William Kenneth “Kenny” Fogle

1944 -2022

     William Kenneth “Kenny” Fogle, 77, of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at River Hills Village in Keokuk.

     He was born November 8, 1944 in Keokuk, IA the son of William “Bill” and Margaret Elder Fogle.  Kenny graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1963 and attended Southeastern Community College in Keokuk.

     Kenny had been employed by Keokuk Savings Bank as a loan officer and later by McFarland Supply as a sales representative, for twenty-six years until his retirement. 

     He was a member of South Side Boat Club in Keokuk.

     Kenny was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan and loved Ford Mustangs.  He enjoyed socializing with friends at Rascal’s Pub for after work drinks.   Kenny will be greatly missed and continually loved and remembered by all that knew him.

     He is survived by his daughter, Hope Schott of Grinnell, IA and two bonus granddaughters, Danna Marrow (Jake) and Tessa Schott both of Waterloo, IA.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m., Thursday, at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with family meeting with friends at that time.  Following the service there will be a time of fellowship at Rascal’s Pub in Keokuk.

     Memorials may be made to Southeastern Community College Women’s Basketball.

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

Ronald L. Bode

1942-2022

     Ronald L. Bode, 80 of Montrose, IA, formerly of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

     He was born June 28, 1942 in Keokuk, IA the son of Merle and Ann Dietrich Bode.  Ronald graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1960 and from South Eastern Community College, where he received his Associates of Arts degree.

     Ronald was a veteran of the United States Army and proudly served his country.

     On October 2, 1964 Ronald was united in marriage to Sharon Spees.  She preceded him in death on May 8, 2020.

     Ronald was a former member of the Eagles Club and Elks Lodge.

     He had been employed at State Central Bank in Keokuk, and then he worked for the City of Keokuk as the City Planner and City Clerk for over twenty years.

     In his younger years, Ronald loved to go out dancing.  He was an avid reader of anything he could get his hands on, loved to travel and watch old Westerns on television and spend time with his four legged companions, his dogs. 

     Ronald is survived by one sister, Debbie Symmonds of Hamilton, IL and several nieces and nephews.

     Besides his wife, he was also preceded in death by his parents, one son, Brad Bode, one sister, Violet “Vye” Land and five brothers, Jack, Dean, Terry Mick and Charles in infancy and his dogs, Benji and Annie.  

     A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022 at the Vigen Memorial in Keokuk, IA.  Following the service everyone is invited for food and fellowship with the family at the Elk’s Lodge, 2200 Lincoln Ave., Keokuk.

   Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 p.m., at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to any animal shelter of the donor’s choice.

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

Roberta L. Howes, 96, of Hamilton, passed away, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at
10:20 AM in her home.
Roberta was born January 13, 1926, the daughter of John E. and Alta May (Ward)
Foley in Gladstone, Illinois. She graduated from Argyle High School and went on
to receive her teaching degree from Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
Following graduation, she taught with her sister in Argyle and New Boston. On
May 26, 1950, she was married to Gene H. Howes. After her children were raised,
she went back to teaching at St. Vincent’s in Keokuk, a career that lasted twenty
years. Roberta and Gene were V.F.W. members. They enjoyed many years
dancing on Saturday nights wherever there was live music. They enjoyed 72 years
of marriage and died within one day of one another.
Roberta was survived by her husband for one day. She is survived by a son, Doug
Howes of Hamilton; a daughter, Rhonda Fischer of Oakwood Hills, Illinois;
grandchildren, Ryan (Grace) Howes, Erin (Nathaniel) Slosson, Tyler (Lauren)
Fischer and Kendall (Marielle) Fischer; three great grandsons; two great
granddaughters; eleven nieces and nephews; a sister, Shirley Glover of Mt.
Pleasant, Iowa; and many cousins from the Ward and Foley families.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Earl Foley.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Printy
Funeral Home in Hamilton. Family will meet friends from 9:00 AM until time of
services at 11:00 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Sharon Cemetery
nearing Farmington, Iowa. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of
arrangements.

