Peggy Lee Azinger 

Peggy Lee Azinger, 74, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home in Keokuk.

 

Peggy was born on March 29, 1951, in Warsaw, Illinois, the daughter of James and Marjorie (Acker) Neally. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1969, and went on to work at Keokuk Area Hospital in Medical Records from 1981 to 2011, when she retired. On February 11, 1994, she was united in marriage to Damon Azinger in Keokuk, Iowa. He survives.

 

Peggy was a collector, especially for anything Pyrex. She enjoyed antiquing and attending garage sales with her husband, and even had her own online antique store, Peggy’s Pretties. Family was important to Peggy, especially her grandchildren. She also loved taking her dogs Loki and Ellie on drives.

 

Peggy is survived by her husband Damon Azinger of Keokuk; three sons: Brady (Wendy) Jones of Faribault, Minnesota, Gentry (Carrie) Jones of Keokuk, and Andy (Angela) Jones of Keokuk; her mother Marjorie Neally of Keokuk; her sister Marilyn (Jerry) Thompson of Carthage; her brother Jim (Brenda) Neally of Keokuk; eight grandchildren: Benjamin (Leah) Jones, Daniel Jones, Claire Jones, Emily (Justin) Edwards, Jacob Jones, Jackson (Hannah) Jones, Dylan Jones (Fiancé Madison), and Dalton Jones; two great-grandchildren: Ivy and Lainey; a great-granddaughter due in November; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

 

Peggy is preceded in death by her father James, her infant brother John David Trone, and her nephew Jerry Thompson, Jr.

 

According to her wishes, no services will be held.

 

Memorials in Peggy’s memory may be directed to Keokuk Animal Services.

Tina Lynn Miller - Death Notice 

ina Lynn Miller, 61, of Carthage, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at The Terrace in Carthage.

 

Tina was born on July 9, 1964, in Monmouth, Illinois. She is the daughter of Glenna (Myers) Grove. Tina graduated from Monmouth High School in 1985. She spent time as a shop worker performing many different tasks for the group homes she belonged to. She was a kind and loving soul. Tina loved everyone she came across and didn’t have a mean bone in her body. She was a good girl and never gave her mom any problems. Her favorite things were doing puzzles and crafts. Tina loved making people smile. Her warm and happy spirit will be missed by all those who knew her.

 

Tina is survived by her mother, Glenna Grove of Macomb, IL, her sister, Denise Taflinger of Branson, MO, as well as many cousins.

 

A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Printy Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

 

Lester E. Land

Lester E. Land, Jr., 70, of Warsaw, passed away at his son’s home in
Hamilton at 1:45 AM, Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
Lester was born on December 26, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Lester
E. and Joyce Elaine (Tripp) Land.  He graduated from Keokuk High School
in 1973.  He served in the U. S. Navy from 1975 until his Honorable
Discharge in 1975 achieving the rank SM2(E-5). During his service he
traveled the world and especially enjoyed the Middle East and Africa
eventually crossing the equator on the U.S.S. Capodanno.  He later
hitchhiked across the country with friends attending concerts and seeing
new places.  Lester also enjoyed fishing, camping and mushroom hunting
and was an avid pool player.  On February 13, 2000, he was united in
marriage to Jill Van Ausdall in Warsaw.  She preceded him in death in June
of this year.  
Lester was a lifelong carpenter working in construction and was well known
for his roofing skills.  He worked for Carl A. Nelson construction and had
also worked for Steel Castings in Keokuk for over 10 years.
Lester is survived by his sons, Dustin (Shannon) Masterson of Keokuk and
Caleb Land of Hamilton; stepsons, Wesley (Danielle) Sansom of Tucson,
AZ and Sean Rose of Jacksonville, Il; grandchildren, Lucas, Kyle, Adyn and
Lathan; a brother, Anthony Land of Hamilton; and many nieces, nephews
and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jill; daughter, Barbara
Masterson; and siblings, Kenny and Robert and Joy Lynn and Donald in
infancy.
Family will meet friends from 9:00 – 11:00 AM Saturday morning,
November 1, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw with burial to follow
in Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw with military rites rendered by the U.S.
Navy and the Hancock County Honor Guard.  Printy Funeral Home of
Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

