Richard Leon Long

1936 – 2022

     Richard Leon Long, 86, of Keokuk, IA, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Aspire Nursing Home in Donnellson, IA.

     He was born on June 17, 1936 in Queen City, Missouri, the son of Cecil Willard and Ruby Sizemore Long.  He graduated from Queen City High School with the Class of 1954.

     On March 5, 1960, Richard was united in marriage to Judith Louise Howell in Keokuk.  She preceded him in death on October 19, 2022.

     Richard had been employed at R. L. Patton Construction for Twenty-five years, retiring in 1991.

     He was a member of the Iowa Antique Bottleers Club was past President of the Keokuk Coin Club.

   He enjoyed metal detecting and collecting coins and antique bottles.  He also enjoyed fishing and held the1969 State Record for the largest bass caught in Iowa.

     He is survived by his daughter, Gayle Long of Keokuk, one brother, Mitchell Dale Long of Wayland, MO and several nieces and nephews.

     Besides his wife he was also preceded in death by two sons, Randall Long and Rick Long, one daughter, Debbie Sue Long, and two brothers, Merrill Dewey Long and Ronald Long.

     A Gathering of Remembrance will be held for Richard and his wife Judith from 5 – 7 pm Tuesday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with the family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Dawn Collins Weston, 47, of Ursa, IL, died October 20, 2022 in Davenport, IA.
She was born October 26, 1974, to Charles and Patricia Collins in Keokuk, IA.
She attended Hamilton High School where she played basketball and softball and graduated in
1992.
In 1994, she married Richard (Rick) Weston and they had three daughters together, Kourtney,
Raegan, and Morgan.
In 2005, she and Rick separated and she met her partner Ann Newton Kalis and her three sons,
Kurt, Nikolas, and Jacob Kalis. The family became the Brady Bunch.
In 2012, Dawn graduated from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI with a degree in
secondary education with a focus in History and English. Teaching was a huge passion of hers. She
loved her students as if they were her own children.
In addition to teaching, Dawn loved coaching sports. From her daughters t-ball and soccer teams, to
softball, volleyball, basketball, and even track and field. She couldn’t stay away from competition.
Dawn was also an avid reader and history buff. 
Dawn was most proud of her three daughters and three step sons. She constantly bragged about
their accomplishments and how all six were part of the US Military. Her favorite thing about being
their mom and step mom was when she became a grandmother. 
Dawn is survived by her partner Ann Newton Kalis; her parents: Charles and Patricia Collins, her
daughters: Kourtney (Holli) Baldwin, Raegan (Benett) McDonald, Morgan (Chris) Stanfield; her step
sons: Kurt, Nikolas, and Jacob; her grandchildren: Gabby, Murphy, Paisley, and Carter; her sisters:
Deanne (Andy) Enderle, Theresa (Charles) West and nieces; and her many friends and family. 
A memorial service will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at
11:00 AM. Family will meet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. MONDAY evening at Printy Funeral Home in
Hamilton. Memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association. Printy Funeral Home of
Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Judith Louise Long

1940-2022

     Judith Louise Long, 82 of Keokuk, IA died Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     She was born July 10, 1940 in Keokuk, IA the daughter of Felix Leon and Mary Louise Bode Howell.  Judith graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1958. She then attended the Gem City School of Business in Quincy, IL.

     On March 5, 1960 Judith was united in marriage to Richard Leon Long in Keokuk.  He survives.

     Other survivors include one daughter, Gayle Long of Keokuk and one brother, John Howell of Keokuk.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Randall Long, one step-son, Rick Long, one step-daughter, Debbie Long and two sisters, Sue Anderson and Dixie Howell.

     Judith had been employed as a bookkeeper by F.A. Dunn, Seither & Cherry and most recently by the Keokuk Country Club for twenty-five years. 

     In her younger years, Judith enjoyed trap shooting.  She also enjoyed traveling throughout the US and collecting Miss America clear pattern ware.   Judith loved to be outdoors working in her yard and flower gardens.  She was an excellent seamstress and made all of Gayle’s dance costumes through the years.  

     A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with the family meeting with friends at this time.

     Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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

Andrew Scott Whitcomb, 35, of Dallas City, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in
Burlington.
Andrew was born December 24, 1986, the son of Paul Albert and Joyce Lynn
(Brierton) Whitcomb in Peoria, Illinois. He attended Carthage High School
graduating in 2005. He then went on to complete his electrician’s apprenticeship.
He was employed with Frank Millard and Company as a Forman Electrician with
IBEW Union Local 13 since 2007. Andrew enjoyed deer hunting and was a
member of Whitetails Unlimited.
Andrew is survived by his father, Paul Whitcomb, of Burnside; a brother, James
(Kristyn, fiancée) Whitcomb of Loraine; his twin sister, Ashley (Jared) Squier of
Ferris; paternal grandparents, Jim and Carol Whitcomb of Burnside; two nephews,
Jackson and Benjamin Squier; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother; and maternal grandparents, James and
Dorothy Brierton.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Sunday evening, October 23, 2022, at
Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Family will meet friends from 4:00 PM until
time of services at 7:00 at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to St.
Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of
arrangements.

Joan Marie Hogan, 86, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 11:11 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at her home surrounded by family.

Joan was born April 24, 1936 in Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of Raymond Anthony and Rue (Anderson) Falk. On June 25, 1955 she married Ronald Ambrose “Doc” Hogan at the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo. He preceded her in death October 27, 2021. 

Mrs. Hogan is survived by one  brother: Ray (Sue) Falk of Rosemont, CA; four brothers-in-law: Leonard Hogan of Niota, IL, Patrick Hogan of Ft. Madison, IA, Jim Boyles of Niota, IL, and John Boyles of Powelton, IL; five children: Ron (Amy) Hogan of St. Louis, Missouri, Don (Jeanne) Hogan of Ft. Madison, Iowa, Judy (Pat) Hayes of Palmer, Alaska, Susan (Tom) Walljasper of Ft. Madison and Debra (Jim) Hurt of Augusta, Illinois; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one grandson: Thomas Walljasper, three sisters: Connie Falk, Mary Boyles, and Linda Boyles.

Joan was a graduate of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic High School in Nauvoo and later received her associates degree from Carl Sandburg College in Carthage. Joan worked many places throughout her life, including Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Grade School, Federated Store and Hotel Nauvoo all in Nauvoo and retired from Sheaffer Pen Company  in Fort Madison. She also worked as a Weight Watcher lecturer in three states for many years and was the head cook at Camp Eastman, near Hamilton.

Joan was community minded in many ways. She enjoyed making wedding cakes for family and friends and homemade donuts for Halloween. Her children have many memories distributing  homemade donuts throughout Nauvoo. She was active with the Southeast Iowa Council of the Boy Scouts of America, where she served as a den mother, den leader coach and Training Chairman, as well as, cooking meals for Boy Scouts at Camp Eastman. She received The Pilot Award and The Silver Fawn Award, the highest award given to women, at that time, associated with Boy Scouts of America. Joan had a love of learning and teaching that lasted her lifetime.  She loved family time which included camping, canoeing, riding motorcycles and playing Mimi’s rules of rummy, and family included everyone who met her. 

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022 at Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Nauvoo, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022 at the Appanoose Township Cemetery, near Niota, Illinois, with Fr. Tony Trosley and Pastor Mark Anderson officiating. 

A memorial fund has been established for the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School. To leave a tribute for the family, please visit Joan’s obituary at sbbfuneralhome.com. 

Scot Alan “Big Dog” Brisby
1962 – 2020

Scot Alan “Big Dog” Brisby, 60, of Montrose, IA died Sunday, October 16, 2022 at
River Hills Village in Keokuk
He was born on February 7, 1962 in Keokuk, IA the son of Eugene and Judith Holland
Brisby. Scot graduated from Central Lee High School with the Class of 1980.
Scot had been a firefighter at the Fort Madison Fire Department for twenty-three years.
He retired in 2017 with the rank of Captain.
He was a member of the Montrose Fire Department, Montrose United Presbyterian
Church, Tri-State Gun Club, New Boston Posse and Ft. Madison Eagles Club.
Scot was a fan of Iowa Hawkeye football and NASCAR driver Dale Ernhardt, Sr. He
enjoyed farming on the Triple B Farm and deer hunting. Scot had a quick wit and a great
sense of humor and always tried to make people laugh. He liked to see everyone have a
good time and would give kids money to play video games when he was at the Montrose
Sandbar. Scot was everyone’s “brother” and had many friends he enjoyed hanging out
with.
He is survived by three brothers, Todd Brisby (Gretchen), Jeff Brisby and Kent Brisby
(Tammy LeMaster) all of Montrose, five nieces, Kaycee Crawford (Sean) of Oklahoma,
Allison Hellweg (Ethan) of Donnellson, Daly Brisby (Gus Overstreet), Regan Brisby and
Amber Brisby all of Montrose, one nephew, Jared Brisby (Kammy Booten) of Farmington,
two uncles, Jack Brisby and Mark Holland (Barbara) all of Montrose, two aunts, Ruby
Westermeyer of Keokuk and Mary Hemmie of Montrose.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday at the Montrose Cemetery in
Montrose, IA with Heather Fuger officiating. Following the graveside service there will be
a time of food and fellowship at Montrose Riverfront Inc.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Montrose Fire Department.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Michael “Mike” Patrick Lemon

