage High School, the class of 1968. At 18 years old, Paul purchased a brand-new tractor and started his farming operation. He spent time hauling cattle for […]
Gary Wayne Ludington, 83, of Hamilton, IL (formerly from Atlantic) passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 at Ft. Madison Community Hospital, Ft. Madison, IA. Gary was born June 6, 1941 in Shenandoah, IA to Doris Coder Ludington and Clifford Ludington. Gary grew up in the Shambaugh, IA area and spent time on the 40-acre farm of his grandparents. He was able to stay in the same rural school district […]
Connie Sue Thorn, 77 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. She was born January 30, 1948 in Keokuk, IA to Fred and Esther (Steele) Thorn. Connie is survived by daughter Lori (Stacey) Branham, grandchildren Sydney (Karter) Branham, Henry (Kristin) Branham, Dalton (Aylssa) Branham, great grandsons Maddox, Owen, Octavius, Solly, Bo and Leo and great granddaughters Maisey, Loveyette and Raven. She is […]
Philip L. Hall, 93, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 7:00 am on Thursday, March 27, 2025, after a brief stay at the Clark County Nursing Home, in Kahoka, Missouri with his family by his side. Funeral Services for Philip Lawrence Hall will be held Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home, Kahoka, MO. Pastor Ray Gilbert will officiate. Visitation with family […]
Peggy June Jamison, 98, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home. Peggy was born on November 16, 1926, in Granger, Missouri, the daughter of Eston Urban and Dorothy Evelyn (McGowan) Jones. On February 2, 1948, she was united in marriage to Junior Duane Jamison in Mississippi. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1997. Peggy was employed at Sheller-Globe in Keokuk as a […]
Daniel “Dan” A. Dietrich, 87, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk.
Susan Jean Sworski, 78, of Keokuk passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant, IA. She was born January 28, 1947 in St. Peter, MN, the daughter of Russell and Norma Schwichtenberg Rapp. She graduated from high school in Cleveland, MN with the class of 1965. On May 11, 1974, she was united in marriage to Charlie Sworski in St. Cloud, MN. He […]
Lloyd Eugene “Gene” Kern, 96, of Ewing, MO, passed away 3:00 PM, Monday, March 24, 2025, at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Nelsonville Baptist Church in Ewing, MO. Pastor Kenneth Clair will officiate. Burial with full Military Honors will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palmyra, MO. Friends and Family are invited to Gene’s Life Celebration at […]
Tamie Renee Shepard, 62, of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Tamie was born on December 15, 1962, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Glenn “Jake” and Mable “Corky” (Scott) Wise. She was a member of Harvest Bible Fellowship Church in Fort Madison and was employed at Hy-Vee for forty-one years. She was an avid San […]