David Elmer Sparrow

David Elmer Sparrow, 69, of Carthage, passed away at 7:58 PM, Saturday, October 18,
2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Dave was born on December 22, 1955, the son of Elmer and Virginia (Hagmeier)
Sparrow in Keokuk. He attended Keokuk High School where he played football,
graduating in 1975. On May 7, 1981, he was united in marriage to Jill Howard and from
that union came a son, Adam. They were later divorced. On April 28, 2001, he was
united in marriage to Stacey Brown at the Presbyterian Church in Carthage. She
survives.
Dave worked in Security at Keokuk Hospital, then BTR in Keokuk where he was known
as Sgt. Dave Sparrow, and on the Emerald Lady. He was Groundskeeper for Oakland
Cemetery in Hamilton. He also worked as Delivery Driver for Hartricks Lumber in
Keokuk for many years, then working at Ace Hardware and Farm King in Burlington. He
spent his last 5yrs as a Door Greeter at Keokuk Wal-Mart.
 He had been a member of the Keokuk Jaycees and Eagles Club. Also, the Hancock
County Gun Club.
In his younger years he played softball for the Jaycees. He was a big Chicago Cubs fan,
but he especially enjoyed watching the Iowa Hawkeyes and Kansas City Chiefs play. He
was an avid fisherman and hunter and enjoyed sitting on the banks of the Mississippi or
taking his wife deer hunting. Dave loved all sorts of animals but had a huge heart for his
dogs, which he loved spending time with and spoiling. Most of all he loved spending
time with and being among his family and friends.
Dave is survived by his wife, Stacey, of Carthage; a son, Adam (Betty) Sparrow of
Winfield, Iowa; a brother, Kevin (Donna) Sparrow of Keokuk; his mother-in-law, Norma
Brown of Carthage; brothers-in-law, Barton (Mary) Brown of Canton, Illinois, William
Geissler of Basco, and David Prior of Carthage; his grandchildren, Lucus, Elizabeth,
and Joseph; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved fur babies,
Dacey Lynn, Bailey Jo, Rizzo Lee and Akira Lynn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Allen Sparrow, Shirley Davidson and
Linda Davis; sisters-in-law, Teresa Geissler and Sheila Prior; and father-in-law, Charles
Brown.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Printy
Funeral Home in Carthage. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday
evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.

James Nelson Whitcomb

 

James Nelson Whitcomb, 97, of Burnside, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

Jim was born on January 9, 1928, near Adrian, IL. He was the son of Edward and Gail (Nelson) Whitcomb. Jim graduated from Carthage High School in 1946. He went on to attend the University of Illinois and received his bachelor's degree in Ag Sciences. He was a member of the AGR Fraternity while at the University. Jim worked with his father’s dairy herd growing up and joined his father’s operation full-time after graduating from the University of Illinois in 1950. In 1961, a milking parlor and silo were built, and Jim took over management of the herd which was sold in 1982 after 55 years of operation. On March 21, 1954, Jim was united in marriage to Carol Bolton at Golden’s Point Church. She survives. 

Jim was a hard worker. He would help wherever he could. He spent time working for Country Financial as a crop adjuster. In 1949, Jim joined the Burnside Lodge #683 A.F. & A.M. serving as Master multiple times and held the office of treasurer from 2013 to present. He was also a plural member of the Hancock Lodge #20 as well as the Valley of Quincy Scottish Rite. Jim belonged to the Appanoose Presbyterian Church, Order of the Eastern Star, the Shriner’s International, and was also a lifelong blood donor. 

Jim is survived by his wife, Carol Whitcomb of Burnside, IL; his children, John (Mary) Whitcomb of North Liberty, IA, Robert Whitcomb of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Paul Whitcomb of Burnside, IL, Howard (Carole) Whitcomb of Marshalltown, IA, and his daughter in law, Glenda Whitcomb of Burnside, IL; his grandchildren, Tyler (Carly) Whitcomb, Hannah (Jeremy) DeHague, James (Kristyn) Whitcomb, Ashley (Jared) Squier, Victoria (Zach) Nemmers, Nicholas (Riley) Whitcomb, Amanda (Tess) Whitcomb, Ashley (Aaron) Wade, Jackie (Travis) Conover, Eric (Cindy) Greer, and Wenjie Wu; his great grandchildren, Jackson Squier, Benjamin Squier, Breck DeHague, Cooper DeHague, Ruthie Whitcomb, Reed Whitcomb, Krisama Greer, Kadeeyn Greer, Drew Conover, Piper Conover, Eliana Wade, and Elias Wade.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sons, David Whitcomb and James Whitcomb Jr, his grandson, Andrew Whitcomb, and his sister, Jean (Youngmeyer) Whitcomb. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home with burial to follow at Moss Ridge Cemetery. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9 – 11am. Memorials may be made out to the Shriner’s Children’s Organization. Printy Funeral Home is assisting the family. 