Gene H. Howes, 96, of Hamilton, passed away at his home, Sunday, August 21,
2022, at 6:45 PM, a day after his wife of 72 years, Roberta.
Gene was born November 18, 1925, the son of Olin and Clara (Hoyer) Howes in
Cottonwood, Iowa. He graduated from Donnellson High School. He later served
in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of
the V.F.W. Gene was an insurance and real estate agent and had primarily
worked as an electrical contractor. He was a jack of all trades but especially
enjoyed gardening and was an outstanding woodworker.
Gene is survived by a son, Doug Howes of Hamilton; a daughter, Rhonda Fischer
of Oakwood Hills, Illinois; grandchildren, Ryan (Grace) Howes, Erin (Nathaniel)
Slosson, Tyler (Lauren) Fischer and Kendall (Marielle) Fischer; three great
grandsons; two great granddaughters; and eleven nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Roberta; and two sisters, Alene
Brill and Marge Durbin.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Printy
Funeral Home in Hamilton. Family will meet friends from 9:00 AM until time of
services at 11:00 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Sharon Cemetery
nearing Farmington, Iowa. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of
arrangements.

Donald Henry Koehler, 84, of Sutter, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022,
at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.
Don was born August 20, 1938, in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Truman J. and Edna
(Schmitt) Koehler. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1956. It was there
he met his future wife, Sue Thompson. They were united in marriage September
18, 1960, at the Bethlehem United Church of Christ near Sutter. Don owned and
operated Koehler Implement, which was started by his father in 1940. He also
farmed and learned about the equipment he sold that way. He enjoyed tractor
pulls and had attended every National Farm Machinery Show tractor pull since it’s
inception in 1969. He loved softball, playing in his younger years and then
attending all his grandchildren’s sporting events, never missing a game. He and
Sue loved country dancing. They were active in Mexico missions’ trips for several
years where they built homes and a church, and he was a life-long member of the
Bethlehem United Church of Christ near Sutter.
Don is survived by his wife, Sue, of Sutter; his son, Tony (Beth) Koehler of
Warsaw; daughter, Tonya (Dennis) Dooley of Sutter; grandchildren, Kerbee (Dan)
Gratz, Kyra Koehler, Collin (fiancé, Casey Smith) Dooley, Lexi (Jamie) Cousins and
Peyton (fiancé, Montanna Andrews) Dooley; one great grandchild, Konner Gratz;
a sister, Marilyn (Jim) Perry of Fort Branch, Indiana; and a brother, Dale (Pat)
Koehler of Manchester, Missouri, as well as many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the
Bethlehem United Church of Christ near Sutter. Visitation will be held from 2:00 –
7:00 P.M. Monday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw with family meeting
friends from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be directed to Bethlehem United
Church of Christ or Western Illinois Threshers. Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is
in charge of arrangements.

Holly Lynn Russell, 61, of Carthage, passed away at 5:00 PM Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Holly was born February 2, 1961, the daughter of Hamilton and Helen (Verguson) Morrison in Flint, Michigan. She graduated from Byron High School in 1979. She then attended Soumi College in Houghton, MI. Holly was united in marriage in 1987 to Jim Russell. She was a member at Burnside Christian Church for many years. Holly enjoyed knitting hats and gloves in her spare time which caused Jim to sit on a lot of pins over the years. 

Holly is survived by her husband, Jim Russell; two daughters, Chelse Russell of Idaho, Amelia Russell of Kendallville, IN; two sons, Taylor (Taya) Russell of Constantine, MI, Daniel (Joy) Russell of Dallas City, IL; three sisters, Nancy (Lee) Foster of Laharpe, IL, Dorothy Morrison of Carthage, MO, Catherine (Dennis) Graham of Howell, MI; two brothers, Hamilton (Ruby) Morrison Jr of Gone Springs, MS, and Dana (Karen) Morrison of St. Augustine, FL; four grandchildren, Jerico Russell, Addison Russell, RJ Russell, and Harmony Russell.  

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Diana Morrison; two sisters, Gail Burmeister, Sally Tipton; and one brother, Herbert James Morrison.

A memorial service will be held August 31, 2022 at Burnside Christian Church at 10:00am. Memorials may be directed to the family for funeral expenses. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Anthony “Tony” Ruggles, 80, of Hamilton, passed away at 11:19 PM
Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Tony was born July 25, 1942, the son of Charles Logan and Kathryn Darlene
(Walker) Ruggles in Ft. Madison, Iowa. He graduated from Carthage High School.
On August 18, 1962, he was united in marriage to Ruby Mae Ryland at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Carthage, Illinois. She preceded him in
death in 2009. Tony was an agent for the Combined Insurance Company for many
years. After his retirement from the insurance industry, he owned and operated
Breadeaux Pizza in Keokuk for several years.
Tony is survived by two daughters, Kelly (Bob) Campion of Chillicothe, Illinois and
Melissa (Rory) Eubanks of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; grandchildren, Patrick
Campion, Kevin Campion, Mitchell (Rachel) Eubanks, Levi (Meghann) Eubanks and
Brenna Chaknine; great granddaughter, Lettie Mae Chaknine; and three sisters,
Ann Ruggles of Peoria, Illinois, Donna (“Bud”) High of Florida and Patty (Jess)
Hinman of Kennewick, Washington.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruby; and a daughter, Michelle
Hudson.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to The
Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (PICKS Disease), 2700 Horizon
Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406 or Angels at Risk, at angelsatrisk.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Dale Richard Hyatt
1943-2022

