Lester Lee Starr, 93, of rural Hamilton, died at Blessing Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, on Saturday, March 27, 2020. He was born April 12, 1927, the oldest son of S. Cleophus Starr and Florence Bolton Starr. He attended country grade schools for eight years and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1945.

Lester served in the U.S. Army in Europe from 1945-47. Following his service, he returned home and began a lifelong farming career in the rural Hamilton/Nauvoo area, working with his brother, nephew and great nephew. Lester was an integral part of the harvest crew running the grain cart until his 90th year.

He was married on February 10, 1977, to Shirley Thomas who proceeded him in death in 2008.

Lester was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, I00F, and Illinois Corn Huskers Association. He was an Illinois Corn Huskers member and a 2001 Hall of Fame inductee.  He also was a Nauvoo State Bank director since 1966. He was one of the original founders of Western Illinois Threshers and served in many leadership roles with this organization. He enjoyed traveling domestically and abroad.

In addition to his wife, he was proceeded in death by his parents, two brothers Dean Starr, Lloyd Starr and sister-in-law Virginia Starr. He is survived by one brother Harold (Joyce) Starr of Carthage, sister-in-law Marge Starr of Knoxville, TN. Nine nieces and nephews:  Ron (Patti) Starr of Nauvoo, IL, Karen (Clark) Taylor of Missoula, MT, Ann (Larry) Firkins of Dewey, IL, Maria (Kevin) Elam of Knoxville, TN, Jean Starr of Hamilton, IL, Keith (Joann) Starr of Charles City, IA, Linda Starr of   Mt Pleasant, SC, Martha (Neal) Miller of Nashville, TN, and Jodi (Brian) Miller of Ankeny, IA; and caretaker Cindy Neff.         

Services will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11 am at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton, with Mark Hanson officiating. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at www.printyfuneralhome.com. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the funeral service. Interment with military honors rendered by the Hancock County Honor Guard will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hamilton, IL.   

Memorials may be made to Oak Grove Cemetery, Western Illinois Threshers or Great River Honor Guard.  

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

Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Pall Bearers for Lester L. Starr

Ron Starr

Matthew Starr

Stephen Starr

Brian Miller

Steve Bolton

Rodney Huls

Tim Bolton

Jerry Walker

William F. “Bill” Griffiths, 91, of Carthage, passed away at 11:40 PM Friday, March 26, 2021, at Silver Maple Care Center in Carthage.

Bill was born November 13, 1929, the son of Floyd and Marie (Ahrens) Griffiths in Ferris, Illinois.  He graduated from Carthage High School in 1947 and went on to attain his Agriculture Education degree from the University of Illinois.  After college he served in the United States Air Force from 1951 until his Honorable Discharge in 1953.  On January 30, 1955 he was united in marriage to Carolyne J. Carnes in Augusta, Illinois.  She preceded him in death in 2011.  Bill was a lifelong farmer retiring in 2005.  He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Keokuk and Gideon’s International.

Bill is survived by his children, Gregory (Lea) Griffiths of Port Byron, Illinois, David (Isak) Griffiths of Champaign, Illinois, Dawn Griffiths of Silver Springs, Maryland and Sarah (Ed) Lewis of Moberly, Missouri; grandchildren, Drew Griffiths, Callie Griffiths, Caleb (Moriah) Lewis, Joshua (Rachel) Lewis, Naomi (Jared) Rivera, Anna (Cody) Campbell, Breana Griffiths, Trae Griffiths and James Griffiths; and great grandchildren, Zyla Lewis, Malachi Rivera and Lenna Lewis.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Carolyne; and two sisters, Betty Ippensen and Mary Ann Griffiths.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at the Evangelical Free Church in Keokuk.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until time of services at the church on Wednesday.  Burial will be held at 2:00 P.M. afternoon Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the Thornber Cemetery near Powellton with military rites provided by the Hancock County Honor Guard and United States Air Force.  Memorials may be directed to Gideon’s International.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Christine Marie Miller passed away in her home in Warsaw, Illinois, on Friday, March 26, 2021.
She was born September 5, 1947 in Quincy, Illinois, to Malcolm Longenecker and Mary (Tanner)
Longenecker. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Matthew Haley, and
one brother, Monte Longenecker. She is survived by two sons, Tony Haley (Laura) of Florida,
Jeff (Michelle) Haley of Warsaw, Ill., and one daughter, Kim (John) McGrady of Florida. Also
surviving are three brothers; Mitchell Longenecker, Brett Longenecker (Rhonda), Tracy (Ann)
Longenecker, and one sister-in-law, Melanie Longenecker. Grandchildren, Jessica Haley, Jeffrey
Haley, Jr., Jared Haley, and Cindy Haley, great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and
great-nieces and nephews also survive. She also left behind her beloved dog, Abby.
Christine was an avid animal lover. She loved feeding and watching the birds and animals in her
back yard. She organized several family events, and enjoyed entertaining on her patio.
Wednesday evenings became "chicken night" when various family members would come to
enjoy fried chicken at her house. She loved to read, and almost always had a book close at
hand.
Christine attended Warsaw High School. She worked several places during her life. She worked
at Eagle Signal in Davenport, Iowa, the nursing home in Carthage, Ill., and Methode in Carthage,
Ill. She was a devoted caregiver to her cousins, Marilyn Larson, and her husband Charles
(Swede) Larson, Jr. for over 25 years until their deaths. Christine lived a full and happy life.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at
Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2 to
6 pm, with family meeting friends from 4 to 6 pm. A Christian Vigil Service will be held at 6 pm
directly following the visitation.
Memorials in memory of Christine may be made to Hugs of Hancock County or PAWS.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Malissa “Missy” Dawn Weeks, 49, of Warsaw, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Missy was born on February 15, 1972, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Terry Weeks and Maureen Maloney. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1990, and worked for many years at Methode in Carthage. Missy was a fixture of the Warsaw community, and you could often find her walking down Main Street or visiting with her friends at the Geode Apartments. Missy had a vibrant and happy personality, and brought joy to everyone wherever she went. In her free time, Missy enjoyed crafting, gardening, mowing and her adult coloring books. Family was important to Missy, and she cherished the Sundays she spent with her father and the road trips she took with her mother and sister, stopping for Culvers or Frosties along the way. Missy also loved animals, especially dogs.