1942-2022

     Michael “Mike” Patrick Lemon, 79 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, October 16, 2022 at his home.

     He was born December 10, 1942 in Keokuk, IA the son of William Leslie and Marguerite Jean Dunham Lemon.  He graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School in Keokuk with the class of 1960 and then attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA.

     Mike was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served his country in Vietnam.

     On June 1, 1968 Mike was united in marriage to Martha Ann Schmid in Keokuk.  She survives.

     Other survivors include three step-sisters, Donna Neff, Barbara Walter (David) and Janet Carter all of Keokuk, brother-in-law, David Schmid (Susan) of Keokuk, one sister-in-law, Mary Kay Waldhaus of Quincy, IL and numerous nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, two step-fathers, Morris R. Diamond and Harold A. Carlson and one step-sister, Susie Dobson. 

     Mike had been employed by Patterson Dental as a sales representative for thirty-three years, until his retirement in 2002.

     He was a member of the Keokuk Elks Lodge #106, the Moose Lodge in Davenport and was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus in Keokuk.  

     Mike enjoyed playing golf in his younger years.  He collected model die cast cars, tractors, trains and planes for many years. 

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk with Reverend David Brownfield, Ph.D. officiating.  Burial with military rites will be held in the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 10-10:30 a.m., Friday, at the church with family meeting with friends at that time. 

     Memorials may be made to All Saints Catholic Church or Lee County Hospice.

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

Arlo Carrol Stoneking, 70, of Hamilton, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Mendon at 4:08 PM.

Arlo was born June 27, 1952, in Carthage, Illinois, the son of Donald and Laura Bernice (Symmonds) Stoneking.  Arlo farmed and owned a lawncare business.  

Arlo is survived by his daughter, Cheryl Dinwiddie of Mendon; grandchildren, George Carter of Quincy and Brennen Carter of Mendon; a brother, Donald Brian (Joyce) Stoneking of Hamilton; sister-in-law Lavone Bourne of Quincy; nephews Kevin Stoneking of Trinity, Texas, Kent, John and Paul Bourne of Quincy and a niece Renee Hughes of Macomb. As well as other great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Ronald, Marion and Richard.

A memorial service will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 22, 2022.  Family will meet friends from 12:00 PM until time of services at 2:00 at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Lee Riddle

1964 – 2022

    Robert Lee Riddle, 58, of Keokuk, IA, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, IA.

     He was born on April 13, 1964 in Keokuk, the son of William and Virginia Hawkins Riddle.  He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1982.

     On January 18, 1986, Robert was united in marriage to Barbara Cockrell in Keokuk.  She survives.

     He is also survived by two sons, Matt Riddle (Steph) and Michael Robert Riddle both of Keokuk, his grandsons, Jackson and Grayson Riddle, one brother, Randy Riddle (Alice) of Olathe, KS, one sister, Teresa Bevering (Jim) of Plainfield, IL, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.

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

     Robert had been employed at Keokuk Steel Castings in Keokuk for twenty-two years.  Currently he was employed at Shottenkirk in Fort Madison.

     He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.

     Robert loved to hunt and always enjoyed the annual Riddle hunting trip with his sons Matt and Michael, his grandson Grayson and his brother Randy.  He also enjoyed woodworking.   Most of all Robert loved his family and spending time with them was his greatest joy.  His grandsons, Jackson and Grayson, were the light of his life.

     A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with Pastor Derek Olsen officiating.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service on Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. with the family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to Keokuk Christian Academy.

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

Ina Arlene Huls, 88, of Carthage, passed away at the Maple Grove Care Center in Carthage at 12:50 PM, Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Ina was born October 28, 1933, in LaPrairie, Illinois, the daughter of Jacob and Minnie (Fecht) Redenius.

