Melvin “Buzzy” Seaton, 89, of Basco, passed away June 27 in Carthage, Illinois surrounded by his family. Melvin was born December 2, 1934, the son of Meta “Mattie” (Garrelts) and Harold Seaton. He attended grades 1 through 8 at Excelsior, a one-room schoolhouse, which remains on the Seaton property to this day. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1952. After graduating, Melvin took a position with Purity Oats (a […]
Steven Lee Shipman, 57, of Basco, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Steve was born August 19, 1966 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Henry and Sonja (Maynard) Shipman. On August 8, 2008 he married Mary Manley in Plymouth, Illinois. She survives. Steve was a 1984 graduate of Dallas City High School. Following high school he worked for few years […]
Joseph Anthony Rose, 91 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO. He was born on November 23, 1932 in Keokuk, IA the son of Wesley and Evelyn Long Rose. On April 13, 1952 Joe was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Tiemann of Warsaw, IL in Hardy, AR. She survives. In 1960, despite only having an 8th grade education, Joe […]
Robert Harrison Young, 74 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home. He was born March 2, 1950 in Keokuk, IA the son of Roger and Virginia Rose Reichalt Young. Robert had been self employed as a carpenter, tree trimmer and handyman. He was carefree and fun loving and enjoyed having a good time with his friends. He loved listening to old country music. Robert is […]
Roy Alan Stavenger, 83, of Naperville, IL, passed away on May 4, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1941, in Berwin, IL to Elroy and Minnie Stavenger. Roy attended Hope College and Elmhurst College where he met the love of his life, Karen. They shared almost 60 years together traveling, playing golf and working together. They were married on August 15, 1964. Roy began his working career with his […]
Gavin M. Rowley, Sr. 32 of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island, formerly of Jacksonville, FL and Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. He was born March 9, 1992 in Keokuk, IA the son of John A. Rowley and Teresa Skinner. Gavin graduated from Woodward Academy in Woodward, IA with the class of 2008. Gavin had been employed as a carpenter and also a framer. By experience working with […]
Melissa, “Missy” Lynn Rhea, 44, of Keokuk, died Friday, June 21, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. Missy was born on August 15, 1979 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Ned Otis and Patricia Lynn Smith Rhea. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1997. Missy then furthered her education by attending Culver Stockton College in Canton, MO to obtain her bachelor’s […]
Steven “Steve” Lee Rairden, 70, of Keokuk, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa. Steve was born on February 9, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Carroll and Faye (Symmonds) Rairden. He graduated from Keokuk High school in 1972, and on June 16, 1973, he was united in marriage to Lisa Howell Rairden in Keokuk, Iowa. She survives. […]
Willard Franklin Rampley, 86, of Basco, Illinois, passed away at 10:19 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in his home. Willard was born on June 28, 1937, in Breckenridge, Illinois. He was the son of Franklin and Edith (Kammerer) Rampley. He started driving a truck for family and then went on to start his own trucking business and finally retired at the age of 80. On October 4, 1955, Willard […]