Missy is survived by her parents Terry (Linda Asher) Weeks and Maureen Mahoney, both of Warsaw; her sister Malinda (David) Beaber of Rome, Iowa; two brothers: Russ (Karla) Weeks of Ottumwa, Iowa and Ryan (Lisa) Weeks of Sutter, Illinois; six nieces and nephews: Brittany (Alex) Howe of Warsaw, Katrina (Josh) Hemminger of Ottumwa, Iowa, Mikayla Weeks of Sutter, Randy (Ashley) Caudron of Galesburg, Illinois, and Devon and Noah Weeks, both of Sutter; and two aunts: Harriet (Dave) Rosenburg of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Norma Jo Gryp of Pekin, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw, with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 31, from 2 to 7 pm, with family meeting friends from 5 to 7 pm.

Memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Matthew Ernest “Grumo” Leroy, 59, of Hamilton, passed away at his home early Friday morning, March 26, 2021 at 1:30 AM.

Matthew was born January 30, 1962, the son of William E. and Fae M. (McClinthen) Leory in Keokuk, Iowa.  He graduated from Hamilton High School and went on to attend Indian Hills and Southeastern Community Colleges.  On November 2, 1985, he was united in marriage to Dawn “Hootie” Waddell in Hamilton.  Matthew had been a supervisor at Methode Electronics in Carthage for thirty-two years.  He loved spending time on the river with his family and friends at their cabin and on canoe trips.  He was always the life of the party and could befriend anyone.  He called everyone “bub” and never knew a stranger.    Matthew had a contagious laugh and loved bantering back and forth with the love of his life, Dawn.  He couldn’t be trusted in a game of “Ship, Captain, Crew” and enjoyed B-list Romantic Comedies and the Friday movies.  He was goofy and loved giving people a hard time.  He loved his many dogs over the years, but he especially loved being a dad and grandpa.

Matthew is survived by his wife, Dawn, of Hamilton; daughter, Katherine M. Leroy of Keokuk; son, Daniel E. (Jordan) Leroy of Keokuk; grandchildren, Justin Tinder, Jr. and FaeAnn Leroy and one on the way in July.; two brothers, Joseph Leroy and Bill (Mindy) Leroy of Hamilton; sisters-in-law, Debbie Murray of Warsaw, Lori Waddell of Burnside, Crystal (Mike) Doyle of Carthage and Donna (Bob) Harmon of Warsaw; brothers-in-law, Darwin Waddell of Burnside and Johnnie (Judy) Waddell of Kahoka; nineteen nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a niece, Rachelle Leroy.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Friday evening, April 2, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to Blessing Hospice.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Gloria J. Hoener, 51, of Quincy, passed away at 2:55 AM Friday, March 26, 2021 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Gloria was born June 15, 1969, the daughter of Chester and Myrtle (Prior) White in Carthage, Illinois.  She graduated from Carthage High School and went on to attain her cosmetology degree.  On January 11, 1992 she was united in marriage to Douglas Hoener in Lima.  Gloria was very artistic and enjoyed crafts and baking.  She also enjoyed the outdoors, but she especially loved being with her children.  

Gloria is survived by her husband, Doug, of Quincy; children, Bryce (Olivia Carter) Hoener, Allyson (Joshua) Hetzler, Kayla (Owen Shelton) Hoener and Alex (Erin Miller) Brown, all of Quincy; her parents, Chester and Myrtle White of Carthage; four brothers, Bill (Sharon) White of Macomb, John (Sue) White of Wichita, Kansas, Tom (Jenny) White of Carthage and Jason (John Mounsey) White of Ellensburg, Washington.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Darrell White.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at The Crossing in Lima with burial to follow in Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Monday evening at The Crossing in Lima.  Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society Hope Lodge.  Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Ellen Carson, 95, of Carthage, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Maple Grove Silver in Carthage.

Doris was born on October 5, 1925, in Hancock County, Illinois, the daughter of Clifford and Elva (Smith) Carle. On May 1, 1949, she was united in marriage to Carl Stookey Carson in Peoria, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 1, 1999. 

A lifelong resident of Hancock County, Doris graduated from Carthage High School and went on to work at the Farmer’s State Bank of Ferris and the Hancock County Clerk’s office. She also worked with her husband at their family business, the Carson Ford dealership. She enjoyed bowling and bowled with the same group in Carthage and Keokuk for over fifty years. Doris was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church in Carthage and could often be found mowing the lawn or spending time with her family, whom she loved dearly.  

Doris is survived by two daughters: Mary Lynn Tucker of Fowler, Illinois, and Carla Sue Yager of Colusa, Illinois; her son Robert Carl (Lori) Carson of Carthage, Illinois; nine grandchildren: Traci (Mark) Harrell, Jennifer (Bryan) Redlich, Nathan (Sherry) Boyer, Katie (Louis) Ferrara, Corey (Chad Todd) Wibbell, Casey (Tia) Yager, Cassie (Ser Whitaker) Yager, Cody (Bali) Carson and Cole (Brittney) Carson; seventeen great-grandchildren: Michael (Maggie), Daniel, Rylie and Megan Harrell, Zachery, Rheana and Colin Fuqua, Carson, Samantha, Ashley and Lauren Boyer, William and Layne Ferrara, Ellie Wibbell, Ryder Todd, and Charley and Rhett Yager; five great-great-grandchildren: Madison, Mya and Macy Harrell and Tatum and Lincoln Ensley; her sister Carol Jean Ogan; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Doris is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carl; her daughter Jo Ellen; her grandson Wyatt Young; two great-grandchildren: Devon Lee and Drew Carl; and eleven siblings: Dorthea Elva, Willard Eugene, Ida Marie, Clifford Junior, Bernice Eloise, William Charles, Hazel Irene, Clifton Gilbert, Robert Jesse, Betty Jo and Vaughn “Corky” Clark.  

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Friday, March 26, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage, with burial to follow at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. For those unable to attend, the funeral service will be livestreamed on the obituary page at www.printyfuneralhome.com. Visitation will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Friday at the funeral home directly before the service.

Memorials may be directed to the Legacy Theater or the Carthage Golf Course (Clubhouse Fund).

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

Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Danny Morgan Quinn, 75, of Carthage, passed away at 5:30 AM Monday morning, March 22,
2021, at his home.
Danny was born March 3, 1946 at home in Abingdon, IL to Forrest and Doris McCraken. He was
later adopted by James and Katherine Quinn. He graduated from Bishop Ready High School in
Columbus, Ohio. Danny loved to visit and never treated anyone as a stranger. He enjoyed sales
and worked for Quinn Furniture and other companies. Danny was a drafting design engineer in
Mansfield, Ohio where he designed liquid containers for airplane galleys. In addition, he worked
for AMF, designing bowling equipment. He retired from Methode Electronics in 2000 where he
was a draftsman for automotive electronic components. On December 1, 1990 he was united in
marriage to Linda Schmidt Redenius at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Basco, IL. Danny
was an active community member volunteering at Carthage Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed
spreading the Christmas spirit as Santa Claus. In his earlier years he would entertain at birthday
parties as a clown. He was an active member of the Mississippi Rat Pak car club which grew
from his love of hotrods, cars and trucks. He was an excellent woodworker and loved dogs,
especially Collies and Shelties. Many hours were spent fishing with family and friends, especially
Jeremy Ford and Dave Ufkes.
Danny is survived by his wife, Linda, of Carthage; six children, Carrie (Chris) Woodside of
Brooklyn, Illinois, Danny (Rhonda) Quinn of Delaware, Ohio, Wendy (Chuck) Hartley of
Columbus, Ohio, Scott (Stacey) Redenius of Rockford, Illinois, Mike (Kristi) Redenius of Aurora,
Illinois and Mandy (David) Steinkamp of Carthage; eighteen grandchildren; nine great
grandchildren; a sister, Lynda Clark of Plymouth, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his wife Judy King Quinn, his parents, James and Katherine Quinn;
his biological parents, Forest and Doris McCracken; and two brothers, Butch Lawson and Gary
McCracken.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday morning, March 26, 2021, at the Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church in Carthage. Burial will follow in the Moss Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Printy Funeral Home in
Carthage with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 7:00.

Jimmy Dean, age 82 of Carthage Illinois died on Friday March 19th 2021 at his home in Carthage.

A Visitation followed by a service will be held from 9 to 11am Saturday March 27th at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. 

Jimmy told it like it was and had a lasting impression on everyone he met.  If you’re wondering if you ever met him you didn’t because you would remember.  For those of you that did meet him, we apologize as we’re sure he probably offended you.  He was renowned for not holding back.

James Donald Dean was born on June 28th 1938 to Harley and Margie Dean.  He was the oldest of three, his sister Judy (Rick) Gutting, and his baby brother Hollis (Alice) Dean.  He enjoyed playing sports at Carthage High School and chasing girls.  He went off to the Navy and returned and tried the domestic life upon his return.  After several attempts at marriage, he decided the single life was best for him.  He raised 2 girls whom he adored Kim Dean and Stephy Dean.  He lived many years after his retirement and did whatever he pleased.  You may have heard him shouting at the referee in the stands at home and away Illini West Sporting events.  He cherished his time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He traveled to his sisters in Arizona and stayed in Peoria with his grandson as much as he could.  Jimmy had many friends and would do anything for them.  They would stop by sometimes just wanting to chat and hear some of the wild stories from his experiences that were unbelievable at times but were perfectly told and historically accurate.    Jimmy enjoyed music, often heard all over the south side of town as he usually had it turned up loud sometimes late at night.

Jim is having a reunion with his beloved daughter Stephy, his Father Harley, his son-in-law Dallas Davidson, his sweet mother Margie, brother-in-law Rick Gutting, and many other family and friends.

His memories carry on with his Daughter Kim, his grandsons Joey (Ashley) Davidson, Jacy (Courtney) Ellefritz, and granddaughter Brandy Davidson.  Great Grandchildren Hayley Cambell, Dean Davidson, Jensen Ellefritz, Hadlee Davidson, Bryleigh Ellefritz, Paizlee Ellefritz, and Adaleigh Ellefritz, his brother Hod and sister Judy as well as many nieces and nephews whom adored him.

Rock on Jimmy Dean Rock On

Alan U. Brinkschroeder, 66, of Carthage, passed away at 1:30 PM, Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home.

Alan was born October 12, 1954, the son of Martin and Virginia (Pilkington) Brinkschroeder in Ft. Madison, Iowa.  He attended Sts. Peter and Paul Academy and graduated from Dallas City High School.  He worked for BNSF Railway retiring in 2015.  On July 24, 2004, he was united in marriage to Darlene Sowers.  She survives.  Alan was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Carthage and helped with the sound system.  He was a member of the NRA and Hancock County Gun Club.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, camping and woodworking.

Alan is survived by his wife, Darlene, of Carthage; a stepdaughter, Michelle (Jeremy) Nicol of Carthage; stepson, Mike (Jenni Ferguson) Westcott of Niota; grandson, Kayden Jenkins of Carthage; granddaughter, Destani Westcott of Carthage; three brothers, Vince (Marilyn) Brinkschroeder of Ft. Madison, Wayne Brinkschroeder of Colusa and Kevin (Linda) Brinkschroeder of Niota; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a stepson, Brad Westcott.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home.  A memorial fund has been established.

Virginia “Ginny” Darlene King Rottman, 84, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on March 15, 2021.

Ginny was born on Thanksgiving Day November 26, 1936 in Keokuk, Iowa, the elder daughter of William Nelson King and Irma Louisa Schumacher King. She was baptized as a baby and continued her faith in God throughout her life.  She was raised on a farm in Wythe Township, six miles south of Hamilton.  She attended country grade schools (Excelsior and Harmony) and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1954.

On October 13, 1957 she married Donald W. Rottman in Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed Church.  They later divorced.

Ginny is survived by two children, Timothy J. Rottman and Kristine M. (Ronnie) Reed, both of Hamilton; grandchildren, Megan M. Meyer of Texas, Staff Sergeant Hunter L. (Michaela) Reed of Hinesville, GA, Bradie L. (Matt Bailey) Reed of Clinton, Iowa; great grandchildren, “Memaw” as they called her, Kayleigh, Bleyn, Ryker, JKiya, Hazel and Maddyx; a sister, Vickie (John) Kjelland of Lexington, IL; nephews, Thane, Gregory and Ritchie King, Erik and Andrew Kjelland; nieces, Krista King and Robalee (Nathan) Wanderman; great nephew, Cohen Kjelland; special friends, Claudia Nelson of Laguna Woods, CA and Jim Henry of Mountain Home, AR and numerous cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Donald King; niece Tamara King; and Donald Rottman.

She was employed as an administrative assistant most of her life.  Her grandchildren were the light of her life and she enjoyed every moment spent with them.  She enjoyed genealogy, sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, cross stitch, golf and being outdoors enjoying God’s creation.

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday morning, March 20, 2021, at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ near Sutter with Reverend Mark Binder officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.  Memorials may be directed to the Bethlehem United Church of Christ in her memory.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements

Anna Arlene Covert Lantz, 98, of Carthage, passed away early Monday morning, March 15, 2021, at 4:10 AM in Quincy.

Arlene was born July 14, 1922, in Hancock County, Illinois the daughter of Albert and Edna (Wollbrink) Beeler.  On August 22, 1922, she was baptized and on March 10, 1937, she was confirmed at the Bethany Evangelical Church in Tioga, Illinois.  On February 21, 1943, she was united in marriage to Elbert Covert.  He preceded her in death in 1973.  On December 26, 1984 she was united in marriage to Lester Lantz and he preceded her in death in 2010.  Arlene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage since 1951 and had served as a Sunday school teacher and Bible school teacher over the years.  She was also a member of the Kitchen committee and sewing group.  She was an excellent seamstress and had made all her grandchildren quilts and blankets.  Arlene enjoyed living and helping on the farm and especially loved her family coming to visit.

Arlene is survived by her children, Anita Myers of Galesburg, Virgene Banks of Quincy and Darrell (Julie) Covert of Plymouth; step-children, Ilene Kreider of Palmyra, Missouri and Margaret (Jerry) Winters of Colchester; sister-in-law,  June Beeler of Sutter; grandchildren, Eric (Alison) Myers, Alison (Steve) Darst, Jason (Kim) Banks, Jamie Banks, April Thomas, Gabriel (Patty) Covert and Heather (Will) Uppinghouse; step-grandchildren, Steve Kreider, Pam (Scott) Artman, Megan (Cody) Brown and Penny (James) Wilson; fourteen great grandchildren; ten step-great grandchildren; and many great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Elbert Covert and Lester Lantz; a sister, Elma Seals; three brothers, Leo, John and Glen Beeler; two sons-in-law, Larry Myers and Junior Banks; and a step-son-in-law, David Kreider.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday afternoon, March 19, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage with burial to follow in Harmony Township Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. until time of services at 1:00 at the church.  Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage or Blessing Hospice.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Brad Schuler, 55, of Hamilton, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Peoria, IL at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born September 25, 1965 in Streator, IL, to Jerry and Diana (Dodge) Schuler. He married his wife of 22 years Jean Bergmeier in November of 1989.

He is survived by his mother Diana Schuler of Streator, IL, and his three daughters, Emily Schuler of Eagle, ID, Jenny Schuler and Samantha Schuler of St. Louis, MO. Also surviving are his two sisters, Shelley (Tony) Gallo of North Richland Hills, TX, and Cherri (Marty) Sedore of Kahoka, MO, and eight nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Jerry Schuler. 

Brad graduated from Hamilton High School in 1983 then began college at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. He went on to work for his father’s company for more than 30 years, beginning work as a salesman and eventually became the Vice President. He lived in the Keokuk-Hamilton area most of his life.

Brad always had a love for business and sales. He belonged to a niche business community of selling labeling machines and machine parts to any company that needed labels on their cans or bottles. He worked regularly with companies such as Anheuser-Busch, Perrier, HJ Heinz, Miller Brewing, Coors Brewing, Yuengling Brewing, Fiji Water, and Kraft Foods, among many others. Through the company he was able to travel and meet people from all over the world. He enjoyed scuba diving and has seen the ocean floors and coral reefs in the waters of Australia, Fiji, Florida Keys, and Mexico. He had friends everywhere and shared many stories with everyone he met. Brad was a great storyteller and loved telling jokes; he enjoyed making others laugh. 

One of Brad’s biggest accomplishments was being a father to three girls. He taught them to work hard for the things you want, but to not take life too seriously. On his final day he was surrounded by his mother and children, who he loved and adored more than anything.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton.  Family will meet friends from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the family of Brad Schuler.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Wilma Ruth Spees, 102, passed away at her home Sunday morning, March 14, 2021 at 6:40 AM.

Wilma was born September 29, 1918, the daughter of James and Leona (Loy) Loop in Skyler County, Illinois.  She graduated from Carthage High School.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carthage.

Wilma worked most of her life, finally retiring at 90.  She enjoyed doing handy work and made family members quilts, afghans, dollies as well as select items.  She enjoyed having family get in her gift box and pick out things for friends. 

Wilma is survived by two daughters, Penny Walker of Carthage and Cynthia Spees of Hamilton; two granddaughters, Holly (Tim) Wilde Tillman and Heidi (Joe) Carlisle, both of Carthage; six great grandchildren, Bryce Priddy, Hunter, Forest and Sage Wilde, and Ethan and Ella Carlisle; two great great grandchildren, Aiden and Alexis Priddy; nieces and nephews; and a daughter-in-law, Luella Spees

She was preceded in death by her son, Jim Spees; a granddaughter, April Bon Devenbaugh; and two sisters, Idell Alton and Pauline Yetter.

Visitation will be held Friday afternoon, March 19, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Burial will be held at a later date in Rosemont Cemetery in Plymouth.  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.

Terry Lee Vradenburg

1952-2021

     Terry Lee Vradenburg, 68 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Keosauqua Health Care Center in Keosauqua, IA.

     He was born July 23, 1952 in Keokuk, IA the son of Frederick Eugene and Darlene Mae Carl Vradenburg.  He was united in marriage to Kim Shuman in 2008 in Montrose, IA.  She survives.

     Other survivors include one daughter, Devan Stewart of Aiken, S.C., one son, Heath  Feikert of Keokuk, three stepsons, Arthur Huston of Warsaw, IL, Justin Horn of AZ and Steven Horn of Hamilton, IL, two stepdaughters, Katrina Zekirovski of Hamilton, IL and  Kassie Robinson of Hamilton, IL, five grandchildren, Sean Burk (Samantha)  of Kahoka, MO, Zack and Spencer Feikert both of Keokuk, and Dylan and Abby Stewart of Aiken, S.C, several great-grandchildren,  seven siblings, Fred Vradenburg (Carol) of Ft. Madison, IA, Juanita Mullens (Frank Kramer) of Montrose, IA, Mike Vradenburg of Wayland, IA, Roger Vradenburg (Aletha) of Keokuk, Cathy Blanset of AR, Annette McCarty (James) of Keokuk and Karen Spurgeon of AR.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dave and Kirk Vradenburg one sister, Leora “Annie” Bell and one stepdaughter, Doris Burk.

     Terry had been employed by Ferro Sil and later by Titan Wheel until his retirement in 2011. 

     He enjoyed fishing and he also enjoyed tinkering around in his garage making repairs and starting new projects.  Terry loved spending as much time as possible with his stepchildren, grandchildren and his four legged companion, “Tabby” his favorite cat.

    A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Sunset Memorial Park in Keokuk with Pastor Don Skinner officiating.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service Thursday, from 12 noon – 2 p.m., at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with family meeting with friends at that time.  Social distancing requirements will be in place and masks are required.

     Memorials may be made to PAW Animal Shelter.

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

Billie Jean Snyder

1925 – 2021

     Billie Jean Snyder, 96, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Keokuk, IA, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Sarasota.

     She was born on October 5, 1925 in Joplin, MO, the daughter of Neal and Anna Belle Craig.  She moved to Keokuk as a child and graduated from Keokuk Senior High with the Class of 1944. 

     She raised her family while helping run Martin Electric Motor Corporation with her husband, Roger.  And finally, after all their children graduated, they sold their business and retired.

     She is survived by her oldest son, Victor MacDonald and his wife Shelly of Sarasota, FL, her middle son Michael Snyder and his wife Nancy of Luray, MO, her only daughter, Jeaneta MacDonald Catterson, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

     She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger, her youngest son, Craig Snyder, and her younger sister Waneta Craig Drilling.

     A graveside service will be held on April 24, 2021 at the Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, IA.

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

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

Wyatt William Young, 44, of Carthage, passed away at 1:09 PM, Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Wyatt was born April 30, 1976, the son of Brent and Jo Ellen (Carson) Young in Carthage, Illinois. Wyatt graduated from Carthage High School in 1994. He went on to attend John Wood Community College and Western Illinois University. Wyatt earned a scholarship and played baseball for both schools. He graduated with a BA in Supply Chain Management from Western Illinois University. Wyatt worked at Case in Burlington, Iowa for 15 years as a Logistics Engineer before heading to Florida to work for Bio-Stem Technology. He had just returned from Florida to resume his career with Case. Wyatt loved coaching and filled this passion coaching baseball and basketball at Illini West High School, and Carthage Jr. High Bluegirl’s softball with his sister. He also enjoyed watching his nieces play basketball. Wyatt’s love for the outdoors and his Chocolate Labs, Pitch and Catch was a central point in his life. Wyatt loved hunting, especially waterfowl hunting, and fishing. He also loved mushroom hunting on the islands on the Mississippi. Most importantly, Wyatt enjoyed these pursuits most when accompanied by his father.  

Wyatt is survived by his father, Brent Young, of Carthage, grandmother, Doris Carson of Carthage, three siblings, Traci (Mark) Harrell, of Carthage, Parrish (Brenda) Young of Carthage, and Annette Young  Davila, of Gulf Shores, Alabama; nephews Michael (Maggie) Harrell, Daniel Harrell and Chris Davila, nieces Rylie and Megan Harrell, and Alyssa Young; great nieces Madison, Mya and Macy Harrell and great nephews, Beau Davila, Ayden Sitzmore and Kyen Mayes.

