Blaine Clancy
Jul 19, 2026
Blaine "Sarge" Clancy, 61, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
He was born on June 8, 1965, in Bloomfield, Iowa, the son of Lyle Eugene and Verna Mae Willier Clancy.
Sarge graduated from Davis County High School in Bloomfield with the Class of 1983. Following high school, he...
Diann Kathleen Hechler
Aug 1, 2026
Diann Kathleen Hechler of Quincy, Illinois (formerly of Keokuk, Iowa) passed away peacefully Saturday evening August 1, 2026 at Sunset Nursing Home Quincy after a brief illness.
She was born March 2, 1958, at St. Joseph’s Hospital Keokuk to Shirley (Keim) Hechler and Ralph W. Hechler of Keokuk who both preceded her in death. She is survived by her three siblings...
Wayne Elbert Pinkston
Aug 5, 2026
Wayne Elbert Pinkston, 76, of Keokuk passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Harvest Acres Nursing and Rehab in Keota, Iowa.
He was born on September 6, 1949.
He had a great love for sports and was a devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers. He also had a sweet tooth and especially loved his chocolate. One...
Michael Brian Shatzer
Jul 30, 2026
Michael Brian Shatzer, 53, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at West Point Care Center in West Point, Iowa.
He was born on March 19, 1973, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Karol Shatzer.
Mike graduated from Midland Park High School in Eldora, Iowa, with the Class of 1991.
On July 31, 2000, he was united in marriage...
Miles Conrad Brewer
Jul 21, 2026
Miles C. Brewer 90 of Keokuk, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at his home. He has finished his life’s race and is now in heaven where he was looking forward to going.
Miles was born November 30, 1935, at his family farm home near New York, Iowa to David Glenn and Ruth Juanita Hudson Brewer. He grew up in southern...
Kayden Sangster
Jul 19, 2026
Kayden Sangster, 20 of Keokuk, IA passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at his home.
He was born May 11, 2006 in Iowa City, IA the son of Thomas and Doreanea McFarland Sangster. Kayden graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 2024.
Kayden enjoyed playing video games, riding around in his wheelchair, and, most of all, spending time with his...
Richard "Rick" Meredith
Jul 16, 2026
Richard “Rick” Meredith, 70 of Keokuk passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his home.
He was born November 18, 1955, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Warren and Lois Malone Meredith. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1974, attended Southeastern Community College, and later Iowa State University.
Rick was a proud veteran of the United States Marine...
Carl L. Sparrow
Jul 13, 2026
Carl L. Sparrow, 75 died peacefully at his home in Keokuk on Monday, July 13, 2026. His daughter and son-in-law were blessed to be at his side.
Carl was born May 21, 1951, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Robert and Jessie Sparrow. He grew up in West Point, Illinois, primarily raised by his grandparents Alva and Mabel Sparrow. He attended...
Debra Wadden
Jul 11, 2026
Debra Wadden, 71, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away July 11, 2026. She was born on August 30, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Frank Schmoldt Jr. and LaVon Marie Testman.
Debra was the oldest of three children. She shared a special bond with her younger brother, Craig, and younger sister, Linda, and was always willing to help and support them throughout their...
Anthony Norris Smith
Jul 9, 2026
Anthony Norris Smith, 65, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.
He was born February 24, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, IA the son of Nellie Dawson Bradley.
Anthony was the kind of person who could fix just about anything he put his hands on and was always willing to...
Betty Lee Sherrill
Jul 5, 2026
Betty Lee Sherrill, 70, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Betty was born on January 21, 1956, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Larry and Mary (Henley) Sherrill. She graduated from Mt. Zion High School in Mt. Zion, Illinois, with the Class of 1974.
Throughout her life, Betty held a variety of occupations. She began...
Erma Jean Hummel
Jul 5, 2026
Erma Jean Hummel, 85, formerly of Montrose, IA, passed away on July 5, 2026 at MercyOne Genesis Hospital in Silvis, IL
Erma was born on October 14, 1940, in Alexandria, Missouri, the daughter of Herman and Ruth (Mason) Renner. She graduated from Clark County High School.
On February 15, 1958, she was united in marriage Frederick (Fred) Charles Hummel in Keokuk, IA....
Donald Herman Carlson
Jul 5, 2026
Donald Herman Carlson, 75, passed on from this life due to pancreatic cancer, on July 5, 2026. He spent the last few weeks of his life at home, surrounded by the ones he loved most, his “bride”, his children, and his grandchildren.
Don was born on May 14, 1951 in Stillwater, MN to Donald and Myrtle (Johnson) Carlson. He was one...
Linda Louise Crutcher
Jul 4, 2026
Linda Louise Crutcher, 68 of Hamilton, IL passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Rayville, LA.
She was born December 25, 1957 in Woodbury, TN the daughter of William Buford and Anna Loise Meadows Crutcher. She graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1977.
She attended First Christian Church in Keokuk.
Linda had been employed at several businesses throughout...
Dean Terry Bradley
Jul 4, 2026
Dean Terry Bradley, 91 of Montrose passed away Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington.
He was born March 8, 1935, in Argyle, Iowa, the son of Duane "Mutt" and Letha Berstler Bradley. He graduated from Argyle High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, from which he received...
Donald Hornung
Jul 3, 2026
Donald Hornung, 93, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Azria Health Prairie Ridge in Mediapolis, Iowa.
Donald was born on March 15, 1933, in Keokuk, the son of William "Bill" and Justine (Verburg) Hornung. Following his graduation from high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, enlisting on January 13, 1953....
Joel "Jody" Stanton Brecheen
Jul 1, 2026
Joel Stanton “Jody” Brecheen died peacefully at home on the afternoon of July 1, 2026, under the compassionate care of Lee County Hospice, with his daughter, son-in-law, and a few faithful furry friends quietly keeping watch. He was 88 years old.
Jody Brecheen lived a life shaped by work, curiosity, discipline, recovery, music, family, and an enduring search for understanding.
Born in...
John Fetters
Jun 30, 2026
John Thomas Fetters, 88, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
He was born November 7, 1937, in Baring, Missouri, the son of John and Mary Delaney Fetters. He graduated from Memphis High School with the class of 1955. John was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served his country...
Robert "Bob" F. Baxter
Jun 25, 2026
Robert F. Baxter ("Bob"), age 91, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2026.
Bob was born in Nauvoo, Illinois to Richard "Dick" and Eula (Wilkens) Baxter. Preceded in death by an infant son, brothers Tom and Dan and twin sisters, Mary and Martha.
Bob is survived by wife, Vera, of 68 years, daughters Sandy (Bryan) Lukas, Robin (deceased John)...
Susanne "Susi" Strick
Jun 24, 2026
Susanne “Susi” Strick 52, of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
She was born November 10, 1973, in Kempen, Germany, the daughter of Hans and Irmgard Kaufmann Becker. Susi graduated from Hauptschule Hinsbeck in Hinsbeck, Germany.
On September 5, 2003, she was united in marriage to Oliver Strick in Hinsbeck, Germany. He...
