Zachary Michael Todd, age 28, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his home.  He was born July 29, 1992 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Michael and Kimberly Todd Peters.  

Zach was a graduate of Illini West High School in Carthage, Illinois.  He was currently working as a correctional officer at Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison.  He had previously worked as a 911 operator for DESCOM and was an assistant manager at Hy-Vee Grocery Store  in Burlington for several years.  He also was employed at Heartland Harley Davidson in Burlington for a time.  He was a volunteer firefighter for the Lomax Fire Dept and Rescue Squad, and a member of the Southeast Iowa Chapter of the Renegade Pigs Motorcycle Club. Zach enjoyed hunting, trapping, and riding his motorcycle.  He was a member of the Lomax Christian Church.

Survivors include his parents, Michael and Kimberly Peters of Lomax, the love of his life, Jordan Lovell of Lomax, one brother, Lucas Mitchell Todd of Lomax, one sister, Crystal (Mike) Yeomans of Henderson, IL, grandparents, Jack and Dixie Todd of Lomax, and Mike and Kathy Peters of Hamilton, IL, one nephew, Chet Yeomans, one niece, Ila Yeomans, aunts and uncles, Wesley and Shelly Todd, Kelly and Tim Sanderson, Shawn and Katy Peters, and cousins, Jacob and Haley Todd, and their children Braxton and Hadlie, Jessica and Josh Damon, and their daughter Harper, Brenton and Abby Sanderson, Bryson and Leah Sanderson and Shawn, Victoria, Matthew and Nathan Peters.  He was preceded in death by his great grandparents.

  Visitation will be from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City.  A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 3, 2020 at the Dallas City Elementary Gymnasium.  Masks and social distancing requirements will be observed.  Burial will follow in the Carman Cemetery, Carman, Illinois.   Memorial funds have  been established for the Lomax Fire Department and Southeast Iowa Chapter of the Renegade Pigs Motorcycle Club.  Please visit Zach’s obituary at banksandbeals.com to sign the guest book and leave a condolence

Lewis Leroy (Sonny) Miller, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Sunset
Nursing Home, Quincy, Illinois.  He was born April 6, 1934, in Mendota, IL, the son of Lewis E. and Amy
(Rosenkrans) Miller.
 Lewis graduated from PawPaw High School, Paw Paw, IL with the Class of 1952.  He married his high
school sweetheart Levina Belle Hobb, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Webster R. Hobb and recently
celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 12th.  After graduating from Bradley University, Class of 1956,
with a degree in Industrial Arts he entered into The United States Air Force with the rank of 2nd Lt.  He
served until May 1977, when he retired with the rank of Lt. Col.  He and his family then settled in
Hamilton, IL.  Lewis was a dedicated member of the United Methodist Church and The Boy Scouts of
America. After his retirement, he kept active in his community by working at Montebello Manor Nursing
Home as a maintenance man and driving a school bus for the Hamilton School District. During this same
time he loved to keep bees, grew a fruit orchard, and built up a strawberry business.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Roger Miller, his sister-in-law Betty Miller,
of Earlville, IL.  Surviving in addition to his wife, Levina (Hobb) Miller, Lew leaves behind a son Karl
R.Miller and wife Carolyn, of Huntersville, NC; daughter Lorraina B. Miller of Hamilton, IL; son Kurtis L.
Miller and his wife Nada, of Sauk Rapids, MN; daughter Julie K (Miller) Robillard and her husband James,
of Houston, TX; and son Joseph A Miller, of Winfield, IL. Lew also leaves behind his sister Lucille (Miller)
Thomas, of Batavia, IL.   Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and a host of
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Wyoming Cemetery in
PawPaw, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorials and gifts to the family may be sent in care of Printy Funeral Home, Hamilton,
IL.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.

Sally Ann Coeur

September 23, 1932 – September 24, 2020

Sally Ann Coeur, 88 years, of Carthage, died in peace and dignity on Thursday September 24, 2020 in her home at Hickory Grove, Carthage Illinois.  She was born September 23, 1932 in Iowa City, Iowa, a daughter of Vera (Adamson) and Kenneth Crowder. 

Sally was raised in Burlington, Iowa.  She was an accomplished accordion player and, during her teen years, entertained at social events while living in Burlington.  In 1950 during her senior year of high school, her family moved to Carthage, IL, where she graduated.

Sally held positions at Robert Morris College and later at Good Apple in Carthage. She spent many years as a dedicated volunteer to the Memorial Hospital gift shop generating thousands of dollars to provide support to the hospital cancer program. Sally loved playing bridge with life-long friends. She was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother.  May Sally’s passion for living, love for her family and friends, and grace be an example to all who knew her.

Sally is survived by five children, Deborah Arnold, Charron (Michael) Cole, Catherine (John) Rogers, Jeff (Janet) Coeur and David (Tami) Coeur.  Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, Timothy (Bridget) Rogers, Thomas (Valerie) Rogers, Douglas Coeur, Sarah Coeur, Jacob Coeur, Megan Coeur, Alicia Coeur, Zachary Coeur, Ethan Coeur, Jonathon Cole, Nathan Durham and Jeffrey Arnold, niece Candy (Randy) Reyff,  nephews Richard (Barb) Coeur and Robert Coeur, two cousins. She is the former spouse of James E. Coeur M.D.

SERVICES:  Friday October 2, 2020 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage, IL.  Family will meet friends from 11am to 1pm with services following at 1pm. Interment will be private. 

MEMORIALS:  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hickory Grove Activity Program and/or Blessing Hospice.

*PLEASE NOTE FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL, THE FAMILY IS REQUESTING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS BE OBSERVED WITH MASKS WORN DURING VISITATION AND SERVICE

Hollis “Dean” Printy, 74, of Hamilton, formerly of Elvaston, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at his home in Hamilton. 

Dean was born on December 5, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of William “Bill” and Velma Imogene (Tripp) Printy. He attended Hamilton High School, graduating in 1964. On August 27, 1966, he was united in marriage to Sandra “Sandy” Phillips at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamilton. She survives. 

