Arlen Edward Anderson

“Rob Sherwood”

1953-2022

     Arlen Edward Anderson “Rob Sherwood” 68, of Nauvoo, IL died Monday, September 26, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

     He was born October 28, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Paul and Beatrice Borden Anderson.  

     On July 20, 1981, Rob was united in marriage to Christina Williams in Alexandria, MO.  She survives.

     Other survivors include one daughter, Brittany Hernandez (Jorge) of Hamilton, IL, one son, Paul Anderson (Carrie Hammer) of Wayland, MO and four grandchildren, Phoenix Williams, Maria Anderson, Jorge Hernandez and Christiana Hernandez.

     He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Mickey Williams.

     Rob had been employed as a radio announcer for forty-one years, at several local radio stations, including KOKX, KRNQ and KIMI.

     He enjoyed taking pictures, watching and collecting trains, airplanes and Star Trek memorabilia. 

     There will be no services.

     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

Eric Matthew Rhodes

1969-2022

     Eric Matthew Rhodes, 53 of Hamilton, IL passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

     He was born August 22, 1969 in Keokuk, IA the son of Don and Linda Thornton Rhodes.  Eric graduated from Hamilton High School with the class of 1987.

     In May of 2006, Eric met Nikki Doty and they have been together ever since.

     Survivors include his parents, Don and Linda Rhodes,  Nikki Doty, two cats, Tipper and Gracie, one dog, Milo, two brothers, Brian Rhodes and Keith Rhodes, one niece, Megan Rhodes (Christopher Loring), one nephew, Drew Rhodes, one great-niece, Emma Loring and one great-nephew, Waylon Loring all of Hamilton, IL.  He is also survived by one aunt, Mary Bolton of Hamilton, IL, one uncle, Jay Thornton (Margo) of Muscatine, IA and several cousins.

     He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

     Eric had been employed by Roquette in Keokuk for ten years.

     He was of the Catholic faith.

     Eric was an animal lover and loved all kinds of animals.   He enjoyed tinkering on cars and engines and could fix anything.  Eric also enjoyed buying and reselling various things and his favorite quote was “Let’s get it done, not talk about it”.

     A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Father Tony Trosley officiating.  Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, IL.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m., Friday at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.

      Memorials may be made to Hearts of Hancock or Keokuk Humane Society.

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

Marilyn Jean Austin, 65, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.

Marilyn was born on April 10, 1957, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Wilbert and Lucy (Towles) Hauff. She was united in marriage to Gerald Hester in 1978, who passed away in 1985. In 1988, she was united in marriage to Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Austin in Keokuk. He survives. 

Marilyn held several jobs throughout her life, tending bar at Whitey’s and Haage’s, cleaning houses and working at gas stations among other occupations. She loved being in the great outdoors, tending to her flowers and mowing. In her younger years she was a tremendous athlete who enjoyed running, biking and bowling. Marilyn never knew a stranger and loved helping others through Meals on Wheels. She was an avid card player, and especially enjoyed playing Euchre. She loved animals of all kinds, but most of all, she cherished her family.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Jeff Austin of Warsaw; four children: Angela (Johnny) Gonzales of Carthage, Illinois, Christian Hauff of Keokuk, Thadius Hester of Fort Madison, Iowa, and Ashley (Tiffany) Austin of Colchester, Illinois; four siblings: Richard Hauff of Keokuk, Patty Hauff of Warsaw, Bubby (Renea Glenn) Hauff of Keokuk, and Lena (Bruce) Dyer of Keokuk; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Marilyn is also survived by her three dogs: Dottie, Buddy and Bowser.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gerald Hester, her stepson Nathaniel Tregar, her nephew Nathan Keppel, her brother-in-law Steve Austin and her sister-in-law Sally Hauff. 

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to Hearts of Hancock Animal Shelter.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Lawrence “Larry” Thomas Rupert, 68, of Carthage, passed away September 23, 2022 at Prairie City Rehab and Health Care in Prairie City, Illinois. 

Larry was born July 1, 1954 in Syracuse, New York to Herbert and Beverly (Dudley) Rupert, the second of four children. Larry graduated from South Seneca Central School in Ovid, New York with the class of 1972. He was a National Merit Scholar (with the highest scores in Seneca county) and was set to attend Cornell University, but instead elected to enlist in the United States Air Force. After serving for four years, Larry worked several odd jobs before moving to Keokuk, Iowa in the late 1970s. 