Dale Richard Hyatt, 78, of Keokuk died Friday, August 19, 2022 at the Montrose
Health Center in Montrose, IA.
He was born October 31, 1943 the son of Dale and Doris Schneider Hyatt in Keokuk,
IA.
He graduated from Keokuk High School.
After his high school he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his
country during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged February 24, 1967.
On August 27, 1966 he was united in marriage to Billie Jean Johnson in Keokuk, IA.
Dale was employed with the Keokuk School District as a custodian for 28 years.
Fishing was one of his favorite pastimes. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed
mushroom hunting and metal detecting. He was known for his storytelling and could spin
a story out of any situation.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Jean Hyatt of Keokuk, a daughter, Bonnie
Eversmeyer of Keokuk, four grandchildren, Michael Bartels (Kyndal) of Gilbert, IA, Cody
Bartels (Morgan) of Jacksonville, FL, Tammy Bartels (Aaron Land) of Hamilton, IL and
Bella Eversmeyer of Keokuk, one great grandson, Jaxtynn Land and a sister in law Sharon
Trone of Keokuk, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Tammy Newlon, a great grandson
Lantz Eversmeyer and siblings in infancy.
A gathering of remembrance will be held after 1 p.m., Monday with family meeting
with friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.
Military rites will be rendered for Dale prior to the visitation on Monday at 4:45 p.m. at
the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to his family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Timothy A. Eidem
1959 - 2022

Timothy A. Eidem, 62, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on August 20, 2022 at his home after a
long battle with renal cancer.
Tim was born on September 9, 1959, to Dale & Carolle (Nelson) Eidem in Stanley, North
Dakota. After moving to Park River, ND, where his sister Joni was born, the family moved to
Keokuk in 1963 where his father accepted a job teaching chemistry/science at Keokuk Senior
High Schools and Southeastern Community College in Keokuk.
Tim graduated with the class of 1977 from Keokuk Senior High and was looking forward to
the upcoming 45 year class reunion. He later attended Southeastern Community College in W.
Burlington, IA, where he was enrolled in the Agriculture Production OJT Program, graduating in
1979, while also working for Edward H. Holtkamp & Sons Inc., during the program.
After being laid off from Foote Mineral Inc. in just three short months, Tim joined The
Hubinger Co./H.J.Heinz/Roquette America/B.C.T.&GM #48G in 1980, where he worked in nine
different departments in forty one years, recently retiring January 2nd,2022.
Tim loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed a cold beer and a baseball
game. You could always count on him. He was so kind, so generous, and true, on earth he nobly
did his best, grant him, Jesus, heavenly rest.
He is survived by his mother, Carolle Grisham of Keokuk, his significant other, Michelle
Hamilton of Keokuk, sister, Joni (Kevin) Crenshaw of Keokuk, niece, Bailey (Joe) Donahue of
LeClaire and nephew, Daniel (Sadie) Crenshaw of Montrose. Also surviving are his great
nephews, Conor and Rhys Donahue and Warren and Thatcher Crenshaw. The boys all looked up
to him and enjoyed their time and his patient conversations immensely. His legacy will live in the
hearts of those who love him by sharing photos, stories, and memories.
We know that Tim is enveloped by the love of his late father and grandparents, who passed
before him.
Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Hickory Grove Cemetery in
Keokuk with Father Tony Trosley officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service Friday
from 11:30 a.m – 1:30 pm. at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with family meeting with
friends at that time.
Memorials may be made to the Mayo Clinic Department of Development in Rochester,
Minnesota.

