Esther Louise Kleopfer, 94, of Carthage, passed away at 7:00 PM,
Monday, March 24, 2025, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA.
Esther was born November 12, 1930, in St. Louis, MO.
On June 5, 1949, she was united in marriage to
Lloyd Suter Kleopfer. He preceded her in death in 1988.  
Esther was a lifelong caregiver, starting in Dr. Couer’s office
and later receiving her LPN. She then continued her work
at the Hancock County Nursing Home for many years. In 1998
she started caring for people in her home, a job she enjoyed
and continued for many years until her retirement.
Her lifelong love of caregiving was an outgrowth of her faith
in Christ, which was the center point of her life. She was a
faithful member of the Burnside Christian Church for many years.
Esther is survived by her son, Steven (Donna) Kleopfer of
Carthage; granddaughters, Sara (Kory) King, Sandra Kleopfer
and Samantha (Erie) Sparks; and great grandchildren, Aubrey,
Jackson, Ashton, Stephen, Gracyn, Bentley, Jason and Willow.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; and her mother.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 28, 2025, at Printy Funeral
Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. Visitation
will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to the Burnside Christian Church or donor’s choice. Printy
Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Marjorie Lydia Starr Obituary

Marjorie Lydia Starr, 92, of Hamilton, went home to Jesus on Monday, March 24,
2025, at Hickory Grove Village in Carthage, IL. Marjorie was born in Keokuk, IA, on
December 9, 1932, to Margaret (Twesten) and Arthur Troutvetter. She married R.
Dean Starr on June 5, 1953, in Hamilton. He preceded her in death in 2020. They
were blessed to celebrate 67 years together.
Marjorie graduated from Hamilton High School in 1950 and attended Culver
Stockton College. Before her marriage, she worked at General Mills in Keokuk, IA.
She and Dean raised their four children on the family farm in Sonora Township.
Following their retirement, they owned and operated Mississippi Memories Bed and
Breakfast. Marjorie had many interests and activities, but her love of music and
Bible study were paramount. In addition to singing and playing the piano for
countless weddings, funerals, and community events, she was the accompanist at
the Nauvoo Easter Passion Play for many years and served on the Hancock County
Theater & Performing Arts Board. She enjoyed serving in many capacities at
Golden’s Point Church and hosting Bible studies in her home.
Marjorie is survived by her children: Ron (Patti) Starr of Nauvoo, IL; Karen (Clark)
Taylor of Missoula, MT; Ann (Larry) Firkins of Dewey, IL; and Maria (Kevin) Elam of
Knoxville, TN. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Matthew (Susan) Starr,
Magen (Jon) Eller, Kathleen (Keith) Hamby, Nathan (Kasey) Taylor, Jordan Taylor,
Andrew (Nickie) Firkins, Sarah (Austin) Ducey, Patrick (Megan) Elam, Kelsey
(Charlie) Hoever, Jonathan (Anastasia) Elam, Jack Elam, and Kristina Elam. Fifteen
great-grandchildren also survive her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Alice Jeanne
Bolton, and great-grandson, Lincoln Hamby.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m. at Golden’s Point
Church, Hamilton, IL. A time of viewing will be held at the church from 10-11 a.m.
Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery, Hamilton, IL. The family invites friends to
join them for a luncheon directly following the burial.
Memorials may be made to Golden’s Point Church.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Lois Irene (Bolton) Scheuermann, 94, of Quincy, IL passed away on March 23, 2025, at
Good Samaritan Home in Quincy. Lois was born on November 10, 1930, in Hamilton, IL
and is the daughter of Samuel and Genevieve (Dighton) Bolton. Lois attended Hamilton
High School and graduated in 1948. She later married and lived on a farm near Tioga,
IL before moving to Quincy in 1977.
Lois worked for 22 years in the billing department at Blessing Hospital before retiring in
1995.  Lois was a member of the Golden's Point Christian Church growing up and later
became a member of Faith Journey Church when she moved to Quincy. She enjoyed
quilting, puzzles, gardening and loved spending time with family.  The three most
important things to Lois; faith, family, and hard work. One of her greatest lessons to her
family was to always help and take care of family as they are the most important things
in this life and she will be missed dearly by her children and grandchildren.
Lois is survived by her daughters, Cindy Dievert of Springfield,  MO and Nancy Lillard of
Canton, MO and a sister, Marilyn (Bolton) Loos of Mendon, IL. Six grandchildren -Sarah
(Joey) Fryer of Canton, Tim Glasgow of St. Patrick, MO, and Lindsey (Taylor) Perrigo of
Eau Claire, WI,  Nathan Dievert (Lisa) of Battlefield, MO, James (Desirae) Dievert of
Cottlesville, MO, Kristie Dievert of Springfield, MO and eight great grandchildren- Mason
Fryer, Trey Fryer, Macy Glasgow, and Taylor Glasgow all of Canton, MO and Jessia,
Aliana, Lily, and Avalyn Dievert all of Battlefield, MO. Lois had numerous nieces and
nephews who she loved dearly as well.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Virginia (Bolton) Huls. 
Pallbearers: Tim Glasgow, Nathan Dievert, James Dievert, Joey Fryer, Taylor Perrigo,
Mason Fryer, Trey Fryer
Honorary Pallbearers: Craig Huls, Eric Huls, Rodney Huls, Adrian Van Os, Steve Loos,
and Dan Williamson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 27 th , 2025, at Printy Funeral
Home in Hamilton with burial to follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery north of Hamilton.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 at the funeral
home. Memorials may be left in remembrance of Lois for the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of the arrangements.