Shortly after relocating to the tri-state area, Larry started working at Methode Electronics, where he remained employed for 42 years until his retirement in 2021. He started as an engineer, and later built and managed the reliability lab, managed Magnetoelastic Devices, Incorporated (a subdivision of Methode), and was working as the director of intellectual property at the time of his retirement. Larry was united in marriage to Laura Minor in 1992. She survives. 

Besides his wife, Laura, he is survived by his daughter, Lindsay (Landon) Mohler of Hannibal, Missouri; one grandson, Oliver, and two step-granddaughters, Audrey and Marilyn, all of Hannibal; one sister, Patricia (Robert) Schaffhouser of Montour Falls, New York; one brother, Michael (Chela) Rupert of Brooksville, Florida; one aunt, Barbara Tomi of Webster, New York; two uncles, John Dudley of Hastings, New York, and Peter Dudley of Baldwinsville, New York; and his dog, Star. Preceding him in death were his mother and father; his sister, Christine Rupert; and several aunts and uncles.

Services will be held at Printy Funeral Home on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11:00am with visitation Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 4-7pm. Memorials may be directed to the family for an educational fund for his grandson.

Shirley Ann (Mason) Phillips, 84, of Warsaw, Illinois, departed this life to meet her Lord on
Saturday, September 24, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Warsaw, Illinois.
Shirley was born on January 21, 1938, in Warsaw, Illinois, the daughter of Annie (Hank) Acker
and Albert Mason. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Robert G. Phillips on June
13, 1956. Robert passed away on May 12, 2018. Shirley went to school in Warsaw and got her
GED later in life. She was a born-again Christian, and her greatest joy was giving to others and
spending time with her family. Shirley loved to travel, especially to Branson at Christmas time.
She was a member of the Warsaw Assembly of God. So many were touched by her loving and
giving heart. She was a stay-at-home mom (and she was the best) to her four children: Kathy A.
(John) Happs of Sutter, Illinois, Roberta L. Finton of Quincy, Illinois, Truman H. (Annie) Phillips
and Evelyn L. (Dan) Terrell, both of Warsaw. Shirley had fourteen grandchildren and many
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Robert; her parents; her sisters Mary and Leola;
brothers Jim, Pat, Sam, Everett, Edwin and Harold; and her son-in-law Steve Finton.
Funeral services will be held at 10 am Friday, September 30, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in
Warsaw, with Rev. John Happs officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, September 29, from 2 to 7 pm, with
family meeting friends from 5 to 7 pm.
A memorial fund has been established.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Jackie Laverne McGee
1946 – 2022

Jackie Laverne McGee, 77, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, September 23, 2022 at Blessing
Hospital in Quincy, IL.
He was born on September 11, 1946 in Keokuk, the son of Jesse and Geneva (Cotton) McGee.
On October 18, 1982, Jackie was united in marriage to Mary Strout. She survives.
He is also survived by three sons, Elmer Hobb (Candy), Robert Hobb (Karry) and Jimmy Hobb
(Alice) all of Keokuk, two daughters, Tina Gooley and Maxine Hobb both of Keokuk, and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Emma Golliher of
rural Canton, MO, one sister-in-law, Ruth McGee of Keokuk and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Mike McGee (Mildred) Clinton
McGee and Jerry McGee (Esther), and two sisters, a twin sister at birth and Pearl McVeigh
(Lewis).
Jackie had been employed for several years in the Sanitation Department of the City of
Keokuk.
He was a member of the Pentecostal Christian Fellowship and the Anchor of Hope Church.
Jackie loved to go fishing. He also loved junking, looking for treasures and adding to his
collection of roosters. In his younger years he enjoyed dancing and was quite the dancer. Jackie
was the chef in the family and his specialty was grilling and barbequing.
He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jackie was the nicest
guy you would ever meet. He had a heart for caring for others and was always willing to help
anyone whenever there was a need.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk
with Eddie McVeigh officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Albert Eugene Dunn

1961-2022

     Albert Eugene Dunn, 61, of Keokuk, IA died Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     He was born February 1, 1961 in Iowa City, IA the son of Ralph Jr. and Joy Bell Houston Dunn.  Albert graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1979.