She was united in marriage to Harold Huls December 6, 1953, at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Basco.  He preceded her in death in 2019.

Ina and Harold were lifelong farmers.  Ina also spent several years caring for others in their homes. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and served on many groups at the church.

Ina is survived by two daughters, Bev (Duane) Jordan, Carthage and Joyce Huls of Chandler, Arizona; three grandchildren, Sara (Matt) Henning of Petaluma, California, Amber Dooley of Republic, Missouri, and Ryan (Nikki Hainds) Jordan of Carthage; three great grandchildren, Beatrice and Cecelia Henning of Petaluma, California and Cassidy Dooley of Republic, Missouri; one sister, Eileen (Ralph) Logan, one brother, Merlin (Betty) Redenius and one sister-in-law, Linda Quinn of Carthage.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Orland Redenius and Lester Redenius.  Husband Harold and two daughters, Cindy (Steve) Dooley and Cathy Lefler, son-in-law Steve Dooley, brother-in-law Ralph Logan and sister-in-law Pat Redenius. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 17, 2022, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Basco, with burial follow 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 Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements

Donna Jean Jones

1956-2022

     Donna Jean Jones, 66 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, October 10, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA.

     She was born February 20, 1956 in Keokuk, IA the son of Donald Ray and Betty Jean Mead Jones.  Donna graduated from Central Lee High School with the class of 1974.

     Donna had been employed by Gleason in Ft. Madison for ten years and later as a bartender at Eagle’s Nest and Franklin Tap.

     Donna enjoyed bowling, listening to live music and dancing.  She also enjoyed traveling and going on car rides.  Donna was a people person and loved having a good time with her friends.

     She is survived by two daughters, Miranda Jones and Marlana Jones both of Bennett, IA, three grandchildren, Haley Jones, Emmit Garrelts and Cole Garrelts and one great-grandson, Jesse Glasgow.  She is also survived by her mother, Betty Jones of Keokuk, one uncle, Gerald Mead (Sue) of Montrose, IA, three cousins, Barb Beaird, John Jones and Amy Jones Savage all of Keokuk and a close friend, Ronnie Philp of Ft. Madison, IA.

     She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Marly Mae Jean Jones, her father, five aunts and her grandmother, Barbara Estella Mae Mead.

     A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 1-3 p.m., Saturday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA 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

Louis L. Wright, 101, of Carthage, passed away at 8:15 AM, Tuesday morning, October 11, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Louis was born February 28, 1921, the son of Frank and Rowena Mae (Dye) Wright in the farmhouse where he grew up in east of Carthage.  He graduated from Carthage High School and then attended a year of college at the University of Illinois.  On September 25, 1943, he was united in marriage to Maurine M. Gardiner in Ferris, Illinois.  She preceded him in death in 2003.  

Louis was a life-long farmer and was awarded the FFA American Farmer Degree in 1941.  He was an active member of the Beef Association and was especially involved in 4-H throughout his life, serving as a 4-H leader for many years.  Louis was also an active community member serving on various boards including the Hancock County Board and the Carthage School Board.  He was an avid fisherman and coon hunter as well.  He had attended both the First Presbyterian Church and the First Christian Church (DOC) in Carthage.

Louis is survived by four children, Dorothy Ann “Dotty” Oelklaus of Quincy, John Franklin (Connie) Wright of Carthage, Carol Joyce (David) Quenett of Genoa, and Nancy Lou (James) Diefenback of Springfield; grandchildren, Julia (Jeff) Pearson, Rachel (Eric) McCoy, Melissa (Matt) Fantz, Steven (Rachel) Quenett, Andrew (Elaine) Quenett and Crystal (Mark) Grismer; and fourteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Maurine; four sisters; and son-in-law, Steve Oelklaus.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with Pastor David Poland officiating.  Burial will follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of services at 2:00 PM at the funeral home on Saturday.  Memorials may be directed to Hancock County 4-H Buildings and Grounds or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Donna Ruth Jones, 90, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.

Donna was born on May 21, 1932, in McCall, Illinois, the daughter of Willis H. and Alice (Iseminger) Long. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1950. On January 21, 1954, she was united in marriage to William F. Jones in Nashville, Tennessee. He survives. 