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

Marlene Erma (Wetrich) Fox was born January 8, 1932 on a farm outside Wellman, Iowa and passed
away August 14, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois. Marlene was the only daughter and
middle child of Clarence Wetrich and Ora (Ponchaud) Wetrich. Her parents, two brothers (Pete and
Dale) and her husband (Jim) preceded her in death.
In her youth, Marlene enjoyed horseback riding, the arts, and being with friends. She did exceptionally
well in school and was proud to be a drum majorette. Later in life she spent countless hours working in
her flower garden and feeding her many koi (all of which she gave names) in the fish pond she
installed. She was very fond of birds, especially cardinals. She enjoyed watching and feeding them at
any of her numerous bird feeders. Jim and Marlene traveled all over the United States; at one point
spending a month in Alaska. Their adventures also continued overseas including a special trip to the
Holy Land.
Marlene attended Iowa Wesleyan College and later transferred to North East Missouri State Teachers
College (now Truman State) where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Education and graduated
with honors. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and was involved with several plays and
activities involving the arts. Her nephew recalls a time the family gathered together around the TV to
watch her sing Blue Moon. Her love of music continued throughout her life.
She married James A. Fox on April 10, 1955. In 1965, the family moved from Missouri to Carthage,
Illinois. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church where her husband pastored. Marlene
taught Language Arts in the Southeastern and Carthage School Districts until her retirement. In 2014,
she and Jim moved into Hickory Grove where she lived the remainder of her life. She was always very
fond of her students and never grew tired of hearing about them and their families.
Marlene is survived by her children Mark (Marilyn) Fox, Angela (Mark) Moorhouse, and David
(Shelly) Fox; grandchildren Jessica (Aaron) Carroll, Parker (Staci) Logan, Brock (Brittnie) Logan,
Brooke (Allen) Romano and Bryan (Danielle) Fox. She was blessed with three great granddaughters;
Landrie, Audrie, and Oaklee and newborn great grandson, Rhett. Several nephews and nieces also
survive.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Carthage or the Memorial Hospital Foundation
designated for the Hickory Grove Four Season Room.
Visitation will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage, Illinois on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from
9 to 11 a.m. with funeral services immediately following. Burial will be at Moss Ridge Cemetery in
Carthage.

Virginia “Ginger” Arrowood Lefler

1935-2022

     Virginia “Ginger” Arrowood Lefler, 86, of Montrose, IA died Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at her home.

     She was born August 26, 1935 in East Peoria, IL the daughter of Herman C. and Mae Largent Arrowood. 

     On January 24, 1954 Virginia was united in marriage to John Lefler in Sunnyland, IL.  He preceded her in death on September 27, 2003.

     Virginia was a faithful member of Living Waters Church in Keokuk.

     She enjoyed going to flea markets, sewing and keeping her mind sharp by working puzzles.  Virginia was a devoted member of her church and actively participated in church activities.  Above all else, Virginia treasured the time she spent with her children and grandchildren.

     She is survived by six children, Michael H. Lefler (Margaret) of Hamilton, IL, Steven E. Lefler (Geni) CA, Brenda E. Lefler (Howard) of Keokuk, Beverly L. Brotherton (Jerry) of Montrose, IA, Deborah K. Richardson (Brian) of Wayland, MO and John G. Lefler, Jr. (Beverly) of Burlington, IA, twenty-five grandchildren, seventy-one great-grandchildren and eleven great-great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by one brother, David Arrowood (Margaret) of Payson, IL.

     Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, one great-granddaughter, Saraphina and one great-grandson, Landon.

     A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday at her home, 3095 Mississippi River Road, Montrose, IA with Pastor Larry Wallingford officiating.  Food and fellowship will follow.  

     Memorials may be made to Lee County Hospice or Living Waters Assembly of God.

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

Frederick Leroy Gilpin, 70, of Prairie City, Illinois, passed away at 11:25 AM
Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Prairie City Health Care Center.
Fred was born June 10, 1952, in La Harpe, Illinois, the son of Leonard and Dorothy
(Maynard) Gilpin. He was united in marriage to Rebecca Ramsey in Fort Madison
in 1983. Fred was employed by the railroad and had also worked at Memorial
Hospital in Carthage. He enjoyed fishing, boating, picnics and especially fish fries on
the weekend.
Fred is survived by two sons, Donnie Gilpin of Prairie City, Illinois, and Randy
(Kathy) Gilpin of Quincy; grandchildren, Neveah and Douglas Gilpin; a sister,
Sherry Brown of Oquawka, Illinois; a brother, Lenny Gilpin of Pontoosuc; and
many nieces and nephews that he was very close to.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Russ Gilpin; and a sister, Liz
McSparrow.
Funeral services will be held at Printy Funeral Home Friday, August 19, 2022, at
11:00 AM with burial to follow in Myer Cemetery near Dallas City. Visitation will
be held from 10:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home. A memorial
fund has been established. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of the
arrangements.

