obert W. Collier, Jr., 77, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. Bob was born on June 30, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Robert, Sr., and Helen (Breckel) Collier. In 1966, he joined the United States Navy, serving his country until 1970, when he received his honorable discharge. His military career was admirable, and he continued […]
Richard Alden “Dick” Cochran, 87, of Warsaw, passed away at 9:34 AM, Monday, May 26, 2025, at his home near Warsaw. Dick was born August 10, 1937, the son of Robert Moore and Dorothy Emily (Golliher) Cochran in Keokuk, Iowa. He attended Hamilton High School graduating in 1955. He served in the U. S. Navy from 1956 until his Honorable Discharge in 1960. On December 9, 1967, he was united […]
Sandra Stella (Schutte) Jacobs, 85, of Forney, Texas, formerly of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Mesquite, Texas. Sandra was born on March 20, 1940, in Fresno, California, the daughter of Clyde and Zoe (Harris) Wright. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1958, and went on to graduate from Western Illinois University in 1970 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, receiving her Master’s Degree […]
Jackie A. Flockhart, 80 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, May 26, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA. She was born January 27, 1945 in Dyersville, IA the daughter of James and Nellie Kampe Flockhart. Jackie graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1963. Over the years, Jackie worked for several local businesses, including Sheller Globe, Jacks, and the Christian Book Store. Beyond […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Delight Inman, who left us on May 14, 2025, at the age of 91. She passed away in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on December 28, 1933, in Promise City, Iowa, Delight grew up in a warm and loving household surrounded by her ten brothers and sisters. Her original legal name was Roma Delight. Since her father preferred the name Delight, […]
inda Sue Chaknine, 69, of Hamilton, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Linda was born on June 24, 1955, in Keokuk, IA. She was the daughter of Harry Earl Fox and Thelma Rose Wooster. Linda graduated from Keokuk High School in 1973. In September of 1973, she was united in marriage to George William Chaknine and had one daughter, […]
Beverly Raylene Oberman, 73, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 7, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Roy Lee and Verna Jean Muhrer Fry. Beverly was a 1969 graduate of Clark County R-1 High School and was proud to call Kahoka her lifelong home. On October 25, 1969, Beverly married the love of […]
Robert L Schreck, 83, of St. Francisville passed away May 23, 2025 at Southeast Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA. Born December 16, 1941, the son of William J. “Bill” and Gladys Kilkenny Schreck, Bob attended Saint Peter's Catholic School and Cardinal Stritch High School graduating in the class of 1959. He married Sharon Glasgow in 1965 and to the union two children, Tim and Heather were born. In […]
John Grover Pollitt, 82 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at his home. He was born September 23, 1942 in Canton, IL the son of Richard Scott and Etta Haynes Pollitt. He graduated from Birmingham High School with the class of 1961. John was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and proudly served his country. It was during his time stationed in Keokuk that he […]
