John Edward Koehler, 78, of Montrose, IA, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at his home in Montrose. He was born March 19, 1947, in Fort Madison, IA, the son of Edward Joseph and Hazel Harmon Koehler. John graduated from Central Lee High School with the Class of 1965. John was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country on the DMZ in Korea during the […]
Richard Dean Malloy, 76 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at his daughter’s home. He was born February 4, 1950 in Cedar Rapids, IA the son of Marie Louise Buerklin. Richard graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1968. A proud veteran, Richard honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he was employed by Griffin Wheel in Keokuk until […]
Steven Neal Johnson, 78, of Quincy, formerly of Keokuk, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born April 24, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Dr. Leo and Levine Sletten Johnson. His family later moved to Wildwood, Illinois, where they attended Wildwood Presbyterian Church, and it was there, at eight years old, that Steven accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He firmly […]
Shirley Sandra Briggs, 83, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa. Shirley was born on December 6, 1942, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Orville Lee and Alberta Lucille (Brisby) Stephenson. On September 3, 1960, she was united in marriage to William Henry Briggs, Jr., in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2024. Shirley […]
Janet Barnes, 91, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa. Janet was born on July 25, 1934, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Beck and Anna (Welch) Hutchens. On June 8, 1956, she was united in marriage to Thomas “Tom” K. Barnes in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 17, 2021. Janet was employed at several area businesses, […]
Randy Ray Nichols, 82, of Rushville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home. Randy was born on September 14, 1943, in West Point, Illinois, the son of Otho Earl and Alberta Maxine (Banks) Nichols. He graduated from Bowen High School in 1962, and on June 29, 1963, he was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Ament in Tioga, Illinois. She survives. He worked at Camden Elevator […]
Danielle Renea Clark, 35, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was born January 10, 1991, in Carthage, IL, the daughter of William “Bill” and Donna Bender Clark. Danielle had been employed by several companies over the years and most recently worked as a bartender. Danielle was known for her creative spirit and kind heart. Her artistic talent was evident in everything she did, from her drawings […]
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 […]