Mary Elizabeth Merschbrock Hamilton

1967-2022

     Mary Beth Hamilton died July 23, 2022, at her home in Webster City, Iowa from complications due to cancer.

     She was born on August 30, 1967, in Keokuk, Iowa the daughter of Kenneth L. and Mary Ellen (Kite) Merschbrock. 

     Mary graduated from Keokuk High School, Class of 1986. She was married to Gale Case from 1990 to 2014. She remarried in 2017 to John Hamilton, her high school sweetheart. They celebrated five years of marriage in April. John and Mary Beth met in 1982 at a Halloween party and feel in love at first sight. As many love stories go, they had bumps in the road and did not end up together again for several years.

     Mary Beth enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and looming. Her passion was making blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for family and friends. She was a loving wife and a great stepmom to Riley Hamilton.

     In addition to her husband, John W. Hamilton, she is also survived by  her stepson, Riley Hamilton; two brothers, Kenneth M. Merschbrock (Christi) and Raymond Merschbrock; her step-brother, Billy Newbery; step-sister, Laurie Kinzler; six nephews, David Merschbrock, Raymond Merschbrock, Ryan Merschbrock, Tristan Newberry, Chris McGuire and Ryan McGuire; and two nieces, Kelsey McGuire and Michaela Hyde.    

     She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her stepmom.

     A gathering of remembrance will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 20 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, Iowa. This will be a gathering of friends and family to celebrate Mary’s life. Any cards can be sent to Mary’s home, 929 2nd Street Webster City, Iowa 50595.

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

Doris Kathryn McElroy, 96, of Sutter, passed away early Thursday morning, August 11, 2022, at the Golden Good Shepherd Home.

Doris was born August 31, 1925, in Walker Township, the daughter of William Joseph and Ida F. (Wollbrink) Altheide.  She attended the rural Star School near Tioga and had worked at Fuller’s Grocery Store in Tioga during the 1950’s.  On June 5, 1973, she was united in marriage to Donald Wayne McElroy in Quincy, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on October 10, 2007.  Doris was a lifelong member of the Bethany United Church of Christ in Tioga where she served as a Sunday school teacher and on the Women’s Fellowship committee.  Doris was a farmwife that was a great cook and gardener and enjoyed needlework.

Doris is survived by a number of nieces and nephews, including Chuck and Sharon Ruffcorn of Quincy and Wayne and Janet Spory of Sutter; grand nieces and nephews, Nathan (Abby) Ruffcorn, Eric (Sarah) Ruffcorn and Mark (Lindsey) Ruffcorn, Faith (Tanner) Clevenger and Ryan Spory; and great nieces and nephews, Adeline and Audrey Ruffcorn, Chaelen and Rinley Ruffcorn, Madeleine and Sophia Ruffcorn and Eleanor Clevenger.

She was preceded in death by her husband.

Funeral services will be held at the Bethany United Church of Christ in Tioga on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. Monday evening with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw.  Memorials may be directed to the Bethany United Church of Christ in Tioga.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements

Danny P. Wildrick, 77, of Hamilton, passed away at 2:05 AM early Thursday morning, August 11, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

Danny was born October 15, 1944, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Wendell and Louise (Heagy) Wildrick. He was united in marriage to Beverly Johnson on November 22, 1970.

Danny is survived by two sons, Jamie Wildrick of Hamilton and Daron (Erin Ryan) Wildrick of Quincy; two brothers, Kent (Maria) Wildrick and Phil (Beverly) Wildrick, both of Carthage; a sister, Diana (Leon) Lemaire of Basco; two brothers-in-law, Darrell Limkeman of Bloomfield, Iowa and Narlyn Nelson of Bloomington, Illinois; two sisters-in-law, Cheryl (Larry) Buckert of Warsaw and Diann (Robbie) Means of Hamilton; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bev, in February 2015; his parents; mother and father-in-law; two sisters, Debbie Nelson and Sharon Limkemann; and a brother, Jack Wildrick.

Danny graduated from Hamilton High School in 1962.  In 1966 he was drafted into the United States Army and attended Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.  After basic training Danny was stationed in Amberg, Germany where he achieved the rank of E-5.  Danny received his Honorable Discharge in 1968.  After his military service Danny worked for Bowers in Macomb until 1971.  From 1971 to 2005 Danny was a machinist for Morse Rubber/Metal Minerals in Keokuk, Iowa.  Danny was a journeyman machinist and a member of the United Steelworkers.  He retired in 2005.  Danny loved St. Louis Cardinal baseball, watching the news, taking afternoon rides in the car, sitting on his porch and watching television.  Danny was a supporter of Quincy Blue Devil football. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday morning, August 15, 2022, at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Basco with burial in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 at the church.  Memorials may be directed to the Hancock County Sheriffs Reserve, American Diabetes Association or Quincy Blue Devils Football Boosters.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Robert William Arpino, 78 of New Ulm, MN, formerly of Keokuk, died Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home in New Ulm, MN.

