Wilfred Gustav “Bill” Luebke, 94, of Hamilton, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Carthage at 2:07 PM Sunday afternoon, January 24, 2021.

Bill was born April 14, 1926, the son of Theodore and Martha (Haake) Luebke in Nashville, Illinois.  He graduated from Nashville High School and then went on to serve in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre during WWII from 1944 until his Honorable Discharge in 1946.  

On June 21, 1952, he was united in marriage to Harriet Carol Krown.  She survives.  Bill was a lineman for AT&T for ten years and then spent thirty years at Union Electric power plants.   He retired from Union Electric in 1988.  He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Keokuk and has always enjoyed being involved and serving at church functions.  Bill enjoyed traveling, attending auctions, raising ponies, farming, and restoring covered wagons.  He enjoyed pulling his wagons in parades or displaying them at community events.  He also loved cooking  ham and beans and pineapple upside-down cakes in a Dutch oven alongside his covered wagon.  He built 14 houses in his spare time (6 in Hamilton), including his own and his son’s, which was the first home on the South 13th Street cul-de-sac.  He was always willing to lend a helping hand, including helping with Hurricane Katrina relief, clean-up after the Joplin Tornado, and building homes on a reservation in North Dakota.  He was known for his amazing memory and generosity.  Of all things, his family was most important to him.  He and Carol were best friends and shared a true love through their 68 ½ years of marriage.  They cherished times together with their children and grandchildren.

Bill enjoyed sharing stories about his time in World War II.  Having spoken German as a child, Bill occasionally served as a translator for his platoon.  From his service, he earned a Combat Infantry Badge and a Bronze Star.  He was an active member of the Hamilton VFW, until its closing.

Bill is survived by his wife, Harriet Carol Luebke of Hamilton; children, Julia Comstock of  Menomonie, Wisconsin, Jesse (Annette) Luebke of Hamilton, Karen (Jess) Brooks of Denton, Texas, Cheryl (Dave Sr.) Jones, of Kimberling City, Missouri, and Lauren (Jason) Roth of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; grandchildren, Jill (Brent) Dobbins, Megan (Jared) Massey, Erin (Tyler) Brown, Britin (Chris) Strong, Shannon Brooks, Jenny (Marty) Matherly, David Jr. (Cathy) Jones, David Jr. (Amanda) Stice, Chad Roth, Brent (Chrystal) Roth, Elle (Justin) Brunet, Jamie (Stacy) Burr, Scott Burr, and Wendy Ziehme; twenty-five great-grandchildren; a brother, Wallace Luebke of Okawville, Illinois; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Alichia Luebke; grandson, Brian Stice; a sister, Caroline (Louis) Meier Jr.;  a brother, Harold (Grace) Luebke; and son-in-law, Jess Brooks.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday evening, February 1, 2021 at Printy Funeral Home without the family present.  Private family services will be held at a later date with burial in the Keokuk National Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Hancock County Honor Guard.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

    David Ralph Biddenstadt “Pepsi”, 72, of Hannibal, MO formerly of Keokuk died January 26, 2021 at the Pioneer Skilled Nursing Center in Marceline, MO.

     He was born February 28, 1948, the son of Ralph and Vera Mae (LeMatty) Biddenstadt in Keokuk, Iowa. David was united in marriage to Betty Warning on February 18, 1994 in Keokuk. She survives.

     He is also survived by four daughters, Angie (Mark) Schuermann of Hamilton, IL, Dana Biddenstadt of Burlington, IA, Lisa Batley of Keokuk, IA, and Jackie (Brandon) Shotts of Farmington, IA, two step-daughters, Erika (Brad) Walden of Hannibal, MO, Samantha Huston of Nebraska City, NE, two step-sons, Michael (Melissa) Newberry of LaBelle, MO, James (Tami) Huston of Quincy, IL, a sister, Bonnie (Dennis) Hodges, eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     After graduation, David enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he obtained his CDL and drove a truck hauling asphalt for several years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races, going to car shows, bowling and listening to country music.

     A private graveside service will be held at the Keokuk National Cemetery.

     Family will meet with friends Friday, January 29 from 3-5 p.m. at the Keokuk American Legion.

     Memorials may be made to the family.

     Vigen Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Nathaniel John Mortimer

1979-2021

     Nathaniel John Mortimer, 41, of Keokuk died January 24, 2021 in Keokuk. 

     Nathaniel was born on September 1, 1979, the son of Penny Sue Mortimer Hale and Jim Smith. In 2010 he was united in marriage to Christie Simpson in Keokuk. She survives. 

     Nate is also survived by his son, Scott Mortimer of Lafayette, IN, a daughter, Keagan Benedict of Donnellson, a step-daughter, Britni Simpson of Des Moines, IA, two step-sons, Korben Benedict of Donnellson and Michael Simpson of Des Moines, one grandchild, Ezra Parson, his father, Jim Smith of Camp Point, IL, two sisters, Renea Glenn (Bubby) of Keokuk and Misty Scott of Ursa, IL, one brother, Chris Smith of Omaha, NE, a maternal grandfather, Jack Mortimer of Keokuk, a niece, Hailey Mortimer (Brittney) of Keokuk, a nephew, Jerry Glenn of Keokuk and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

     He was preceded in death by his mother, Penny Sue Mortimer Hale, a maternal grandmother, Sharon Mortimer, paternal grandparents, James & Rosa Smith, and mother-in-law, Carol Simpson. 

     Anyone who knew Nate, knew that he was always up for an adventure, especially ghost hunting. He enjoyed working on cars and was always tinkering on something. He was best known as a “Jack of All Trades.” 

     Services will be held at a later date. 

     The Vigen Memorial Home is assisting family with arrangements. 

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

M. Evohn Sartorius, 92, of Colchester, Illinois passed away at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021at The Elms in Macomb, Illinois.

She was born March 22, 1928 in Hancock County, the daughter of Lee and Margaret Icenogle Smock. She was first married to Loren Sartorius. They later divorced. She then married Winfred Vickeroy. He preceded her in death in 1998.

Evohn worked as a bookkeeper in the family businesses. She also worked as a realtor while living in California and later worked at Bridgeway in Macomb. She attended the Webster Community Church, Webster, Illinois, for many years.

She is survived by her friend and companion, Herald Stagman of Colchester; daughter Linda Stansbury of Phoenix, Arizona; sons, David Sartorius of Colchester and Larry Sartorius of Burlington, Iowa; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one sister, Christine Carle of Webster.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Winfred and two brothers, Leslie and Paul Smock.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2021 at the Webster Cemetery, Webster with Ted Burnfield officiating. No visitation is planned.

A memorial fund has been established for the Webster Community Church. For those who are unable to attend, memorials may be sent to the Evohn Satorius Memorial Fund, c/o Banks & Beals Funeral Home, P.O. Box 503, LaHarpe, Illinois 61450.