A lifelong resident of Hancock County, Dean was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He spent most of his working career employed with the telephone company, retiring in 2007 after 43 years of service. Dean traveled around the country attending training for his work, and his love of traveling continued throughout his life. His family has many fond memories of traveling with him around the Midwest to flea markets and antique sales. Dean was an avid watch and gun collector and enjoyed sharing those passions with his grandchildren. He was also a member of the Carthage VFW, the NRA and the Hancock County Gun Club, where he shot trap for many years. He was also instrumental in supporting the behavioral school in Ferris and the GTE Track and Field Days. In his free time, Dean enjoyed riding his motorcycle. Dean proudly served his country in the United States Army and served in the infantry in the Vietnam War. He earned several badges and medals, including the Combat Infantry Badge, and was honorably discharged in 1969. Dean loved his family deeply, especially his grandchildren. 

Dean is survived by his wife Sandy Printy of Hamilton; his son Jim (Melissa) Printy of Hamilton; two daughters: Tracy (Scott) Miller of Chillicothe, Missouri , and Amy (Donald) Schneider of Connersville, Indiana;  his brother Jim (Geraldine) Printy of Hamilton; sixteen grandchildren: Evan (Kate) Printy, William (Kelsey) Printy, Elaine Printy, Philip Printy, Patrick Printy, Faith Printy, Emma Printy, Tessa Printy, Brock and Rylee Miller, Cameron (Lauren) James, Courtney James, Carter James, Baylee Schneider, Kara Schneider and Gavin Schneider; and three great-grandchildren: Ellie, Nora and Addy Mae Printy. Other survivors include a niece, nephew and many cousins. 

Dean is preceded in death by his parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamilton, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton. Military honors at the graveside will be rendered by the United States Army and the Hancock County Honor Guard. Due to Covid-19, masks and social distancing are encouraged and numbers may be limited. Visitation will be held on Friday from 3 to 7 pm at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton. A Rosary service will be held at the funeral home at 7 PM directly following the visitation. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamilton.

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

Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Verlin Morris Baker

1928-2020

      Verlin Morris Baker, 92, of Keokuk died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

      He was born April 7, 1928 in Memphis, MO the son of Andrew J. and H. Blanche Fincher Baker.  Verlin graduated from high school in Downing, MO with the Class of 1946.   Following high school he worked as a truck driver on a milk route and then for Cameron Joyce Construction on the road crew as a large equipment operator.  

     In January of 1951, Verlin was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. 

      On November 25, 1954 Verlin was united in marriage to Roberta Ann Seamster at the Baptist church in Downing, MO.  She preceded him in death on January 23, 2011.

    Following his military service Verlin went to college on the GI Bill and graduated from Kirksville Teachers College in Kirksville, MO and Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL.  He held a double Master’s Degree (and twenty-six hours post grad) in Education and Administration.  

     Verlin began his teaching career in Scotland County Missouri and spent some time teaching in a one room School House.  In 1958 Verlin relocated to Keokuk and began a thirty-one year career with the Keokuk Community School District.  He taught at Lincoln elementary school for one year, was the assistant principal and 6th grade teacher at Garfield elementary school for eighteen years and then became assistant principal and 4th grade teacher at Wells Carey elementary school for twelve years, retiring in 1989.   Following his retirement, he and his wife, Roberta, moved to Mountain Home, AR where Verlin remained unto 2018, when he moved back to Keokuk

     Verlin was a member of the First Baptist Church in Keokuk and the Eastside Baptist Church in Mountain Home, AR.  He also attended the Evangelical Free Church in Keokuk.  He was a member of the Camping RV Group and was Wagon Master at the Sambories.  He was also a member of the Good Sam Club in Mountain Home.

     He loved traveling with his wife and they made trips to 49 out of 50 states, missing only Florida.  Their travels included driving to Alaska twice. They had also enjoyed trips to Mexico and several provinces in Canada.  Verlin served as a volunteer at the Baxter Regional Memorial Hospital in Mountain Home for twenty-nine years and also volunteered as a driver for Hospice for two years.

     He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Lefler (Mike) of Hamilton, IL, his son, Roger Baker (Sheila) of Chugiak, AK, four grandchildren, Brad Lefler, Randy Lefler, Becky Baker and Curtis Baker, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one sister, Martha Montgomery of  Minden, NE, along with several nieces and nephews.

     Besides his wife he was also preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Doris Schubach, Dorothy Current and Norma Cotton, three brothers in law and several aunts and uncles.

     A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Evangelical Free Church in Keokuk with Pastor Joan DeBoe and Pastor Jeff Higbee officiating.     Social distancing requirements will be in place and masks are strongly encouraged.

     There will be no visitation.

     Burial with Military Rites will be held in the Keokuk National Cemetery at a later date.

     Memorials may be made to the Evangelical Free Church Youth Program.

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

     On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.

Sandra K. Sutton

    Sandra K. Sutton, 75, of Dallas City, Illinois died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
    She was born May 17, 1945 in Macomb, Illinois, the daughter of Ross W. and A. LaVerne Callahan Parsons. She married Cleon R. Knoedler on March 5, 1963. He died August 31, 1963. She then married Michael Lenix on August 14, 1966. They later divorced. On August 5, 1979 she married James A. Sutton in Dallas City. He died July 24, 2008.
    Sandra graduated from LaHarpe, Illinois High School in 1963. She then attended Burlington Beauty & Barber School, graduating in 1966. She owned and operated Sandi’s Beauty Salon in Dallas City for 40 years, retiring in 2003. She also tended bar in Burlington, Fort Madison and in Dallas City at both the Riverview Supper Club and Ruthie’s Place.
    Sandi enjoyed working in her yard, art and paintings, animals and was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.
    She is survived by her children, Ronnie Ray (Stephanie) Knoedler of Wright City, Missouri, Michael Jay (Laura) Lenix of Wentzville, Missouri and Rachelle Don (Mark) Shuler of Hamilton, Illinois, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and her cat Echo.
    She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents,and one brother, Ross B. Parsons.
    Funeral services will be held at 10:00a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Rev. Jim Luder officiating. All attendees are asked to wear their Cubs and Bears attire. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery near Fountain Green, Illinois. There will be no formal family visitation but friends are welcome to stop at the funeral home on Monday between 3:00 and 7:00p.m.  A memorial fund has been established for the McConnell Cemetery or the Dallas City Veterans Memorial. Masks and social distancing are recommended. To sign the guestbook and leave a condolence, please visit Sandi’s obituary at banksandbeals.com

Janet Nicholas, 78, of Carthage, passed away at her home Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Carthage.   

Janet was born December 28, 1941, the daughter of Robert and Rosalind Nicholas.  She graduated from Carthage Community High School in 1960 and then attended Carthage College.  She worked at the Carthage Public Library from 1958-1960 while in High School.  She again worked at the Carthage Public Library beginning in 1972 and served as director from July 1973-Dec. 1976.  Beginning in 1977 she attended the Leeds Polytechnic School of Librarianship in England, where she received her Master's Degree in Library Science.  She then served as the librarian at the correctional facility in Mt. Sterling for several years.  She worked part time at the Carthage Public Library District from 2005 until her death.

She was President of the Friends of the Carthage Public Library.  Janet was an active member of P.E.O. Chapter J in Carthage, Illinois, since 1972.  Over the years, she served as president, vice president, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, chaplain, and guard of Chapter J.  Janet served as president of the area Roundtable.  She worked on planning groups for Illinois conventions and was a delegate at State and International Conventions. She served on the Illinois P.E.O. Home Fund Board 2015-2018 and was chairman 2018.  Janet had a love for P.E.O.-supported Cottey College and regularly attended Cottey Vacation College for adults since 2013.  She was currently enjoying a virtual book club with friends from Cottey.  Janet will be deeply missed by her sorority sisters.   She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Warsaw and served as organist. 

Janet was preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 3, 2020, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warsaw.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services at the church.  Memorials may be directed to the Carthage Public Library, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or a cat shelter of the donor’s choice.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Connie Jo Jacquot, 68, of Carthage, passed away Monday morning, September 21, 2020, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Connie was born December 2, 1951, in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of Arthur William “Rudy” and Evelyn Anna (Jaeger) Lackscheide. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1969 and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in 1972 from Western Illinois University. On January 8, 1977, Connie was united in marriage to Charles Lee Jacquot at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ Church in Sutter, Illinois. Connie enjoyed flowers and gardening. She was active in her children’s 4-H clubs and projects. She loved family vacations, going to the Ozarks and water sports. In her younger years, she was an artist, painter, and percussionist. In high school she was the drummer for an all-girl band “The Tomboys”.

Connie is survived by her husband, Charles of Carthage; son, Blake Charles (Jie) Jacquot of San Carlos, California; two daughters, Lisa Jo (Ryan) Bethard of Mahomet, Illinois and Karen Jo Jacquot of Carthage; 4 grandchildren, Skyler and Jake Jacquot and Evelyn and Zachary Bethard; three sisters, Darlene Harrell of Carthage, Barb (Don) Kunz of Basco and Rosalee (Ed) Meyer of Warsaw; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur William “Rudy” and Evelyn Anna (Jaeger) Lackscheide; and her stepfather, John Yuskis.

Graveside services will be held at 10 A.M. Friday morning, September 25, 2020, at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ Cemetery in Sutter.  Extended visitation hours will be held from 3 – 8 P.M. on Thursday evening for social distancing at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Masks are required. For those unable to attend, the visitation will be streamed live on the Printy Funeral Home Facebook page, and the graveside service will be recorded and posted for viewing at www.printyfuneralhome.com.  Memorials may be directed to the Hancock County 4-H Foundation in Connie’s Memory. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements

Gary G. Webster, 76, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away in the early morning of Saturday, September 19, 2020, at home surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on March 18,1944 at the St. Francis Hospital in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Marion E. and Bette M. (Steiner) Webster. On November 19, 1966, he married Margaret J. 'Peg' (Coredell). She survives.

Gary was a 1962 graduate of Colchester High School, Colchester, Illinois. Following high school, Gary worked at Haeger Pottery in Macomb before being drafted into the U.S. Army. After serving time in Korea, he returned home and started working at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Burlington, Iowa. He was employed there for 41 years.

Especially in his later years, Gary enjoyed being outside walking, riding his bike or going fishing. He also loved animals and watched for the rabbits and squirrels to show up in their yard. He was an avid reader and studying history and the economy were lifelong pleasures. But what he enjoyed most of all was watching his grandchildren grow up and spending time with them.

Survivors include his wife, Peg; one daughter, Sara (Layton) Jones of LaHarpe; two grandchildren, Dominic and Holly Jones and his granddog, Jack. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and a very special grandmother, Sara.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the LaHarpe Cemetery with Marvin Miller officiating. There will be no formal visitation but friends may call from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Banks and Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe.

A memorial fund has been established for the PAW Animal Shelter in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Banks & Beals Funeral Home is assisting the family. To leave a condolence please visit Gary's obituary at banksandbeals.com

Claude R. Collins

    Claude R. Collins, 79, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois.
    He was born February 28, 1941, the son of Archie and Ruby Gilmore Collins. On July 21, 1968, he married Rose Shaver in Abingdon, Illinois. She preceded him in death on June 3, 2008.
    Claude was a 1959 graduate of LaHarpe High School. He worked in Building Services at Western Illinois University for 27 years.
    Claude enjoyed hunting, fishing, doing puzzles, gambling and he especially enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s and all community sporting events. He was a member of the LaHarpe American Legion and a lifetime member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
    Survivors include four children, Betty Collins of LaHarpe, William Collins of LaHarpe, Juliana Thompson of Donnellson, Iowa and Patty McConnell of Burlington; twelve grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his twin brother, Clyde Collins and two sisters, Joan Shoemaker and Adeline Weast and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Claude was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; one grandson, Caleb Peterson; son-in-law, Karl Thompson and nine brothers and sisters.
    A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2020 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe with Rev. Rick Goettsche officiating. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the LaHarpe American Legion will follow in the LaHarpe Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until time of services, Monday, at Banks & Beals. Masks are recommended.
    A memorial fund has been established in his memory. To sign the guestbook and leave a condolence, please visit Claude’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.

On June 17, 1929, an amazing baby girl, Helen Lucille Shaw, was born in the four-way-stop town of Atlas, Illinois. The middle child and only girl of three, she grew up stubborn and self-sufficient, outliving her parents Gladys and Ed Garoutte and her brothers Jimmy and John Garoutte. Her education started in Atlas, Pleasant Hill, finally graduating from Pittsfield High School, Pittsfield, Illinois, in 1947. She moved to Louisiana, Missouri, to work for Ma Bell as a telephone operator, until she was swept off her feet by the love of her life, James Ralph Shaw, a dashing World War II veteran of the European Theatre. Their romance started on the dance floor to Big Band music, “The only good music” according to Helen. Helen and Jim married on August 14, 1949, first enjoying college life at the University of Illinois and then Western Illinois University, before settling down in Warsaw, Illinois. Helen lovingly raised five children: James Mikel, Rick Allen, Karrie Lynn, Karen Ann and Clay Thomas Shaw over the next thirty-six years. With the loss of her lifelong love and partner Jim in 1974, at the age of forty-nine, she went back to school to get her Secretary and Nurses Aide certification. She worked for a local nursing home until her mother required her tender care for the next twelve years until her death at age ninety-five. She was a Warsaw resident for thirty-seven years, an Atlas, Illinois, resident for a total of thirty years, and nineteen years in Kirksville, Missouri. She was an avid Kirksville Aquatic Center aerobics member, best known for announcing “Barn Door”, and correcting any changes in the routine. She was proud to be one of the oldest in her aerobics class. She was seen most evenings riding her three-wheeled bicycle with her black dog, affectionately termed Dorothy and Toto, around the high school and middle schools of Kirksville, making many friends along the way. She was a Brownie Scout/Girl Scout leader, courier of forgotten things for her children in school, taxi driver to skating rinks and horse shows, and a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and surrogate mother/grandmother to all of her children’s and grandchildren’s friends. She traveled all over the United States including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. She was a great co-pilot for horse shows and trail rides from Texas to Michigan. She was never one to turn down a chance to go on a trip. She was fearless in life, including driving a cart in horse shows at the age of seventy-seven. She was amazing, the glue of the Shaw family. She left this earthly place at the age of ninety-one and one-fourth years old on September 12, 2020. A feisty angel on earth as she will be in heaven. She leaves her legacy behind, including her children James “Mike” Shaw of Hamilton, Illinois, Rick and wife Barbara Shaw of Warsaw, Illinois, Karrie (Shaw) Baker of Pekin, Illinois, Dr. Karen (Shaw) and husband Dr. Tod Sylvara of Kirksville, Missouri, Clay Shaw of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren Casey and wife Amanda Shaw of Hamilton, Illinois, Ryan Shaw of Basco, Illinois, Benjamin Baker of Pekin, Illinois, John Sylvara and Jimmy Salvara of Kirksville, Missouri; great-grandchildren Abigail Shaw and fiancé Kyle Baumann of Quincy, Illinois, Cooper Shaw of Hamilton, Illinois, and Jade Archie of Quincy, Illinois.

Helen’s life will be celebrated with a graveside service at 2 pm on Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Visitation will be held on Saturday from noon to 2 pm at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. For the safety of those attending, masks and social distancing practices are recommended. A celebration of life will also be held from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Colton’s Steak House in Kirksville, Missouri.

Memorials may be directed to the Humane Shelter in Kirksville or the Ronald McDonald House.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Charlene Williams

1948 – 2020

     Linda Charlene Williams, 72, of Keokuk, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at her home.

     She was born on April 21, 1948 in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of Bill “Pete” and M. Charlotte Boone Sherfey.  She graduated from Lansdowne High School in Baltimore with the Class of 1966.

     On February 14, 1998, Linda was united in marriage to Marvin Williams in Denmark, IA.  He survives.

     She is also survived by two sons, Jim Inghram (Lisa) of Ft. Madison, IA, Joe Inghram (Vicky) of Pensacola, FL, two step-sons, Jeffrey Williams (Shelly) of Keokuk and Dirk Williams (Stefanie) of Ft. Madison, sixteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two sisters, Cindy L. Stackler (Harry) of Baltimore and Dianah Hoffmeister (Jeff) of Finksburg, MD, one brother William D. Sherfey (Jill) of Haines City, FL and several nieces and nephews.

     She was preceded in death by her parents.

     Linda had been employed at Sheaffer Pen in Ft. Madison for twenty seven years.  She also had worked at Bridgeway in Keokuk.

     She loved her farm animals and her dog who was her faithful companion.  She enjoyed taking trips to the casino and trying her luck.  Linda loved to host family get-togethers especially at the holidays.  She put on an Easter Egg Hunt that everyone looked forward to.  Linda loved her kids and grandkids and always fussed over them making sure they had everything they needed and wanted.

    A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

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

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

Judy L. Swanson


    Judy Lee Swanson, 79, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the LaHarpe Davier Health Care Center in LaHarpe.
    She was born May 1, 1941 in Aledo, Illinois, the daughter of Franklyn and Lucille Glisan Collins. On January 28, 1961 she married Rodney Swanson in LaHarpe.
    Judy was a 1959 graduate of LaHarpe High School. Early in life she worked at Sheaffer Pen in Fort Madison, G.E. in Burlington, Iowa and operated a daycare service. She also had a Realtor License and worked for the Hancock County Board of Review. She was a member of the Agape Church in LaHarpe where she served as Treasurer.
    Surviving are her husband, Rodney, three sons, Carl (Leesa) Swanson of Terre Haute, Illinois, Kyle (Denise) Swanson of LaHarpe and Eric Swanson of Normal, Illinois, six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren,  two great-great-grandchildren and her twin sister, Jane (Loy) Housewright of Loveland, Colorado.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Bonnie.
    No services are planned. Burial will be held at a later date in the LaHarpe Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe-Davier Health Care Center.  Contributions may be sent to; Judy Swanson Memorial, c/o Banks & Beals Funeral Home, PO Box 503, LaHarpe, IL 61450. To sign the guestbbook and leave a condolence, please visit her obituary at banksandbeals.com.

Cara Sue Finton, affectionately known as Shorty, passed away at the age of fifty-six on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at her home in Warsaw, Illinois. 

Cara was born on July 31, 1964, in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of Maurice and Nellie (Summers) Cummings. She was united in marriage to Matthew “Matt” Finton on November 4, 2000, in Basco, Illinois. He survives. 

Cara loved people! Her defining trait is that love. She loved working at the Carthage mental health workshop packing boxes, cleaning tables, and even mowing, because she enjoyed the folks there so much. She loved to walk around Warsaw and see everyone. "Shorty" was very well known to all. Cara really had a great time at the Lighthouse Worship Center in Hamilton, especially with the women's group. She spent time journaling, doing puzzlebooks, listening to music, and watching the Cubs, all while drinking her favorite beverage, Pepsi. Most important, though, has always been family. The highlights of Cara's life were road trips with Matt, sitting in the truck next to him and seeing where the road would take them, and every summer going to the family reunion, where she could catch up with everyone and celebrate her birthday at the same time. She will live forever in the hearts of all who loved her.

Cara is survived by her husband Matt Finton of Warsaw, Illinois; two brothers Robert “Bob" (Ty) Cummings of Basco, Illinois, and Jim (Robin) Cummings of Robinson, Illinois; her sister Ellen Coultas of Charleston, Illinois; her aunt Vera Zigler; her uncle Harry Summers; and eleven nieces and nephews: Misty Haskins, Carrie Cummings, Mindy McLeland, Christy Lozano, Renea Starr, Traci McNeil, Lori Stoll, Ashley Bailey, Bob Cummings, Travis Seidel, and Craig Coultas. Other survivors include many other great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Cara is preceded in death by her parents Maurice and Nellie Cummings, her brother Maurice Jr. and his wife Charlotte Cummings, and her niece Laura Diane Cummings.

Cara’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 1 pm on Monday, September 14, 2020, at Printy Funeral Home, 317 Main Street, Warsaw, Illinois. Burial will follow at the Lutheran Cemetery in Warsaw. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, with family meeting friends from 3 to 5 pm. In honor of Cara’s life-long love of the Chicago Cubs, attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Chicago Cubs attire to the visitation and funeral. For the safety of those attending, masks and social distancing are encouraged.

The Finton, Cummings and Summers families are asked to bring a Pepsi and a mask and meet at the beautiful Ralston City Park, 430 N 4th Street in Warsaw at noon on Monday (one hour before the funeral) to have a Pepsi toast in celebration of Cara.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family of Cara Finton in care of Matthew Finton.

The family would like to especially thank Lexie and her associates at the Carthage Mental Health Center for always being there for Cara. They would also like to thank all the friends in Warsaw who looked out for her as well. A special thank you also goes out to Lee County Hospice for their caring and knowledgeable assistance during the final difficult days, and for going above and beyond the call of duty.  

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

John Artman, 89, of Carthage, passed away at 4:00 AM Thursday morning, September 10, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

The teacher has left the classroom.

John Hilliard Artman departed this life on September 10, 2020 to be reunited in Heaven with the love of his life, Frances Hope Wear Artman.  

John was born in Paducah, KY but spent his Tom Sawyerish childhood across the Ohio River in Metropolis, IL, a name that produced more than one superman. After graduating high school, he served honorably in the Korean Conflict. Upon discharge, he journeyed to Carthage, IL where he attended Carthage College and met the woman of his dreams.

It can be said that John, with his incredible mind, was born to teach. He began his career in Dallas City, IL then went to Keokuk Senior High for the remainder of his professional life. John taught German, English, Journalism, Humanities and Images of Man. He led a team of teachers to Nepal as part of an exchange program.  John was a teacher for the ages and revered by his students. It is no exaggeration the he inspired thousands of his charges to challenge and better themselves, putting the lessons across with his dedication, imagination and humor. He was so memorable as a teacher that his former students created a Facebook page, Fans of John Artman, in tribute.  In addition, he was an accomplished novelist and writer of education books.

John also loved his family life with his wife and two sons. He is survived by those sons, David and John, his daughter-in-law Krista, grandchildren Adam, Conner, Kailee, Karli, and Kennedy, his great grandchildren Charlotte, (Charlie) his nephew John Hardy, and nieces Connie, Susie and Paula. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances and his grandson Evan.

Private family graveside services will be held at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage with the Hancock County Honor Guard rendering military rites.  Extended visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday evening at Printy Funeral Home with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. to maintain Illinois Public Health Guidelines.  Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Hospital.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

James C. Ludwig

1936 – 2020

     James C. Ludwig, 84, of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at his home. 

     He was born March 16, 1936 in LaGrange, MO, the son of James Christopher and Bonnie Violet Logan Ludwig.   He graduated from LaGrange High School with the Class of 1954.   On May 19, 1956, James was united in marriage to Annette Emry at the LaGrange Christian Church.  She survives.

     He is also survived by two sons, Daniel L. Ludwig (Jean) and Gregory L. Ludwig (Cathy) all of Keokuk, three grandchildren, Eric Robert Ludwig (Lauren) of Shreveport, LA, Jamie Lynn Morris (Jason)  of Quincy, IL and Nathan James Ludwig (Kim) of Keokuk, four great-grandchildren, Patrick Ludwig of Shreveport, LA, Weston Morris of Quincy, IL,  Ava Ludwig and Madelyn Ludwig both of Keokuk, one step-great-grandson, Garrett Morris of Quincy, two sisters, Jane Martin (Don) of Danville, IL and Connie Otto of Quincy, one brother, Lyle Ludwig (Nora) of Canton, MO, one sister-in-law, Geneva Ludwig of LaGrange,  and several nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Harold, Keith, Rodney and Dennis Ludwig. 

    James was a veteran of the United States Army.

    He was the owner of Gem City Storage and Transfer, Inc in Keokuk.

    James was a member of the First Christian Church in LaGrange.  He was a fifty year member of the Masonic Lodge and was a Past Master.  He was also a member of the Commandery, Knights Templar and KAABA Shrine.

     He enjoyed auto racing, fishing, hunting, camping and cooking.

     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.  Burial with Military Rites will be in the Keokuk National Cemetery.

     Visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the family meeting with friends from 4 – 6 p.m.  A Masonic memorial service will be held at 6 p.m.

      Social distancing requirements will be in place and attendees may be limited according to those requirements. Masks are strongly encouraged.

     Memorials may be made to Compassus Hospice, 119 E. 2nd Street, Washington, IA   52353.

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

Frances Lorinda Glory Sanders 

1942-2020

     Frances Lorinda Glory Sanders, 78, of Keokuk died Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     She was born August 1, 1942 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of William (Cherokee tribe) and Agnes Morris (Choctaw tribe) Glory. She was the fourth child of six born to Bill and Agnes.

     Her father gave her the nickname “Ginny” (like the guinea fowl) as it seemed she was always jumping around doing this and that and hardly ever stood still, so one day her dad just told her she was just like one of the guineas they had in the yard and it stuck.

     Frances graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK with a major in Physical Education.

    After college she and a friend traveled to Iowa after a representative of Keokuk schools went down to Northeastern State University to recruit teachers.  She met Frank Sanders on that trip and nineteen days later on February 19, 1965, they were married at the Alexandria Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, MO.  They were happily married for fifty-five plus years.

     She had to return to Northeastern State University to pick up more credits for teaching in Iowa so Frank spent a lot of time on the road that first summer of their marriage.  She then came back to Iowa and attended Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL and obtained the remaining credits to start teaching.

     She taught in several schools in Keokuk and ended her teaching career as the art teacher at the Keokuk Middle School where she retired on June 30, 2004.  During her time teaching she also did some coaching and served on the Keokuk City Council.  She was also the co-owner of Southeast Iowa Aluminum Foundry.

     Frances was a member of Alexandria Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, MO, where she served as an elder and was on many boards for the church.

     She loved art in all forms, the brighter the better, also anything that related to her Indian heritage.  She collected many, many things from Noah’s arks to Beanie Babies and everything in between. Her house reflected this and she surrounded herself with all these things.  The walls and shelves of the house display her collections everywhere.

    Her favorite hobby had to be shopping.  She had so many people she would buy gifts for and each one was very special to her.  She would search until she would find just that perfect gift and it gave her so much joy to be able to present that gift to them and watch their reaction to it.

    Her absolute favorite thing was her family.  Standing out amongst all her collections are pictures of the family.  There is not a space in the house that does not have a photo of someone dear to her.  Photo albums line the shelves, full of the pictures that loved ones have sent her through the years.  She could tell you who was in each picture, when it was taken, what the occasion was, and usually a story to go with it.

     She was a wonderful woman who enjoyed her family and friends immensely, she was strong in her ways, but even stronger in her love.  She will be greatly missed.

     She is survived by her husband Frank Sanders of Keokuk, two daughters, Laura (Jeff) Townsley of Okmulgee, OK and Teresa (Scott) Nichols of Keokuk, one son, Frank (Holly) Sanders of Winchester, VA, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren, a sister, Maxine Glory of Tahlequah, OK and many nieces and nephews.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family to purchase a park bench in Keokuk Rand Park in memory of Frances.  Memorials may be sent in care of Vigen Memorial Home, 1328 Concert St., Keokuk, IA, 52632. 

     There will be a small dedication memorial at the time the bench is placed.

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

Clare Ellen Kellogg, 82, of Hamilton, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020, at Blessing Hospital, in Quincy, IL.  She was born on December 21, 1937, daughter of Ralph and Anna (Boegner) Kellogg at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Keokuk, IA.  

She attended Pleasant Prairie and Hamilton Grade School and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1955.  Clare worked as a legal secretary for Samuel Naylor Law Firm for 24 ½ years and retired from her profession with the law office of Tucker, Hartzell, and Bryant Attorneys after another 34 years.  

Clare was a member of the First Christian Church in Hamilton.  She spent many years traveling across the state on a bowling team.  Clare was always, always ready to have fun and party with the twins Mary Wilkens and Martha Smith.  She was an enthusiastic Cub’s fan.  Clare was well known for her broccoli and rice casserole at family gatherings.  Everyone constantly teased her about the ‘green stuff’ but the pan always went home empty.  Clare sincerely appreciated all the assistance from family, friends, and neighbors that helped her continue to enjoy her independence.  

Clare is survived by her many cousins.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Anna Kellogg.  

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton with Illinois Public Health guidelines in place.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Blessing Hospice or her church, First Christian Church in Hamilton.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements

William Edward “Bill” Beath, 69, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday afternoon, September 6, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.

Bill was born December 6, 1950, the son of Everett William and JoAnna Joy (Becker) Beath in Peoria, Illinois.  Bill served in the U.S. Army and worked as a machinist, CNA and most recently as a security guard.  On October 11, 1991, he was united in marriage to Margaret Milbert in Quincy, Illinois.  Bill loved being a grandfather and reading his Bible every day.

Bill is survived by his wife, Margaret of Hamilton; a son Billy (Anna) Beath, Jr. of Fallbrook, California; stepchildren, Rhonda (Jeff) Noble of Hamilton and Charles Klusman of Quincy; grandchildren, David, Mikhail, Beau, Noah, Brianna, Maeko and Kai Beath, Andrew (Brandi) Sparrow, Christopher (Jessica) Sparrow, Mack Sparrow, Amanda (Jeff) Maxwell, Mitchell Noble, Payton, Kaitlyn and Gage Klusman; great grandchildren, Liam Sparrow, Jayden, Rachel and Ryan Maxwell, Dalton Weaver, Ava and Anna Noble and Noah Beath due any day; great great grandchildren, Wyatt and Waylon Maxwell; his mother, Joy Beath of Springfield, Illinois; a sister, Helen K. Beath of Texas; and a special aunt, Jessie Damarin of Taylorville, Illinois. 

He was preceded in death by his father.

Private family services will be held at this time with a celebration of Bill’s life held at a later date at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton.  Memorials may be directed to the family of William Beath.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Marvin O. Boyer, 89, of Carthage, passed away at 6:00 P.M. Thursday evening, September 3, 2020, the Red Maple Memory Care Center in Carthage.   

Dr. Boyer was born in Ashton, SD. His mother, Velma Bean Boyer died in child birth. Her parents Ernest and Carrie Bean cared for him during his first five years. At the age of five his father, Harold Boyer married Margaret Carle, and Marvin went to live with them in Clark, SD. The family then moved to Watertown, SD where he completed High School.  While Marvin was a senior in High School he began work on his private pilot’s license. Marvin made his first solo flight on September 14, 1948. His flight instructor was his father. Marvin always enjoyed flying, and in the 1960’s he obtained his commercial, instrument, and instructors licenses and served as a part time flight instructor and ground school instructor for Lindner Aviation in Keokuk, IA.

Marvin served in the United States Navy from September 14, 1950 to July 14, 1954. He served in the Canal Zone for 28 months and then went aboard the USS Tarawa CVA-40 and went on a round the world cruise. He obtained the rank of PH-1.   After serving in the Korean War he returned to college, married Carol Allen of Huron, SD and graduated from South Dakota State in August 1957 with a degree in Economics and his teaching certification. Also in August 1957 their son Ross Boyer was born.

Marvin’s first teaching position was at Mountain Lake, MN. He returned to South Dakota and got his Master’s Degree, then served as a school administrator and teacher in Lake Preston and Clear Lake, SD. In April of 1961 while living in Lake Preston, their daughter Linda was born. In 1965 the family moved to Keokuk, Iowa where he served as Assistant Principal and Co-Director of the Keokuk JHS. In 1973 Marvin completed his PhD work at the University of Iowa and became Superintendent at Northeast Hamilton, in Blairsburg, IA. In August of 1990 Marvin moved to Carthage, IL where he retired in August of 1995.  In October of 1998 he returned to work as a sales representative for Septagon Construction Company, where he traveled in eastern Iowa calling on school districts.  Marvin was active in community activities in all of the communities he lived in, serving on various church boards, community boards and service clubs. He served as President of the Keokuk Lions Club in 1970-71, Vice President of the Anamosa Rotary Club in 1989-90 and President of the Carthage Kiwanis Club in 1998-99, and in 2006 he was recognized for his civic contributions as “Carthage Citizen of the Year.”

Survivors include: Two children, son Ross Boyer and his wife Julie, and daughter Linda Boyer; five grandchildren James Boyer, Paul Boyer, Karen Boyer, Jay Meyer and Katie (Josh) Ibarra; three great grandsons Evan, Grant and Harrison Ibarra; and one brother James Boyer of Santa Rosa, CA.  Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Carol and a brother Larry of Watertown, SD.

  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the First Presbyterian Church in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  The family will meet friends from 10:00 AM until time of services at the church Saturday.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

G. Sam Nicol, 73, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at his home.

Sam was born on February 24, 1947 in Nauvoo the son of George Hull and Rosie Geraldine (Kachle) Nicol. On July 13, 1968 he married Mary Virginia “Gina” Wilson in Nauvoo. She preceded him in death on May 13, 2015.

Sam attended Nauvoo-Colusa High School. Following high school he served in the United States Navy. He worked all of his life in construction. He held numerous positions within the construction field, including owning and operating Nicol Construction.

Sam was an accomplished duck carver. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and riding and building motorcycles. Sam was a man that loved his family above all else. His greatest joy was spending time with his kids and grandkids. He had many friends and loved sharing funny stories about each of them. He was well known for his fish fries. He had started pass the tongs to his grandson, Joe, but unfortunately he never shared his recipe.

Survivors include his two children, Shelly (Kory) Kraus of Monticello, Illinois and Scott (Roni Sue) Nicol of Dallas City; five granddaughters, Ashley (JC) Counts, Abi Kraus, Ellie Kraus, Anna Nicol and Lauren Kraus; four grandsons, Jeremy (Michelle) Nicol, Dallas Kraus, Jacob (Ashley) Nicol and Joe (Maranda Countryman) Nicol; five great-granddaughters, Zoey Counts, Brenleigh Dean, Sawyer Kraus, Aubree Counts and Gracyn Kraus; five great-grandsons, Kayden Jenkins, Jarron Counts, Jayden Nicol, Jaxson Nicol, and Crew Kraus. Also surviving are two sisters, Nancy (Harley) Jones of Davis City, Iowa and Linda Nelson of Ft. Madison; three sisters-in-law, Carol (Ed) Lange of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Sandy (Rich) Hopper of Nauvoo and Carole Wilson of Nauvoo; three brothers-in-law, Joe (Vickie) Wilson of Dallas City, Jim (Linda) Wilson of Nauvoo and Joe Meierotto of West Point, Iowa and several nieces and nephews.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one brother, Robin Nicol, mother and father-in-law, Woodrow and Lorretta Wilson; three sisters-in-law, Bev Meierotto, Jeanie Fortado and Judy Schuck and four brothers-in-law, Jack Schuck, Henry Wilson, Mick Wilson and Tom Wilson.

A private graveside will be held at the Nauvoo City Cemetery with Pastor Mark Anderson officiating. A celebration of Sam’s life will be held at a later date.

Cremation has been entrusted to Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home. To leave a condolence please visit Sam’s obituary at sbbfuneralhome.com.

Sandra Kay King, 79, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at her home.

Sandra was born on January 8, 1941 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Gertrude Sorenson Smith. On June 14, 1964 she married James D. King in Burlington. He survives.

Sandra enjoyed traveling, playing family card games, dancing, music,  her pets and especially time spent with her grandchildren.

Sandra is survived by her husband, Jim; two daughters, Joyce (Mike) Harper of Macomb, Illinois and Stephanie (Matt) Leis of Fort Madison, Iowa; one son, Bryan (Deanna) King of Dallas City, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Megan Harper, Blake (Julie) Harper, Taylor (Wesley) Moore, Cody (Alyssa) King, Casey (Chantal) King, Stefanee (Byron) Heater, Holly (Kurt) Ritter and Maggie Peterson and five great-grandchildren, Berlin King, Killian King, Addison Heater, Kyle Heater and Calab Heater.

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and five sisters.

Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 9 at Banks & Beals with Pastor Nate McCarter officiating. Mask and social distancing are recommended.

 Cremation will be entrusted to Banks & Beals following the service. Burial will be at a later date in the LaHarpe Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for MDH Hospice or Hearts of Hancock County Humane Society. To leave a condolence please visit Sandra’s obituary at banksandbeals.com.

Irma Lee (Reidner) Russell, 89, of Carthage, passed away at 4:13 P.M. Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at The Elms in Macomb.

Irma was born October 30, 1930, the daughter of Ralph and Gladys (Stephenson) Reidner in Adrian, Illinois.  She attended Carthage High School.  On June 10, 1950, she was united in marriage to James Russell in Carthage.  He preceded her in death in 2009.  Irma worked at Memorial Hospital in Carthage for seven years and had been a day care provider for many years retiring in 1992.  She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Carthage. She enjoyed Bingo, cooking, lilacs, country music, word searches, and most of all being a mother and grandmother. 

Irma is survived by six children, Bonnie (William) Larkins of Orion, Illinois, Brenda (Calvin) Snyder of Carthage, James (Teri) Russell, Jr. of Mendon, Sandra (Frank) Cummings of Nashua, New Hampshire, Ralph Russell of Carthage and Vickie Russell of Carthage; 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; and two siblings, Joanne Gjesdahl of Palm Bay,  Florida and Kenny Reidner of Carthage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; a daughter, Lori Benedict; three grandchildren, Jeremy and Tory Fink, and Timothy Cummings; great grandson, Kairyn Rae Young; and siblings, Lyle, Lloyd, Eldon, Fred, Charles, and Wendell Reidner, Zelda Grisham, Ida Hastings, Eula Kellett-Richards and Norma Thompson.

Private family services will be held at Graham Cemetery near Carthage.  Extended visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage to allow social distancing and maintain public health guidelines.  Memorials may be directed to the family of Irma Lee Russell.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Doris A. Mitze, 85, of Carthage, passed away at the Maple Grove Care Center in
Carthage at 12:45 P.M. Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
Doris was born November 1, 1934, the daughter of George Roy and Edna Mae
(Barnett) Parrish in Gorin, Missouri. She graduated from Gorin High School in
1952. On November 26, 1957, she was united in marriage to Donald Mitze in
Macon, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 2005. Doris had worked at Sacred
Heart Hospital and later worked nine years at Methode Electronics in Carthage.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Hancock County
Extension Center and a life member of the Memorial Hospital/Hancock County
Nursing Home Auxiliary.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Becky (Matt) Dickinson of Carthage; two
grandchildren, Jon (Kathleen) Dickinson from Park Ridge, Illinois and Tyler (Jenna)
Dickinson of Chicago; four great grandchildren, Margaret, Thomas, Charlotte and
Jack Dickinson; a sister, Ethel Merritt of Florida; and one nephew.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; and one sister.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM September 5, 2020 at Printy Funeral
Home in Carthage with Reverend Bill Pyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Moss
Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the
funeral home with family meeting friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. with Illinois
Public Health guidelines in place. Memorials may be directed to her favorite
charity, Blessing Hospice or her church, First United Methodist Church. Printy
Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Willa “Onilee” Crossland, 93, of Mexico, Missouri, formerly of Bowen, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at King’s Daughters Home in Mexico, Missouri. 

Onilee was born on September 7, 1926, in Adams County, Illinois, the daughter of Wayne and Clarice (Burton) Newell. On May 22, 1948, she was united in marriage to Edson Alva Crossland in Macomb, Illinois. She assisted him on the farm, and he preceded her in death in 2014. 

Onilee was a lifelong member of Living Faith United Methodist Church in Bowen, Illinois, and was later an active member of Mexico United Methodist Church in Mexico, Missouri. She served in the United Methodist Women and also worked as the secretary and treasurer for Living Faith United Methodist Church for several years. Onilee was always socially active and enjoyed square dancing in her younger years. In her later years, she moved to King’s Daughters Assisted Living, where she continued to stay active by taking part in activities and outings with other residents, including shopping trips, Bingo and card games. Onilee kept her mind sharp by solving puzzles and crosswords and working on arts and crafts projects. She loved her family deeply and was especially proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Onilee is survived by four children: Alan (Lisa) Crossland of Jefferson City, Missouri, Marsha (John) Medders of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Kevin (Shuyun) Crossland of Singapore, and Russell (Laura) Crossland of Columbia, Missouri; eight grandchildren: Charlene (Chris) Thompson of Columbia, Missouri, Christopher (Randy McKinney) Scott of Cincinnati, Ohio, Nick Crossland of San Diego, California, Apryl (Michael Mermall) Crossland of Chicago, Illinois, Jessica (Chad Lankford) Crossland, Ryan (Missy) Crossland of Canton, Illinois, Travis Crossland of Columbia, Missouri, and Stormie Crossland of Columbia, Missouri; five great-grandchildren: Mackenzie Thompson of Columbia, Missouri, Trinity Lankford of Bushnell, Illinois, Coraline Lankford of Bushnell, Illinois, Neville Crossland of Canton, Illinois, and Oliver Crossland of Canton, Illinois; two nieces: Mary Froman of Warsaw, Illinois and Janet Newell of Chicago, Illinois; seven step-grandchildren, twelve step-great-grandchildren, and several cousins.

Onilee is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Edson, her daughter Karen Scott, her brother and sister-in-law Waldo and JoAnn Newell, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ruth and Frank Paar, and two nephews, Jim Paar and Randy Hudson.

Onilee’s life will be celebrated with a graveside service at 3 pm on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at the Bowen Cemetery in Bowen, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at Living Faith United Methodist Church in Bowen before the service.

Memorials may be directed to Living Faith United Methodist Church in Bowen.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Carthage, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.

Melody A. Williams, 72, of Warsaw, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Melody was born on May 23, 1948, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond Wilbert and Mabel A. (Reed) Williams. She was employed for many years as a Certified Medical Assistant for Dr. Williamson and at Methode in Carthage. She also worked at various other jobs over the course of her working career. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Warsaw and was very involved at the Spunky Point Senior Center in Warsaw. In her free time, Melody enjoyed singing, cooking, and many forms of needlepoint, knitting and crocheting. She was an avid Cardinals baseball fan and volunteered in the AWANA program at First Baptist Church in Hamilton. She was also a talented singer. Melody never knew a stranger and will be deeply missed by all.

Melody is survived by three children: Reverend Robert Raymond Schafer of Lubbock, Texas; Reverend Captain Laura Elaine Fenton of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Rebecca Renee Schafer-Trenter (Jay Kalvestrand) of Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin; four grandchildren: Sean Fenton, Tevin M. Williams, Meaghan (Logan) Potter and Christopher R. Trenter; and four great-grandchildren: David, Bentlee, Anakin and Athena; her brother Leslie Raymond Williams of Orlando, Florida; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Melody is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Sherry.

Cremation rites have been accorded, and a private burial will be held at Pilot Grove Cemetery near Burnside, Illinois.

Memorials may be directed to the family for expenses.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.