Patricia Ann Yocum Howell Matthews, 78, of Warsaw, formerly of Canton, will be remembered most for the love she gave so freely to her family and the laughter she brought into every room. Born and raised in Canton, Illinois, Patricia built a life centered on devotion to those she loved. In September of 1966, she was joined in marriage to Paul Eugene Howell, beginning a chapter of life devoted to […]
Robert (Bob) Edward Filz, 91, of Bowen, Illinois, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He was born on November 30, 1934, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Phillip Edward and Marguerite Schmid Filz of Wayland, Missouri. Bob was affectionately known as “Big,” as the older brother of his twin Richard “Tiny.” He graduated from Wayland High School in 1952. Bob was drafted by the Army […]
Lena Kay Salyers, 81, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Mississippi Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Lena was born on January 30, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (McDaniels) Salyers. She was a housekeeper at Keokuk Area Hospital and worked at the recycling plant in Keokuk until her retirement. Lena loved to play Bingo, and spent her days crafting, solving word searches […]
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kent Travis Barnes, 61, of Keokuk, who passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Kent was born on November 26, 1964, in Keokuk, the son of Thomas “Tom” K. and Janet (Hutchens) Barnes. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1983 and went on to dedicate 38 years of service to […]
Eric Devon Stephenson, 45, of Elvaston, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. Eric was born on August 11, 1980, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Mark Stephenson and Vickie Schafer. He attended Hamilton High School, and went on to work as a farm hand until a car accident left him disabled. He enjoyed anything with a motor and wheels: golf carts, old trucks, tractors and […]
Norma Jeanne Kisor, 96 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO. She was born February 7, 1930 in Ft. Madison, IA the daughter of John and Mae Wilt Bostwick. She graduated from Argyle High School with the class of 1949. Norma was united in marriage to William “Bill” Kisor in 1950 in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on May […]
Sandra Louise Johnson, 82, of Carthage, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Funeral arrangements are pending with Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. To send flowers to the family of Sandra, please visit our floral store.
Danny Gillogly, 75, of Carthage, passed away at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Danny was born March 24, 1950, the son of Marvin and Martha (Hulick) Gillogly, in Keokuk, Iowa. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1968 and went on to Bradley University in Peoria and received his bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University. Danny served as the art teacher at Carthage High School for several years […]
Mildred Maxine “Midge” Rader, 93, of Keokuk, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, at 2:35 a.m. at River Hills Village in Keokuk, surrounded by love. Born on February 14, 1933, in Keokuk, she was the daughter of Fred and Mildred Viola Betts Glasgow. Midge graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1951. She was united in marriage to Paul Rader on June 14, 1953, at the Second […]