     On April 10, 1982 Albert was united in marriage to Tresa Hodges at New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk.  She survives.

     Other survivors include one son, Keith Dunn of Keokuk, one daughter, Rachel Foster (Heath) of Charlestown, NH and four grandchildren, Olesya, Asher, Rilynn and Ezren.  He is also survived by one brother, Robert Dunn (Linda) of Kiln, MS and two sisters, Sandy Johnson (Tim) of Burlington, IA and Joyce Schenelle (Dustin) of Ursa, IL and several nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     Albert had been employed at Henniges in Keokuk for thirty-two years, until his retirement in 2016.

     He was a member of Cornerstone Church in Keokuk.

     Albert was ornery and took pride in helping others.  He played an instrumental role in establishing the Cowboy Church in Wayland, MO, where he and his wife were the first two people to be baptized in the church.  Albert enjoyed building things, guns, spending time outdoors and hunting.  He adored his grandchildren and loved to spend time with them.  

     A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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

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

Michael Anthony Bollin, 73, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at his

home in Keokuk surrounded by his family.

Michael was born on April 26, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Max and Bette (Weirather)

Bollin. On December 21, 1974, he was united in marriage to Kathy Lynn Yancey in Hemet,

California. She survives. Michael was of the Catholic faith and was employed as a farmer and a

Journeyman Wireman for fifty years with IBEW Local #13. He led a full life that was centered

around his children and grandchildren. Michael raised horses, mules, cattle, and Walker

coonhounds, and he loved to fish and garden, passing this knowledge along to his children and

grandchildren. He canned huge quantities of elderberry jelly to share with his family. He was

also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Michael loved to coon hunt, and never missed opening day.

Michael is survived by his wife Kathy Lynn Bollin of Keokuk; four children: Anne (Derek)

Conover, Beckie Bollin, Maxine McElree, and John (Faith) Bollin; eleven grandchildren: Allison

(Ethan) Hellweg, Jared Brisby, Daly Brisby, Alan Bollin, Connor Bollin, Gabe Bollin, Luka Bollin-

Kipnusu, Jude Bollin, Grant Conover, Sydney Conover, and Graham Conover; three sisters: Mary

Beth Frakes, Mary Jo Seaver and Rose Loth; his brother Matt Bollin; and many nieces, nephews

and cousins.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Nate Bollin and his sister Katie Bollin.

A private family burial will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Sts. Peter and Paul

Catholic Cemetery in Nauvoo, Illinois. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September

22 from 6 to 8 pm at the Riverfront Landing in Montrose, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family for the grandchildren’s college funds.

The family encourages everyone to speak with their primary care provider about routine cancer

screenings.

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

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

Donna R. Schleisman
1921 – 2022

Donna R. Schleisman, 100, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, August 26, 2022 at River Hills
Village in Keokuk.
She was born on December 4, 1921 in Glidden, IA, the daughter of Chester and
Geraldine Gotsch Moore. She graduated from Carroll High School with the Class of 1939.
On August 28, 1941, Donna was united in marriage to Merle E. Schleisman in
Lidderdale, IA. He preceded her in death on September 20, 1999.
Donna was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk.
She had been employed at Kresge’s for seventeen years and at Sheller Globe for seven
years.
She is survived by one daughter, Joleen Pfeiff of Burlington, IA, three grandchildren,
Jennifer Williams (Chris), Kurt Pfeiff (Dottie) and Peter Pfeiff (Mandy), eleven great-
grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter,
Sharon, three brothers, Vernon, Richard and Daryl Moore and one sister, Jean Neppel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, September 23, 2022 at
All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk with Reverend David Brownfield, Ph.D. officiating.
Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Following the burial everyone is
invited for food and fellowship at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Keokuk.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, Friday, from 10:30 -11 am at the church
with family meeting with friends at that time.
Memorials may be made to the All Saints Catholic Church or to the River Hills Village
Activity Fund.
The Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Debra Jean Miller
1958 – 2022

