Obituaries

Tammy E. Russell, 56, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at her home. Arrangements are pending.

Barbara Lynn Cole, affectionately known as “Dapoo” by her grandchildren and family, passed away at 6:17 PM, Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Barb was born April 26, 1952, in Santa Barbara, California, the daughter of Jacob and Eileen Patricia (Dolan) Kutcher. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1970 and was the 1969 homecoming queen. She then went on to graduate from Robert Morris College in […]

Rickie L. Jinkens, 68, of Wayland, MO, died Friday, June 28, 2024 at his home. He was born on October 26, 1955 in Keokuk, IA, the son of James R. and Mary L (Roberts) Jinkens. He graduated from Clark County R-1 High School in Kahoka, MO. On August 28, 1993, Rickie was united in marriage to Debbie Swinderman at Wildcat Springs in Hamilton, IL. She survives. Other survivors include two […]

Robert "Bob" Elton Walker, 85, formerly of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 2:18am on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at his home in Warrensburg, Missouri with his family by his side. Funeral Services for Bob will be held Friday, July 5, 2024, at 11:00am at Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home in Kahoka. There will be a visitation from 10:00am until 11:00am, Friday, July 5, 2024, at Wilson & Triplett Funeral Home. […]

Shirley (Wemhoner) Manning, 88, of Longboat Key, Florida, formerly of Carthage, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Sarasota Hospice House. Services will be held later in July. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.

Melvin “Buzzy” Seaton, 89, of Basco, passed away June 27 in Carthage, Illinois surrounded by his family. Melvin was born December 2, 1934, the son of Meta “Mattie” (Garrelts) and Harold Seaton. He attended grades 1 through 8 at Excelsior, a one-room schoolhouse, which remains on the Seaton property to this day. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1952. After graduating, Melvin took a position with Purity Oats (a […]

Steven Lee Shipman, 57, of Basco, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 a.m. Monday, June 24, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Steve was born August 19, 1966 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Henry and Sonja (Maynard) Shipman. On August 8, 2008 he married Mary Manley in Plymouth, Illinois. She survives. Steve was a 1984 graduate of Dallas City High School. Following high school he worked for few years […]

Joseph Anthony Rose, 91 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO. He was born on November 23, 1932 in Keokuk, IA the son of Wesley and Evelyn Long Rose. On April 13, 1952 Joe was united in marriage to Ruth Ann Tiemann of Warsaw, IL in Hardy, AR. She survives. In 1960, despite only having an 8th grade education, Joe […]

Robert Harrison Young, 74 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his home. He was born March 2, 1950 in Keokuk, IA the son of Roger and Virginia Rose Reichalt Young. Robert had been self employed as a carpenter, tree trimmer and handyman. He was carefree and fun loving and enjoyed having a good time with his friends. He loved listening to old country music. Robert is […]