To leave a condolence for the family, please visit Evohn’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.

James "Jim" Painter

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of James (Jim) Ray Painter, 66 of Goodfield, IL at his home on January 22, 2021. He was born in La Harpe, IL on May 1st, 1954, son of Ray “SNAP” and Winifred (Elder) Painter.

Surviving is his wife Angela (Thie) of 43 years along with his sons, Jameson Painter and Caitlyn McAmis of Las Vegas, NV, Joseph and Katie (Strack) Painter and Grandchildren Riley and Ronan Painter of Carbondale IL, and daughter Lauren (Cupcake) and Steven Spradling of Geneva, IL. His sisters, Diane McKinnon of Terre Haute, IL and Nieces Kim (George) Thompson, Debbie (PJ) Funk, and Susan (David) Hobby. Jean and (Lynn) Dougherty of Blandinsville, IL. Betty (Kenneth) Wright also of Blandinsville, and his brother Joseph and Joni Painter and Nephews JJ and Brian Painter of Bloomington, IL.

Jim grew up in Terre Haute, IL, graduated from LaHarpe High School in 1972, went to Illinois State University in Bloomington, IL to study Business Administration. Jim stayed in Bloomington and started working for Ryder in the truck rentals area. He was there many years, worked a short while for Peterbilt and then found his true home with Altorfer Inc, a Caterpillar Dealership. He was Truck Operations Manager for Altorfer CAT Power Systems East Peoria, IL and Altorfer Industries in Chicago. He oversaw many projects including the new building renovation for Altorfer CAT Power Systems in East Peoria, along with many other projects including a dyno.

Jim had many passions. At the top was the Chicago Bears, watching every game and attending at least one preseason practice every year. One of his proud moments was having season tickets to the 1985 Bears Super bowl season. Another was Howard Thie buying media deck tickets for Jim, Angie, Joe and JJ to watch Cupcake march with the NIU marching band at the Monday night opener during halftime against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Charles Tillman Cornerstone foundation https://www.charlestillman.org/. They help keep families out of homelessness and hopelessness due to insurmountable medical bills.

Due to the pandemic, a private family service will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Banks and Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe, IL. To leave a condolence, please visit Jim’s obituary at banksandbeals.com

Myron Eugene Mason, 59, of Edgewater Florida, passed away on January 15, 2021, at Moffitt’s Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

Myron was born July 14, 1961, to Gerald and Esther “Jean” (Andrews) Mason in Macomb, IL.  He married Vickie Bickley Conover on December 30, 2016, in DeLand, Florida. She survives.

Myron held several jobs throughout his working career, including working at Pinnacle Foods and as a Prison Guard at the Iowa State Penitentiary (16 years) in Fort Madison, Iowa. He also drove a semi for many companies including Rainbo Oil in Burlington, Iowa. Myron finished his career as a Maintenance Technician at Everglades Boats in Edgewater, Florida, where he was currently employed.

Myron loved his Harley Davidson motorcycle and rode it every day, rain or shine. He often road with his wife Vickie and traveled across the country to many motorcycle events. Myron was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Bears and Alabama Football “Roll Tide”. He was also a huge NASCAR fan and really enjoyed assisting with races and got a rush every damn time he went over the wall as a jack man on race day. He was also a member of the JSP RC Car Racing Team and a former member of UFCW 617. In his free time, Myron enjoyed pheasant and deer hunting. He fiercely loved his family and friends and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Myron participated in thousands of “safety meetings” and dedicated his time to becoming a professional beach bum.

Myron is survived by his wife Vickie Mason of Edgewater, Florida; his mother and step-father Esther “Jean” Burton (Loyd “Poppie”) of Colchester, Illinois; his son Travis Conover (Jackie) of Keokuk; his daughter Megan Conover (Dan)  of Montrose, Iowa; his sister Penny Parks (Tommy) of Camdenton, Missouri; three grandchildren: Drew and Piper Conover of Keokuk and Conrad Kirchner of Keokuk; his niece Colleen Peck of Clinton, Illinois; his nephew Austin Montgomery (Ana) of Urbana, Illinois; his step-daughter Jana Kirchner (Bryan) of Keokuk; his sister-in-law Melissa McFarland (Joe) of Menasha, Wisconsin and Remington, his dog and best friend.

Myron was preceded in death by his father, his brother Charles Raymond Burton and grandmother Dottie Rockhold Andrews.

Visitation with family meeting friends, will be held Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton, Illinois.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in care of Vickie Mason or to Edgewater Animal Shelter, Edgewater, Florida.  Condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements

Rosemary Jean Flesner, 84, of West Point, Illinois, passed away at her home Saturday morning, January 23, 2021.

Rosemary was born September 16, 1936, the daughter of Henry and Marie (Schoch) Johnson in Carthage.  On March 1, 1953, she was united in marriage to Donald L. Flesner at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowen, Illinois.  He survives.  Rosemary was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoyed many years of cards with the Night Owl Card Club.

Rosemary is survived by her husband, Donald L. Flesner, of West Point; four children, Kent (Connie) Flesner and Gene (Valerie) Flesner of West Point, Kristine (Edward) Mennemeyer of Old Monroe, Missouri and Brent (Dena) Flesner of Springfield, Illinois; grandchildren, Amy (Ryan) Shirey, Brian Flesner, Sheena (Corey) Ramsey, Shianne (Zach) Allen, Shea Flesner, Shad Flesner, Erin Mennemeyer, Logan (Dustin) Dalton, Kamryn Mennemeyer and Ella, Jack and Luke Flesner; great grandchildren, Mira and Logan Shirey, Pearl and Paisley Ramsey and Westlynn and Willa Allen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Susan Flesner; and a sister, Lois Johnson.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday evening, January 25, 2021 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Private family services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowen with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowen.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

   Aileen Blaise, 91, of Keokuk, died Thursday, January 12, 2021 at Unity Point Health in Keokuk, Iowa.

   She was born March 24, 1929 in, Kahoka, Missouri, the daughter of Avard and Kathrine Kober Washburn. Aileen graduated from Kahoka High School with the class of 1947.

   In 1951, she was united in marriage to Charles Pete Blaise Jr. in Kahoka. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1976.

   Aileen was a waitress at Fortunes Restaurant and Six to Six Café in Keokuk. She had been employed at McDonald’s in Keokuk for twenty five years before retiring in 2015.   

   She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Kahoka, MO.

   Aileen enjoyed working. She always had a smile on her face and liked being around people. She will be remembered fondly by the locals at McDonald’s. Aileen was a caring mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.

   She is survived by her two sons, Charles “Pete” Blaise III of Keokuk, Steve Blaise (Jessica) of Keokuk, one daughter, Barbara Jean Maulding of Keokuk, twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, with three on the way, three sisters, Shirley Asher of Florida, Nola Edens of Farmington, Dorothy Sturm of Keokuk and many nieces and nephews.

