Merle D. Eberline, 75, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. Merle was born January 4, 1951, to Donald H. and Ruth Sellers Eberline. He graduated from Marshalltown High School and continued his education at the University of Iowa, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. In September 1984, Merle was united in marriage to […]
Kevin Brian Helmick, 71, of Keokuk, passed away early Thursday morning, January 29, at home surrounded by loved ones. Born March 14, 1954, in Burlington, Iowa, Kevin grew up in Keokuk and began playing music at 14 alongside his father in the band Western Lights. Music, woodworking, and helping others remained central to his life, even as he faced significant health challenges, including a heart transplant in 2018. Kevin married […]
Larry Comstock, 87, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born August 17, 1938, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Emit and Virginia Hemingway Comstock. Larry graduated from Montrose High School with the class of 1957. Larry was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Cuban Missile Crisis […]
Steven J. “Steve” Courtois, 68, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born March 14, 1957, in Oakdale, LA, the son of Ronald J. and Patricia J. (Mecum) Courtois. At the time of Steve’s birth, his father was serving as an active soldier in the United States Army. Steve later moved to Keokuk, where he graduated from […]
Ronald Lee Jones, 73, of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at Mississippi Valley Healthcare Center in Keokuk, IA. He was born on March 17, 1952, to Joyce Callsen and Harley Jones in Keokuk and raised by his grandparents, Carl “Heinie” and Velva Callsen. He graduated from Central Lee High School in 1970. Ronald was first married to Kathy Rose. They later divorced. He was then married to […]
Mary McKay, age 76, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 14, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Albert Davis and Mary Bird Davis. Mary devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a certified nursing assistant, a role that reflected her compassionate and giving nature. In her earlier years, she also worked as a […]
Frances Marie Tweedell, 94, of Carthage, passed away at her home at 9:00 AM, Sunday, January 25, 2026. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. To send flowers to the family of Frances, please visit our floral store.
Carolyn M. Clark, 87, of Carthage, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. Carolyn was born June 21, 1938, the daughter of Vernon and Gladys (Kirkpatrick) Mardis in Keokuk, Iowa. She graduated from Keokuk High School. On July 25, 1955, she was united in marriage to Charles (Chuck) E. Clark in Carthage. Whether they were canning pickles, playing softball, or going on one of many […]
John Delven Norman, 56, of Carthage, IL, passed away at 6:00 AM on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at home, after a short time on hospice. He was born on May 16, 1969, in Burlington, IA, the son of Ronnie Renee and Judith Ann (Hays) Norman. On July 21, 1995, he married Kristin Snyder at Grace Bible Church in Dallas City, IL. John attended Union High School and then went on […]