Debra Jean Miller, 64, of Keokuk, died on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at her home.
She was born on August 27, 1958 in Keokuk, the daughter of Robert and Darlene (Schevers) Holmes.
She graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1976.
On August 18, 1979, Debbie was united in marriage to the love of her life, John William Miller at St.
John’s Episcopal Church in Keokuk. He survives.
She is also survived by her son, Travis Miller (Angie) of Keokuk, one daughter, Jessica DeShaw
(Cory) of Liberty, MO and four grandchildren, Mia Miller, Cali Miller, Jameson DeShaw and Hudson
DeShaw. Other survivors include her mother, Darlene Holmes of Keokuk, three sisters, Traci Roth (Jeff),
Pam Horner (Kenny) and Lou Ann Goldie all of Keokuk, one brother, Johnny Holmes (Patsy) of Omaha,
NE, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Debbie had been employed at Hy-Vee in Keokuk for thirty-six years. She had also worked at Kircher
Family Dentistry in Keokuk for ten years.
Debbie enjoyed walking and walked five to six miles every day on her regular route down Grand
Avenue. She also enjoyed taking rides in her jeep, decorating her home, gardening, mowing grass, trying
her luck at the casino and traveling with her family. Debbie loved to shop and was well known for
wearing her hoop earrings, holey jeans and a t-shirt. She was a fan of Blake Shelton and enjoyed going to
country music concerts.
Debbie was happiest when surrounded by her family and loved having her kids and grandkids together.
She enjoyed hosting Christmas Eve every year and having all of her family under one roof. Her
grandchildren were her pride and joy and she spoiled them every chance she got. You could always hear
her cheering at all of her kids and grandkids activities. She would do anything for her family. She was
the ultimate mama bear and was always sticking up for her kids and grandkids.
Debbie was ornery and made everyone around her laugh. She was fun-loving and the best kind of
crazy. She was always up for a good time with her family and friends. They never knew what she was
going to do next.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with
Sim Tolbert officiating. Private family burial will be held at Hickory Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the family meeting with friends
from 5 – 7 p.m.
Memorials may be made to an Education Fund for her grandchildren and checks made payable to John
Miller.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Peggy Ray Steele
1966-2022

Peggy Ray Steele, 56 of Keokuk, IA died Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at her home.
She was born May 14, 1966 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Richard and Carolyn
“Punky” McMahan Steele.
Peggy enjoyed watching movies, diamond painting and playing games on her phone.
She also enjoyed working word search and crossword puzzles. She loved spending time
with her family and friends and especially loved babysitting and helping kids with their
homework.
She is survived by one daughter, Carrie Ray Wilson (John Varner) of Keokuk, one
grandson, Daniel Varner of Keokuk, one sister, Kimberly Steele of Keokuk, four brothers,
Rodney Steele, Douglas Steele, Eric Steele and Jeffery Steele all of Keokuk. She is also
survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, Xavier, Kameron
and Avery, who she raised and her ex-husband, Raymond Wilson, Jr. of Keokuk.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two daughters, Breanna Wilson and
Christina Wilson.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday at Buena Vista Mound
Cemetery in Keokuk with Pastor Derek Olsen officiating.
Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday at the Vigen Memorial Home in
Keokuk, IA 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

Thomas George McCuskey

1948 – 2022

     Thomas George McCuskey, 74, of Keokuk, IA, died Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Blessing Health Hospital in Keokuk.  

     Tom was born on May 4, 1948, in Massillon, Ohio, the son of Richard George and Eleanor Mumaw McCuskey. He graduated from Perry High School in Massillon, Ohio with the class of 1966. He attended Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA, where he majored in Political Science, and was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He also worked as a photographer and writer for the college newspaper, the “Coe Cosmos,” and served as its editor his junior and senior years. He was married to Barbara Pollack from 1970 to 1994. He graduated from Coe in 1970, and then spent a year at Southern Illinois University, studying history. He ultimately received his Juris Doctorate law degree from Drake University in 1974. 

    Tom practiced law in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines for 35 years. He also taught in the Paralegal Program at Kirkwood Community College for over a decade. He loved teaching, interacting with his students, and helping them further their ambitions. He moved to Keokuk in 2009, and worked at Johnson-Schmidt for several years.  