Wyatt was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Ellen Young, grandfather, Carl Carson and grandparents, William and Goldie Young; twin nephews, Devin Lee and Drew Carl Harrell.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday evening, March 14, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family present. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Memorials may be directed to Jett Brown Memorial Field or Delta Waterfowl. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Wyatt William Young, 44, of Carthage, passed away at 1:09 PM, Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday evening, March 14, 2001, at Printy Funeral Home
in Carthage with family present. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 15, 2001 at 10:00 AM, at
Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arraignments.

Cheryl Ann Logsdon, 69, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away at 10:50 PM Sunday evening, March 7, 2021, at her home.

Cheryl was born April 14, 1951, the daughter of George and Martha Jean (Curtis) Webb, in Carthage, Illinois.  She worked at the Rogers Group for fifteen years and then owned and operated Wonderland Daycare until her retirement.  

Cheryl is survived by five children, Shawna (Allen) Creasy, Martie (Tony Steinway) Vandeventer, Jami (Randy Rinehart) Martin, Joshua (Lacy) Logsdon and Jesse (Katie Groves) Logsdon; fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; her mother, Martha Webb; a sister, Marilene (Charles) Miller; and two brothers, Ronnie (Pam) Webb and Lonnie Webb.

She was preceded in death by her father.

A small graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday morning, March 13, 2021, at the Payne Cemetery south of Basco for the family.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Marian Kay Boston, 65, of Edwardsville, Illinois, passed away at 6:14 PM Monday, March 8, 2021, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois.

Marian was born November 9, 1955, the daughter of Raymond and Lydia Jo (Huntley) Boston in Ft. Madison, Iowa.  She graduated from Carthage High School in 1974 and attained her B.A. at Illinois State University in only three years.  She then attended Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville School of Engineering.  On April 8, 2000, she was united in marriage to Gary Matson at the Immanuel Methodist Church in Edwardsville.  Marian enjoyed track in high school and was in the first year of Title IX women’s sports in Illinois.   She took pride in being “adjustable” and able to reinvent herself through the stages of her life.  She used her engineering background as a piping designer.  She enjoyed birdwatching and was a member of the Methodist Church.  Marian was a life-long advocate and encouragement for her family and friends.

Marian is survived by her husband, Gary Matson, of Edwardsville, Illinois; three siblings, Arlynn (Eugene) Hitz of Dallas City, Randy (Sheryl) Boston of Burnside and Ryan (Dawn) Boston of Carthage.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Leah Boston.

Private family services will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Pilot Grove Cemetery near Burnside.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UNICEF or donor’s choice.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Paulie Wayne Hobbs, known by family and friends as Wayne, 76, of Carthage, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his home.

Wayne was born June 7, 1944, in Cave In Rock, Illinois, to Paulie and Clara (Clanton) Hobbs.  He was a graduate of Sandoval High School in 1961.  Following high school he joined the United States Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War.  After his Honorable Discharge from the Air Force he worked for Continental Telephone Company and as a truck driver, retiring in 2010.

Wayne is survived by daughters, Alicia (Randy) Westbrook of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Sheila (Ben) Buretz of Indiana, Sherry McMillen of Iowa and Crista Dulguime of California; grandchildren, Crystal (Clint) Garren, Justin Westbrook, Jessie Cameron, Jake Cameron, Alyssa McMillen and Shanda McMillan; great grandchildren, Mila Westbrook and Layla Cameron.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan; parents; and a sister, Carolyn.

Military Rites will be rendered at 4:00 P.M. Saturday afternoon, March 20, 2021, at the Carthage V.F.W. at 29 N. Madison Street by the Hancock County Honor Guard.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Robert “Jerry” Califf, 84, of Hamilton, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at his home in Hamilton, Illinois.

Jerry was born on January 19, 1937, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Harry A. and Maxine (Jacobs) Califf. On June 3, 1958, he was united in marriage to Julia K. Holtsclaw Califf in Macomb, Illinois. She preceded him in death on November 30, 2018. 

A lifelong resident of Lima and Hamilton areas, Jerry retired from Roquette after working there for almost forty years. He was also a former owner/operator at Califf/Harnetiaux Custom Combining. Jerry truly loved being outdoors, whether he was just tinkering or working in his garden. He gave away most of the produce he grew to local individuals and businesses. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. 

Jerry is survived by his daughter Cindy S. (Tim) Hempen of Hamilton, Illinois; his son James S. Califf of Hamilton, Illinois; his brother Harry “Bill” Califf of Hamilton; his sister-in-law Judith A. Bolton of Hamilton; his brother-in-law Elbert Allen of Quincy, Illinois; five grandchildren: Heather N. (Rob) Huntley of Surprise, Arizona, Hillary B. Hempen of Hamilton, Haleigh L. (Nicholas) Bell of Hamilton, Tiffany D. (Jason) Baxter of Hamilton and Robert Brock Califf of Fort Madison, Iowa; and seven great-grandchildren: Robert G. and Hayden N. Huntley of Surprise, Arizona, Jazlynn K. and Jada D. Huston of Hamilton, Justice M. Baxter of Hamilton, Harbor S. Hempen of Hamilton and Bahnon D. Bell of Hamilton. Other survivors include many nieces, nephews, cousins and his dog, Buddy.

Jerry is preceded in death by parents, his sons Rex B. and Robert A. Califf, his sister Patricia Allen and brother-in-law Lavern Bolton.

Jerry’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 1 pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm directly before the service. The funeral service will be available for livestreaming on Jerry’s obituary page at www.printyfuneralhome.com.

