With profound sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Terry Allen Phillips, 74, of Montrose, Iowa. Born on October 8, 1950, in Macomb, Illinois, to R. Barney and Geneva Phillips, who preceded him in death, Terry passed peacefully surrounded by family on April 28, 2025. Terry spent much of his life in the construction industry. As Construction Superintendent at S&G Construction, he oversaw the building of dozens of Casey’s stores […]
Gregory Richard Miller, 76 of Keokuk, Iowa passed away peacefully in his home, on April 29, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on September 29, 1948 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, Greg was the son of Richard and Martha Miller. He grew up in a jailhouse, the son of a 25-year sheriff of Palo Alto County. Gregory was united in marriage to Ardella Brumm on September 2, 1967, in Curlew, Iowa. They were […]
Warner Eugene Kelso, 84 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, IA. He was born March 30, 1941 in Governor, New York the son of Warner DeWayne and Carolyn Pickert Kelso. In 1963 Warner was united in marriage to Marlene Erickson. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Warner Kelso and Eric Kelso both of Keokuk, one daughter, Anne Pilkington of Keokuk, […]
Stephen Dennis McNally (Wimpy), 77 of Carthage, Illinois passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Steve was born on June 28, 1947, to Hugh and Gertrude (Lafeber) McNally. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970, where he earned the respect of his fellow service members for his dedication and hard work. After his service, Steve worked as a dedicated city […]
Carol Lee Fojtik, 82 of Hamilton, IL passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA. She was born September 3, 1942 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of John and Rachel Mae Jenkins Happs. Carol graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1960. She had been employed by Griffin Wheel in Keokuk for twenty one years, until her retirement in […]
Ruth Ann Bowman, age 74, entered her eternal resting place while surrounded by her family on Monday, April 21st, 2025. Ruth Ann was born on June 18th, 1950, in Quincy, IL to Paul R. and Irene Snodgrass Durst. Ruth was a graduate of LaGrange High School. On October 7th, 1967, she married her high school sweetheart, Derl Ray Bowman. Together, they became active partners on the family farm raising […]
Todd Lee Lewis, 63 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at his home. He was born October 3, 1961 in Burlington, IA the son of Lyle and Shirley Breuer Lewis. Todd had been employed by several local businesses through the years including Dollar General, Pepsi and Bridgeway. He loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was known for his laid-back creature of habit nature. He […]
Gerald “J-Dub” “Jerry” Keith West, 67 of Montrose, IA passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home. He was born May 1, 1957 in Keokuk, IA the son of John “Jack” Frederick and Patricia “Pat” Ann Hopkins West. Jerry graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1975. He attended Southeastern Community College and received his Associate of Arts and later attended Northwestern Louisiana State. Jerry was first […]
Talma Virginia Clark, 93 of Montrose, IA passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her home. She was born April 11, 1932 in Hartford, AL the daughter of George R. and Sallie Bell Grantham. Talma graduated from Hartford High School. On August 4, 1952 Talma was united in marriage to Hubert W. Clark in Hartford. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1991. She had been employed by Sheller […]