    He was born February 4, 1944 in Ottumwa, IA the son of William Vincent and Nellie Mae Morgan Arpino.  On June 30, 1973 he was united in marriage to Mary Ester Whitmore at the Montrose Methodist Church in Montrose, IA.  She preceded him in death on March 14, 2018.

     He graduated from Keokuk High School and attended Southeastern Community College.  

     Robert proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army.   He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.  He was honorably discharged on August 9, 1968.  

     He was a member of the Bel Air Baptist Church. 

     When his son, Michael was in Boy Scouts, Robert was the Boy Scout leader for his troop.  He enjoyed Native American culture and dance. 

     He is survived by his son, Michael Arpino (Heather) of New Ulm, MN and his grandchildren Adeleide, Isaac and Pearl, half-brother, Steve Gabel (Cathy) of Oronko, MN and his step father, Dale Gabel of Keokuk.

     Besides his wife he was also preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Simon Arpino. 

     A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Mike McMillen officiating.  Burial with military rites will be held in the Keokuk National Cemetery. 

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

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bel Air Baptist Church. 

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

Donald “Zip” Lee Hall, 87 of Keokuk died Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home in Keokuk.

     He was born September 3, 1934 in Lancaster, MO the son of Roy Edmund and Nellie Opal Grossclose Hall.  He graduated from Lancaster High School.

     On May 19, 1957, he was united in marriage to Grace Happs in Keokuk, IA.  For just over 65 years they shared a love which saw them through the joys and sorrow of life.

     He was a member of First Baptist Church in Keokuk.

     Donald was employed with the City of Keokuk Water Works/ Water Pollution Control Plant until his retirement in 1995.

     He enjoyed going to auctions and horse sales.

     He is survived by his wife, Grace Hall of Keokuk, one son, Ronald Hall (Vicki Randolph) of Revere, MO, one daughter, Brenda Hall (Jay Peters) of Keokuk, four grandchildren, Ryan Shannon, Kristy Shannon, Jeremy Hobbs and Tyler Hobbs and seven great grandchildren.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a sister, Thelma Spees and her husband Richard Spees, a nephew, Larry Spees and a daughter in law, Veva Hall.

     A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Keokuk with Reverend Bob Brandhagen officiating. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Family wishes everyone to wear casual attire. 

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the church with the family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church or Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice.

     The Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.

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

Jan B. Knipe, 76, of Hamilton, passed away at 7:15 AM Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Jan was born February 13, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Albert and June (Skyles) Knipe.  He graduated from Hamilton High School and went on to be a pilot for Britt, Continental Airlines and Titan International.  He served in the U. S. Army receiving his Honorable Discharge in 1967.

Jan will be dearly missed by his loving companion, Sandra Brown Hamilton and her family and a special friend, Lucas Hall.  Jan is also survived by three sisters, Mary, Trudy and Julie; two step-sons; and a step-daughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Per Jan’s wishes private services will be held at a later date.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

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Beulah I. (Glines) Stephenson passed away on August 4, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri.  At 86 years old, she was the last survivor of the family of Merle O. Glines and Ada O. Evermon Glines of Hamilton.  She attended Hamilton schools and the Faith Assembly of God Church in Hamilton and the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Carthage.  She was married to Allen Devon Stephenson (deceased in 1993).  

Survivors include three children: Mark Stephenson (and Vicki Schafer), Matthew Stephenson (and Kelly Berquam), and Melody Stephenson; grandchildren, Eric Stephenson, Travis & Kara Stephenson, Ryan & Brianna Stephenson, Elija & Abby Stephenson, Rebecca Schafer, and eight great grandchildren.

She loved family and music, played piano and guitar, and worked at several factories in the area, retiring from Chrysler Corporation in St. Louis where she lived since 1994 with her daughter.  

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton, Illinois, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, Illinois. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 to 11 am on Monday directly before the service.

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

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

'How old would you be if you didn't know how old you was?' -Satchel Paige 

Janice Louise Moore was born August 15, the first-born child to Faye and Frank Moore in Keokuk, Iowa. Little did she know the next 4 generations would include 4 first born daughters. Janice was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Marla Faye Walton.