Cheryl Joy Huls, 80, of Carthage, IL entered into eternal rest early in the morning of
Saturday March 15, 2025 , in Carthage, IL.
Cheryl was born August 9th, 1944, in Rockford, IL to Lloyd and Betty (Denning) Van
Hove. She was united in marriage to Jimmy G. Huls on August 2, 1964, at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in rural Carthage.
Cheryl always had a love of horses and being outdoors. She went to beauty school after
high school and practiced as a beautician. Cheryl loved spending time with her family.
She will be deeply missed by many.
She is survived by: Grandson Justin Huls of Carthage, IL, Son Mike (Shelly) Huls of
Augusta Il, Granddaughter Kacy (Jose) Ramirez of Clearwater KS, Sister Karen Ancelet
of Bettendorf IA, Sister Terry (Jim) Goff of Biggsville IL, Daughter-in-Law Esta Huls and
many other cousins and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Betty Van Hove, Husband Jimmy
Huls, Sons Jeff Huls and Jamie Huls, Brother Randy Van Hove, and Brother-in-Law
Richard Ancelet.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00PM at Printy
Funeral Home in Carthage, with a private family burial to follow. A memorial fund has
been established. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Jared Leggett

1983-2025

 

     Jared Leggett, 41 of Wayland, MO passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home.

     He was born August 18, 1983 in Keokuk, IA the son of Dennis and Karla Lorentzen Leggett.  He graduated from Revere High School with the class of 2001.  After high school Jared enlisted in the United States Marines and proudly served his country from 2001-2005.

     Jared had been employed by Waggoner Solutions, Griffin Wheel, and most recently by Jim Bash. 

     He attended First Baptist Church of Wayland.

     In his younger years, Jared enjoyed riding horses.  Jared had a knack for fixing anything that was broken.  He was mechanically inclined and loved tinkering on cars and trucks, until they ran like new. 

     He is survived by one daughter, Jailyn Leggett of Kahoka, MO, his mother and step-father, Karla Lorentzen-Wixom (Carl) of Kahoka, MO, five brothers, Chuck Copeland (Heather), Joshua Payne, Richard Payne, Justus Berquam and Travis Wixom (Leslie),  four sisters, Ashlee Burnett (Boe),  Jayna LeMaster (Landon), Nora Birky and Amanda Malone (Justin) and several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles.

      He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Leggett, step-mother, Lesa Leggett Job, sister, Dacia Nicole Fry, grandparents, Ralph and Sharon Lorentzen and Wayne and Norma Leggett.

     A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Pastor Daniel Fox officiating. 

     Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday at the funeral home.

     Memorials may be made to the family, in care of his daughter, Jailyn.

     Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Lyle William Nagel, 93, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025,
at his home in Warsaw.
Lyle was born on April 25, 1931, in Sutter, Illinois, the son of Homer and Ida (Koehler)
Nagel. On July 4, 1952, he was united in marriage to Charlot Weigand in Sutter. She
survives.
A jack-of-all-trades, Lyle worked hard to provide for his family, being employed
throughout his life at the Warsaw Battery Factory, Foote Mineral, and the water
department, as well as farming and carpentry work. He enjoyed spending his free time
riding his motorcycle and playing Euchre. Lyle will forever be remembered for his strong
work ethic and his love for his family, especially his grandchildren.
Lyle is survived by his wife of seventy-two years, Charlot Nagel, of Warsaw; three sons:
Rod (Kim) Nagel, Rick Nagel and Jeff Nagel, all of Warsaw; two brothers: Donald Nagel
of Sutter and James Nagel of Colorado Springs, Colorado; five grandchildren: Amy,
Ashley, Ryan, Eric and Nick; and ten great-grandchildren.
Lyle is preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings, and his daughter-in-law Judi
Nagel.
Private family services will be held.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Terry Lewis Glisan, 53, of Carthage, IL, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at St.
Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
Terry was born on August 31, 1971, in Galesburg, IL. He was the son of Leon Glisan
and Janet Hoffman. Terry graduated from Carthage High School in 1990. Terry worked
in construction in his early years as a carpenter for local contractors. He spent the past
15 years with the ECS and most recently, managing Truck Wash II. Terry was known for
his sense of humor and boisterous laugh. Terry liked to go fishing and read a good
book. He enjoyed watching football and most of all, spending time with his family.
Terry is survived by his daughter, Katelyn Glisan of Carthage, his mother, Janet
Hoffman of Carthage, his siblings, Tammy Potts of Abingdon, IL, Tim Glisan of Macomb,
IL, and Teresa (Travis) Smith of Carthage, IL and nine nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, his sister, Lisa Jane, and his grandparents Jake
and Hilda Huls and Elmer and Ada Glisan.
A visitation will be held from 9 – 11am on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Printy Funeral
Home in Carthage with burial to follow at Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in rural
Carthage. Memorials may be made out to the family of Terry Glisan. Printy Funeral
Home is handling arrangements.

Robert Eugene Dooley, 73, of Carthage, IL, passed away early on Monday, March 17,
2025, at the Heritage House in Carthage after a long illness. 
Bob was born in Keokuk, Iowa on July 6, 1951. He was the son of Leonard (Bill) and
Dorothy (Batley) Dooley. Bob attended Warsaw High School. In 1970, he was united in
marriage to Deborah Harris. They later divorced. He spent some time working for
Newell Motors. Bob then attended the Quincy Technical School for Auto Body. In 1978,
Bob started his own body shop (Bob’s Auto Body) in Carthage. He ran the shop for 40
years until he retired in 2018; at which time, his son, Ron, acquired the business.
Although Bob suffered from Polio as a very young child, leaving him with some long-
term effects, you never heard him complain or miss a day of work.  He had an incredible
work ethic.  In his later years, Bob enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson.  In the summer
months, he rode on a nearly daily basis, and in the winter, he counted down the days
until he could ride again.  Watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow
brought him great joy in his later years.   
Bob is survived by his children, Milissa (Bob) Embrey of Charlotte, NC, Eric (Nicole)
Dooley of Carthage, IL, and Ron Dooley of Carthage, IL, his grandchildren, Alexandra
Boyce, Madison Boyce, and Samantha (Zach) Case, his great grandchildren, Asher
Case, and Dylan Case.
No services will be held at this time. Printy Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Charles Phillip "Chuck" Porter II

August 9, 1952 - March 16, 2025

Chuck Porter, 72, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Sunday (March 16, 2025) at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

The son of Charlie Porter and Dorothy (Gray) Porter, he was born August 9, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. On December 29, 1977 in Kirksville, Missouri, He was united in marriage to Thelma Della Roberts “Dee” Chuck is survived by his Wife Dee; two sisters; three sons and two daughters, two son-in-laws, two daughter-in-laws, fourteen grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Charles and Tammy Porter of Kirksville, MO; Cary and Tonya Porter of Laplata, MO; Christina and Jim Kinkade of Hamilton, IL; Christopher James “CJ” Porter of Kirksville, MO and Lindsie and Ben Kelley of Lancaster, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Charmaine Porter.