Donna was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw and was employed at Dadant and Son for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending her free time reading, antiquing, tending to her flowers, and attending yard sales and auctions. Her favorite hobby was spending time with her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.   

Donna is survived by her husband William F. Jones; two sons: Greg Jones of Keokuk, Iowa, and  Gary (Tammy) Jones of Warsaw; her brother Larry (Carolyn) Long of Argyle, Iowa; her sister Marilyn Griffin of Keokuk; eight grandchildren: Audrey Jones, Zach Jones, Ethan Jones, Will Jones, M. Casey (Shannon) Jones, Nichole (Zac) McDowell, Dennis (Mindy) Jones, and Matthew (Fiancé Amy) Jones; and ten great-grandchildren with one on the way. Other survivors include nieces, nephews and cousins.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, her son Geoff and her brother Robert Long.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw, with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Visitation will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw on Wednesday from 4 to 8, with family meeting friends from 6 to 8 pm.

Memorials may be directed to the Memorial Hospital Foundation for the Hickory Grove Four Seasons Room.

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

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements

Reece Elwood Schmitz

1929 - 2022

     Reece Elwood Schmitz, 92 of Keokuk, IA died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at the Southeast Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, IA.

     He was born October 25, 1929 in Keokuk, IA the son of Lawrence Gail and Stella Dorthy Starr Schmitz.  He graduated from Hamilton High School with the class of 1947.

     Reece was first united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Forrest Keegan. They were married for sixty years, until her death on November 8, 2009. On July 2, 2011 Reece was united in marriage to Janette Pawson Miller in Keokuk.  She survives.

     Other survivors include two sons, Jerry Schmitz (Debby) of Hamilton, IL and Jim Schmitz (Kay) of Morton, IL, six grandchildren, Siena Rambo (John), Stephanie Schmitz, Justin Schmitz (Mary Scherer), Eric Schmitz (Joanna), Jonathan Schmitz (Mallory) and Patrick Schmitz (Michelle), six great-grandchildren and one on the way.  He is also survived by one step-daughter, Vicki Hart of Mediapolis, IA, two step-sons, Dale Miller (Konnie) of Howard Lake, MN and Timothy Miller (Lynelle) of Westlake Village, CA, seven step-grandchildren, eleven step-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Leith Schmitz (Alice) of Chicago, IL and Ronnie Schmitz (Kay) of Houston, TX and one brother-in-law, Loren Gilliland of Ursa, IL.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one brother, Loren Schmitz and one sister, Melba Gilliland.

     Reece had been employed by Northwestern Bell for thirty years until his retirement in April of 1980 and he also farmed for many years.

     His faith was an active and vital part of his life.  He had a servant’s heart and served God by serving others.  Reece was never idle and found many ways to serve his community and church.  Many years of faithful dedication to the Golden Point Church where he was active in many areas which included being the bell ringer.  He also participated in the Community Bible Study.

     He was a member of the Hancock County Beef Producers and received Cattleman of the Year in 1992.  He was a longtime volunteer for the American Red Cross and served as the disaster chairman.  Reece had served as an election judge for many years and was the recipient of the Hamilton High School Sports Booster Award in 1999.

     Reece enjoyed raising cattle, playing golf and attending local sporting events.  He was an avid Cubs and Illinois fan.  He loved to travel and took a trip every chance he got.

     A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., October 22, 2022 at Golden Point Christian Church in Hamilton, IL with Pastors Larry Menschel and Daniel Good officiating.  Private family burial will be held in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton, IL.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shiloh Children’s Ranch.

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

Charles “Charlie” Welsh

1946-2022

     Charles “Charlie” Welsh, 76 of Montrose, IA died Friday, October 7, 2022 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     He was born April 7, 1946 in Keokuk, IA the oldest son of Floren Richard and Marjorie Kimball Welsh.  Charlie graduated from Central Lee High School with the class of 1964.

     On December 29, 1979 Charlie was united in marriage to Mary Fichtenkort in Keokuk.  She survives.

     Other survivors include two step-sons, Scott Artzen (Lauren) of Davis, CA and Jeffry Artzen of Keokuk, four step-grandchildren, Jacob Artzen (Evelyn), Emma Artzen, Clara Artzen and Alex Artzen and one great grandchild, Finneas.  He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Jeanne Welsh of Montrose, IA and Nellie Welsh of Argyle, IA.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gary and John Welsh and one sister-in-law, Barb Welsh.

     Charlie had been employed as an over the road truck driver and drove for several companies including DOT and Walmart.

     Charlie enjoyed collecting beer steins.  He had a large collection of over four hundred steins.  He also enjoyed traveling and never missed an opportunity to take off on an adventure. 

     Charlie lived in the Montrose/Keokuk area his whole life and was widely known.  Charlie was always friendly and willing to spend a minute or two with anyone who wanted to talk.  His smile and kindness will be greatly missed.

      A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Montrose, IA with the family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to the Montrose Cemetery.

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

David Eugene Thomas

1960 -2022

     David Eugene Thomas, 62 of Keokuk, IA died Monday, October 3, 2022 at Aspire Nursing Home in Donnellson, IA. 

     He was born April 16, 1960 in Keokuk, IA the son of Kenneth Leroy and Marilyn Joy Mann Thomas.  He graduated from Keokuk High School with the class of 1978.

     David had been employed by several local businesses through the years including Walter’s Roofing, Keokuk Steel Castings, Keokuk Contractors and Wells Way.

     David enjoyed spending time outdoors boating and riding motorcycles.  He also enjoyed playing cards, lifting weights and listening to music, especially classic rock.  Most of all, David loved spending time with his family.   He was a great dad and taught his children discipline. 

     He is survived by four sons, David Eugene Rogers, Daniel Leroy Rogers and Dakota Lee Rogers (Laura) all of Keokuk and Dustin Ray Rogers of Ottumwa, IA, six grandchildren, Nicholas Rogers, Haydynn Couchman, Jaxtynn Couchman, David Rogers, Rosalie Rogers and Dustin Curtis.  He is also survived by four siblings, Bill Mann (Penny) of Ankeny, IA, Brenda Bawden of Hamilton, IL, Kenny Thomas (Angela) of Keokuk and Sherry Thomas (Jim) of Keokuk.

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Pastor Adam Johnson officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk.  Following the burial everyone is invited for food and fellowship with the family at Crossview Church in Keokuk.

     There will be no visitation.

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

Connie Rogene (Newman) Purdy, 66, of Macomb, passed away at 7:30 PM,
Thursday, October 6, 2022, at The Elms Care Rehabilitation Center in Macomb, IL,
surrounded by family.
Connie was born December 12, 1955, in Keokuk, Iowa, the youngest daughter of
Joe and Betty (Shoup) Newman of rural Carthage. She had two daughters, Amy
(Robert) Gound, of Warsaw, and Abby (Karl) Ruebush, of rural Macomb. Only July
4, 1998, she married Lynn Purdy in an outdoor wedding in Carthage. She added
three stepchildren to that union, Tim (Theresa) Purdy of LaHarpe, Denise Chase of
Stonghurst, and Debbie (Sean) Blue of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Together
they have six grandchildren, Jenna and Jordan Gound of Warsaw, Kade Ruebush
of rural Macomb, Riley (Savannah) Blue of Spartanburg, South Carolina, Jackson
Chase of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Carson Purdy of LaHarpe. She is also survived
by two sisters, Diana (John) Bollin of rural Dallas City and Karen Baird of rural
Carthage.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and her parents.
Connie graduated in 1973 from Carthage High School and attended beauty school.
She taught beauty school until opening her own shop in her home in Terre Haute,
Illinois, in 1978. She then closed her shop after and few years and wrote for the
Hancock County Journal-Pilot in Carthage. Soon she spent the rest of her career
working on the business side of the medical field until she had to retire from
McDonough District Hospital in February 2021 due to her health.
Connie knew no stranger and touched the lives of everyone she met with her love
and compassion. Her children and family were everything to her. She was
actively involved in their schooling serving as secretary of the LaHarpe School
Board in the 1980’s, starting the LaHarpe Music Boosters, serving on the LaHarpe
Sports Boosters, and attending any and every music, sporting and school event
her girls were involved in.

Connie was actively involved in her home church, the United Methodist Church in
Carthage. She served on several committees, sang in the choir, and served on the
UMW. Connie had a special talent for quilting and found such joy in making many
of her quilts for family and friends. Connie made many scrapbooks for all of her
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, October 10, 2022, at the First
United Methodist Church in Carthage with burial to follow in the LaHarpe
Cemetery, LaHarpe, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 7:00 Sunday
evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 5:00
– 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be directed to the McDonough District Hospital
Hospice or the First United Methodist Church in Carthage. Printy Funeral Home
of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Cadwell, 58, of Carthage, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11:11 pm at the Macomb Post Acute Care Center.

Robert Eugene Cadwell was born February 8, 1964, in Carthage, Illinois. The son of Robert Walker Cadwell and Sally JoAnn Tweedt.  He attended Carthage High School. Robert spent much of his life working as a chef and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carthage. He was passionate about history, an avoid coin collector, and enjoyed the outdoors and travelling from Pike’s Peak in Colorado to the shores of Hawaii.

Robert is survived by his fiancée, Patricia Tweedell; four sons, Jorden Cadwell of Carthage, IL, Brandon Cadwell of Friday Harbor, WA, Nathan Cadwell of Powersite, MO, and Randall Cadwell of Meadville, PA; his daughter, Alexandria Peters of Meadville, PA; a step-son, Jesse Moore of Keokuk, IA; a step-daughter, ShelbyJo Tweedell of Clinton, IA; two sisters, Rauna (Rob) Brown of Augusta, IL, and Marybeth Howell of Fort Madison, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Walker Cadwell and Sally JoAnn Tweedt and his brother Mark Cadwell.

A graveside service will be held at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage, Illinois on October 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM. Memorials can be made out to the family for funeral expenses. Printy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth “Joan” Kugler, 86 of Hamilton, passed away, Monday, October 3,
2022, at 10:55 a.m. at the Silver Maple Care Center in Carthage.
Joan was born June 28, 1936, in Macomb, the daughter of Marion Wayne
“Gus” Morris and Eva Marguerite Sowers Morris.
She graduated from Macomb High School. Upon graduation, she was a
bookkeeper at a parts store in Macomb. On January 22, 1956, Joan wed
Jackson Keith Kugler at the Methodist church in Macomb, IL. She moved
to Hamilton, IL where she lived her remaining years. She began working at
Montgomery Wards in Keokuk, IA, then moved to Sharpe Ford Dealership
as bookkeeper until 1970 when she went to work with her husband at Great
Lakes Boat Company, retiring as bookkeeper and Secretary in September,
1999.
She was a past member of the Hamilton Business and Professional
Women, Hamilton VFW and Keokuk Yacht Club. Joan enjoyed the many
trips they won while selling boats. She loved her crafts, collecting seashells
and her many kittens. She was very fun loving and usually the life of the
party. Joan thoroughly enjoyed boating, especially at the Lake of the
Ozarks.
She is survived by her beloved husband Jack, of Hamilton, daughter Vicki
Jo Shean (Michael) of McKinney, TX and son Jeffrey Wayne (Sara) of
Hamilton; five granddaughters, Jennifer Derr of Keokuk, IA, Kaylin Gann
(Zachary) of Prosper, TX, Megan Tomasek (Jason) of Queen Creek, AZ,
Laura Hawes (Justin) of Hamilton and Kassidy Bird (Jim Blodgett) of
Altoona, IA; ten great grandchildren, Olivia and Jillian Derr, Brynlee and
Brayden Gann, Laine and Bennett Tomasek, Sophia and Whitney Hawes,
and Jackson and Rowan Bird. Also surviving is a sister, Patty Wilson
(Larry) of Gilbert, AZ and sister-in-law Sharon Franklin (Kirk) of Bella Vista,
AR and a niece and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials can be directed to an animal shelter of the donor’s choice or the
Maple Grove Memory Care facility in Carthage.
Services will be held at a later date. Printy Funeral Home, Hamilton, is in
charge of the arrangements.

Dorthy A. Limkeman, 97, formerly of Warsaw, Illinois, died Monday, October 3, 2022, at
the Bloomfield Care Center in Bloomfield, Iowa.
Dorthy was born on November 24, 1924, to Daniel and Emma Schrader on a farm near
Sutter, Illinois.
She married Roger F. Limkeman on Dec. 17, 1948, at Sutter.  She is survived by one
son Darrell Limkeman (Sharon Murphy), a daughter-in-law Kristi Limkeman of Long
Beach, CA; granddaughter Wendy (Trent) Barker of Floris, Iowa; grandson Eric
Limkeman of Hitchcock, Texas; granddaughter Rachel Limkeman of Long Beach, CA
and great granddaughters  Madeline and Lydia Barker of Floris, Iowa.  Dorthy is also
survived by a brother Emmett (Linda) Schrader of Warsaw, Illinois; one sister-in-law
Audene Schrader of Mendon, Illinois; two brother-in-laws Weldon (Mary Ann) Limkeman
of Hamilton, Illinois and Delbert Limkeman of Sutter, Illinois;  one sister-in-law Awanda
(Kenneth) Heyen of Broadlands, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dorthy was preceded in death by her husband Roger in 2001, her son Douglas in 2022,
a daughter-in-law Sharon Limkeman in 2018, her parents, mother-in-law and father-in-
law, a brother Melvin (Sue) Schrader, a sister Albertha (Robert) Meyersick, two brothers
Wilfred (Alice) Schrader and Paul Schrader, a sister-in-law Norma Jean (William)
Housewright.
Dorthy attended Gem City Business College in Quincy. Before marriage she worked as
a secretary in Quincy, Chicago, and Keokuk.
She was a lifelong member of the Bethlehem United Church of Christ and was the
oldest and longest member having been baptized, confirmed, and married in the church.
 
Dorthy was a loving farm wife who enjoyed working alongside her husband on the farm.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8th from 1:30-2:30 at the Bethlehem United
Church of Christ in Sutter, Illinois, with the funeral to follow at 2:30 in the church.  
Memorials have been established for the Bethlehem United Church of Christ or donor’s
choice.  
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Agnes Stuckwisch, 91, of Warsaw, IL, passed away at Montrose Health Center on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

Dorothy was born on March 6, 1931, to Paul William Ellison and Agnes Elizabeth Kirchner on their farm in St. Patrick, MO. She graduated from St. Patrick High School and went to work at Sheller Globe in Keokuk. She remained there for 43 years. 

On November 18, 1950, she married Warren Albert Stuckwisch in St. Patrick Church in St. Patrick, MO. He preceded her in death on January 7, 2007.

She is also preceded in death by one sister, Kathryn Ladene McAndrew and three brothers, John Joseph, Paul William, Jr.  and George Earl Ellison. Surviving are one sister, Rita Kirchner and one brother, Bobby Gene Ellison. 

She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Al) Kirtley of Loveland, Ohio, and Kathy (Robert) Crane of Fort Madison; one son, Joe (Sharon) Stuckwisch of Pittsburgh, Kan.; 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great–grandchildren. 

She loved spending time with the extended family on fishing trips, vacations and hosting the annual Thanksgiving dinner in her home. 

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw for over 70 years.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 10 to 11 am at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw.

Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, Illinois, or the Shrine of St. Patrick in St. Patrick, Missouri.

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

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

Duane Sherman Hubbard, 96, of Algonquin, formerly of Carthage, passed away at the Clarendale Retirement Center on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 7:30 AM.

Duane was born February 19, 1926, the son of Walter L. and Bessie (Blythe) Hubbard on their farm north of Adrian, Illinois.  He graduated from Colusa High School in 1944 and on May 2, 1948, was united in marriage to Irene Opie in Colusa.  She survives.  Duane had worked for Rampley’s Service for 38 years and had also farmed until the age of 89.  He was a member of the First Christian Church (DOC) in Carthage, the Masonic Lodge and the Quincy Consistory.   

Duane was a man characterized by his happy nature.  He loved his family
and spent time taking his children and grandchildren on vacations to
every corner of America.  He was a fixer of all things mechanical and he
was the happiest when he was farming his beautiful 80 acres.  His
encouragement, love, and advice will be sorely missed by his family. 
Duane was an avid Cubs fan and he was elated when they finally won the
World Series for him.  He also was a man of faith and served his church
well as a deacon, an elder, and a member of the choir.  His voice was
beautiful and he sang with conviction.

Duane is survived by his wife, Irene, of Algonquin; his son, Dick (Robin) Hubbard of Crystal Lake, Illinois; a daughter, Kathy (Brad) Owen of Stillman Valley, Illinois; grandchildren, Matthew (Kelly) Hubbard, Sarah (Ben) Schulman, Zachary (Andrea) Owen, and Meghan (Aaron) Owen-Souza; and great grandchildren, Gretchen and Ava Hubbard and Harry, Goldie and Franny Schulman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Dwight, Lowell, Raymond and Byard; and a sister, Lola Mannhardt.

Funeral services will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11:00 AM with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 7:00 Pm. at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 7:00.  Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church (DOC) of Carthage.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.