Memorials may be directed to Lee County Hospice or Always Home Senior Services.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Eugene “Gene” Brisby
1934 – 2021

Eugene D. “Gene” Brisby, 86, of Montrose, IA died on March 3, 2021 at the Montrose
Health Center.
He was born on August 8, 1934 in Keokuk, IA the son of Allie and Hilda Fowler Brisby.
After his parent’s death when he was a child, he was raised by his aunt and uncle, Ruby and
Lloyd Fowler. He graduated from Montrose High School.
On March 19, 1961 Gene was united in marriage to Judith Holland in Keokuk. She preceded
him in death on May 13, 2017.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Montrose. Gene had served as a volunteer
firefighter for the Montrose Fire Department for many years.
Gene had been employed at Krebill Engineering in Keokuk as a surveyor. He also had been the
co-owner of Brisby & Holland Plumbing in Montrose.
Gene enjoyed watching sports on T.V. and cherished the times he watched his grandchildren at
their sporting events. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife and family to the Ozarks and
Branson. Gene was a devoted NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt fan.
He is survived by four sons, Scot Brisby, Todd Brisby and his wife Gretchen, Jeff Brisby and
Kent Brisby all of Montrose, six grandchildren, Kaycee Crawford and her husband Sean of
Oklahoma, Allison Brisby, Jared Brisby, Daly Brisby, Regan Brisby, and Amber Brisby all of
Montrose, one brother, Jack Brisby of Montrose, one sister Ruby Westermeyer of Keokuk, one
brother-in-law, Mark Holland and his wife Barbara of Montrose, one sister-in-law, Mary
Hemmie of Montrose and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Besides his wife he was also preceded in death by his parents, one sister Mary Petty, two
sisters-in-law, Carole Holland and Shirley Brisby and three brothers-in-law, Wayne Hemmie,
Calvin Westermeyer and Charles Petty.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday at the Montrose Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Montrose Fire Department.
The Vigen Memorial Home in Montrose is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Carolyn Sue Jordan, 79, of Carthage, passed away at 3:40 AM early Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021, at her home in Carthage.

Carolyn was born May 29, 1941, the daughter of Earl and Cleo (Hunt) Bolen in Dixon, Illinois.    On November 8, 1958, she was united in marriage to Jimmie Wayne Jordan.  They later divorced.  Carolyn worked at Methode Electronics in Carthage for 28 years retiring in 2002.  She enjoyed housekeeping, having her kids and their friends over and crocheting.

Carolyn is survived by six children, Joel (Jeri Bills) Jordan of Mattoon, Duane (Bev) Jordan, Charlotte (Larry) Fecht, James S. (Mary) Jordan, Christine Jordan and Ronnie E. (Dennice) Jordan, all of Carthage; a grandson she raised, Jorden Cadwell of Carthage; grandchildren, Amanda Lehey, Amber Jordan, Sierra Green, Ryan Jordan, Jonathan (Holly) Fecht, Stacey (Ryan) Runyon, Joshua Jordan, April Jordan, Tuesday Jordan, Michaela Jordan, Kara (Austin) Gower, Ashley Jordan and Zachary Jordan; and fifteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one grandson, Kyle Joseph Jordan.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday morning, March 6, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Hospital.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Dorinda “Dee” White
1956 – 2021

Dorinda “Dee” White, 64, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the University
of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.
She was born on December 25, 1956 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of John Joseph and Jackie
Burnett Stark. She married Harold White and he survives.
She is also survived by two daughters, Briana White of Keokuk and Dana Garrelts of
Columbus, OH, one step-son, Tanner White of Keokuk, five grandchildren, Timothy Elder and
Gage Elder both of Keokuk, Toby Garrelts of Mansfield, OH, Daniel Garrelts of Tucson, AZ, and
Zack Garrelts of Columbus, OH, two great-grandchildren, Jordan Garrelts and Kaiden Stanley
both of Mansfield, five brothers, Larry Brewer, David Brewer, Ricky Brewer, Ron Brewer and
Joey Fichtenkort, five sisters, Kathy Crowell, Rena Rose, Pam Whitaker, Sandy Brewer Conn
and Carla Fichtenkort, many nieces and nephews and several life-long friends.
She was preceded in death by her father and step-mother, John and Florence Stark, her mother
and step-father, Jackie and Joe Fichtenkort, two brothers, John Brewer and Bob Brewer and her
son-in-law, Stacy Kinkeade.
Dorinda owned her own cleaning business for thirteen years and provided excellent cleaning
services to many factories and homes in the area.
She was a member of God’s Way Christian Center in Keokuk.
Dorinda loved to be outdoors and enjoyed working in her yard and planting flowers every
spring season. She loved to collect and fill her house with knick-knacks. In her younger days she
was very adventurous and could drive just about any type of heavy machinery. She loved
spending time with her dog, her faithful and loyal companion, Bacca.
A Memorial Service will be held at noon on Thursday at the Vigen Memorial Home in
Keokuk with Pastor Beverly Ailes officiating.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 11 am – 12 noon at the funeral home with the family
meeting with friends at that time. Masks are required and social distancing is strongly
encouraged.
A time of food and fellowship with the family will be held following the service at the
Southside Boat Club in Keokuk
Memorials may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Ruth Ann Johnson

1941 – 2021

     Ruth Ann Johnson, 79, of Hamilton, IL, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February, 28, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

     Born on April 14, 1941 in Rushville, IL, Ruth was the daughter of Gene and Nedra Shores Lung.  She graduated from Rushville High School.

     On January 6, 1960 Ruth was united in marriage to Bobby Gene Carr. He preceded her in death on August 26, 1998.  On November 23, 2002 Ruth was united in marriage to Leonard W. Johnson. He preceded her in death on November 26, 2019.

     Ruth had been employed at Murphy’s Peoples Store in Warsaw, IL and while working there she obtained the name of  “Aunt Gook”.  She had also been employed at Dadant’s in Hamilton, IL.

     She was a member of the Assembly of God in Warsaw.  Her faith was an active and vital part of her life and her daily Bible reading was a great source of strength.

