Obituaries
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Marianne Holtsclaw, who departed this world peacefully in her sleep at Burlington Hospital on June 18, 2026, at the age of 87. Marianne, daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Wollbrink) Brackensick, was born on August 28, 1938, in Sutter, IL. Marianne was the loving wife of the late Geral Dee Holtsclaw, whom she married on June […]
Susan “Sue” Diane Othmer-Mallory, 83, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. Sue was born on December 28, 1942, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Leslie Earl and Cleo Illeana (Schlotter) Othmer. She graduated from Keokuk High School in 1961 and went on to further her education at Keokuk Community College and Gem City Business College. She […]
Charlotte Mabel Bunton, 91, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, under hospice care in Hamilton, Illinois. Charlotte was born on August 11, 1934, in Montrose, Iowa, the daughter of James and Clara (Crowson) Clark. She graduated from Montrose High School in 1952, and in 1958, she was united in marriage to Willie Bunton in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on September 29, 2001. Charlotte was […]
Tina L. Summers, 53, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa. Tina was born on July 23, 1972, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Harvey “Skip” Gipe, Jr, and Patty Joan Coovert. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1990 and went on to work at Hollister-Whitney Elevator Corporation in Quincy. On November 14, 1998, she was […]
Sheila Azinger, 83, of Montrose, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City surrounded by her family. She was born February 23, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Fitzpatrick. On February 20, 1965, she was united in marriage to William Daniel "Bill" Azinger in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They shared forty-six wonderful years together before he preceded […]
Addison Mae Kelly, 20, of Keokuk, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 12, 2026, at her home in Keokuk. She was born February 15, 2006, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Shayne Kelly and Amy Harmon Kelly. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 2024. More than anything, Addison loved being a mother to her daughter, Chicago. She cherished every moment she spent with her and loved […]
David Hardy, 43, of Elvaston, IL passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026 at his home in Elvaston, IL. He was born April 22, 1983 in Keokuk, IA the son of Richard and Christine Happs Hardy. David graduated from Hamilton High School with the class of 2001. Throughout his working years, David was employed by several area businesses, including Keokuk Steel Castings, Knapheide in Quincy, Illinois, Silgan Containers Corporation in Fort […]
Albert Vernon Ancelet, 78, died peacefully at Blessing Hospital on June 10th, 2026. Albert was born on November 25th, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa. He attended Carthage High School, graduating in 1965. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1969. After his military service, he attended Illinois State University and Chicago Kent College of Law, graduating in 1975, having won many awards for his […]
Lynda J. Matlick, 83, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Lynda was born December 7, 1942, in Greensburg, Missouri, the daughter of Leonard and Bessie (Kennison) Mallett. On December 18, 1959, she was united in marriage to Charles Russell Matlick at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church in Greensburg, Missouri. He preceded her in death on July 4, […]