     Tom was a sports enthusiast, who loved all kinds of motorsport, attending Iowa football and basketball games, and rooting for his hometown Cleveland teams. He also loved to travel, and combined those passions by attending the Olympic Games in Rome, Montreal, Los Angeles, Seoul, Barcelona, and Atlanta. He passed on his love of travel to his children by including them on many family trips both domestic and abroad.  

     Tom’s other interests included photography, history, politics, cars, collecting antiques, and cooking.  He was an avid reader, especially of current events.  He enjoyed sitting on his deck overlooking the Mississippi, reading, smoking a cigar, or just listening to the birds and watching the river. He loved his bulldogs Nelson and Abigail, and regularly followed the online exploits of Griff, Drake University’s official mascot.  However, visiting his grandchildren was always “Papa Mac’s” favorite pastime. 

    He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his “loving committed partner” (as he liked to say), Martha Marsot of Keokuk; one daughter, Erin McCuskey and her husband, Joshua Gustafson of Iowa City; son David McCuskey of Cedar Rapids; son Ian McCuskey and his wife, Melissa  Newman of Nashville, TN; and his grandchildren, Vivian and Ellis Gustafson, and Hazel McCuskey. He is also survived by several cousins, and extended family throughout the country.

      A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Tom McCuskey Memorial Fund at Two Rivers Bank, 320 Concert Street, Keokuk. The Vigen Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.

Donald E. Faulkner, 73, of Hamilton, passed away at his home at 8:24 AM Saturday morning,
September 10, 2022.
Donald was born April 26, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Melvin A. and Darlene M. (Smith)
Faulkner. He attended Carthage High School and went on to receive his associate degree from
Carl Sandburg College. Donald served in the Unites States Army from 1968 until his Honorable
Discharge in 1973. On July 30, 1988, he was united in marriage to Debra S. Frakes. She
survives. Donald had worked as a private detective in Chicago and later as an associate
professor at Carl Sandburg College teaching law. He then began his career in law enforcement
with the Hancock County Sheriff’s office. He later served as a Hamilton City Police officer and
then as the Nauvoo City Chief of Police. His law enforcement career spanned twenty-four
years. He later went to work for the Unites States Post Office where he retired. Donald was an
outdoors man that enjoyed hunting, horseback riding and country dancing. He was an avid
Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Donald fostered over 49 children through the Hancock County
Department of Children and Family Services and was first and foremost a family man. He
enjoyed playing cards and was instrumental in bringing the Mississippi River Experience boat
excursions to the area.
Donald is survived by his wife, Debra S. Faulkner of Hamilton; children, Robert Alan (Angela)
Faulkner of Rockford, Illinois, Tammy J. (Russell Cabe) Carter of Rome, Georgia, Sheri A. (Kevin)
Ritter of Quincy, Chris (Heather) Roberts of Willis, Texas, Todd A. (Susan) Lowry of Tampa,
Florida, Bill J. (Amy) Arnold of Peaksville, Missouri, and Terry (Mark) Hayes of Montgomery,
Illinois; several grandchildren; siblings, Marilyn Harris of Texas, Janet Faulkner of Carthage, Jim
Faulkner of Carthage, Beverly Kay Faulkner of Houston, Texas, Linda Black of Hamilton, Pam
(Larry) Evans of Argyle, Iowa, and Bobbie (Arlyn) Hopkins of Hamilton; and many nieces,
nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and four siblings, Richard “Dick” Faulkner, Sandy
Welch, Tom Faulkner and Jean Faulkner.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home
in Hamilton. Military rites will be rendered by the United States Honor Guard and the Hancock
County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM until time of services at 2:00 at
Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton. Memorials may be directed to H.U.G.S. Printy Funeral Home
of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Lucas Arthur Nye

2007-2022

     Lucas Arthur Nye, 15 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, September 4, 2022 as the result of an automobile accident.

     He was born August 9, 2007 in Carthage, IL, the son of Chance and Amy Sloop Nye. 

     Lucas was currently a sophomore at Keokuk High School in Keokuk, IA.  He was involved with many school activities.  He was determined and competitive.  He golfed on the high school golf team, played football as a freshman, wrestled with Keokuk Kids Wrestling Club, played on a Canton basketball team and South East Soccer Academy (SESA) traveling soccer team. Lucas was a member of Keokuk Sister Cities and volunteered with Konnections at Keokuk High School.  He was looking forward to joining the military and becoming a pilot.