Chuck was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1970. His hobbies and services included being a member of Assembly of God Church, Laplata MO. North East Missouri Amature Radio Club of Kirksville Mo. North East Missouri Model Railroad Club of LaPlata Mo. Boy Scouts Of America: He was awarded the Silver Beaver, District Award of Merit and Woodbadge. He also Completed a Doctorate in the College of Commissioner Science Prolific Wood carver of spoons and wood spirits.

He served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in the security police and was a military explosives dog handler. Police officer in Canton Missouri Western Auto Kirksville Missouri Radio Audio Broadcaster and Chief Engineer, KMEMFM Memphis, MO. Chief Engineer WCAZ AM, Carthage, IL, Dispatcher Schuyler County Sheriff Department, Lancaster, MO, Cub Scout Pack 24, Arrow of Light, Kirksville Missouri Cub Master Pack 50, Scout Master Troup 50, Commissioner Warsaw, Il, Hancock County, IL, Emergency Service Disaster Administration West Central, IL, Amateur Radio Club, Hancock County Il. Emergency Services Disaster Administration, West Central Ill. Amateur Radio Club.

Public visitation will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Assembly of God Church in LaPlata, Missouri, with Mike Douthart, Donnie Skinner, and Dave Brown presiding Interment will follow the service at the Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO.

Memorial donation in memory of Chuck may be made to his wife Thelma Porter and may be left at the church or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.

Jean Rowlett Lawson

1950-2025

 

     Jean Rowlett Lawson, 74 of Keokuk passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose.

She was born May 8, 1950 the daughter of Levi Stewart and Ethel Marie Beghtol Rowlett.

     She was a member of First Christian Church and Amazing Grace Fellowship.

     Jean had a passion for baking and cooking, loved hunting for great deals while shopping, and enjoyed watching shows like American Pickers, Storage Wars, COPS, and Expedition Unknown. One of her greatest joys was walking in the rain.    

     She is survived by three sons, Jeff McClain, James McClain and Danny McClain, nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren.  She is also survived by a sister Mary Harvey and a niece and nephew, Bill Rowlett and Missy Kensett.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Russell “Rusty” McClain, six brothers, Teddy, Richard, Roy, Melvin, Levi and Lewis, a half-brother, Earl Mason and a sister, Mildred.

     A graveside service will be held at a later date.

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

Bruce David Harris

1959- 2025

 

     Bruce David Harris, 65 of Keokuk, IA passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

     He was born on October 23, 1959 in Keokuk, IA the son of Joseph and Marilyn Fry Harris.

      Bruce attended Keokuk High School and an electrical tech school.  He proudly served in the United States Army in 1977.

     He was married to Paula Riddle, they later divorced then on October 15, 2009 he was united in marriage to Cindy Jones in Keokuk.  She survives

     He is also survived by a son, Jeremy Harris of Keokuk, a brother Keith Harris (Tina) of Keokuk and a sister, Karen Hanley of Reed City, MI, two sisters-in-law, Pam Barber (Richie) of Warsaw and Kathy Knox of Keokuk and many nieces and nephews.

     He was preceded in death by his parents, a mother-in-law, Ruby Hallinan and three brothers-in-law, Joe Jones, Ike Jones and Bob Knox.

     Bruce was employed at Keokuk Steel Castings as a finisher for eighteen years until his retirement.

     He enjoyed playing pool, woodworking and looking for arrowheads.  Most of all he enjoyed hanging out with his friends and going to rock concerts.

     A gathering of remembrance will be held from 2 - 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.  A celebration of life will be held following the gathering at the Sneezy Beaver in Keokuk.

     Memorials may be made to the family.

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

Jesse Allen Henoch

1983-2025

 

     Jesse Allen Henoch, 41, of Hamilton, IL, took his final bow on March 9, 2025, at home amongst his biggest fans--his mother and his brothers.  