Jeffrey Howard Morgan

Jeffrey Howard Morgan, 66, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at
Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Jeffrey was born on December 14, 1958, in Keokuk, IA, the son of Jack H. and
Jacqueline M. (Daines) Morgan. He graduated from Keokuk High School in the class of
1977. Immediately following high school Jeff enlisted in the Army National Guard. He
served 13 years, achieving the rank of Captain and received an honorable discharge.
Jeff was united in marriage to Susan Westermeyer (Jacobs) on October 27, 1995, and
would be celebrating their 30th Anniversary this Monday. Upon marrying Susan, he
became a father to his step-daughter, Ginnie. Then, on September 17, 1998, he
became a father to a baby girl, Audrey. Jeff worked as a carpenter for many years.
Later, he worked as a HAZMAT driver for S.J. Smith Co. until retirement.
Jeff was a member and Adjutant of The American Legion Post 41, a member of District
18 ABATE (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) of Iowa, and a member of the
Legion Riders Post 41, where he served as Sergeant at Arms. Jeff loved spending time
with his family, especially over a game of Rummy. Jeff also enjoyed hunting, fishing,
riding his motorcycle, and boating on the Mississippi.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Susan Morgan of Keokuk, IA; two daughters, Audrey King
and her husband, Christian, of St. Charles, MO, Ginnie Eisenbach and her husband,
Gene, of Keokuk, IA; three grandchildren, Emma Eisenbach, Evan Eisenbach, and Eric
Eisenbach; one sister, Luanne Scott and her husband, Stuart, of Cottleville, MO; and
numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Jeff is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Jacqueline.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12 pm (Noon) to 2 pm at
Printy Funeral Home, 917 Blondeau Street, Keokuk, IA. Funeral services will be held at
2 pm, directly following the visitation, at Printy Funeral Home, with burial to follow at
Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk.
Memorials may be directed to the American Legion Post 41, 727 Main Street, Keokuk,
IA 52632.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.

Mitchell “Mitch” Kent Longenecker, 75, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his brother’s home in Warsaw. 

 

Mitch was born on August 3, 1950, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Malcolm and Mary (Russell) Longenecker. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1968, and on July 4, 1992, he was united in marriage to Vera Maxine Martin at Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw. She preceded her in death on August 20, 2008. 

 

Mitch was employed at Morse Rubber for many years as a press operator until his retirement. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, receiving his honorable discharge in 1977. It gave him great satisfaction to serve the country he loved so dearly. A man of simple tastes, Mitch didn’t care for fancy trips or fine dining. He would much rather play fetch with his dog Jesse, plant a garden or go hunting, all of which he did on his own property. 

 

Mitch is survived by his son Brad Longenecker; two brothers: Tracy (Ann) and Brett (Rhonda) Longenecker; sister-in-law Melanie Longenecker; six grandchildren: Brandon, Tyler and Megan Longenecker; Kayla (Josh) Gebhardt, Jordan (Laney Miller) Brooks and Eric Brooks; six great-grandchildren: McKinley, Brantley, Octavius, Solly, Bo and Clint; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

 

Mitch is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Vera, his brother Monte Longenecker and his sister Christine Longenecker. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw, with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw. Visitation will be held on Monday from 10 to 11 am at the funeral home directly before the service.

 

Memorials may be directed to the Wounded Warriors Project.

 

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

 

Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements. 

David Elmer Sparrow, 69, of Carthage, passed away at 7:58 PM, Saturday,
October 18, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.

