Obituaries

Bobbi Jo Uyemura, 87 of Keokuk passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA. Services are pending at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.

Mary Jo Kayser, 86 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at her home. She was born August 5, 1937 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Joseph Earl and Mary Elizabeth Rosenboom Geltz. In October 30, 1973 Mary Jo was united in marriage to William Kayser in Keokuk. He survives. Other survivors include three sons, Nathanial Varner (Sue) of Huxley, IA, Michael Varner (Susie) of Keokuk and Mark […]

Bessie “Ann” Edlen, 87, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 8:20pm, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at The Pines, in Kirksville, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.  Funeral Services for Bessie "Ann" Edlen will be held Monday, May 20, 2024, at 11:00 am at Kahoka Christian Church in Kahoka, Missouri, with burial at the Kahoka Cemetery.  Pastor Rick Addison will officiate.  Visitation will be held at the Kahoka Christian Church […]

Dorothy B. Zimmerman, 100 of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. She was born October 28, 1923 in La Plata, MO the daughter of Olen and Orva Burnett Wait. On August 6, 1941 Dorothy was united in marriage to Eugene Zimmerman. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1997. Dorothy had been employed by JC Penny in Galesburg, IL for sixteen […]

Paul Allen Shinn, 72 of Montrose, IA passed away, Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home in Montrose. He was born September 1, 1951 the son of Lloyd and Lois Wilson Shinn in Keokuk, IA. Paul graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1969. On April 6, 1974 he was united in marriage to Alice Marie Thompson in Warsaw, IL. She survives. He is also survived by two […]

Darrin Alan Jones, 50, of Houston, TX, formerly of Carthage, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 9th, 2024, at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston, TX. Darrin was born on June 23, 1973, in Quincy, Illinois. He was the son of Gerald and Pat (Swartz) Jones. On April 23, 2010, Darrin was united in marriage to Olivia Bautista in Dubai, UAE. Darrin earned two master’s degrees with one being in English […]

Charles “Fritz” Fredrick Schneider 88, of Keokuk passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1936 in Keokuk, IA the son of Merle Allen and Martha May Johnson Schneider. Fritz graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1954, after which he dedicated four years of service to his country by enlisting in the United States Navy from 1954 […]

Roberta "Bobbie" Joann Miller Thurman 66, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away on May 9, 2024 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. She was born on August 25, 1957 the daughter of Lyle Dean and Betty Mortimer Miller, Sr. in Keokuk, IA. Bobbie graduated from Gorin High School. She then furthered her education and attended Dayton’s School of Hair Design. From 1994 to 2000, she shared her talents as a […]

Douglas Kent Arnaman, 67 of Burlington, IA formerly of Donnellson, IA passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. He was born March 27, 1957 in Waterloo, IA the son of Harold and Betty Arnaman. Douglas graduated from Central Lee High School with the class of 1975. On July 4, 2011 Douglas was united in […]