Mary K. Baum, 92, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home in Keokuk. Mary was born on September 11, 1933, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Jerry and Maxine (Baxter) Lucas. On January 8, 1951, she was united in marriage to Donald F. Baum at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Keokuk. He preceded her in death in 2004. Mary was an organizer of the […]
Helen K. Kinkade, 75, of Hamilton, passed away at 9:52 PM Monday, October 13, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Helen was born October 25, 1949, the daughter of John J. and Fern M. (Greene) Syfert in Shelbyville, Illinois. On February 16, 1974, she was united in marriage to Edward J. Kinkade in Coal City, Illinois. He survives. Helen graduated from Coal City High School and went on to work […]
Gary Edward Tripp, 72, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:58 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Gary was born May 25, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Willard and Mary (Connors) Tripp. He graduated from Warsaw High School and then went on to serve in the U. S. Air Force Military Police from 1972 until his Honorable Discharge in 1979. On June 26, 1972, he […]
Edward “Sonny” VanVelkinburgh, 83, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 5:28 am on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Clark County Nursing Home, in Kahoka, Missouri. According to his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Memorials contributions can be made to the grandson Duston Corella to help with expenses. Memorials can be left or mailed to Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home, 975 […]
Bille Jean Hyatt, 79 of Mt. Pleasant formerly of Keokuk passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant surrounded by her family and woke up in heaven, hearing the angels sing for the very first time. She was born on May 27, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Carl and Bonnie D. (McIntosh) Johnson. On August 27, 1966, she was united in marriage […]
Wes Rose, 67, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. on October 6, 2025. Born on October 22, 1957, in Keokuk to Robert and Beverly “Tootie” (Lewis) Rose, Wes lived a vibrant life filled with passion, curiosity, and connection. On August 11, 1978, Wes was united in marriage to Anne (Kelly). Together they welcomed one daughter, Nicole “Nikki” (Rose) Wilsey. Though they later […]
Charlotte Hope Clark, 83 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. She was born January 7, 1942 in Trenton, IA the daughter of Virgil and Juanita N. Miller Bonser. Charlotte attended school in Mt. Pleasant, IA and later went on to beauty school in Keokuk, where she also taught classes. On February 1, 1959 Charlotte was united in […]
Jackie Lee “Jack” Agnew, 79, of Hamilton, passed away at his brother's home in Carthage at 4:30 AM, Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Jack was born May 27, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of August Arold “Buck” and Louise Maria (Cook) Agnew. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1964. He went on to pass his civil service test and was a dedicated mail carrier for the Hamilton Post Office […]
Tyler-James Craig Curfman, a sweet little boy, was gently called to rest on October 3, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Tyler was born on September 10, 2025, to his loving parents Austin C. Curfman and Alexis Pullins. Though his time on Earth was short, his warmth and spirit left an indelible mark. He was a precious gift, cherished deeply by his parents and his extended family. Tyler is survived […]
