Ronald Harrison Harmon, known affectionately as Ronnie, passed away on February 9, 2026, at his home in Carthage, Illinois, at the age of 40. Born on May 3, 1985, in Carthage, Illinois, Ronnie was a beacon of joy and strength throughout his life. He was a graduate of Hamilton High School in 2004. Ron was a talented athlete in his younger years and excelled in Basketball and Football. He could […]
Karla McCarty, 67, of Kahoka, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Beloved Health Center in Hannibal. She was born August 17, 1958, the daughter of Robert and Condella “Joyce” Collins Miller. On June 19, 2005, she was united in marriage to James McCarty, he survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her stepchildren, Tammy McCarty (David Markell), Sherry Slominski (Ken), and Dakota McCarty (Angela); five grandchildren; […]
Sharon Kay (Mahe) Speer, 74 of Carthage, peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday February 8, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL after having a major stroke the weekend before. Sharon was born March 4, 1951, in Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL to Orville & Helga (Zweig) Mahe of West Point, IL. Sharon attended grade school In West Point, IL and went on to graduate […]
Marie Thelma Wilson, 68, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at her home in Keokuk. Marie was born on December 1, 1957, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Anthony and Marcella (Kruse) Krogmeier. She graduated from Fort Madison High School, and on October 6, 2012, she was united in marriage to Rickie Lee Grisham in Keokuk. He survives. Marie was employed at River Hills Village, The […]
Robert James Hauk, passed away peacefully after celebrating his 99th birthday. Born on January 26, 1927, in Newton, Illinois, Bob grew up surrounded by family, including his three sisters and his brother Dan, who survives him. He was the beloved son of James and Margaret Hauk. In 1949, Bob married the love of his life, Rosemary, beginning a devoted partnership that spanned decades. Together, they raised eight children: John (Maria), […]
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 […]