Twenty-three years ago, Janice married her forever love, Larry Moore. They found it humorous that they both had the same given last name. It was meant to be! Together they traveled, met with many friends, boated and enjoyed each other's company tremendously. And they laughed. They laughed a lot. Together they made memories in Keokuk, Quincy, IL and later Iowa City to be closer to their daughter, Cindy. 

In Janice's early years she was a kick ass secretary, played lots of bridge, raised her 3 children. Janice was always ready for some good music and dancing to the wee hours like the Night Owl she was. Her entire life she was spunky, sassy and went after what she wanted. And she laughed. Oh, her laughter. Her laughter is unique. Her laughter was contagious. Her laughter... I'll miss that the most. 

Janice's last 5 years were 'the happiest I've ever been!'- direct quote 3 days prior to her passing. Before she passed unexpectedly, while residing at Brown Deer Place in Iowa City, she spoke of her growth, the love of the staff and how she enjoyed their stories and their loving company. A big thank you from our family!

This tiny little lady was always busy. Her days consisted of reading, crocheting for family and her loves where she lived and running Bingo games for others. She loved baking cookies, babies, eating lemon desserts and decorating her Holiday Tree outside her door. Other loves include shoes, babies again, crazy wild yoga pants and funky jewelry to compliment her spikey hair. Her favorite place to be was on her couch crocheting with, Keelie, her pup next to her while Larry was close by watching TV. Her Happy Place. 

Janice is survived by her husband, Larry Moore, the love of her life. Her living children include daughter Cindy Taylor Wilson (Iowa City) son Kerry Taylor (Gulf Shores, AL) son Matthew Moore (Michigan) son Brad Moore (Michigan) and daughter Monica William (Moore) (Michigan). Janice has 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2+1 on the way great great grandchildren. 

'You are allowed to weep until the moon falls down and the sun rises'-April Green

August 6,2022 Printy Funeral Home will be the location of Janice's visitation at noon, Memorial Service at 1pm. Pastor, Nick Pumfrey, her grandson, will be leading us in prayer and celebration. 

Feel free to speak and share stories during her service. Let's laugh and remember her laughter. 

Janice will be buried next to her beloved daughter, Marla Walton, in the Riverside Cemetery, Nauvoo, IL. Feel free to follow with the family!

In lieu of flowers...Pay It Forward, Be kind. Give that hug. Say I LOVE YOU. 

Joseph A. Kraus, 96, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his home in Keokuk, Iowa. 

Joseph was born on April 3, 1926, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of William J. and Valeria M. (Wilkens) Kraus. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School in 1944, and served in the United States Army from 1944 until 1946 during World War II. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and was honorably discharged. He participated during the occupation of France and served Mass as a faithful Catholic. On May 13, 1950, he was united in marriage to Lillian F. Grogan. She preceded him in death on October 21, 2020. 

Joseph was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk and spent his entire working career at the family business, William J. Kraus and Son. He was a man characterized by honesty, a strong work-ethic and a fierce love for his family. He was a devoted husband and father and was well-respected by his community as a gentleman and craftsman.  

Joseph is survived by seven children: Joseph M. Kraus of Iowa City, Iowa, Timothy J. (Jan) Kraus of Cape Coral, Florida, Nancy J. (Randy) Derr of Keokuk, Mary Jo (Rick) Gray of Keokuk, Michael J. (Kim) Kraus of Lakemoor, Illinois, Teresa J. (John) Phillips of Kansas City, Missouri, and Christopher J. (Laura) Kraus of Bermuda Dunes, California; his sister Mary Carmen (John) Ritter of Texas; two daughters-in-law: Sarah and Terry Kraus, both of Keokuk; thirty-two grandchildren; fifty great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Lillian; two sons: Gregory E. and Daniel J. Kraus; and five siblings: Ann Kamps, William Kraus, Carroll Kraus, Mary Constance Hoxie and Gerald Kraus. 

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk. The service will be live-streamed at www.allsaintskeokuk.org/live. Burial with military honors will be held in the Catholic section of Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Military honors will be rendered by the United States Army and the American Legion Post #41. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 5, from 2 to 6:30 pm, with family meeting friends from 4 to 6:30 pm at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk. A Christian Vigil service will be held at the funeral home at 6:30 pm on Friday directly following the visitation. The Vigil service will be live-streamed at www.dejongsfuneralhome.com. 

Memorials may be directed to All Saints Catholic Church or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Georgia “Kay” Adams

1948-2022

     Georgia “Kay” Adams, 73 of Keokuk, IA died Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     She was born July 17, 1948 the daughter of Vernon Joseph and Alice Lucille Steenberg Swift.  Kay graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1965.

