Doris Mae Dorethy, 95, of Hamilton, passed away at 3:55 AM, Monday, December 15, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Doris was born April 12, 1930, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of William John and Clara (Peterschmidt) South. She graduated from Montrose High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Education degree from Iowa Wesleyan University. On May 25, 1954, she was united in marriage to John […]
Darrell Gene “Beano” Boyer, 87, of Carthage, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by his family at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Beano was born on February 14, 1938, at home in Ferris, IL. He was the son of Vernon and Luella (Metternich) Boyer. Beano graduated from Carthage High School in 1956. He was a good athlete and excelled in basketball, baseball, and football. On November 27, 1958, […]
Connie Jean Sutton Obituary Connie Jean Sutton, 79, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Lexington, IL, passed away early on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. Connie was born on October 2, 1946, in Keokuk, IA. She was the daughter of Irvin and Gertrude (Wachtendorf) Huls. Connie graduated from Carthage Community High School in 1964. After high school, Connie spent time working as […]
Linda Marie Kennedy, 78, of Donnellson, formerly of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. “Crazy Linda” was born on October 23, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Jack and Patreina Ann (Walters) Bawden. She graduated from Keokuk High School, and on August 14, 1976, she was united in marriage to John William “Jack” Kennedy in Keokuk. He preceded […]
Bonita Diane Roberts, 78, of Keokuk, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri. She was born March 12, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Lee and Anne Burke Shark. Bonita graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1965. On February 17, 1968, Bonita was united in marriage to Jerry Boyd Roberts in Carthage, Illinois. He preceded her in death on […]
Cory Bill Byrn, 66, of Kahoka passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born December 17, 1958 in Keokuk, the son of Olan and Betty Louise Meeker Byrn. Cory had a natural talent for working on cars and electronics, often spending hours tinkering, fixing, and figuring out how things worked. He also enjoyed spending time on his computer, a hobby that kept him […]
Donna Lynn Weber, or "Tiny", age 74, of Keokuk, passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2025 surrounded by her family. As a lifelong resident of Keokuk, Donna was the oldest of three children, born to Donald and Dorothy Holland. Donna enjoyed family time with her three sons, eight grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. She approached life with love and encouragement. She always welcomed family and friends into her home with […]
Karen Louise Hardy (Weyand), 83, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed peacefully on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 17, 1942, to Margaret and Joseph Weyand. Following high school, Karen taught in Missouri before returning to Keokuk, where she worked in several local businesses over the years including Woolworth’s, Bauer-Malarky Shoe Store, Rexall Drug, and later The Daily Gate City. In 1973, she was united […]
Sandra Jean Smith, 84, of Keokuk, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, IA. She was born on August 30, 1941, in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Raymond Edwin, Sr. and Vieva Dirth Dodge. Sandra was united in marriage to Melvin Smith. He survives. For many years, Sandra worked at Keokuk High School, serving both as a custodian and a study hall monitor. She took […]
