Steven Wayne Varner, 69 of Keokuk, IA passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born March 31, 1956 in Keokuk, IA the son of Russell N. and Elaine H. Suhr Varner. Steven graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School in Keokuk with the class of 1974 and later earned his Associate of Arts degree from Southeastern Community College. On June 17, 1978, Steven was […]
Wilder Jason Thurmond was born into heaven on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. He was loved from the moment his mommy and daddy found out they were expecting. Though he left us before ever taking a breath he was deeply loved from the very beginning. He will always be a part of our family, and he will live on forever in […]
Mary Helen "Molly" Symmonds, 94, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed peacefully from her granddaughter’s loving arms into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with other family members by her side at just past 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. She had fought the good fight. She had finished the race. Mary was born on February 23, 1931, to […]
Dawna Gundy, 60, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital. Even in death, Dawna's generous spirit lived on—she gave the gift of life to three people through organ donation, including the brother of a close family friend. She was born May 15, 1965 in Dallas, TX the daughter of Frank Hernandez and Eugenie Arnold. She was raised by John Hanson and Eugenie. […]
Vikkie Denise Page, 39 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis East in Davenport, IA. She was born January 31, 1986 in Madisonville, KY the daughter of Renee Phyllis Page. Vikki was raised by her mother and grandmother, Delores Ann Page. She graduated from Keokuk High School and later from Capri College as a licensed massage therapist. Vikki had been employed as a supervisor by […]
John J. “Joe” Clark, 96, of Canton, MO, passed away at 3:25 AM, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Davis Funeral Home in Canton, MO. Pastor Dongjun Lee will officiate. Burial with full Military Honors will follow at Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton, MO. Friends and Family are invited to Joe’s […]
Mildred “Mickey” Irene Gray, 79, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Mickey was born on October 28, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd Evans and Frances (Carroll) Evans Hornung. On June 10, 1962, she was united in marriage to Chester Gray in Keokuk, Iowa. He survives. Mickey had previously been a switchboard operator at Keokuk […]
Brian Lewis Dickerson, 68, of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri. Brian was born on January 16, 1957, in Carthage, Illinois, the son of Clyde Sr. and Lelia Mae (Miller) Dickerson. He was the sixth child and the baby of his parent’s blended family. He married Linda Neally in 1976 but later divorced. This marriage produced a beautiful daughter, Heather Nicole, whom […]
Brian Anthony Finton, 43, formerly of Carthage, IL, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Council Bluffs, IA. Brian was born on April 22, 1982, in Carthage, IL. He graduated from Carthage High School in 2000. He was employed at Armour Dial for a time when he decided to pursue his dream of becoming a Chef. Brian attended the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, graduating in 2009. He […]