     On September 3, 1966 Kay was united in marriage to William L. “Bill” Adams in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2020.

     Kay was a homemaker and a loving wife to Bill.

     She was a faithful member of First Christian Church in Keokuk and an active member of the Southside Boat Club in Keokuk.

      Over the years, Kay loved to travel and go on vacations with Bill.  She enjoyed country music, collecting tea pots and doing word search puzzles.  She was gifted in arts and crafts and enjoyed drawing pictures and coloring with colored pencils.  Kay loved to bake and decorate cakes and also loved cherry tomatoes fresh from the garden.

     She is survived by two brothers, Larry Swift and Lonnie Swift, one sister, Sandra Rummans, two sisters-in-law, Ruth Ann Dickerson and Leona Clendaniel, several nieces and nephews and special friend and caregiver, her “Girl” Stacie Claus and her husband Bill and their children, Nicole, Caylee and Cody.

     She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill.

     A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk with Rev. David Turner officiating.  Friends can meet with the family after the service for food and fellowship at First Christian Church in Keokuk.

     Memorials may be made to First Christian Church Kids Camp.

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

Joshua William Heitman

1978 – 2022

     Joshua William Heitman, 44, of Keokuk, died Friday, July 29, 2022 at Blessing Health Keokuk.

     He was born on June 23, 1978 in Keokuk, the son of Terry and Susan (Amann) Heitman.  He graduated from Hamilton High School with the Class of 1997.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Western Illinois University.  He then attended Culver Stockton College in Canton, Mo and received his Teaching Degree.

     On December 26, 2006, Joshua was united in marriage to Cindy Graham Pollitt in Keokuk, IA. She survives.

     He is also survived by three sons, Jack, Erik and Mark Heitman of Keokuk, his step-son, Joshua Pollitt of Keokuk,  his mother, Susan Bolton (Greg) of Hamilton, IL his father, Terry Heitman (Sherry) of Hamilton, IL, one half-sister, Jessica Dowdall (Jeff) of Elvaston, IL, three step-brothers, Jason Runge, Brian Runge and Danny Bolton and many other extended family members.

     He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

     Joshua’s career as a history teacher began in Canton, MO where he also was the golf coach.  He then taught at Keokuk Christian Academy and currently was teaching at Burlington Notre Dame.

     He was of the Catholic faith.

     Joshua enjoyed weight lifting, riding his bike and watching football, especially the Chicago Bears.  He also enjoyed taking his dog, Izzy, to the park to run and spending time with his best friend, Chad.  Most of all Joshua loved his family.  His boys were the apple of his eye and one of his favorite things to do was to pull his kids in a wagon all over town.

     A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 2 pm – 4 pm on Friday (Aug 5) at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Private family burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, IL.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to P.A.W. Animal Shelter or Burlington Notre Dame School.

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

Terry “TA” Lee Allen

1956-2022

     Terry “TA” Lee Allen, 65 of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, IA.

     He was born November 20, 1956 in Keokuk, IA the son of Norman Dean and Maxine Bird Allen.  Terry graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1975.  

     Terry was first united in marriage to Becky Nixon in 1977. To this union, two children, Jackie and David were born. They later divorced.  On October 17, 2010 Terry was united in marriage to Tammy Gibson.  She survives.

     Other survivors include one daughter, Jackie Allen of Iowa City, IA, one son, David Allen of Keokuk, one grandson, Darren Blickhan of Keokuk, one step-son, Eric Shearer (Ashley) of Keokuk, and one step-daughter, Tia Christy (Allen Harrison) of West Point, IL and several step-grandchildren.  He is also survived by two brothers, Larry Allen of Quincy, IL and Rick Allen (Theresa) of Keokuk and several nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his father.

     Terry had been employed by Roquette in Keokuk for thirty-seven years, until his retirement.

     In his younger years, he attended the Emmanuel Methodist Church in Keokuk.

     Terry was an outdoorsman at heart and enjoyed hunting dove, deer, ducks and rabbits.  He also enjoyed fishing, especially at his favorite spot, Bennett Springs.  Terry was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and New Orleans Saints and liked watching Motocross races.  Terry never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone.   He loved to attend bike rallies and enjoyed nothing more than a good, cold Budweiser beer.  

     A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Rick Kent officiating.  Following the service there will be a memorial bike ride to the Southside Boat Club.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to the Keokuk Animal Shelter.

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