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 […]
Edith Fern Johnson (née Howard) of rural Revere, Missouri, peacefully passed away on July 22, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa, surrounded by her children. The first child of Arthur Elmo and Audrey Fern (Bowen) Howard, Edith was born in Canton, Missouri on April 16, 1929. She was 96 years, 3 months and 6 days young! Fondly known as “Edie” by many, she grew up in […]
Robert "Bob" Pivoroff Sr., 75, passed away on July 21, 2025, at the SE Iowa Behavioral Healthcare Center in Keokuk, IA. Born on October 12, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son to the late Paul and Helen (Fogiel) Pivoroff. Bob served in the US Army from 1969 to 1970, stationed at Ft Bragg, NC. His career spanned various roles; he worked in a newspaper, a furniture store, and […]
Joseph Bernard “Joe” Marshall, 86, of Hugo, MN, passed away, Monday, January 27, 2025. Carolyn Jane Stephens Marshall, 84, of Hugo, MN, formerly of LaGrange, passed away, Saturday, June 14, 2025. Graveside Services with full Military Honors will be at 3:30 PM, Friday, August 1, 2025, at Dover Cemetery in Rural LaGrange, MO. Friends and Family are invited to Joe and Carolyn’s Life Celebration at a visitation […]
Tina Marie Huston, 62, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Tina was born on October 19, 1962, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Marion Henry and Betty (Washburn) Nelson. On July 18, 1982, she was united in marriage to Samuel “Sam” Huston in Warsaw, Illinois. They were later divorced but remained close friends. She was employed at […]
Joseph Dean Kelly, 36, of Industry, IL, formerly of Carthage, passed away early on Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home in Industry. Joe was born on October 4, 1988, in Carthage, IL. He was the son of Tony Kelly and Kathey (Althoff) Snow. He graduated from Carthage High School in 2007. Joe loved to play football and excelled for the Blueboys as a fullback and linebacker. During his youth, […]
Robert Arthur (Bob) Buenzow April 15, 1958 – July 21, 2025 Robert Arthur (Bob) Buenzow, 67, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away July 21, 2025. Born on April 15, 1958, in Waterloo, Iowa, and united in marriage to Julie Rea, August 26, 1989. Bob led a life marked by craftsmanship, precision, and creativity. After obtaining a Mechanical Engineering degree from Iowa State University, Bob worked for several prominent engineering firms throughout […]
Ruth V. Kirchner, 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. She was born on January 7, 1928 in Keokuk, the daughter of Harry and Susan Younkin Wardlow. Ruth graduated from Montrose High School with the class of 1946. On January 25, 1947, Ruth married the love of her life, Elmer J. Kirchner. They shared thirty-eight years of marriage before his passing on […]