   Besides her husband, Aileen was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Vickie Lynn Blaise Burgess, two grandsons, Howard Burgess and Corrie Blaise, three brothers, one sister and a son-in-law, Howard Burgess. 

   A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Keokuk National Cemetery.   

   Visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with the family meeting with friends from 5-7 p.m.  Social distancing measures will be in effect and masks are required.

   Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.

   Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

  Dorrie Cochenour, 37, of Keokuk, IA passed away Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL due to complications of diabetes.

     She was born on April 13, 1983 the daughter of Dave Stinson and Barbara Maulding in Keokuk, Iowa. She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 2002.

     Dorrie was united in marriage to the love of her life Jeremy Cochenour on October 7, 2017.  He survives.

    Dorrie is also survived by her children, Torrie and Trinity Jean of Villa Grove, IL, Tallon Cochenour of Keokuk, three stepchildren, Nicholas, Carter, and Olivia Cochenour, one grandchild, Luna Lee Cochenour of Keokuk, her father Dave Stinson and mother Barbara Maulding of Keokuk, her father and mother-in-law, Jerry and Brenda Cochenour of Arbela, MO, one sister, Kaitlyn Maulding, one brother, Cody Stinson and many aunts, uncles, and friends.

    She was proceeded in death by her grandparents, one brother, Corrie Blaise, an aunt, Vicky Burgess and cousin, Howard Burgess.   

    Dorrie was employed at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Keokuk.

   Dorrie was known for her kindness and gentle spirit.  She enjoyed watching birds and squirrels outside.  Her family meant everything to her and she loved them tremendously.  She will be greatly missed by all of those who loved her.

   A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 5 – 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.  Social distancing requirements will be in place and attendees may be limited according to those requirements. Masks are required.

     Memorials may be made to the family.

     Online condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Marie Kerr, 91, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.

Marie was born on November 18, 1929, in Weleetka, Oklahoma, the daughter of George Marshall and Jane (Beavers) Kirk. On August 1, 1953, she was united in marriage to Robert L. Kerr, Sr., at the First Christian Church in Vinita, Oklahoma. He survives.

Marie was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, and taught 4th and 5th grades at the Warsaw Elementary School for twenty years until her retirement. She was also a member of the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. She was a talented seamstress and cook, keeping her family clothed and well-fed. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling the world with her husband, taking trips around the country and Europe. Most of all, she loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter with all of her heart.

Marie is survived by her husband Robert L. Kerr, Sr., of Warsaw; her son Robert L. (Susan) Kerr, Jr., of Warsaw; her daughter Melody (Stan) Carr of Warsaw; five grandchildren: Robbie Kerr of Warsaw, Ryan (Katy) Kerr of Indianapolis, Indiana, Lauren Kerr of Lakewood, Colorado, Doug Carr of Warsaw and William Carr of Evergreen, Colorado; and her great-granddaughter Blakely Carr of Evergreen, Colorado. Other survivors include many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Marie is preceded in death by her parents and her brother George Marshall Kirk, Jr.

Marie’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 11 am on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw, with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 to 11 am on Friday, with family meeting friends from 10 to 11 am. For the safety of those attending, masks and social distancing are required. For those unable to attend, the funeral service will be available for livestreaming on Facebook Live at the Printy Funeral Home Facebook page.

Memorials may be directed to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, the First United Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, or Parkview Bible Church in Hamilton.

Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements

Thomas W. Ambler, 84, of Burnside, passed away at 6:35 AM Friday morning, January 15, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

Tom was born April 18, 1936, in Hammond, Indiana, the son of F. W. and Dorothy (Emerson) Ambler. He graduated from Hammond High School in 1954. He joined the U.S. Army in 1955 and received his Honorable Discharge in 1957. Later that year he went on to complete Electrical Apprenticeship School. On August 24, 1957, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Emerson in East Lansing, Michigan. She preceded him in death in 2013.  

As perfectly described by his younger brother, Dave, Tom was “a gentle, quiet and kind individual who spoke little but continuously demonstrated his goodness.” Tom worked many years for Hyre Electric in Highland, Indiana. In his “retirement” years he immensely enjoyed farming his land in rural Burnside. He was a talented handy-man and a generous volunteer, always willing to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed woodworking and created beautiful pieces that his family and friends enjoy to this day and can now treasure for their lifetimes. An avid sports fan, Tom could often be found watching local high school basketball, cheering on his Cubbies, or watching hockey (especially the Blackhawks!). Above all else, Tom enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a caring man, who left an indelible mark on the lives and hearts of all those he met.   

Tom was a member of the Optimist Club in Hammond, Indiana; Shriners in Michigan City, Indiana; the Masonic Lodge 712 in Schererville, Indiana; Scottish Rite in South Bend, Indiana; American Legion in Burnside; the First Christian Church (DOC) in Carthage; Burnside Masonic Lodge #683; and Hancock Masonic Lodge #20. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, the Carthage Food Pantry and made many trips driving the Voluntary Action Center van to Iowa City and other locations.

Tom is survived by three children, Donna (Steve) Kleopfer of Carthage, Nancy (Joe) Klopfenstein of Corvallis, Oregon, and Craig Ambler of Raleigh, North Carolina; grandchildren, Sara (Kory) King, Sandra Kleopfer, Samantha (Erie) Sparks, Andrew Thomas Klopfenstein and John Emerson Klopfenstein; great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Ashton King, Bentley Thomas and Willow Kathryn Fisher, Jackson and Gracyn Whitaker and Jason and Stephen Sparks; one brother, Dave (Mary Kate) Ambler of Kansas; a sister-in-law, Linda Depew; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kathryn; a son in infancy; a sister, Sharon Bock; and a brother, Phil Ambler.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the First Christian Church (DOC) in Carthage with family meeting friends from 9:00 AM until time of services at the church.  A Masonic Service will be held at 10:30 AM.  Burial will be held in Moss Ridge Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Hospice or the First Christian Church (DOC) in Carthage. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Edith Marie "Polly" Hutson, 91, of Dallas City, Illinois formerly of Niota,
Illinois passed away at 11:14 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Great River
Medical Center, West Burlington.
Polly was born the daughter Joseph and Rose Kelly Lewis on November 14,
1929 near Powellton, Illinois. Polly was united in marriage to Donald James
Hutson on November 13, 1948 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in
Nauvoo, Illinois. Polly attended high school at Our Lady’s Academy in
Peoria, Illinois. Following high school she attended Mary Crest College in
Davenport, Iowa.
Polly was a lady of many talents and worked at many occupations during her
life. She took photographs for Birch Studios, worked at Flora Thums in Niota,
Riverview Supperclub, and IAAP for 18 years until the flood of 1993.
She was an avid reader until her eye sight would no longer allow. She was a
die hard Cubs fan and attended as many games as possible. One of her
highlights of being a Cubs fan was meeting owner, Tom Ricketts. In earlier
years she enjoyed bowling in several different leagues. She also enjoyed
attending all of the sporting events that her grandchildren participated in.
Polly is survived by three daughters: Jan Tripp of Niota, Jean (Lee Roy)
Neuweg of West Point, Iowa and Joyce Gigac of Roselle, Illinois; three sons:
John (Sandy) Hutson of Dallas City, Jay (Roberta) Hutson of Quincy, Illinois
and Jeff (Brenda) Hutson of Avon, Illinois. Also surviving are fifteen
grandchildren: Jim, Josh and Damon Tripp, Sarah McDaniel, Dylan and Derek
Neuweg, Jaime and Johnna Lattin, Ross and Rob Hutson, Adam, Allison and

David Hutson, Katie and Jake Hutson and all of their families and eight great-
grandchildren.

Polly was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, four sisters
and one daughter in infancy.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 21,
2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo with Fr. Tony Trosley as
Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery,
Nauvoo.
There will be no formal visitation, but friends call from noon until 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 20th

at Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home in

Nauvoo.
A memorial fund has been established in her memory. To leave a tribute for
the family, please visit Polly’s obituary at sbbfuneralhome.com.

Arygle Lowell Webster, 102, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy.

Arygle was born November 21, 1918, near Sutter, Illinois, the son of Ralph and Maude (Fryer) Webster.  He attended school in Hamilton, Illinois.  He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII on the USS Nelson and USS Beatty from 1941 until his Honorable Discharge in 1947.  He then worked at International Harvester in Libertyville, Illinois for twenty-six years retiring at the age of fifty-eight and living in many places throughout the United States.  Immediately following his retirement he traveled through Europe for a month.  He then came back to Hancock County in 1986 and settled in Carthage living with his sister-in-law, Maxine Webster.  After the passing of Maxine in 2012 he made his residence with Pat until 2018. He was a member of the Carthage Eagle’s Club.  In 2011 he went on the WWII Great River Honor Flight to Washington, DC with his niece, Pat Schurtz, serving as his Guardian.  It was a trip he enjoyed very much.  Arygle always enjoyed keeping busy and for many years he worked with stained glass making lamps, lighted little building and many other items.  He helped Maxine and Pat with both inside and outside work.  He became a resident at the Illinois Veteran’s Home on September 20, 2018.  He was very much loved by the staff and he loved all the attention they gave him.  He remained very active until the very end.  The obituary picture above was taken on his 102nd birthday and still looking good.  For his age he was a very healthy and active man.  He was of the Methodist faith.

Arygle is survived by three nieces, Patricia Allen Schurtz of Carthage, Shirley Talbot of Ft. Madison, Iowa and Diana (Phil) Walters of Covington, Indiana; a nephew, Jerry (Wanda) Harshabarger of New Ross, Indiana; a step-son, Michael Koob of Lake Forest, Illinois and one step-daughter, Kathy (Charles) McInness of Point Roberts, Washington.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wayne and Lester Webster; one sister, Wilta Harshbarger; and a very special sister-in-law, Maxine Webster.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage with military rites by the United States Navy and Hancock County Honor Guard.  Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church in Carthage or H.U.G.S.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements

Donald “Don” Rex Boley, Jr., 56, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota after a hard fought battle with cancer. 

Don was born on September 13, 1964, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Donald Rex, Sr. and Charlotte (Leffler) Boley. He attended Warsaw High School and was united in marriage to Kendra Plowman on June 18, 1983, in Warsaw, Illinois. She survives. 

Don worked at JB Automatic in Hamilton as a machinist for twenty-five years before his employment in maintenance at Midwest Manufacturing for the last several years. He owned and operated DJ’s Bar and Grill in Warsaw and could often be found visiting with everyone who came through the door. Don never met a stranger and had a friendly personality. He always found a way to stay busy, and was often building, tinkering, or fixing his dad’s old Harley-Davidson motorcycle. His friends and family could always depend on Don to be there if they needed anything. When he did find a free moment to himself, Don enjoyed hunting, but most of all he loved spending his time riding his Harley with his wife or fishing with his grandchildren, who were the light of his life. 

Don is survived by his wife Kendra Boley of Hamilton; his son Donnie (Kayla) Boley of Hamilton; his daughter Jenny (Curtis) Knapp of Springfield, Illinois; five grandchildren: Benton, Kamden and Sutton Boley and Emma and Elliott Knapp; four siblings: Dona (Oscar) Francis of Keokuk, Terry (Dana) Levarn of Cape Coral, Florida, Ronnie “Rowdy” (Penny) Boley of Hamilton, and Lonnie “Dee” (Tina) Boley of Hamilton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patricia Pultz and his nephew Steve Francis.

Don’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 10 am on Friday, January 15, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. For those unable to attend, the service will be available for livestreaming via Facebook Live at the Printy Funeral Home Facebook page. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 to 8 pm on Thursday, with family meeting friends from 4 to 8 pm. For the safety of those attending, masks and social distancing are required.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hamilton Park District, Warsaw Lions Club, and the Warsaw public library.

Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com. 

Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia J. “Patsy” Loter, 87, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois due to complications of COVID 19.

Patsy was born March 3, 1933 to George W. and Catherine E. (Leeper) Loter at St. Joseph Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.  She graduated from Warsaw High School and was a lifelong resident of the area, living in Warsaw and Hamilton.  She never married.  She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamilton.

Patsy was employed by Western Illinois Telephone Company as office manager and switch board operator from 1950 until 1961 when the office closed.  She then worked at Sheafer Pen in Fort Madison, Iowa, Seither and Cherry and Hubinger in Keokuk.  She was an office manager and sales agent for Cosgrove Real Estate in Hamilton and H & R Block in Keokuk retiring in 2008.

Patsy enjoyed traveling, going on bus trips with friends, and reading and watching television.  She had been home bound for the past few years due to failing health.

Patsy is survived by one sister, Sharon M. Loter and one brother, Robert M. “Bob” (Judith) Loter both of Hamilton; two nieces, Jackie Householder of Collinsville, Oklahoma and Leisa (Jerry) McCredie of Eustis, Florida; many great nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Richard and Donald.

Cremation is in complying her request.  There will be no visitation or service due to COVID 19.   A private graveside burial will be held at the Keokuk Catholic Cemetery on the family plot at a later date.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamilton.  Condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Zaralynn Rose Snider-Huston

December 29, 2020

     Our little angel, Zaralynn, was called home to the Lord on December 29, 2020.

     Zaralynn Rose Snider-Huston was born on December 29, 2020, at the Ft. Madison Community Hospital in Ft. Madison, IA. The daughter of Larry Snider and Lamona Huston. 

     Those left to cherish Zaralynn’s memory include her mother and father, brother, Justin Hotto-Huston, grandfather, Michael Huston and grandmother, Wendy Lamma, along with several aunts and uncles. 

     She was preceded in death by grandparents, Larry James Snider and Robin Decker and 2 great grandparents, Roseann Gibson and Lamona Warner. 

     Funeral Services will be held  at 3 pm Friday, January 15, 2021 at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk. 

     Online condolences may be entered at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.

Helen Joan Huston

1939-2020

     Helen Joan “Grandma Joan” Huston, 81, of Keokuk, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. 

     She was born April 13, 1939 in Keokuk, the daughter of Ernest and Irene Rittenhouse Young. She was united in marriage to Robert Page and to this union, two children were born, Patty and Bob. They later divorced. Helen was then united in marriage to Les Huston, they later divorced. Helen spent the remaining years of her life with Bill Hurburt, until he passed away in August of 2020. 

     Joan had been employed at Keokuk Area Hospital as a Home Health CNA for a number of years.     

     She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Keokuk. 

     Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life. The time she spent with them were priceless and the memories that were made will live on in their hearts forever. Helen loved animals and made room in her heart for a number of family pets over the years, including her beloved Lucy. 

     She is survived by her daughter, Patty (Greg) Hymes of Warsaw, IL,  her son, Bob Page (Lauriebeth Hunter) of Keokuk, thirteen grandchildren, Gregory (Emily) Hymes, Brad Hymes, Mike (Tabby) Hymes, Mary (Russ) Hymes, Alicia Thompson, William (Sally) Page, Joanie (Joe) Page, Bobbie (Andrew) Page, Jackie Page, Matthew (Rebecca) Page, McKenna (Nick) Hunter, Mason Page, and Breanna Page, thirty-four great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. 

     She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Meechele “Meshe” Page, a sister, Loretta Sanders and her four-legged companion, Gremlin. 

     Visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Friday, January 15 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with the family meeting with friends from 5-7 p.m.  Social distancing measures will be in effect and masks are required.

     Memorials may be made to the Keokuk Humane Society.

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Clyde Arthur Mulch, 89, of Sutter, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

 Clyde Arthur Mulch, “Doc”, was the youngest son of Arthur “Art” Mulch and Freida Mulch of Sutter, Illinois.  He was born July 19, 1931 and grew up on a dairy and grain farm in rural Sutter, Illinois.  Clyde served in the Korean War and upon his return, he married the love of his life, Anita Lois Foley of Warsaw, Illinois and was married April 23, 1955, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Warsaw, Illinois.  Clyde worked for Whitehall Oil Company in Sutter, Illinois and eventually Moorman Manufacturing in Quincy, Illinois where he was employed until his retirement in 1993. Clyde also served as the tax assessor for local townships in the Sutter, Illinois area and served on the Dallas Rural Water District Board.  He was a lifelong member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Sutter, Illinois and served as the Sunday school treasurer for a number of years. Clyde returned to the workforce in his late 60’s and worked as a custodian/maintenance employee for the Warsaw School District in Warsaw, Illinois for an additional 9 years.  While employed by the Warsaw school district, Clyde assisted with coaching the girls’ softball team which he enjoyed tremendously.

His hobbies included watching sports, attending sprint car races, listening to country music, square dancing with his wife, camping, and spending time with his family.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Freida Mulch; father, “Art” Mulch; brother Kenny Mulch; mother-in-law Dorothy Foley; father-in-law, Merle Foley; and brother-in-law, Merle Foley Jr.  He is survived by his wife, Anita Mulch, of Quincy, Illinois; son, Kim Mulch (Valerie) of Pella, Iowa; and daughter, Lisa Starr of Quincy, Illinois.  Grandchildren include Amanda Mulch (Brandon Edwards) of Carbondale, Illinois; Derek (Sara) Mulch, of Wimberly, Texas; Nathan Starr of Manhattan, New York; Amy (James) Wallace of Quincy, Illinois; Heather (Adam) Spory of Quincy, Illinois; and Breann (Harold) Esindu of Quincy, Illinois.  Great grandchildren include Emily Edwards, Clayton Edwards, Gracy Spory, Alex Spory, Paige Wallace, and Ava Esindu.

Private services will be held at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Sutter, Illinois, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Nolan James Jackson-Godwin, infant son of Trent Robert Godwin and Mercedes Kay (Curfman) Jackson, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 5:00 P.M. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Nolan was born January 5, 2021.  He is survived by three siblings, Tatum, Audrina and Kingston Jackson; grandparents, Greg and Nora Godwin, Darrel and Mandy Curfman and Greg and Monica Meierotto; and great grandparents, Jack and Diane Curfman, Phil and Phoebe Godwin and Gary and Linda Thornton.

Private family services will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.

Donald Eugene Campbell, 84, of Carthage, passed away at 2:13 AM early Monday morning, January 4, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Don was born April 15, 1936, the son of James Warren “J.W.” and Frances Marie (Miller) Campbell in Hillview, Illinois.  He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1954.  On May 12, 1957 he was united in marriage to Clara “Cozy” Cozette Moore in Petersburg, Illinois.  She preceded him in death on February 12, 1990.  On March 30, 1995, he was united in marriage to Joanne Tyler in Quincy.  She preceded him in death October 20, 2018.  Donald had worked for CIPS for over 42 years retiring in 1997.  He had served as a volunteer fireman on the Carthage Clipper Fire Department and was a member of the First Christian Church in Ferris.  He was also a member of the Model T Society and Association.

Don is survived by his children, Greg (Susan) Campbell of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Gary Campbell of Ponca City, Oklahoma, Mary (Dave) Kelly of Boulder, Colorado and Donnie D. Campbell of Boulder, Colorado; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Peter) Strutton, Adam (Faith) Kelly, Zachary (Jenna) Kelly, Josua Campbell, Briana Campbell, James Tyler Smith, Jessica Ann (Luke) Gidcumb and Tiffany Ann (Philip) Riegert; ten great grandchildren, Elsie Ann Gidcumb, Jack Tyler Smith, Beau Kingsman Smith, Evelyn Strutton, Abigail Strutton, Alexander Strutton, Adalyn Kelly, Hudson Kelly, Winston Kelly and Daclan Kelly; siblings, Mary Roodhouse of Greenville, Illinois, Jim (Lynn) Campbell of St. Louis, Missouri, Peggy Post of Jacksonville, Illinois, and Bob (Sherry) Campbell of Salem, Indiana; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Clara; wife, Joanne; a daughter-in-law, Cinda Campbell; and two brothers, Kenneth Campbell and Samuel Campbell.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, January 11, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements

Ruby Josephine “Josie” Jemmett Christensen, 77, of Nauvoo, Illinois passed away early morning Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.

Josie was born on February 28, 1943 in Blackfoot, Idaho the daughter of Henry and Ruby Christopherson (Reeder) Jemmett. On February 28, 1964 she married Cal Christensen. He survives.

Josie attended school in Blackfoot, Idaho and graduated from Marsh Valley High School in Arimo, Idaho. In her early marriage, they owned a family farm in Idaho. Years later she worked as an office manager in the family business, but being a loving wife and an excellent mother was her favorite job.

Josie enjoyed cooking, quilting, oil painting and restoring furniture, especially old trunks. She began flying at 16 years old and received her pilots license at 18. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo.

Survivors include her husband, Cal; four children, Cherie (Scott) McRae of Nauvoo, Ann (Troy) Cox of Nauvoo, Vaun (Becky) Christensen of Utah and Leah (Jano) Mattaeo of Bakersfield, California; fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Ed, Wanye and Steve Jemmett and four sisters, Rena Cook, Connie Johnson, Martha Tew and Vonda Wilson.

Josie was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Brad Christensen; two grandchildren, Ruby and Steven and one sister in infancy.

A private family service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Schmitz-Banks and Beals Funeral Home in Nauvoo with Bishop Robert Barlow officiating. Burial will follow in the Nauvoo City Cemetery.

To leave a tribute for the family, please visit Josie's obituary at sbbfuneralhome.com.

Jeanette Williamson

1930 - 2021

     Accompanied by music and with family at her side, Jeanette Smith Williamson, 90, formerly of Keokuk, IA, died peacefully Monday, January 4, 2021 in Omaha, NE.  

     The youngest of four children, Jeanette was born March 22, 1930 in Hillsboro, OH to the late William Albert “Bert” and Doris Barrett Smith.  She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Dr. Billy James Williamson; brother, Ralph “Pat” Smith; sister Beverly Smith Fenner; and survived by sister Aileen Smith Githens.

     Her legacy includes five children: identical twin sons S. Brandt (Beth) Williamson of Des Moines; J. Brian (Jenal) Williamson of Mason, OH; three daughters: Jamey (Mark) Phillips of Springboro, OH; Jana (Mike) Helmuth of Seattle; Jewel (Rick) Schieuer of Omaha; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

     Jeanette graduated Valedictorian of Marshall High School with the Class of 1948.  She earned a B.S. Education degree at Wilmington College in 1952.

     She taught one year in Belfast, OH before marrying her childhood sweetheart on September 21, 1952 at Marshall Methodist Church.  Their first home was in Chicago while Billy completed his studies at Northwestern Medical School. 

     They settled in Keokuk in 1957 where Jeanette managed Billy’s private family medical practice and raised their family.

     She was an active and dedicated member of United Presbyterian Church of Keokuk, serving as elder and clerk of session and shared her talents through worship and music.  

     Her volunteer service was welcomed throughout the community, including the boards for Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk Home Health Care, and the YMCA. 

     Her interests and activities included golf, bridge club, PEO, Keokuk Amateur Radio Club, Mother’s Study Club, Keokuk HS Band Boosters, travelling, gardening, and sewing.

     She was a naturally gifted musician, performing regularly at churches and local venues with her family and various groups, including McNamara’s Band.

     After a lifetime of putting others before herself, she is best remembered by all for her sweet smile.  We were blessed to have her in our lives.

     Visitation will be held at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk on Friday, Jan 8, from 12:30 – 2 pm.  A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm, Friday at the Keokuk National Cemetery. Social distancing measures will be in effect and masks are required at both the visitation and graveside.

     For her detailed life story and online condolences visit www.vigenmemorialhome.com.

Leland H. “Lanny” Floyd

1943 – 2021

     Leland H. “Lanny” Floyd, 77, of Keokuk, IA, died Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

     He was born on July 31, 1943 in Moline, IL, the son of Leland Leon and Zenta Henderson Floyd.  He graduated from Donnellson High School with the Class of 1962.  He attended Southeastern Community College in Keokuk and received his Associates of Art Degree.

     On October 4, 1969, Lanny was united in marriage to Esther James Ekle in Donnellson, IA.  She survives.

  He is also survived by one daughter, Kathleen Michelle Bassett (Dr. Tim) of Fort Walton beach, FL, two sons, Marc Lee Floyd (Kayla Tonkin) of Keokuk and Joel James Floyd (Stephanie) of Birmingham, AL, six grandchildren, Adaira, Zane Lee, Alyssa, Blake, Bailey and Molly Bleu, and one brother, Dr. Gary Floyd (Myrna) of Columbus Ohio, two brothers-in-law, Russ James (Linda) and Robert James and two sisters-in-law, Janice Morrow and Paula Herman and several nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Hylma June Pearson.

     Lanny was a veteran of the United States Airforce and proudly served his country for four years.

     On September 25, 1979, Lanny purchased Keokuk Pest Control and was the owner/operator for forty-one years, retiring in 2013.

     He was a faithful member of the Keokuk Church of the Nazarene and was very active in many facets of the church.  He spent many Sundays driving the church bus and serving as an usher at church services.  He also served on the Church Board for twenty-five years.

     Lanny was an avid golfer and a member of the Deer Run Golf Club in Hamilton, IL.  He enjoyed collecting baseball memorabilia.  Lanny was a loving husband, father and grandfather and cherished the times he spent with his family.

     Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday at the Keokuk Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Dana Jurgens officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in the Keokuk National Cemetery.

     Visitation will be held from 1 pm – 3 pm Thursday at the church with family meeting with friends at that time.  Social distancing measures will be in effect and masks are required at both the visitation and the funeral.

     In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Keokuk Baseball and Basketball Youth Leagues.

     The Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk is assisting the family with arrangements.

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemrialhome.com

Sylvia J. Kegerreis
1937 – 2021

Sylvia J. Kegerreis, 83, of Keokuk, died January 2, 2021 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
She was born on June 9, 1937 in Janesville, WI, the daughter of Henry H. and Marvil
McKinnon Kegerreis.
Sylvia graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1955. She furthered her
education at college and received her Bachelor of Arts degree.
She had been employed at Hubingers in Keokuk for many years, working through the changes
to Heinze and then Roquette America.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Warsaw, IL, the Kiwanis Club, and
loved being a member of the Red Hat Ladies Club.
Sylvia enjoyed traveling all over the United States. She also enjoyed working on jigsaw and
crossword puzzles, working in her yard and spending time at the Senior Center in Quincy. Most
of all Sylvia loved being with her family, especially spending time with her pride and joys, Drew
and Piper.
She is survived by one sister, Audrey Bickley of Keokuk, one sister-in-law, Judy Kegerreis of
Kingwood, TX, nieces and nephews, Diane (Steve) Blair of Hobbs, NM, Lisa (Joe)
Vanderpoorten of Los Angeles, CA, J.D. (Dana) Megchelsen of Fulton, TX, Angela Kegerreis of
Houston, TX, Mike (Kristy) Kegerreis of Dallas, TX, Vickie (Myron) Mason of Edgewater, FL,
Travis (Jackie) Conover of Keokuk, Megan Conover (Dan Hoenig) of Montrose, IA and her pride
and joys, Drew and Piper Conover of Keokuk.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law, Jo (Dr. John P.
Megchelsen and her brother, David Kegerreis.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb,
IL with Pastor Diane Ludington officiating.
Visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Friday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with the
family meeting friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Social distancing measures will be in effect and masks
are required.
Memorials may be made to the Quincy Senior Center or the First Presbyterian Church in
Warsaw.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Deloris J. “Dee” McBride, 83, of Carthage, passed away at 5:45 AM Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Sunset Home in Quincy.

Deloris was born January 13, 1937, the daughter of Ward and Betty (Clark) Markley in Keokuk, Iowa.  She graduated from Carthage High School and then went on the Beauty School in Burlington, Iowa.  Dee worked for many years as a waitress at the local restaurants the Grubsteak Inn and the Town House. Waitressing was where her fun and outgoing personality really shined. She made lifelong friendships with her employers, and her many customers over the years. She later worked at Methode Electronics and Memorial Hospital in the dietary department where she retired.    In earlier years she was a Girl Scout Troup Leader. She was also an avid bowler and bowled on several league teams with her friends.  She enjoyed Sprint car racing, watching football, and fishing. She loved to be outside working in her garden and tending to her flower beds. She loved all animals, especially her dog Tilly May.   She loved being a Grandma. She had a very special bond with both of her grandchildren and was especially proud to be a new great grandma.  Family time was very precious to her and countless hours were spent playing board games, cards, and the family favorite “Marbles” which was played on a homemade marble board.  Dee was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church in Carthage and had served as a deacon for many years.

Deloris is survived by her children, Mark Ellefritz of Mediapolis, Iowa and Debbi (Heath) Marmion of Basco; grandchildren, Dru (Emily) Hand and Deverie (Josh Troutman) Fecht; a great grandson, Ezra Hand; a half-brother, Gary (Carol) Markley of Des Moines, Iowa; and sister-in-law, Trish Markley.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father; and two half-brothers, Jimmy and Jerry Markley.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday morning, January 8, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Harmony Township Cemetery near Bentley.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening at the funeral home in Carthage.  A memorial fund has been established

John Dennis Pettit, 81 of Burnside IL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday night, December 30, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage IL.  He was born June 11, 1939 to Julius and Janice Pettit.  He graduated from Colusa High School in 1957 and married his high school sweetheart, Sharon. They celebrated over 63 years of marriage together.
He farmed in the Burnside area with his father, brother David, and sons.  After “sort of” retiring at age 65, he farmed with his sister Diana, David and extended family members, Mark and Luke Burling.  He enjoyed the independence and freedom of self employment and living in the rural setting, but he loved traveling with his Bride anywhere warm, with favorites being Hawaii and the Southwest. They began snowbirding to the Phoenix area and always welcomed visitors to come shovel sunshine instead of snow each winter.
Ultimately, his passion was serving the Lord Jesus Christ and openly sharing his faith as opportunity arose.  He was a member of the Burnside Christian Church where he enjoyed serving as a deacon, shepherding elder, Sunday School teacher, van and bus driver, transportation team, building and grounds team, cleaning team, etc.  Romans 12: 6-13
He served with others on the Carthage Community School board, St Louis Christian College as trustee, Hancock County board, Camp Point Mutual board and recently on the Home Owners Association board at his winter home in Sun City AZ.
Next to his faith, it was obvious that his family was a favorite investment.  He intentionally made sure that his children understood the faith that was passed on to him from generation to generation.  He taught them to respect the elderly, care for those in need, be generous because God has been generous, work hard, be honest, and stand up for what is right, no matter the cost.
He was there to help any time needed. He was known for answering questions, counsel, encouragement, hugging, discipline and correction, sharing, caring, hugging, giving, fixing, praying, cheering, laughing, and more hugging, and so on as the best son, brother, husband,  father, grandpa, great grandpa, and friend. He was transparent, so one rarely had to wonder where he stood on issues.  He was known for his signature big laugh, big hands, big truck, big cowboy hat, and big hugs, especially in a setting with good food.  With age came increasing patience and gentleness (so there’s still hope for the rest of us!) He treasured Thanksgiving gatherings where he corralled the family and, through trembling voice and tears of endearment, would remind them of Who and what was most important in life.
You could always count on him to answer a phone call or text, as if visiting with others was almost a mission. He was intentional about being present in the lives of all his children and grandchildren, and innumerable friends, and made a point of being present for the important events in their lives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Lois Pettit, and brother-in-law Clarence Shults. Survivors include wife, Sharon; sister, Diana and brother, David; sister-in law, Sandi Soland; children, Betsy (Brad) Hudson of Springfield IL, Steve (Julie) of Acworth GA, Mark (Nancy) in Burnside area, Melissa (Brian) Diel of St. Charles MO, and James (Tara) of Urbandale IA.  14 grandchildren: Gabriel (Cori) Pettit, Bethany (Zach) Middleton, Jeffrey (Ashley) Pettit, Kara (Shane) Blomendahl, Joshua (Krystal) Diel, Justin (Alina) Pettit, Courtney Diel, Alison (Brian) Lox, Steven (Claudia) Diel, David Hudson, Michael Hudson, Zachary (Kayla) Diel, Leanne (Ruffin) Tchakounte, and Katie Hudson. 20 great grandchildren and one more on the way: Carter, Drake, Ashlyn, Reegan, Madelyn, Sadie, Lincoln, Eleanor, and Josiah Pettit; Elijah, Charlotte, and Julius Middleton; Margaret Blomendahl; Dawson, Eastlyn, and Finley Lox; Quinn, Wren, and Sawyer Diel, Aaden Tchakounte.
Graveside services, open to all family and friends, will be held at 10:30a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. While no formal family visitation is planned, friends are welcome to call at the Burnside Christian Church between 2:00 and 7:00p.m. Friday, January 8th.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Good News Productions International; St. Louis Christian College; Casa por Cristo and the Burnside Christian Church. Banks & Beals Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. To leave a condolence, please visit Dennis’s obituary at banksandbeals.com