     He made his world debut on September 19, 1983, to Reva (Bailey) Terry and Mark Henoch in Moberly, MO.   The nurse thought he hadn’t made it through delivery until he squeezed her finger and was revived.  Thus began his flair for dramatics and leaving his audience in awe of his abilities.  

     He was the oldest of four brothers close in age and quickly became the pack leader, instigator, and mastermind of their endless shenanigans.  To hitch a short ride on a train or run off a pack of bullies was all in a day’s work for the Henoch boys! Till the end, they were a tight crew with an unbreakable bond and inappropriate jokes as their love language. 

     At a young age, Jesse’s love of music and theater began to emerge and the spotlight found him.  His energy, instincts, and talent on stage, coupled with his courage to make a fool of himself in the name of laughter, landed him many leading roles.  This included his award-winning performance as Harold Hill in the Music Man for which he was named Best Leading Actor in a Musical by the Iowa Community Theater Association in 2013. Great River Players was his home away from home and a community that counted him amongst their brightest stars. He wasn’t just a musical theater enthusiast but also a passionate frontman of several hard rock bands over the years.  His bandmates from “Slow Motion Sickness” were among his longest-standing and closest friends.  For the past several years, he  enjoyed creating and performing original music with his band, “1thirty6”.

      After attending Keokuk High school Jesse entered the Marine Corps in November 2002.  For someone who didn’t follow rules or like being told what to do, this was a considerable challenge.  He conquered it with his grit, humor, and charm.  His service took him to Japan, Korea, Australia, and Iraq.  He was a decorated marksman and was honorably discharged as a Corporal in November 2006. Along the way, he married his childhood sweetheart, Catie, and they spent 10 years laughing and loving. Although he had no children of his own,  he embraced the title of uncle with relish and had an easy way with kids of all ages.

     Jesse found joy and love in a million different ways: animals of all kinds, silly faces, outlandish fashions, hunting for seaglass, the Grand Theater, fantasy books, Cadillacs, reciting movie lines, rocks, sneakers, pondering the cosmos, and technology (to name a few).  He was the first to tell a joke and the first to laugh at a joke.  Children, grandmas, and dogs loved him. Strangers would spill their life stories to him.  He had a magnetism and charisma that he couldn’t turn off. 

     He is survived by his parents and brothers John Henoch of Keokuk, Jacob Henoch of Fort Bragg, CA, Jonah Henoch of Carthage, IL, and step-sisters  Amber (Andrew) Hall and Emily (Dalton) Bohl both of Hamilton, IL.  Also his nieces and nephews, John R. Henoch, Brogan Henoch, Gianna Henoch, Lincoln Henoch, Delia Henoch, Phoebe Henoch and Lona Henoch,  Brayden Hall, Jackson Hall, Grayson Hall, Jaiden Bohl, Austin Bohl, Kyson Bohl, Genesis Bohl.   And of course, his beloved dog, Maleah. 

     He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Patty and Perry Bailey, and Linda and Dennis Henoch, his step father, Charles Terry,  and best dog friends, Wolfgang and Louis Melvin. 

     The final curtain call to celebrate the life and times of Jesse will be held at 12 noon, Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Calvin Stevens officiating.  Burial with military rites will be in the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk, IA.  

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. 

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

Marian Phillips, 92, of Warsaw, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Macomb
Post Acute Care Center in Macomb, Illinois.
Marian was born on January 24, 1933, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Marion and
Margaret (Williams) Dunham. On November 30, 1963, she was united in marriage to
Richard “Dick” Harold Phillips in Hamilton, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 23,
2019.
Marian raised her children and worked throughout the area at American Motors, St.
Louis Gear Company, Foote Mineral and as an LPN. She was a member of Concordia
Lutheran Church in Warsaw, and enjoyed horses, her pet birds, mushroom hunting, and
collecting arrowheads and geodes.
Marian is survived by five children: Joyce (David) Hauk of Warsaw, Robert (Kim)
Sanderson of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, Cynthia (Kevin) Sanderson-Roskamp of Mendon,
Illinois, Elizabeth Jones of Quincy, Illinois, and Patricia (Adolph) Mejia of San Antonio,
Texas; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-seven great-grandchildren and eight great-great-
grandchildren.
Marian is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard, sons George and
James Sanderson, grandson John Jones, sister Ruth Dunham, and brother Mervin
Dunham.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Concordia
Lutheran Church in Warsaw, with burial to follow at the Lutheran Cemetery in Warsaw.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14 from 3 to 7 pm, with family meeting friends
from 5 to 7 pm at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw.
Memorials may be directed to the Lutheran Cemetery in Warsaw.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Harold Lynn Heinze

1956-2025

 

      Harold Lynn Heinze 68 of Kahoka passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in Kahoka. 

He was born December 12, 1956 in Keokuk the son of Lynn and Hazel Murphy Heinze. He graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1975.

     On April 4, 1981 he was united in marriage to Donna Lewis.  She survives.

     Other survivors include two sons, Joshua Heinze (Mary) and Travis Heinze (Barbie), seven grandchildren, Jadden Kellum, Tiarra Kellum, Hunter Heinze, Tyler Hatfield, Erika Hatfield, Layke Hatfield and Jaxson Heinze. his sisters, Mary Montgomery (Kenny) of Lake of the Ozarks, MO, Marilyn Fetters (John) of Kahoka, MO and Maxine Kirchner of Kahoka, MO.  He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Alan Lewis, Jerry Lewis, Mark Egley, Daryl Egley (Deanna), Mitch Lewis (Mellissa), Diana Egley, Lori Brooksbank (Jimi) and Cora Malone (Terry).

     He was preceded in death by his parents, mother-in-law, Linda Lewis and in-laws, Duane, Sr. and Sara Lewis, two brothers-in-law, Duane Ewart and Ted Kirchner, two sisters-in-law, Beth Lewis and Connie Lindell, one niece, Tabitha Kirchner.

     Harold grew up farming alongside his father and later worked with Francis Ball. He was the proud owner of Heinze Auto Body for over 35 years until his retirement. Over the years, he was also employed by several local businesses, including Keokuk Steel Castings and working with Delbert Huckey. Harold was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to his trade, earning a reputation for quality craftsmanship.

     An avid outdoorsman, Harold found great joy in hunting and fishing. He especially cherished the time spent outdoors with his youngest grandsons, Jaxson and Hunter, passing on his love for nature and the thrill of the hunt. Harold was also enjoyed stock car racing and could often be found at the track, either behind the wheel or cheering on his favorite drivers.

     Never one to go anywhere without his loyal four-legged companions, Hubert and Bert, who was his pride and joy.  Harold was a man who lived life to the fullest. He had a larger-than-life personality, always ready with a joke or a story to share. Harold was truly the life of the party.

     A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the former Heinze Auto Body currently Lugnutz 24040 Route 81 Kahoka.

     Memorials may be made to Kids vs. Fish.

     The Vigen Memorial in Kahoka is assisting the family with arrangements. 

     On-line condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com

Ronald H. Ketcham, 81, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Friday, February
28, 2025 at the SE Regional Medical Center in Ft. Madison, IA after a
long illness.
Ron was born February 14, 1944 in Keokuk, IA to Harold R and Leota J.
Ketcham.
After graduating Hamilton High School and excelling in basketball, he went
to work in his father’s business delivering tractors. With his gift for gab,
Ron was soon hired to work in sales for the Sheaffer Pen Company. In the
70’s, he began working in the motorcycle and automobile industry, having a
love for dirt bikes and cars. As a weekend hobby, Ron raced Mustangs and
rode Yamaha, Suzuki and Hodaka dirt bikes with his son. In 1985, he was a
partner in a petroleum extraction business named HYPEX. In 1988, Ron
began his ultimate career in the automotive detailing business, traveling to
many countries to work with the large auto makers. This earned him an
induction into the International Detailing Association Hall of Fame in
January 2023.
Ron retired from work in 2008. NASCAR, F1 racing, and golf were some of
the many things he enjoyed. Being a wine connoisseur, he liked having his
friends stop by for a visit in “Grumpy’s Pub”. He also enjoyed talking shop
with the members of Keokuk Cars and Coffee.
Ron is survived by his son, Frank “Rocky” Ketcham (Teresa) of High
Springs, FL, two grandchildren, Lacey Nieves (Victor) of High Springs, FL
and Garrett Ketcham (Lily) of Gainesville, FL, one great grandson, DJ
Nieves, and niece Kelly Springett of Lee’s Summit, MO. He was preceded
in death by his parents, Harold R and Leota J Ketcham, and his sisters
Lucinda Ketcham and Linda Springett.
As a member of the Keokuk Yacht Club (with many members as friends),
there will be a Celebration of Life for Ron there, 2029 River Road, in
Keokuk, IA on March 29, 2025, from 5-8 pm.