     Lucas was an active member of The Crossing Church in Keokuk and had a strong faith that was a vital part of his life.  He loved his church and church family.  He served his church every Sunday by volunteering in the nursery, at the guest services booth and served in the café.  Lucas could usually be found at the café drinking an iced coffee.  

     Lucas was currently working at a job he loved at Fat Jimmy’s.  He loved his co-workers and everyone that came into the restaurant adored him.

     Lucas was a kind and caring person that was known for his quick wit and humor.  His laugh and smile was infectious and he would light up any room he walked into.    He was a jokester, but good luck pulling one over him.  Lucas lived his legacy.  He was always looking to help people, yet never wanted attention or credit for his good work.  Lucas would befriend anyone, especially if you were a cute girl.  He was quite the ladies’ man.  Lucas was always kind and respectful to others.  He made a big impact on his peers and everyone else around him.  Lucas was our Angel on earth and was loved by everyone.  We have been blessed to know his beautiful soul.

     He was a food aficionado, would try anything and liked to experiment with cooking.  He had an eclectic taste in music, beyond his years.  Lucas also enjoyed flying his drone.  He loved to travel and relished family vacations. Lucas was a loving son and brother.  He was very close to his family and loved his brothers dearly.  

     He is survived by his parents, Chance and Amy Nye of Keokuk, two brothers, Audrick Haist and Carter Nye both of Keokuk, his Goldendoodle, Larry, grandparents, Bill and Barbara Sloop of Carthage, IL and Chad and Gina Nye of Keokuk and several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

     He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Frank and Iris Kunde, Delmar and Leta Nye, and Elizabeth Doyle.

     A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Keokuk High School Wright Field House in Keokuk with Pastor A.J. Fuhrman and Pastor Jason Harting officiating.  Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk at a later date.

     There will be a special visitation for students only and their parents from 2:30 – 5 p.m., Friday.  Regular visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., with family meeting with friends from 6-8 p.m. at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.

      Memorials may be made to his family for an Education Fund for Lucas’ brother Carter or to The Crossing Church Keokuk Campus.

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

Robert L. Gerhardt, 58, of Sutter, passed away at his home Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Robert was born April 29, 1964, the son of Robert Gene and Lucille Irene (Gooding) Gerhardt in Quincy, Illinois.  He attended Warsaw High School graduating in 1982.  He then obtained his Associate’s Degree from Carl Sandburg College, and then his B.S. and Master’s Degrees in Agronomy from the University of Illinois. On October 17, 1987, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Mathewson at the Sutter Salem Bible Church.  Robert was a devout Christian and a member of Sutter Salem Bible Church, where he served as an Elder and Sunday School teacher for many years.  

Robert had a variety of jobs over the years, but always had the most joy from working on his family’s farm. He also worked at Ayrshire Land Company in Vermont, Illinois and Brazil, Indiana, for 8 years after graduating college. He then became a Chemical Process Engineer for Roquette America in Keokuk for over 22 years and at J.M. Huber in Quincy for the last 4 years. 

Robert is survived by his wife, Cheryl, of Mendon, Illinois; children, Alyssa (Joe) Craven of New Berlin, Illinois, Aaron Gerhardt of Sutter, Alayna (Kallin) Crile of Perry, Oklahoma and Alicyn Gerhardt of Carbondale, Illinois; grandson James Robert Craven and another Craven grandson on the way; his father, Gene Gerhardt of Sutter; siblings, Rick (Teresa) Gerhardt of Sutter, Renee (Jeff) Connor of Tennessee, Illinois, Rachel Gerhardt of Hannibal, Rebekka Sigmund of Warsaw, Rueben Gerhardt and Roger Gerhardt, both of Sutter, and Rita Gerhardt of Keokuk; and a sister-in-law, Kathy Gerhardt of Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his mother; and one brother, Randy.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, September 8, 2022, at the Sutter Salem Bible Church near Sutter with burial to follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be held Wednesday from 2:00 to 7:00 P.M. with family meeting friends from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.  Memorials may be directed to Sutter Salem Bible Church or toward an agriculture scholarship to be established at a later date.  Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.