     Ruth had a big heart and was a friend to many and generous to all.  Her family was the most important thing in her life and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

     She is survived by two sons, Michael (Kathy) Carr of Jefferson City, MO and Kevin (Kimberly) Carr of Warsaw, IL, one step-daughter, Della Suzanne Sutton of Canton, MO, four grandchildren, Stephanie (Adam) Swisegood of Hamilton, IL, Casey (Heidi) Carr of Keokuk, Logan Carr of Eugene, OR and Lauren Carr of Warsaw, IL, one step-grandson, Sidney (Alison) Sutton of Canton, MO,  one step-granddaughter, Stephanie  (Les) of Canton, MO, seven great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, one very close friend, Doris Grant who loved Ruth’s family very much.

     Ruth was also preceded in death by three sisters, Sharon Beadles, Sue Morrell and Kay Lee and three brothers, Frank Lung, Roy Lung and Ronnie Lung.

     Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Steve Hendricksmeyer officiating.  Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw, IL.

     Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10 am – 11 am at the funeral home with the family meeting with friends at that time.  Masks will be required and social distancing is encouraged.

     Memorials may be made to the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL

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

Richard “Dick” Julius Mulch 86 of Sutter, Illinois passed away Friday morning February 26, 2021 at his home in rural Sutter.

Richard was born in Walker Township on the farm purchased by his grandfather, John Mulch, in 1918. He was the son of Julius Mulch and Lena (Roskamp) Mulch. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethany UCC. Richard was united in marriage to Frieda Waite on November 21, 1953 in the parsonage at Bethany UCC in Tioga, IL.

He attended Sutter grade school and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1952. Richard was active in band and track in his high school years.

He joined the Air Force in January 1954. After basic training, he was stationed in Lake Charles, Louisiana and was assigned to Strategic Air Command (SAC) as a Personal Specialist. 

After serving his country, he returned to the home farm in rural Sutter. Richard and his brother, Roger, researched raising hogs on slatted floors. Educators from Iowa State University and University of Illinois observed their experiment. As a result, a forty-stall farrowing house was built in 1961. Two articles were published in the Successful Farming magazine to highlight the technology. In 2018, after 55 years of production in that building, a follow-up article was published in Successful Farming.com. Even in retirement he continued to enjoy spending time on the family farm.

Richard was active in the community. He served on the Warsaw School Board and was Secretary for two years. He was an active member of Bethany UCC serving on the church and cemetery council for many years. He enjoyed ensuring the church grounds were in pristine condition by volunteering time trimming bushes, picking up sticks, and completing tasks that were needed. 

He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting deer, turkey and mushrooms as well as fishing. Many hours of his later years were enjoyed in the garden and yard. Family was an integral part of his life apparent by all the time he spent with loved ones. He took every opportunity to attend his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities and delighted in them coming over for a visit. 

Survivors include his wife, Frieda; two children, Stephen (Delinda) Mulch, Cynthia (Randy) Roskamp; eight grandchildren, Christine (Deane) Morey, Terry (Lori) Roskamp, Jay (Kayla) Roskamp, Sara (Nicholas) Andrew, Angela (Adam) Garrett, Richlyn (Michael) Hoener, Stephani  (Colton) Hardy, Aleetha (Mitchell) Hanks; eleven great-grandchildren; Emma and Josiah Morey, Connor and Carter Roskamp, Koltyn Roskamp, Logan, Evan and Collan Andrew, Justus and Gemma Garrett, Dawson Hardy, and two great-grandchildren, baby Hoener & baby Hardy, on the way; sister-in-laws, Pauline (Waite) Orr and Virginia (Waite) Seals; along with numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was proceeded in death by his father Julius (October 1948), mother Lena (February 1981), brother Roger & sister-in-law Ruby, niece Kathleen Fuller, brother-in-laws Merle Seals, Glen Orr, Donald Waite & his wife Evelyn. Richard was the last surviving first cousin of Gottlieb and Caroline (Meyer) Roskamp family. 

Memorials may be made to Bethany UCC of Tioga, Jensen Woods Camp near Mt. Sterling, IL or Urological Research Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research. 

Richard’s family would like to extend gratitude to Carthage Memorial Hospital staff, nurses and aides at The Lamoine, MDH Hospice, Blessing Hospice, and his caregiver, Jean Roberts, for their compassionate care.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Bethany United Church of Christ in Tioga, with burial to follow at the church cemetery. For the safety of those attending, masks will be required. The funeral will be livestreamed on Richard’s obituary page at www.printyfuneralhome.com. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3 to 7 pm at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw.

Family and friends may leave memories and condolences at www.printyfuneralhome.com.

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Max L. Walker, 85, of Carthage, passed away at the Good Samaritan Home at 2:45 PM Thursday, February 25, 2021.

Max was born October 16, 1935, the son of Cecil and Zoa (Gable) Walker in Hancock County, Illinois.  He graduated from Carthage High School in 1953 where he was an All-State tackle for the Blueboys.  He helped on the family farm and later worked for the Illinois State Highway Department.  On December 8, 1957 he was united in marriage to Marilyn Ward at the First Christian Church in Carthage.  She survives.  In 1970 Max became a proud member the Operating Engineers Local 649.  He loved the outdoors, trapping, hunting, fishing and mushrooming.

Max is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of Carthage; three children, Bruce (Susan) Walker of Quincy, Brad (Julie) Walker of Monroe City, Missouri and Cheryl Knuffman of Hamilton; grandchildren, Shawn, Christopher and Danielle Brown, Tiffany Walker-Paul, Macy (Tanner) Smith, Nick (Ben) Knuffman-Brewer and Nathan (Carman) Knuffman; great grandchildren, Gracelyn and Hadleigh Smith; and two sisters, Arlene (Jim) O’Leary of Phoenix, Arizona and Yvonne (Ed) Hall of Mt. Zion, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roy and Leo Walker; and a sister, Louise Williams.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday evening, March 3, 2021, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the Operating Engineers Local 649 Scholarship Fund.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.