Barbara Aileen Fortune, 96, passed away at Bickford Senior Living in Des Moines, IA on June 29, 2025. Barbara was born August 9, 1928, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of William and Florence Howe. She graduated from Keokuk High School. Barbara married George “Jun” Fortune, Jr. on February 22, 1946. Together they ran Fortune’s Tavern and Restaurant until they retired in 1971. Barb also worked at the Phone Booth in […]
Larry Thomson, 85, of Kahoka, Missouri, formerly of Williamstown, Missouri passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Northeast Regional Medical Center, in Kirksville, Missouri. Services are pending at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home in Kahoka, Missouri. Condolences may be left for the family at [email protected]
Roger Dale Schulz, 93, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. Roger was born on June 23, 1932, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Leroy and Dorothy (Carmichael) Schulz. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1952. On July 2, 1961, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Baxter in Keokuk. She preceded him in death on April 5, 2011. Roger […]
James "Jim" Wells passed away at his home in Keokuk on July 28, 2025 at the age of 78. Jim was born in Keokuk on January 14, 1947 he and was a lifelong resident. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Charles Wells and Marie Louise Wells. Jim was employed as a realtor for many years, during which time he received Keokuk's “Realtor of the Year” award. He […]
Steven Yoder, 71 of Sandusky passed away, Friday, August 1, 2025 at his home. Born September 24, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, he was the son of Ned and JoAnn Hanerhoff Yoder. Steven was a proud 1972 graduate of Keokuk High School. He went on to build a successful career, serving as Vice President of Operations for US Food Services in San Diego, California, until his retirement in 2019. He was […]
Neva Grace Brunk, 74 of Hannibal passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Luther Manor in Hannibal, MO. She was born January 11, 1951 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Walter and Ella Clifton Hunziker. Neva graduated from Clark County R-1 High School and later dedicated herself to caring for others as a CNA, working in local nursing homes. Her compassion touched the lives of the many residents she cared […]
Quinton Seth, 30, of Argyle, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St Louis University Hospital in St Louis, MO with his family by his side. Funeral Services for Quinton Seth will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 12:00 pm at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home in Kahoka, Missouri. Pastor Shawn McAfee will officiate. Burial at the Christy Cemetery North of Kahoka Hwy V Revere, Missouri. […]
Brian Andrew Martens, 50, of Niota, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Brian was born on February 17, 1975, in Carthage, IL. He was the son of Paul and Flo (Lubker) Martens. As a young man, Brian achieved the rank of Eagle Scout which is the highest rank in the Scouts BSA program. He graduated from Carthage High School […]
Gene F. Knapp, 80, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa. Gene was born on March 14, 1945, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Oda (Michelsen) Knapp. In 1963, he graduated from Hudson High School in Hudson, Iowa. He furthered his education by obtaining his Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology and went on to receive a […]