Joseph “Joe” Patrick Landis, 54, of Warsaw, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by
family on Wednesday, March 5, at his home.

Joe was born September 5, 1970, the son of Thomas and Diane (Thompson) Landis in
Keokuk, Iowa.
During his youth, Joe loved riding horses with his beloved mother, Diane, and spending
time with his father Tom in the garage fixing things or cutting down trees. Joe attended
Southeastern Community College, receiving his associate’s degree, and then went on
to Western Illinois University where he received his bachelor’s degree in computer
science in 1999.
After graduation, Joe resided in Iowa City, Iowa where he dabbled in music as a disc
jockey and worked as CD salesman. It was there that he met a sweet young lady that
eventually became his loving wife, Corine. They were united in marriage on July 25,
1998, in Hills, Iowa. He and Corine moved to Warsaw in 2000, where they bought a
home, started a family and where Joe began his career in IT for Allied Blending, Inc. of
Keokuk, Iowa; a role which he seemed born to do. His technological savvy was almost
unparalleled, and as a result Joe often traveled to provide support to his colleagues
across the US and fix a bevy of computer and other issues for the technologically
challenged residents of the city. He was equally skilled at starting multiple home
improvement projects at the same time and never finishing them. Joe also loved to get
together with old high school and college friends every once in a while to reminisce on
days gone by and simpler times. He loved to be outdoors in the summer and was never
happier than when he was firing up the grill and sharing the wealth of his efforts as grill
master with family and friends.
Joe was an avid follower of NASCAR and you would often find him in his chair watching
the races and adlibbing along with the commentators as the laps progressed and the
intensity of the race increased. He loved spending time with his children, Jennifer and
Ethan. In their younger years you would see them all chasing around in go-carts and
ATV’s out in the yard or pasture at Joe’s childhood home up on College Hill. As the kids
grew into adulthood and established their own lives, the days with them were spent
camping or in a boat on the mighty Mississippi just talking about life, their future plans,
hopes and dreams. Joe’s door was always open to anyone and his house was a place
that many of his children’s friends considered home.

Joe is survived by his wife, Corine (Bopp) of Warsaw; daughter Jennifer Diane Landis of
Iowa City; son Ethan Thomas Landis of Warsaw; brother Michael Landis and his wife
Julie (Jaskie) Landis of Warsaw; brother-in-law Greg Bopp; sister-in-law Renee (Bopp)
Murphy and her husband Chad Murphy; brother-in-law Jim Bopp and his wife Heather
(Payne) Bopp; brother-in-law Mike Bopp; 13 nieces and nephews; his dear Aunts
Patricia (Landis) Starcevich and Sue (Thompson) Koehler and their respective
husbands Jim Starcevich and the late Donald Koehler, as well as many beloved cousins
and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and a brother, Michael David
Landis in infancy.
A visitation will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw, Illinois, from 4-7pm on
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, with a celebration life service directly following at 7pm.
A private family burial will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Warsaw, Illinois, at a
later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Landis family in care of Corine Bopp.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Gina Annette Wilson

1966-2025

 

     Gina Annette Wilson, 58 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at

Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA.

     She was born April 1, 1966 at St. Joseph Hospital in Keokuk, IA the daughter of David and Cheryl Bloyd Wilson.  She graduated from Keokuk High School. 

     Gina participated in Special Olympics and Girl Scouts. She enjoyed bowling, watching birds, eating out, picnics with her family, long car rides and watching soap operas and football on television.  Gina also enjoyed spending time with her family and was very fond of her nephews.

     Gina is survived by her mother, Cheryl Wilson of Keokuk, a sister, Dana Boone (Patrick) of Ft. Madison, two nephews, Nathan Boone (Tiffany) of Keokuk and Kirklan Boone of Ft. Madison, three great-nephews, David Boone, Eli Boone and Grant Boone and two aunts and many cousins.

     She was preceded in death by her father and her maternal and paternal grandparents.  

     A gathering of remembrance will be held from 4 – 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk with the family meeting with friends at that time.  Burial will be held in the Hickory Grove Cemetery in Keokuk at a later date.

     Memorials may be made to Special Olympics.

     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

Lillian Mae Clark

Sunrise 1925-Sunset 2025

 

     On Sunday, March 2, 2025 our family gathered around our mother, our grandmother and friend not to say goodbye but see you in God’s glorious Kingdom prepared for all those who know the Lord Jesus.

     Lillian was welcomed into this world on January 13, 1925 by her precious mother Adah Belle Roach Galbreath and father Obie Galbreath.  She was the oldest child of four children.

     The memories of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother are many.  Going to church or working with her at the soup kitchen at God’s Way Christian Center, gardening, helping with yard work, even traveling to do some fun shopping, she was always ready to go.  If that wasn’t your thing, there was fishing along with camping.  Lillian loved to cook, make jelly and of course canning anything that would fit into a jar, this included meats.  Sometimes you would find her drawing. Sewing or doing crafts. 

     She was a loving wife to Lorenzo and the two did everything together.

Her contributions and memberships over the years was to the veterans, American Legion, also the 829 Engineer Battalion Army Airforce Club, NAACP, The Self Culture Club, Shoe Box International program, support for St. Joseph’s Indian School.  Lillian received honors for her Indigenous Native American Heritage. 

     Lillian’s motto that she lived her life by “It is more blessed to give than to receive”, her generosity knew no bounds.  She sacrificed her needs for the good of family and friends.  She will be greatly missed, but we realize God has claimed one of his own.  We salute Lillian Mae Galbreath Clark.

     II Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day and not only me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

     She is survived by one son, Patrick Clark and three daughters, Sylvia Tillman, Carrye Williams (Gordon) all of Keokuk, and Sharman Lea.  She is also survived by seven grandsons, Thomas Jenkins, Jerome Clark, Lamont Clark, Brian Williams, Brandon Williams, Lorenzo Clark Williams and Noah Williams, three granddaughters, Monique Flowers, Amashoda Ajuzie and Luna Price as well as several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 

     Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Tristan Kase, one sister, Dorryce Houston and two brothers, Paul Galbreath and Wallace “Wally” Galbreath.   

     A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the First Christian Church in Keokuk, IA with Pastor Tyrone Seay officiating.  Burial will be held at a later date in the Keokuk National Cemetery.

     Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service, Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church with family meeting with friends at that time. 

     Memorials may be made to The God’s Way Christian Center Outreach Ministries.   

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

Donna Dianna Cline

1951-2025

 

     Donna Dianna Cline, 73 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     She was born November 7, 1951 in Seattle, WA the daughter of Jerry and Lillian Jorsted Guel.

     In 1972 Donna was united in marriage to Donald Wayne Cline in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on September 22, 2017.

     She had been employed as a CNA by Montebello Care Center in Hamilton, IL and by the Lee County Health Department. 

     Donna was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints in Nauvoo, IL. 

     She loved doing needlework including crocheting, knitting, quilting, needlepoint and cross stitch.    She enjoyed her puppies, who also held a special place in her heart. Donna cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and made countless treasured memories with them that will last a lifetime.

   She is survived by one son, Alan Cline of Keokuk, one daughter, Kimberly Washburne of Keokuk, four grandchildren, Jasmine Boudewyn of Keokuk, Jeremy Boudewyn, Jr. of Keokuk, Ethan Jones of Illinois and Madison Brown of Keokuk.

    In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents.

     Burial will be at a later date.

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