Obituaries

Valerie L. Layton, 64, of Hamilton, passed away at 6:38 AM, Monday, March 31, 2025, at the Macomb Post Acute Care Center. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton.

Jayn Frances Evans 73, of Fort Madison, IA passed away Monday, March 31 2025 at The Montrose Healthcare Center in Montrose, IA. She was born November 19, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN the daughter of Ronald and Dolly Allen Hill . Jayn was married to Larry Evans, they later divorced. She had been employed at Griffin Wheel for 19 years until her retirement. Jayn was very talented and loved to crochet. […]

Mary Alice Arthur, 84, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk.

Paul William Bruns, 75, of Basco, IL, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. Paul was born in Keokuk, IA, on December 23, 1949. He was the son of Willie and Pauline (Leerhoff) Bruns. Paul attended Carthage High School, the class of 1968. At 18 years old, Paul purchased a brand-new tractor and started his farming operation. He spent time hauling cattle for […]

Gary Wayne Ludington, 83, of Hamilton, IL (formerly from Atlantic) passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025 at Ft. Madison Community Hospital, Ft. Madison, IA. Gary was born June 6, 1941 in Shenandoah, IA to Doris Coder Ludington and Clifford Ludington. Gary grew up in the Shambaugh, IA area and spent time on the 40-acre farm of his grandparents. He was able to stay in the same rural school district […]

Connie Sue Thorn, 77 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. She was born January 30, 1948 in Keokuk, IA to Fred and Esther (Steele) Thorn. Connie is survived by daughter Lori (Stacey) Branham, grandchildren Sydney (Karter) Branham, Henry (Kristin) Branham, Dalton (Aylssa) Branham, great grandsons Maddox, Owen, Octavius, Solly, Bo and Leo and great granddaughters Maisey, Loveyette and Raven. She is […]

Philip L. Hall, 93, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 7:00 am on Thursday, March 27, 2025, after a brief stay at the Clark County Nursing Home, in Kahoka, Missouri with his family by his side. Funeral Services for Philip Lawrence Hall will be held Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home, Kahoka, MO. Pastor Ray Gilbert will officiate. Visitation with family […]

Peggy June Jamison, 98, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at her home. Peggy was born on November 16, 1926, in Granger, Missouri, the daughter of Eston Urban and Dorothy Evelyn (McGowan) Jones. On February 2, 1948, she was united in marriage to Junior Duane Jamison in Mississippi. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1997. Peggy was employed at Sheller-Globe in Keokuk as a […]

Daniel “Dan” A. Dietrich, 87, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk.