Harold “Dean” Seltzer

1934 – 2022

     Harold “Dean” Seltzer, 87 of Montrose, IA, died Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the Sunset Home in Quincy, IL.

    He was born on June 23, 1934 in Versailles, IL, the son of Robert Jacob and Carrie (Hall) Seltzer.  He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1952.

     Dean first married Audrey Mae Vice and to this union were born three children, Harold, Robert and Angela.  She preceded him in death.  He later married Sharon Kay Fox and to this union one child was added, Rhonda.  Sharon also preceded him in death.

     Dean was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Keokuk.

     He first was employed by Frank Wentzel Plumbing and went on to own and operate Keokuk Plumbing and Heating for many years.  He also had been employed at Keokuk Water Works until his retirement.

     Dean enjoyed fishing, working on jigsaw puzzles and welding.  He was a talented metalworker and made custom metal hearts personalized with family names.  He was also a skilled woodworker and enjoyed making birdhouses and feeders.

     He is survived by his four children, Harold W. Seltzer (Tami) of Quincy, Robert G. Seltzer of Keokuk, Angela S. Seltzer-Welch of Keokuk and Rhonda Wharton (Benjamin) of Florida, eight grandchildren, K.C. Nye, Kari Ann Seltzer, Robert Seltzer, Eric Seltzer, Jenny Skinner, Amber Mann, Ethan Wharton and Marc Wharton, eighteen great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

   Besides his wives, he was also preceded in death by one grandson, Benjamin Wharton, one sister and her husband, Doris and Bud LeMaster, a son-in-law, William Welch and a daughter-in- law, Cathy Seltzer.

    A Memorial service will be held at 12 noon, Saturday May 7, 2022 at the First Christian Church in Keokuk with Pastor David Turner officiating.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:30 am – 12 noon at the church with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to Camp Eastman.

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

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

George Franklin Price, died December 7, 1941, at the age of 23, aboard the battleship USS Oklahoma in the attack on Pearl Harbor.

He was born March 13, 1918 in Meredosia, Illinois, the son of Leonard Franklin and Ella (Hignight) Price. George was one of 13 children. He had 6 brothers, Melvin, Delbert, Homer, Kenneth, Moses and Charles Price and 6 sisters, Nellie (Price) Ballinger, Eva Mae (Price) Oriano, Pearl (Price) Freeman, Rosella (Price) Siegfried, Alice Price and Bessie (Price) Cook. All are now deceased, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Surviving includes seven nieces and nephews: Albert Siegfried, Franklin Freeman, Joan Miller, Patty Freeman, Roger Freeman, Steven Freeman and Joyce Martin.

George joined the United States Navy in 1936. His first mission aboard the USS Oklahoma was rescuing refugees from the Spanish Civil War. Following that mission, the ship docked in Hawaii where it remained until that fateful day. Fireman First Class George F. Price was serving aboard the ship when it was attacked and capsized in Pearl Harbor. For his service Price was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and Navy Good Conduct Metal.

Following the recent identification of his remains, they are being returned to Dallas City, Illinois and will be laid to rest between two of his sisters at Harris Cemetery, near Dallas City.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with his niece Minister Joyce Martin officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Harris Cemetery, near Dallas City.

Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Dallas City is assisting the family. A memorial fund has been established for the Dallas City American Legion.

To leave a condolence please visit his obituary at banksandbeals.com.

Stephen “Steve” Carroll Austin, 72, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.

Steve was born on July 24, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Jack Leroy and Esta Marian (Foley) Austin. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1967, and in 1971 he graduated with his teaching degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb. On April 10, 1972, he was united in marriage to Vera Bowen in Keokuk, Iowa. She survives.

Steve was a high school teacher in Keokuk for many years and was a substitute teacher for many years after retirement. He was a member of the Warsaw Library Board and the Warsaw Historical Society. In his free time, he enjoyed walking, reading and collecting Indian artifacts. He was an avid traveler, and especially enjoyed journeying out West. Steve proudly served his country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. 

Steve is survived by his wife Vera Austin of Warsaw; his son Cody (Ashley) Austin of Anchorage, Alaska; his daughter Angella (Dan) Moorehouse of Warsaw; four grandchildren: Cole, Kinley and Duke Austin and Zed Moorehouse; two brothers: Mike (Marie) Austin and Jeff (Marilyn) Austin, both of Warsaw; his dog Panzer; and nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Steve is preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Steve’s life will be held in June.

Memorials may be directed to the NRA or the Warrior Dog Foundation.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Reverend Jerald Wayne “Jerry” Bown

1954 – 2022

     Reverend Jerald Wayne “Jerry” Bown, 67, of Quincy, IL, formerly of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

     He was born on October 9, 1954 in Keokuk, IA, the son of James Randall and Dora Nora (Kautz) Bown. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1973.  He attended Culver Stockton College in Canton, MO and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree.  He received his Master’s Degree from Seminary in Lexington, KY.

     On April 14, 2002, Jerry was united in marriage to Glenda Washburn in Hamilton, IL. She preceded him in death on September 10, 2021.

     In his younger years, Jerry had worked as a self-employed carpenter. 

     Jerry answered God’s call to enter full-time ministry and had served the congregations at Quincy First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Hamilton First Christian Church, Clayton Christian Church, Ursa Christian Church and the First Christian Church in Brookfield, MO. 

     He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union.

     Jerry was a model train enthusiast and an avid NASCAR and St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan.  He enjoyed working on older cars, racing stock cars, antiquing, and watching Western movies and TV shows.  He was a devoted supporter of his grandchildren’s activities and loved to attend their sporting events.

     He is survived by two sons, Abraham Benaly and Brian James Benaly both of Quincy, one daughter, Angela Benaly of California, two step-daughters, Lynette Conkright (Jeremy) of Warsaw, IL and Corrie Noble (Carson) of Canton, MO, two sisters, Jewell Wright of Keokuk and Juanita Bown (Joanie Hedrick) of Excelsior Springs, MO .  He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Logan Conkright, Haleigh Noel Conkright, Grayson Matthew Conkright, Layton Andrew Conkright, Jaxon Maurice Noble, Griffin Conover Noble and Gibson Paul Noble, one great-granddaughter, Brynlynn Conkright and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

     Besides his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Joan Wright and one brother, Jimmy Bown.

     Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.  Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Keokuk.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service on Thursday from 11 am – 1 p.m. with the family meeting with friends at that time.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

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

Fredrick Gene Hartweg, 88, of Carthage passed away at the Red Maple Care Center in Carthage on Saturday, April 16, 2022.

Gene was born February 6, 1934, the son of Fred and Edith (Alley) Hartweg in Keokuk, Iowa.  He graduated from Hamilton High School and went on to the University of Illinois for flight training.  He also served in the United States Army.  Gene was at heart a farmer but longed to fly at a young age and became an international pilot for Eastern and United Airlines.  After receiving his security clearance, he flew eight presidents over his career including serving as an Air Force One pilot for Ronald Reagan.  In his career he flew a 4H Grand Champion pig around the country for Honnegers Feed Company teaching it to walk up the steps and onto the wing to enter the plane.  He also flew the Beach Boys, crop dusting planes, the Hyannis Port shuttle and “bait planes” during the hi-jacking years, but Gene always returned to his family ground where he retired doing what he enjoyed most, farming.  Gene was a member of the Air Line Pilots Association International and the Ferris Christian Church.

Gene is survived by his sister, Barbara Kelly, of Quincy; nieces and nephews, Clifford (Judy) Kelly of Charles City, Iowa, Christine (Tom) Anders of Paxton, Illinois, David (Mary) Kelly of Mead, Colorado and Margaret (Brent) Roe of Quincy, Illinois; nine great nephews and nieces and their children as well as many cousins; and also a special friend, Nancy Jenkins, of Carthage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Stuart Kelly; and a sister, Donna Rae Hartweg.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 27th, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Tuesday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.  Memorials may be directed to the Ferris Christian Church of Christianville in Haiti.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Steven “Steve” Kent Brownlee, 69, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Lee County, Iowa.

Steve was born on June 25, 1952, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Traves and Cecile (Hardy) Brownlee. On June 18, 1972, he was united in marriage to Marie Louise Carlson in Keokuk, Iowa. She survives. 

Steve worked for Henniges Automotive for over twenty years, retiring in 2007. He was a member of USW Local #444, and was a man of many talents and hobbies, including woodworking, golfing, disc golfing, and archery. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Steve served briefly in the United States Army.

Steve is survived by his wife Marie Brownlee of Warsaw; four children: Samuel (Karla) Brownlee of Greensville, North Carolina, Solomon (Gina Tigges) Brownlee of Altoona, Iowa, Melissa (George) Betancourt of Moores Hill, Indiana, and Shawn (Fiance Jaime Snider) Brownlee of St. Ann, Missouri; seven grandchildren: Devin Zamora, Debbie Gonzalez, Tiffany Ramirez, George Betancourt, Jr., Savannah Betancourt, Andrew Snider and Gavin Snider; three siblings: Janet Walters of Hamilton, Illinois, Christine (John) Stewart of Sutter, Illinois, and Michael Brownlee of Everton, Missouri; his aunt Anna Hardy of Hamilton, Illinois; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Traves and his infant brother Terry.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 to 8 pm, with family meeting friends from 5 to 8 pm.

Memorials may be directed to P.A.W.S. or the Quincy Humane Society.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Janet Lee Dickman, 88, of Carthage, passed away at 7:08 AM Thursday morning, April 21, 2022, at The Elms rehabilitation center in Macomb, Illinois.

Janet was born February 6, 1934, the daughter of Glen and Maxine (Jacoby) Bishop in Macomb, Illinois. She graduated from Colusa High School in Colusa, Illinois. On February 5, 1956, she was united in marriage to Charles B. Dickman in Burnside, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 2015. Janet attended Burnside Christian Church before moving to Gainesville, Texas. When she returned, she attended Elvaston Community Church and more recently the First Baptist Church of Carthage.

Janet is survived by her son, Charles E. “Gene” Dickman of Mission, Kansas; a brother Jim (Mary) Bishop of Keokuk, Iowa; a sister, Gloria Brewster of Carthage, Illinois; as well as twelve nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles; a niece Connie Wollbrink, brother-in-law, Vern Brewster, and sister-in-law, Wanda (J.C.) Kirk.

Graveside services will be held Monday, April 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of the arrangements

Richard Lee Barber, 82, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa.

Richard was born on November 27, 1939, in Keokuk, Iowa. He was employed at Armour-Dial until he retired and loved spending time with his family. Some of his other favorite hobbies included riding motorcycles, fishing, hunting, boating and woodworking. Richard was a man of many talents and loved riding his scooter around town and helping Richie fix his car. Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Richard is survived by two sons: Richard L. (Pam) Barber, Jr. and Randy Barber; his grandson Harley Jones; and three great-grandchildren: Tara (Caleb) Jones, Wyatt Jones and Ruby Jones.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Jean (Dedman) Barber, his wife Karen, his grandson Richard L. Barber, III, and two brothers: Jim and Dave Barber.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. Burial with military honors will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Military honors will be rendered by the United States Army and the Hancock County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 3 to 6 pm.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Theresa Louise Frey, 88, of Hamilton, passed away at 7:20 PM Monday evening, April 18, 2022, at the Macomb Post Acute Care Center.

Theresa was born December 17, 1933, the daughter of Lawrence and Justina (Pfifer) Spring in Keokuk, Iowa.  She graduated from the St. Peter’s Catholic High School in Keokuk.  On September 18, 1956, she was united in marriage to Robert Thomas “Bob” Frey at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keokuk.  He preceded her in death in 2008.  She had worked for a time as a secretary for Midwest Carbide in Keokuk.  She was currently a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamilton.

Theresa is survived by the daughter, Karen (Albert) Harrison of Ferris, Illinois; grandchildren, Cassie Underwood, Amanda Harrison and Shannon (Matt) Grossman; great grandchildren, Tyler and Alex Underwood and Braxton and Brayten Grossman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob; a son, Larry; and three brothers, Martin, Wilfred and Richard Spring.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday morning, April 25, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton with burial to follow in the Keokuk National Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sunday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of the arrangements.

Travis Weigand

1959-2022

     After a valiant battle with colon cancer, Travis Weigand of Warsaw, IL passed away in his home surrounded by loved ones on April 19, 2022 at the age of 62.     

     He was born October 16, 1959, in Quincy, IL, the son of the late Dianne Weigand and adoptive father Clyde “Skip” Weigand also of Warsaw, IL. Travis was a Warsaw High School graduate, Class of 1978. 

     Travis married the love of his life, Laura Rothert on April 30, 1988. They celebrated forty-two beautiful years together. He leaves behind his wife, Laura, his two children; Cassandra (Brandon) Grunewald, and Vincent (Jana Schmitt) Weigand, as well as three grandchildren Garrett, Waylon, and Wesley Grunewald.   He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister Jackie (Frank) Cooper.   

     Surviving loved ones include: his favorite uncle Hank (Jean) Courtois, sister Joni (Chuck) Bush, brother Anthony Weigand, a multitude of nieces and nephews, and friends/honorary pallbearers Joe Thompson, Robert Thurman, Mel Thomas, Brian Froman, and John Harrison.

     Travis, a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan, loved the outdoors; especially gardening with Laura, mowing, shed hunting, and fishing with his son Vince.  You could often spot Travis driving his beloved dogs, Lucy and Indie, around town.   He was a wonderful father and grandfather who adored his wife, children, and grandkids. “Papa Trav” was a badge he wore with pride. He truly loved coaching and watching his kids play sports. A member of the River’s Edge Sportsman’s Club, Travis enjoyed watching big games, river sunsets, and bonfires at the club with his closest friends and family. 

     Travis leaves many meaningful and happy memories for those who knew and loved him. His carefree personality was contagious to everyone he met. He had a great sense of humor and many stories to tell of a life well-lived. 

     His friends and family will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Travis, a family man and friend to many will be sorely missed and forever remembered. Because Travis celebrated life, no formal funeral service is being planned, instead, he will be honored with an outdoor Celebration of Life to be held at the Warsaw Brewery on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 3pm - 9pm. 

      Memorials may be made to his family, in care of Laura, for his grandchildren’s education fund.

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

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

Hazel Maxine “Aunt Max” Pulver Bennett, 98, of Carthage, passed away at 6:00 AM Monday morning, April 18, 2022, at Hickory Grove Apartments in Carthage.

Maxine was born August 16, 1923, the daughter of Howard and Alma Elizabeth (Guilliams) Warner in Leesburg, Illinois.  She attended school in Table Grove.  In 1939 she was united in marriage to Gene Smothers, and they had two children, Robert and Connie Jo.  They later divorced and in 1947 she was united in marriage to Leonard Pulver.  He preceded her in death in 1992.  In 1995 she married Robert Bennett and he preceded her in death in 2008.  In her younger years Maxine worked at the roller rink in Marshalltown, Iowa and the clock factory in Table Grove.  She later spent 26 years working at the Carthage Super Value grocery store as a cashier and then bookkeeper.  She was an honorary Eagle’s Auxiliary member and was the first madam president of the Eagle’s Club #3515 at Carthage in 1975-76.  She was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Carthage and had served as the Treasurer of the Women’s Club.  She loved her volunteer work at the Carthage Primary School serving as a “reading pal” for nine years.

Maxine is survived by her children, Robert (Katherine) Smothers of Bellevue, Ohio and Connie Jo Smith of Ft. Collins, Colorado; grandchildren, Kristi Wear, Becca Copeland, Brooke Wear, Joe Smothers, Deb Foxen, Alison (Nick) Smith-Leuthi, and Stephanie McKinley; great grandchildren, Jake Smothers and Joey, Jake and Jaden Anderson; a sister, Martha Lee Ulmer of Macomb; special nieces, Peggy Randall of Quincy; Deanne Brooks of Carthage, Carla Warner of Warsaw and and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother, Viola Hamm Warner; brothers, William Howard, Lewis E. and Ronald “Bud” Warner; sisters, Evelyn Derry and Gerry Warner.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday morning, April 23, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Friday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to the Carthage Primary School in Carthage for reading interventions for the students or Hickory Grove Assisted Living for the sunroom project.  Printy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Kathleen (Duncan) Gelhaar ( formerly Tucker) passed away on March 22, 2022, in Greenville , North Carolina.  She was born on April 24, 1941, in Quincy, Illinois to parents Richard P. Duncan and Eleanor (Myers) Duncan. For 33 years she was married to William Gelhaar and resided in Carthage, Illinois. Mrs. Gelhaar graduated from Unity High School in Mendon, Illinois going on to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education ( 1963) at MacMurray College in Jacksonville. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Carthage, a former board member of the Carthage Public Library, as well as a member of the Carthage chapter of P.E.O. Mrs. Gelhaar began her teaching career as a Kindergarten teacher in Mt. Sterling, Illinois and later was a special education teacher at the Quincy Alternative School and Ferris School in Carthage, Illinois. She also served as a proofreader for Good Apple, inc., publisher of children’s’ educational materials, formerly located in Carthage. She was an avid reader, kind and generous and will be missed by family and friends. Memorials can be sent to the Carthage Library Foundation “In memory of Kathleen and Bill Gelhaar,”500 Wabash Ave, Carthage, Illinois 62321 

Kathleen was preceded in death by her daughter Margaret Anne Tucker on March 2, 2018, and her husband William Gelhaar on August 22, 2018.  She is survived by daughter Mary Tucker-McLaughlin of Greenville, North, Carolina stepdaughter Anne ( Eric) Martin of Burnside, Illinois, stepsons David ( Lisa) Gelhaar of Newport News, Virginia and James Gelhaar of Lake View, Colorado. She had two grandchildren Olivia and Jack McLaughlin of Greenville, North Carolina and eight step-grandchildren, Taryn (Martin) Mellert of Canton, Illinois , Kirstin (Martin) Protsman of Alexandria, Missouri, Reece Martin of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Taylor Gelhaar of Ohio, Allyson Gelhaar of Colorado, Michael Gelhaar of Newport News, Virginia, and Timothy Gelhaar of Fairview Heights, Il. 

A memorial service will be held Sunday May 15, 2022, at 11:30 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Carthage located at 321 Main St, Carthage, IL 62321, followed by a gathering of family and friends. A burial service will be held following the gathering at 2pm at Ellington Memorial Presbyterian Church located at 4600 N 36th St, Quincy, IL 62305.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of local arrangements

Iona “Onie” Schmuck, 91, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Odin Health
Care Center in Odin, IL. Iona was born on April 5, 1931, in Warsaw, IL, the daughter of Fred and
Irene Schmuck.
Iona was a lifelong resident of Warsaw and a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church.
She started her career at the Quincy Herald Whig as a route driver, that was a seven day a week
job. She would drive to the Herald Whig in Quincy, pick up the bundles of newspapers, and
deliver to various locations throughout northern Adams county and Hancock county where the
kids would collect their papers for delivery to customers. Because of her dedication, she was
promoted to district manager for west central Illinois and northeast Missouri, spending many
hours on the road teaching and mentoring kids for paper routes. Sometimes “Aunt Onie”
would call in recruits, her nieces and nephews, to assist when one or more of the route carriers
were absent. She would usually offer bribes (ice cream, soda, candy) for help in running the
route. Looking back, there were great conversations between them as well as an
understanding of how hard delivering papers really was.
Aunt Onie was a kid at heart especially when it came to her nieces and nephews. She was an
avid gamer whether it was card games, Yahtzee, or Trivial Pursuit. It was suspected that Aunt
Onie would spend hours memorizing all the answers to Trivial Pursuit just so she could have the
upper hand. As a participant of these games, you could guarantee there would be competition
but even more you could guarantee there would be lots of laughter. In addition to games, Onie
was an avid morel mushroom hunter waiting for spring and being able to brag that she found
the first mushroom of the year. During her mushroom hunting days, in any given year she
would find several pounds of mushrooms, the majority of these were given to family and
friends.
Iona is survived by one sibling, Lucille Nimitz, along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and five siblings, Dorothy Lema, Myrta Mendonca,
Florene Ruffcorn, A.J. Schmuck, and Wendell Schmuck.
Graveside services will be held at 1:15 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Oakland Cemetery in
Warsaw, Illinois. A funeral procession to the cemetery will depart from Printy Funeral Home in
Warsaw at 1 pm. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 pm on Saturday at Printy Funeral Home
in Warsaw directly before the service.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Charles (Chuck) Irwin Danielson, 90, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois. Being a man of faith, Easter Sunday was the perfect day for him to enter the gates of Heaven.

Chuck was born June 22, 1931, in Decorah, Iowa, the son of Carl O. Danielson & Ida (Strand) Danielson. Chuck was united in marriage in 1957 to Virginia Ruth “Ginny” Perau after meeting on a train while he was stationed at Fort Drum, New York.

Chuck was a proud alum of Luther College where he received a BA in Economics and Business Administration. After graduating from college, Chuck entered the Army in October of 1953, and was honorably discharged in October 1955. He served in the Army Military Reserves for an additional 8 years. Chuck passed the Certified Public Accountant exam and was a part of the Iowa Chapter of Certified Public Accountants.

Chuck has been a faithful and active member of the First Lutheran Church in Keokuk since 1969.

In 1969, Chuck brought his family and made his home in Keokuk, Iowa. He held several senior level accounting positions until he entered a partnership and was the Chief Financial Officer of Keokuk Ferro-Sil until his retirement.

As a young man, Chuck was adventurous and loved his 1941 Harley, he also learned to fly Cessna airplanes, sail and loved cars, spending many a weekend tinkering in the backyard unless the Cubs were playing. In his later years he and his wife loved to travel, visiting many places in the U.S. with a memorable 55^th anniversary trip to Hawaii. Chuck enjoyed learning and gathered materials on a variety of topics to read and discuss with family.

Chuck was past President of Junior Achievement of Keokuk, and affiliated with the Keokuk Bridge Study Commission, Keokuk Chamber of Commerce, plus the Keokuk Public School Curriculum Advisory Committee. He also was a member of the Kiwanis Club, American Legion, and Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks.

Chuck is survived by one son, Michael (Kathy) Danielson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, two daughters, Allison Danielson of Newport Beach, California and Lori Danielson of Des Moines, Iowa;  two grandsons, Joshua (Marcie Haller) Danielson of Phoenix, Arizona and Nathan (Kayla) Danielson and one great-grandson, Conner Danielson of Gallatin, Tennessee; one brother-in-law, Donald Ash (Tracy) of Kansas City, Kansas and one sister-in-law, Donna Marie Ash (Russ) Rediger of Las Cruces, New, Mexico and extended family in the Decorah, Iowa area.

Chuck is preceded in death by his wife.

Funeral services will be held at 9 am on Friday, April 22, 2022, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, Iowa. For those unable to attend, the funeral will be livestreamed at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com. Burial with military honors will be held at 3:30 pm on Friday at the Lutheran Cemetery in Decorah, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church of Keokuk or Tunnels to Towers Foundation.

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

DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.

Melinda “Mindy” Sue Hagerty

1964 -2022

     Melinda “Mindy” Sue Hagerty, 57, of Keokuk, IA died Monday, April 18, 2022 died at her home.

     She was born May 1, 1964 in Iowa City, IA the daughter of Gary E. and Janet Smith Hagerty and was raised by her mother and step-father, James W. Ayers. 

     Mindy graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1982.  She then attended International Air Academy and trained as a stewardess. 

     She had been employed at Methode Electronics in Carthage, IL and later at Keokuk Area Hospital. 

     Mindy enjoyed geode hunting with her friends, watching hummingbirds, and rock and roll music.  She loved water and found peace and serenity in the ocean.  Mindy was the happiest when she was spending time with her grandchildren.

     She is survived by one daughter, Ciara Cassidy Keller of Keokuk, her mother, Janet Ayers of Keokuk and Nicole Keller and Jeff Keller both of Minnesota, who she thought  of as her own children, two grandsons, Mason Flatten and Phoenix Flatten and her partner, Jeff Keller of Keokuk.  She is also survived by four half-sisters, Darsi Hodgkin, Jan Sheppard, Jackie Hagerty and Joann Locker, one brother, Mike Ayers (Lori) of Memphis, MO, aunt, Judith Davis, several nieces, nephews and cousins and her dog, Max.

     She was preceded in death by her father, Gary, one son, Taylor James Keller in 1993, step-father, James and her grandparents, her aunt and uncle, Joyce and Allen Matous, and her best friend, Becky Davis.

     A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Suzy Glasscock officiating.  Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, IL.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 noon-2:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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

Mary Virginia Marshall

1942-2022

     Mary Virginia Marshall, 80 of Montrose, IA died Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

     She was born January 21, 1942 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of James Edward and Dorothy Bowen Comstock.  Mary graduated from Montrose High School with the last class to graduate from Montrose in 1960. 

     On June 30, 1963 she was united in marriage to Richard J. Marshall at the Montrose Methodist Church.  He preceded her in death on August 27, 2020.

     In her younger years, Mary had been employed by Shaffer Pen.  She later worked for the Montrose School System and then at the Montrose Health Center, where she worked for eighteen years.

     Mary was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Montrose.  She also was a member of TOPS and bowled on the Coffee Club Leagues at the Americana Bowl through the years.  Mary was very active in the community and helped with Cub Scouts and volunteered at the Watermelon Festival.

     Mary enjoyed painting ceramics, collecting dolls and watching her favorite television shows, The Nanny, starring Fran Dresser, the Golden Girls and watching game shows.  As a young child, Mary’s grandfather was employed as a train depot agent in Montrose and she and her grandmother would take the train to Chicago and go shopping for the day.  Mary was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She loved to go on shopping trips with her kids, traveling with her family and hosting family dinners for everyone to enjoy. 

     She is survived by two daughters, Kimberly Thompson (Doug Weber) of Montrose, IA and Vickie Lamborn (Chad) of Donnellson, IA, one son, Timothy Marshall (Justine) of Wever, IA, eight grandchildren, Aaron Thompson, Abby Menke, Vaughan Marshall, Cade Marshall, Kayla Sanders, Jeremy Lamborn, Nicole Farmer and Ali Lamborn.  She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, Paislee Lamborn, Tucker Holmes, Hoyt Sanders, Kamryn Farmer, Carson Cantrell, Greg Menke, Arrow Sanders, Kohltyn Farmer and Mack Menke.

     Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Edward Jr. in infancy and one sister, Dorothy Ann in infancy.

     A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Pastor Derek Olsen officiating.  Burial will be in the Montrose Cemetery.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 noon-2:00 p.m., Tuesday, with the family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to the Montrose Riverfront Inc.

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

Emma Janell Boltz

1935-2022

     Emma Janell Boltz, 86 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, April 11, 2022 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

    She was born August 19, 1935 in Stronghurst, IL the daughter of Harold James and Margaret Wade Bradrick Long.  Janell graduated from St. Patrick High School in St. Patrick, MO.  

     On August 29, 1953 Janell was united in marriage to Frederick Boltz in St. Patrick, MO.  He survives.

     Other survivors include two sons, Phil Boltz (Colette) of Loveland, CO and Kevin Boltz (Shane) of Burlington, IA, one daughter, Laronda Boltz of Keokuk, three grandsons, Chad Boltz, Matt Boltz (Donna) and Logan Boltz (Danielle), one granddaughter, Lakyn Boltz, two great-grandsons, Quentin Boltz and Paxton Boltz and one great-grandchild due in October.  She is also survived by three special daughters, Diane Monical, Lea Hendricks and Colleen Gredell.  

     She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Huston, Richard, Raymond and Robert Long and three sisters, Pauline Eagley, Marilyn Roach and Alice Horne.

     Janell was a faithful member of All Saints Catholic Church, the American Legion and a former member of the Ladies of the Elks.

     Janell loved golfing and bowling and coached youth bowling for over fifty years. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and St. Louis Cardinal fan.  Janell’s greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.  She was an enthusiastic fan of all their activities and always made them a priority in their life.  

      A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, at All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk with Father Marty Goetz officiating.  Burial will be in the Keokuk National Cemetery.  

     Visitation will be held after 1:00 p.m., Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with family meeting with friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  A vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m.

     Memorials may be made to Arrowhead Youth Bowlers Scholarship

James “Jim” Albert Billings

1938-2022

James “Jim” Albert Billings, 83, of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Southeast Iowa
Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.
He was born May 14, 1938 in Keokuk, IA the son of Albert and Dorothy Billings. Jim graduated
from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1956.
Jim was a veteran of the United States Army Reserves and was called up during the Vietnam War.
On December 27, 1961 Jim was united in marriage to Judy Boyer at Emmanuel United Methodist
Church in Keokuk. She survives.
Other survivors include one brother, Kenny Billings of Keokuk, four sisters, Janet Rossi of Florida,
Mary Smith (Carroll) of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Jean Logsdon (John) of Argyle, IA and Kathy Young (Jim)
of Burlington, IA, sister-in-law, Carol Sue Billings of Keokuk, brothers and sisters-in-law, Steve and
Janet Gregory of Florida and Wayne and Linda Boyer of South Dakota, many nieces, nephews, great-
nieces, great-nephews and several great-great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, three brothers, Ed, Wayne and Oscar and
one brother-in-law, Donald Boyer.
Jim became a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church at an early age and had served on the
church board for several years. He was also a member of IH National and IH Chapter #5 of Iowa since
1993 and the Three Rivers Tractor Club.
He had been employed by Sunbeam Bakery as a mechanic. He later had been employed by
Fruehauf /Wabash Trailers for a total of thirty-three years.
Jim was an antique tractor collector. He and his brother restored many tractors and worked on
tractors for others. Every year Jim took part in the Three Rivers Tractor Ride, the Lake Argyle Tractor
Show, the Western Illinois Thresher’s show and also participated in the Labor Day Parade.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA
with Pastor Dave Barrett officiating. Burial with military rites will be in the Keokuk National
Cemetery.
Visitation will be held after 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home with family meeting with
friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to IH Chapter #5 of Iowa or Three Rivers Tractor Club or the Emmanuel
United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Laura Mae Stokes, 64, of Dallas City, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, at her home in Dallas City.

Laura was born the daughter of Henry “Harry” and Claudine (Wheeler) Stokes in Rochester, New York.  She graduated from Dallas City High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts at Carl Sandburg College and studied early childhood education at Western Illinois University.  She was united marriage to Calvin Heath, and they had two children, Eric and Amanda, they later divorced.  She was then married to Arthur Ellison and they later divorced.  Laura enjoyed eagle watching by the river, her dog Lincoln, and especially time with her family and grandchildren.  

Laura is survived by her son, Eric (Connie) Heath of Dallas City, Illinois; her daughter, Amanda (Jason Kinman) Donahue of Dallas City; grandchildren, Alec (Autumn, fiancé) Heath, Braxton (Bailey Day) Heath, Draidan Heath, Chase Heath, Jamie Heath, Axel Heath and Jensen Heath, Tyler (Ashlei) Fuller, Trey Fuller and Nathan Woolfolk; great grandson, Kennett Fuller; and two brothers, Rich and Lee Stokes.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Aaron in infancy; a sister, Becky; and a brother, Jim Stokes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday morning at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to the family of Laura Stokes.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of the arrangements.

Creston Arthur

1945-2022

     Creston Harold Arthur, 76 of Keokuk died Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

     He was born November 1, 1945 in Keokuk, IA, the son of John “Jack” and Thelma Shaffer Arthur. He graduated from Ft. Madison High School with the class of 1963.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  On May 9, 1987 he was united in marriage to Kay Diedrich in Janesville, WI.  She survives.

     He is also survived by his children, Angie Wieprecht (Rick) of Warsaw, Jeff Arthur of South Carolina, Jason Arthur (Nicole) of Bowen, IL and Leah Faulkner (Tim Vonholt) of Quincy, IL, step children, Marci Bullen (Danny) of Janesville, WI and Michael Harbin (Erika) of Fort Worth, TX, ten grandchildren, seven step grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and nine step great grandchildren.  He is also survived by father-in-law, Henry Diedrich of Arizona, two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gene Arthur and his mother-in-law, Lucile Diedrich.

     Creston was employed with the City of Keokuk street department for nineteen years retiring in 2007.  He also worked in different auto repair garages including Ray O’Hara’s as a mechanic.

     Creston was a member of the Keokuk Jaycees and helped with many street fairs over the years.  He was a member of the Keokuk Yacht club and was active on the board of directors.  He was also a member of the Coast Guard auxiliary for ten years and was a vessel inspector and was the Flotilla Commander from 2002-2006.  

     He enjoyed racing stock cars and helping with the fly in’s at the airport.  Creston loved horses and enjoyed taking care of other people’s horses. 

     A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Dave Barrett officiating.  Burial with military rites will be in the Keokuk National Cemetery.

     Visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Thursday with the family meeting with friends from 5 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

     Memorials may be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Southeast Iowa Dialysis or to the donor’s choice.  

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

Donald Lee Hayes

1953 -2022

     Donald Lee Hayes, 68 of Warsaw, IL died Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     He was born July 21, 1953 in Ft. Madison, IA the son of Richard Lee and Ina Melva Tory Hayes.  Donald graduated from Fort Madison High School with the class of 1971 and later attended South Eastern Community College.

     Donald was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served our country as a military police officer.

     On July 5, 1991, Donald was united in marriage to Linda Schrepfer.  She survives.

     Other survivors include two sons, Zach Hayes and Nick Hayes both of Cedar Rapids, IA, two daughters, Angela Wieprecht (Rick) of Warsaw, IL and Amber Bucher (Shawn Eid) of Ft. Madison, IA, seven grandchildren and eleven great- grandchildren.  He is also survived by one brother, George Hayes (April) of Ft. Madison, IA and one sister, Pam Hunold (Bill) of Denmark, IA.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     Donald had been employed by H&H Mold and Tooling Company in Fairfield, IA as a tool and die pattern maker.  

     He was a member of Calvary Foursquare Church.     

     Donald enjoyed woodworking and wood carving and had been a member of the Wood Carvers Club for many years.  He made numerous prayer boxes and jewelry boxes for his family and friends through the years.  Donald loved the outdoors and spent as much time as he could fishing.  He especially loved to take his grandchildren and great-grandchildren fishing with him and teach them all of his fishing skills.

     A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Pastors Dan Davis and Larry Snyder officiating.  Burial with military rites will be held in the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk, IA.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 noon – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to the family.

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

Jon C. Lemon

1946 – 2022

     Jon C. Lemon, 76, of Keokuk, IA, died Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     He was born on April 6, 1946 in Keokuk, the son of Edward L. and Beatrice E. (Matheney) Lemon.  He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School with the Class of 1964.  He then attended Southeastern Community College.

     On May 8, 1987, Jon was united in marriage to Carlene Dieker Martin at the Church of All Saints in Keokuk.  She survives.

     He is also survived by two step-sons, Jeff Martin (Beth) Of Benson, MN and Bob Martin (Jody) of Keokuk, two step-daughters, Janine Riney (Russ) of Alexandria, MO and Becky Johnson (Wade) of Keokuk, twelve step-grandchildren, Josh, Jeremiah, J.R., Mollie, Jordan, Kayde, Ian, Julianna, Carlee, Addison, Ella and Alexa and five great-grandchildren.  Other survivors include one brother, Ed Lemon (Jean) 0f Liberty, MO, and four sisters, Janet Finn (Mike) of St. Louis, MO, Margo Thornton (Jay) of Muscatine, IA, Kathy “Kate” Lemon of Keokuk, and Joyce Shomin (George) of Kansas City, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

     Jon had been employed as a supervisor at Sheller Globe/Henniges in Keokuk for forty-two years.

     He was a faithful member of the Church of All Saints in Keokuk where he served as an usher.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a Third Degree Knight.

     Jon loved to watch baseball, basketball and football and was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Iowa Hawkeye fan.  He enjoyed traveling and some of his favorite trips were to Hawaii, Alaska, Texas, Arizona, California and Colorado.   Jon also enjoyed boating, reading and studying financial reports, feeding the birds and gardening.  Most of all Jon loved spending time with his family and following his children’s and grandchildren’s activities.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at the Church of All Saints in Keokuk with Reverend David Brownfield, Ph.D. officiating.  Burial will be in the Scandinavian Cemetery in rural Keokuk.

     Visitation will be held after 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Vigen Memorial home in Keokuk with the family meeting with friends from 6 – 8 p.m.  A vigil service will be held at 5:30 p.m.

     Memorials may be made to Keokuk Catholic Schools or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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

Sherman Wayne Rohrbough, 93, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa.

Wayne was born on October 1, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Anthony P. and Ida A. (Burnett) Rohrbough. On January 14, 1950, he was united in marriage to Norma I. Ruffcorn in Warsaw, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July 17, 2017. 

Wayne was employed at Hubinger in Keokuk from 1955 until 1991, working as an electrician and in waste water treatment. He was a member of the VFW in Warsaw and was an avid reader, fisherman and hunter, raising hunting dogs. He also enjoyed golfing, driving around town and rooting for the Chicago Cubs. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. 

Wayne is survived by his daughter Marcia Lynn (Terry) Ayers of Virginia, Illinois; his sister Belva Tinklenberg of Keokuk; six grandchildren: Amanda (Nick) Capaldo, Amy (Eric Brotherton) Rohrbough, Alexis (Ethan) Hotop, Troy (Carrie) Hamner, Haley (Mike) Stanley, and Tiffany (Thomas) Cooksey; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Susan; his son Robert Wayne; two brothers: Ralph and Ted; and two sisters: Maxine and Mary Lou.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Monday, April 11, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw, with burial with military honors to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Military Honors will be rendered by the Hancock County Honor Guard and the United States Army. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, April 10, from 2 to 5 pm.

Memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Dance Marathon.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Smith, 90, of Carthage, passed away at 12:25 PM Friday, April 1, 2022, at the Oakview Care Center in Burlington, Iowa.

Richard was born April 29, 1931, the son of Merlin Roscoe and Pauline (Butler) Smith in Plymouth, Illinois.  He served in the United States Army from 1952 until his Honorable Discharge in 1954.  In 1953, he was united in marriage to Louise Miller at the First Christian Church in Carthage. She survives. Richard was a life-long truck driver and farmer.  He was a member of the American Legion and First Christian Church in Carthage.

Richard is survived by his wife, Louise, of Burlington; a daughter, Jeana (Miles) Schroder of Danville, Iowa; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Anthony Schroder.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brent Smith; a brother, Robert Lee Smith; and a sister, Inez Lawson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday morning, April 11, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sunday evening at the funeral home in Carthage.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of the arrangements.

Deacon William Joseph “Bill” Gray, 83, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away at 11:05 AM, Monday, April 4, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Bill was born December 27, 1938, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of William Bride and Willa Delores (Lower) Gray.  He attended Hamilton High School and graduated in 1957 lettering in football, track, band, and chorus. Bill attended the University of Illinois where he attained his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1961. He was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, served on the Interfraternity Council and completed an internship with the National Livestock and Meats Board. He continued his support of the University of Illinois throughout his life, especially St. John’s Catholic Chapel and St. John’s Newman Center. On June 24, 1961, he was united in marriage to Elaine Steimel at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in DeKalb, Illinois.  Bill was a lifelong farmer and active member of his community and church.  Bill served on the Hancock County Extension Service Ag Council, the Hancock County Farm Bureau, was treasurer for the Hancock County Building and Grounds, president of the Hamilton School Board, assisted in organizing the Hancock County Pork Producers, was a 50-year trustee for Montebello Township and served on the Security State Bank and Marine Bank and Trust Boards.  Bill and Elaine were active as 4-H leaders when their children were younger.  In 1992, Bill was ordained a Permanent Deacon, served the Hancock County Catholic churches, and dedicated his life to this ministry at that point.  Bill and Elaine led the high school youth group, HEART Ministry, for around 20 years and he was very active in the Quincy Cursillo Movement, participating in nearly 50 weekends.

Bill is survived by his wife, Elaine, of Hamilton; five children, William Cary (Lisa) Gray of Hamilton, Carla Jean (James) Farley of Omaha, NE, Caron Jo Gray of Omaha, NE, Craig Joseph (Lucia) Gray of Mahtomedi, MN and Christopher Alexander (Misty) Gray of Nixa, MO; grandchildren, Lindsey (David) Henson, Courtney (Brad) Newcomer, Caleb (Jenny) Gray, Logan (Rebecca) Gray, Sarah (Benjamin) Gill, Joseph (Tabatha) Farley, Michael Minckler, Amanda Minckler, Marin Gray, Connor Gray, Maddi Gray and Hudson Gray; great grandchildren, Grady and Emma Henson, Avery and Abby Newcomer, Liam, Fiona and Isabel Gray, Fulton Gray, and Ronan and Torrin Gill; and one sister, Julie Might of Morrisville, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday morning, April 9, 2022, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton.  Visitation will be held at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church from 3:00 – 7:00 PM Friday evening with a rosary held at 3:00 PM at the church.  Memorials may be directed to Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Nauvoo and St. John’s Catholic Chapel at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.  

Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is overseeing the arrangements.

Richard Smith, 90, of Carthage, passed away at 12:25 PM Friday, April 1, 2022, at
the Oakview Care Center in Burlington, Iowa.
Richard was born April 29, 1931, the son of Merlin Roscoe and Pauline (Butler)
Smith in Plymouth, Illinois. He served in the United States Army from 1952 until
his Honorable Discharge in 1954. In 1953, he was united in marriage to Louise
Miller at the First Christian Church in Carthage. She survives. Richard was a life-
long truck driver and farmer. He was a member of the American Legion and First
Christian Church in Carthage.
Richard is survived by his wife, Louise, of Burlington; a daughter, Jeana (Miles)
Schroder of Danville, Iowa; and two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Anthony
Schroder.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Brent Smith; a brother, Robert
Lee Smith; and a sister, Inez Lawson.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday morning, April 11, 2022, at
Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in
Carthage. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sunday evening at the
funeral home in Carthage. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of the
arrangements.

Helen “Nadine” Glasgow

1934-2022

    Helen “Nadine” Glasgow, 87 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, April 4, 2022 at The Kensington in Ft. Madison, IA.

     She was born June 24, 1934 in Alexandria, MO the daughter of Roscoe and Avice Bryant Arnold.  Nadine graduated from Kahoka High School.

     On April 11, 1953 Nadine was united in marriage to Donald E. Glasgow in Jefferson City, MO.  He preceded her in death on January 27, 2010. 

     Along with her husband, Nadine and Donnie were the owners and operators of The Fabric Boutique in Keokuk for many years. 

     She was a member of the Alexandria Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, MO.

     Nadine was a skilled seamstress.   She enjoyed reading all types of books, but most of all, she was the happiest when she was surrounded by her family. 

     She is survived by two daughters, Melody (Dennis) Burke of Montrose, IA and Lori (Phillip) Bruner of Moberly, MO, two granddaughters, Michelle (Bryan) Sage of Keokuk and Jenna (Adam) Schofield of Grapevine, TX, one grandson, Kyler (Jordan) Perry of Fayette, MO, one great-grandson, Cole Sage of Montrose, IA and one great-granddaughter, Chloe Sage of Keokuk.  She is also survived by two brothers, Larry (Carolyn) Arnold of Kahoka, MO and Milton (Suzanne) Arnold of Alexandria, MO.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother.

     A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Lori Bruner officiating.  Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park in Keokuk.

     Visitation will be held after 1:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with family meeting with friends from 6-8 p.m.

     Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. 

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

Gary Joseph “Joe” Stiles

1951 – 2022

     Gary Joseph “Joe” Stiles, 70, of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, April 2, 2022 at his home.

     He was born on May 18, 1951 in La Harpe, IL, the son of Doris Marsden.  As a child Gary contracted polio and was featured as a March of Dimes Poster Child.

     Gary had been employed at Sheller Globe and General Rentals in Keokuk.

     He enjoyed watching westerns and working and repairing all kinds of things.   He also enjoyed cooking and taking care of his cats.  The most important thing in Gary’s life was his family and spending time with them gave him great happiness.

     He is survived by his sister, Linda Payton (Bill)  of Keokuk, one sister-in-law, Connie Jobe of Keokuk, several children, many grandchildren including George Gimbel, Vanessa Gimbel, Jarred Spoores, Grant Spoores, Gavin Spoores, Gage Spoores and Destiny Bennett, one great-grandchild, several nieces and one nephew.

     He was preceded in death by his loving companion of 25 years, Vicki Jobe Hendrickson, his mother, one nephew, Tony Boyer and one sister, Carol Davison.

    There will be no services at this time.

     Memorials may be made to the Keokuk Humane Society.

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

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

Julia Lynn Jarvis, 64, of Warsaw, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage at 7:30 AM.

Julia was born August 14, 1957, the daughter of Clifford and Marjorie (Dost) Jarvis in St. Louis, Missouri.  She loved flowers, birds, most of all hummingbirds and the outdoors. Her animals were like children. She loved to donate to the humane society. Julia was a proud member of laborers local 660 for more than 30 years. 

Julia is survived by her daughter, Ann (Matt Mason) Pierce of Warsaw; a granddaughter, Layah Pierce; and two nieces, Angela Jarvis and Neysa Loftis.

Private family services will be held.  Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Anita Lee (Runnells) Weston, age 73, of Hillsdale, Michigan. April 1, 2022, Keokuk, Iowa. 

Anita was born in Lincoln, Maine on September 20, 1948 to Hugh and Winnifred(Bishop) Runnells.

Anita’s siblings include: Evelyn (Runnells) Crouse of Reading, MI and David Runnells of Hillsdale, MI. 

Anita shared many stories from her childhood with her siblings and cousins running around the Bishop properties and farm in Hillsdale, MI. One of her favorite memories was of swimming in the pond with her Bishop cousins. Anita was an avid swimmer and boasted of having to swim across Lake Baw Beese in order to be a lifeguard at the lake. 

Anita graduated from Hillsdale, MI in 1966, then continued onto college at Ferris State University where she met her husband, Richard Weston. In 1980 Anita graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree and in 1989, she graduated with a Master of Arts from the University of Iowa.

Anita was employed with Oakland University in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In 1982 she was transferred to The University of Iowa where she was an administrative assistant for the Dean of Nursing. She also worked for Southeastern Community College and Newton, Iowa Hospital and Coldwater, MI hospital. 

Anita enjoyed being around people and was always up for fun. She spent much time with Richard’s family taking on many more sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews as her own, and loved her time with her mother-in-law, Lois.  She enjoyed boating and hanging out at the Keokuk Yacht Club with friends. She also enjoyed golfing at the Keokuk Elks Club. She had spent many years in Keokuk, Iowa cheering on and volunteering to help the wrestling team as her husband coached and her son, Rick, wrestled. She enjoyed camping trips and there were many evenings shared around a bonfire with her children and grandchildren. In 2016 she moved back to Michigan where she spent much of her time tending to her yard and spending time with her son Rick, working on projects around the house and watching football. GO BLUE! She went antiquing with her daughter, Shannon, as well as making some trips to Maryland for visits with Shannon, and enjoying an outing to Preakness to watch horse racing.  She also enjoyed trips to Florida to visit her sister, Evelyn. She spent her last several years playing trivia and enjoying time spent with friends and eating out with her companion, Gary Kies. In October 2021, she moved back to Keokuk, Iowa and enjoyed her time with her daughter, Candy, and her family. She was adamant about watching The Wheel of Fortune each night with her son-in-law Gary, as they competed to solve the puzzles. She loved having her great grandchildren visit and dancing with Baby Ev. As the weather started to warm up, Anita enjoyed sitting outside enjoying the views of the eagles and the Mississippi River. She was able to celebrate many family birthdays during her time in Keokuk and spent a wonderful weekend in March surrounded by family, celebrating Shannon’s birthday. 

Anita is survived by her children: Shannon (Terry) Welihan, Candy (Gary) Berquam, and Rick Weston. Her grandchildren: Allison (Josh) Roberts, Kourtney (Holli) Baldwin,  Rachel Lovell, Mckenzie Berquam, Raegan (Benett)  McDonald , Austin Berquam, Morgan (Chris) Stanfield, and Justus Berquam. Great Grandchildren: Arie, Thayden, and Everly Roberts; Murphy and Paisley McDonald; Meriella Farve; and                Carter and Gabrielle Stanfield. Siblings: Evelyn (Paul) Crouse, David (Paula) Runnells. 

Anita is preceded in death by her grandson, Chase Lovell; her husband, Richard Weston; and her Aunt Jean Bishop, who raised her.

Deborah Lynn Fenton, 74, of Hamilton, peacefully passed away in her home April 2, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Deborah was born in Keokuk, Iowa, September 23, 1947, daughter of “Red” and Eva Young, owners of the Crystal Lunch.  She graduated from Keokuk Senior High School in the class of 1966.  She married Allen, her husband of 52 years, on December 13, 1969.  Together they raised three children, Heather of Quincy, Heath of Louisville, Kentucky and Brandon of Pontiac, Illinois in a home filled with love and laughter.  Deb loved her family fiercely and infinitely with that love extending to her brothers and sisters and their families.  Deb was a beloved wife, mom, grandma, nana, sister, aunt, and friend to many.  She will forever be in our hearts.

Deb loved spending time with her grandkids, the outdoors and fishing with “Al”.  She was incredibly creative and talented, and her laughter made everything just right.  She worked as a lab tech; however, she was most passionate about raising her three children.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard (Jean) Young; a son, Ward Ryan; and beloved dog, Jack.

She is survived by her husband, Allen; daughter, Heather (Jeni); sons, Heath (Laura) and Brandon (Brooke); seven grandchildren; brother, Jim (Jean) Young; and sisters, Marilyn (Jerry) Stringfellow and Carol Barr.  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews; five granddogs; and their bird, Lance.

Family will meet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton.  Private family services will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Hamilton Public Library.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

The Fenton family invites all family and friends to gather at the First Christian Church basement at 961 Walnut Street in Hamilton from 11:30am - 2pm, Thursday, April 7th, for a lunch social to celebrate “mom”. 

George “Buddy” Sackman, Jr. of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away at Thursday, March 31, 2022, at home.

George was born December 5, 1938, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of George and LaVera (Collier) Sackman, Sr.  On November 27, 1965, he was united in marriage to Joyce Marie (Gilpin) Sackman.  She preceded him in death March 6, 2022.  He serviced in the U.S. Army in his younger years receiving his Honorable Discharge in 1962.  George worked many years at Sheller-Globe where he retired from.  In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, fishing, mushroom hunting, hunting and spending time with his family and friends.  

George is survived by three children, Janet (John) Pearl, George (Manny) Sackman III, Loretta (Vernon) McKay; two sisters, Judy Muegge and Julia Mayes; grandchildren, Wesley (Christina) Pearl, Crystal Pearl, Jessica (Josh) Crenshaw, Shilah Kiger, Lauren (Lance) Buckert, Brant Sackman, Tyler Sackman, Steven McKay, William (Cassie) McKay and Justin McKay; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; two sisters, one great grandchild; and several other family members.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 11, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Keokuk National Cemetery.  DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of the arrangements.

Evelyn J. Finton, 91, of Hamilton, passed away at 9:46 PM Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Keokuk Area Hospital.

Evelyn was born June 9, 1930, the daughter of Lloyd Leroy and Agnes (Quinn) Leeds in Avon, Illinois.  She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1949. In 2008 she was united in marriage to Norman Finton and he preceded her in death in 2016.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Carol (Robert) Kephart of Donnellson, Nathan (Denise) Clark of Kirksville, Missouri and Kevin Clark of Hamilton; stepchildren, Dale Clark of Revere, Missouri, David (Donna) Clark of Montrose, Iowa and Mike (Barbara) Clark of Kahoka, Missouri; four grandchildren; five step grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and eight step great grandchildren; a sister, Alice Booth of Hamilton; two sisters-in-law, Mary Brown and Lois Wagner, both of Keokuk; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman; a stepson, Daniel Clark; and siblings, Zola Close, Eleanor Burnett, Dorothy Buschling, Betty Settles and Lloyd Leeds, Jr.

A memorial service will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM.  Burial will be in the Zion Cemetery near Wayland, Missouri Friday, June 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.