Margaret Mary (McDowell) Finton, 79, of Warsaw, Illinois lost her battle with ALS on May 15, 2026, in Manhattan, Illinois, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on October 20, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Edward and Dorothy (Sinclair) McDowell. After graduating from Cardinal Strich High School in 1964, Margaret (Margie) worked at several local businesses- Betty Gays, Sheller-Globe, Deckers, Todd Uniform, and finally Methode. During her retirement […]
Pearl “Pete” (Bryant) Taylor was born on May 6, 1937, in Randolph County, Alabama, the oldest of four children. She went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2026, at the age of 89. She enjoyed school. At an early age, she picked cotton and cleaned houses, moving to Dayton, Ohio, in 1955. Pearl lived an amazing life. She was the mother of four wonderful children: two sons and […]
Goldie Pruett, 95 of Montrose, IA passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at her granddaughter’s house in Keokuk. She was born on January 20, 1931 in Missouri the daughter of Fritz Bentzinger. Goldie was first united in marriage to James Mixer. They later divorced. She then married Robert Smith and her preceded her in death on May 9, 1981. On May 14, 1983 Goldie married Richard Pruett. He passed away […]
Loretta J. Messerschmitt, 79, of Fort Madson, IA, passed away at 12:09 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison. She was born on May 24, 1946 in Fort Madison, IA to Clarence “Kie” & Evelyn Corns Doty. She married Larry Messerschmitt and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed music and dancing. Loretta is survived by: 3-Children: […]
Mary Louise Martin, 85, of Revere, passed away peacefully at 2:30 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Clark County Nursing Home, with her family by her side. According to her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering with family in memory of Mary will be held at the Anson Community Church, 12537 County Road 18, Revere, MO 63465 on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 10am to 12pm. Casual […]
Eric C. Johnson, 75, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at River Valley Place in Fort Madison. He was born on July 24, 1950 in Washington, IA to Everette W. & Betty Cleavenger Johnson, Jr. He married Sally J. Graham on October 17, 1970 in Hannibal, MO. He worked as a clerk for the BNSF Railroad for 38 years and served in […]
Ava Lee Carter, 70, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Scotland County Hospital, with her loving family by her side. There will be a visitation at Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, followed by a graveside service at 11:00 am at the Kahoka Cemetery. Pastor Eric Krueger will officiate. Memorials to Wilson & […]
Karen Marie Theis, 65, of Farmington, IA, passed away at 11:42 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison. She was born on January 27, 1961 in Tripoli, Libya to Clement & Alice Schoeppner Theis. She was a waitress in fine dining restaurants all over the country and loved being outdoors, especially surfing. Karen is survived by: 1-sister: Lori Theis and 4-brothers: Marty, […]
Nancy Ruth Crow, 81, of Ursa, Illinois, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri. Nancy was born on May 12, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Elva and Ruth (Adair) Andrew. She graduated from Unity High School in 1962, and in 1963, she was united in marriage to Larry Crow in Mendon, Illinois. He survives. A member of the Catholic faith, Nancy […]
