He was born February 2, 1956 in Keokuk, IA the son of Raymond and Martha Harker Bloyd. Vernon graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1974. He was known in the community as a radio broadcaster for KOKX radio in Keokuk. Through his work behind the microphone, he brought joy and entertainment to countless listeners on the airwaves. In his free time, Vernon enjoyed watching John […]
Ralph Gregory Akers, 76, of Keokuk, Iowa passed away Sunday, March 10th at Montrose Health Center after a brief illness. He was born on November 20th, 1947 in Keokuk, Iowa, the only son of Ralph H. and Dorothy E. Vogel Akers. He married Betty Jo Asbury in 1970. They later divorced. He attended Keokuk Senior High School. He later worked for the City of Keokuk Water Department for over 30 […]
Emmett “Pete” Schrader, 92, of Warsaw, passed away March 16, 2024 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA. He was born on March 7, 1932, the fifth child of Daniel and Emma (Meyer) Schrader on a farm near Sutter, Il. From fourth through eighth grade at Sutter Grade School, he was the only child in his class. While working for a farmer during high school, the farmer stopped at his […]
Marjorie Evelyn Bisby, 95, of Carthage, passed away at 7:50 PM, Thursday, March 14, 2024, at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy. Marjorie was born March 26, 1928, the daughter of Meinert J. and Florence M. (Triboulet) Ufkes in Keokuk, Iowa. She attended Carthage High School, graduating in 1946. On April 12, 1947, she was united in marriage to Vernon Ancelet. She was later married to George Cole in 1954 […]
Harold G. Stuckwisch, 80, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Harold was born on July 2, 1943, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Russell H. and Vera G. (Wallet) Stuckwisch. On July 13, 1969, he was united in marriage to Betty Sherrill at Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw, Illinois. Harold began his working career at the age of eighteen […]
Patricia “Pat” Ann O’Hara, 82, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home in Keokuk. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, with burial to follow at the Catholic Cemetery in Keokuk. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 to 11 am at the funeral home directly before the service. A full […]
Clifford J. McGeehon, 56, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home in Keokuk. Arrangements are pending.
Bonnie Sue (House) Witt passed away on Friday, March 15th, 2024, at her granddaughter’s home surrounded by her family. Bonnie was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, but the title she loved and cherished most was that of Grandma. Bonnie was quick witted, loved to joke, and loved being silly with her grandkids who spent countless days and nights at Grandma’s house. Bonnie’s laughter and humor will be missed beyond […]
Ronald E. "Bud" Hallam, 82, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Saturday morning, March 9, 2024 at his home. Bud was born September 4, 1941 in Streator, Illinois, the son of Raleigh I. and Alice “Louise” (Holt) Hallam. On November 18, 1961 he married Yvetta D. “Betty” Owens. She preceded him in death March 21, 2023. He attended Woodlawn High School from where he graduated in 1960. From there he […]