Thomas Ronald Barnett, 75, of Warsaw, formerly of Hamilton, passed away at 5:44 P.M. Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Thomas was born October 1, 1945 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Ed and Dora Marie (Hess) Barnett.  Graduating from Hamilton High School in 1963 and Gem City College in Quincy where he studied Horology.  He was a member of the First Christian Church in Hamilton.  He was united in marriage to Janie Nesbit of Warsaw, Illinois on October 19, 1975 at the First Christian Church in Hamilton.  To this union a son, Michael, was born.  Married in 1967 to Kathy Witt, with whom a son, Thomas “Tom” was born.  Later he married Debbie Skinner and they had a son, Marc.  Thomas served in the U. S. Air Force as an Air policeman, employed as a watchmaker, car salesman, manager of Aamco Transmission for over twenty years in Oregon, Nevada, Illinois and Colorado.  He also managed Rent-A-Center in Keokuk, Iowa.  He owned and operated TJ’s House of Music for ten years with his wife Janie.  When he opened TJ’s he vowed never to charge admission bringing live music back to Keokuk every weekend and most Wednesdays.  Thomas helped begin the annual “Musicians Memorial Concert” which honored deceased Tri-State musicians.  He was also a sponsor.  He also loved playing weekly bingo at Hy-Vee for the goodies.  The Denver Broncos was his team!

Thomas is survived by his wife, Janie, of Warsaw; three children, Tom (Jennifer) Barnett of Donnellson, IA, Marc Barnett of Oregon and Michael Barnett of Roseville, CA; grandchildren, Zachary, Kenneth, Ethan and Abbie Barnett; three great grandchildren, Aaron and Abe Heins and Waylon Barnett; and a sister, Florence “Betty” Buckert of Hamilton; sisters-in-law, Diane Barnett and Pat Vickers; a brother-in-law, Jerry Nesbit; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, John Herbert Barnett, Donald “Bud” Barnett and Donna Barnett Balmer Metternich; a sister-in-law, Shirley Nesbit Mondon; three nephews, Gerry Barnett, Jeffrey Buckert and Jim Barnett; and a great niece, Somer Barnett.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton.  Private family services will be held.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton with full military rites.  A memorial fund has been established.

Mark Edward McKinley, 63, of Niota, Illinois formerly of Stockton, California passed away at 10:44 p.m. December 31, 2020 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital.

Mark was born on February 13, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Max Edward and Martha Louise Knocton McKinley. On August 5, 1979 he married Christine Mowen in Lake Tahoe, California. They later divorced..

Mark enjoyed fishing and stockcar racing.

Survivors include two daughters, Lynn Taylor of Niota and Cynthia Reese of California; one son, Joseph McKinley of Utah; seven granddaughters and two grandsons. Also surviving are two brothers, David McKinley and Randy McKinley and one sister, Barbara Jo McKinley.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

No services are planned. Cremation has been entrusted to Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Nauvoo. A memorial fund has been established in his memory. Contributions may be sent to the Mark McKinley Memorial Fund, c/o Schmitz-Banks & Beals, PO Box 201, Nauvoo, IL 62354.

To leave a tribute for the family, please visit Mark's obituary at sbbfuneralhome.com.

L.D. “Dewey” Hester, 86, of Warsaw, passed away at 12:25 P.M. Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2020 at his home in Warsaw.

Dewey was born December 13, 1934, the son of Glen and LaVerne (Stotlar) Hester in Carthage, Illinois.  He graduated from Carthage High School in 1952.  On March 20, 1965, he was united in marriage to Shirley Henkle.  She preceded him in death in 2001.  Dewey had worked at Carbide Industries in Keokuk for many years and had owned Dew’s Antique Bar for seven years.

Dewey is survived by his daughter, Sally (Kenneth) Haylock of Hebron, Illinois; and three grandchildren, Wesley and Wade Hester and Elsbeth Haylock; and special friends, Marjorie Neally and Marinelle Phillips.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley in 2001; and a son, Kurt in 2018.

Visitation without family present will be held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw.  Private family services will be held.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Warsaw Ambulance Service or Blessing Hospice.  Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Charles "Charlie" G. Harrison of Dallas City, IL passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, with family by his side.

He was born on October 28, 1932 in Pontoosuc, IL, the son of George and Reah (Wilcox) Harrison. He married Delores "Dee" Harrison on October 7, 1960 in Burlington, IA.

Charlie owned his own construction company and hep build many structures around the area, including the Great River Bridge in Burlington, Iowa. His favorite project was the home he built for his big family. He enjoyed painting and creating various types of artwork and always loved being around family and friends.

Charlie was an avid outdoorsman and had a love for collecting arrowheads and Indian artifacts at his cabin along the banks of the Mississippi River. He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, feeding all types of wildlife and walking in nature.

Charlie was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years - Dee Harrison, one grandson - Ryan Marsden, one great grandson - Duncan Stevens and recently his close cousin Marvin Siegfried.

Charlie is survived by his family, Theresa Marsden (Kirby), of Niota, IL; Brent Harrison of Dallas City, IL; Cheri Stevens (David) of Dallas City, IL; Julie Nudd (David) of Dallas City, IL; and Stacie Harrison of Bonita Springs, FL. Charlie is also survived by nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one brother Gary Harrison and family.

A private graveside service will be held at Pontoosuc Cemetery in Pontoosuc, IL at later date.

Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City is assisting the family.

Please visit Charlie's obituary at banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence.

A memorial fund has been setup for Lee County Hospice.  Memorials may be sent to: Charlie Harrison Memorial Fund, c/o Banks & Beals, PO Box 70, 579 E 3rd Street, Dallas City, IL 62330.

Stanley Althide, 80, of Basco, passed away at River Hills Care Center in Keokuk at 4:45 PM on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

Stanley was born June 27, 1940, the son of Lester Henry and Pauline Edith (Koehler) Althide in Keokuk, Iowa.  Stanley was a life-long farmer and avid cattle buyer having the CB handle “Sale Bum”.  He worked at various farms until 1966 when he joined his brothers in the family farm.  He loved his cattle and took care of the cattle in the farming operation until his retirement in 2002.  Stanley was an auxiliary member of the V.F.W. and a life-long member of the Bethlehem United Church of Christ near Sutter.

Stanley is survived by his siblings, Darrell (Deb) Althide, Marilee (Edward) Jacquot and Donna (Ron) Hurt, all of Basco; a sister-in-law, Pat Althide of Hamilton; six nieces, Melissa (Andrew) Finch, Amy (Mark) Bieger, Julie Althide, Sara (Kip) Armstrong, Katina (Darden) Rhodes and Heidi (Jeff) Harness; six nephews, Bradley (Angela) Althide, Brandon (Kimberly) Althide, Jason (Marla) Jacquot, Ryan (Adrienne) Jacquot, David (Nicole) Hurt and Todd (Kelly) Hurt.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Rodney.

Private family graveside services will be held at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ Cemetery near Sutter.  Memorials may be directed to the Bethlehem United Church of Christ or River Hills Village.  Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.