Marie B. Rose, 73, of Warsaw, Illinois, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her
home in Warsaw.
Marie was born on September 24, 1952, in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of Mark and
Mammie (Brown) Burnett. She graduated from Warsaw High School in 1970, and on
June 27, 1970, she was united in marriage to Michiel “Mike” Rose at the United
Methodist Church in Warsaw, Illinois. He survives. She went on to work at Henniges
Automotive in Keokuk for thirty-five years. Marie was a member of the Spunky Point
Senior Center.
Marie is survived by her husband Mike Rose of Warsaw; her daughter Kelly Rose of
Warsaw; her sister Jane Bryant of Fort Madison, Iowa; her brother Lon Bryant of
Galesburg, Illinois; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Marie is preceded in death by her parents; her son David; three sisters: Ruby, Jackie
and Gloria; three brothers: Floyd, Charlie and Ron; and her in-laws Merle and Hubert
Rose.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 3 to 7 pm, with family
meeting friends from 5 to 7 pm at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw.
Memorials may be made to the Spunky Point Senior Center in Warsaw.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Dale “Bob” Hasten, 81, of Carthage, passed away at the Silver Maple Care
Center in Carthage on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Bob was born October 4, 1944, in Carthage, the son of Dale and Willa Mae (Young)
Hasten. He attended Carthage High School graduating in 1962. On August 23, 1964,
he was united in marriage to Jody McHugh in Carthage. She survives. Bob had started
working for the Super Value grocery store in Carthage during high school and continued
working there until 1977 when he left to become a meat cutter for Hy-Vee, a career he
had until his retirement in 2006.
Bob was an avid sports fan and participated in competitive fast pitch tournaments for
many years in and around the area. After his fast pitch days, he enjoyed slow pitch
tournaments. He served as a softball coach at many levels and had the opportunity to
coach his daughters and with his daughter in high school. Although Bob loved all
competitive sports and would watch anything from football to Texas hold ‘em
tournaments on TV, he was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos, St. Louis Cardinals and
all University of Illinois sports. He loved to play cards at the pool hall with the boys and
was ready for a game anytime or anyplace.  Las Vegas was one of his favorite
vacations and he absolutely LOVED to sing and enjoyed every type of music. However,
above all, he loved his family and enjoyed going to and supporting all of their activities. 
Bob is survived by his wife, Jody Hasten of Carthage; daughters, Melissa (Kevin) Best
of Greeley, Colorado and Jeri (John) Schuster of Lakeville, Indiana; grandchildren,
Reagan (Tanner) Johnson, Brock Best, Madison (Mike) Lee and Griffin Schuster; two
great grandchildren, Haysten Johnson and Emerson Lee; a sister, Sandra “Sue” Brewer
of Carthage; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Loretta Moses, Frankie Lee Hasten,
Janice Gilchrist and Barbara Mason; and two brothers-in-law, Yogi McHugh and Michael
Thompson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Printy Funeral
Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. Visitation
will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Friday evening at Printy Funeral home in Carthage.
Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church in Carthage. Printy Funeral
Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Janice Fink, 79, of Carthage, passed away at 2:52 PM Saturday, October
18, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Janice was born September 24, 1946, the daughter of Walter “Pete” and
Marjorie (Jackson) Sargent in Quincy, Illinois. She attended Carthage High
School and then went on to graduate from the Burlington Business School
and Carl Sandburg College of Business of DuPage. On September 3,
1965, Janice was united in marriage to her lifelong sweet heart at 18 years
old and enjoyed 60 beautiful years of marriage. She worked at all levels of
education as a secretary from elementary school to college. She later went
on to serve as the social services director for the Roseville nursing home
and retired from the LaHarpe-Davier Care Center as their administrator in
2013. Janice was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and a
member of the prayer team. She was also a devoted Memorial Hospital
volunteer.
Janice is survived by her husband, Charles, of Carthage; two sons, Jeff
(Lori) Fink and Steve (Erin) Fink, both of Carthage; grandchildren, Caitlyn
(Josh) Parker, Zayne (Bri) Fink, Jessica (Ryan) Biddenstadt, Jensen Fink,
Evan Fink, Elliana Fink and Robinson Fink; great grandchildren, Henry and
Charlotte Parker, Jennings Fink, Carston Fink, Quynn Fink, Vanna Fink;
siblings, Donna Fry, Donnie Sargent and Rhonda Sargent; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Jerry Sargent.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 23 rd , 2025, at
the Immanuel Lutheran Church near Basco with burial to follow in the
church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on
Wednesday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Memorials may
be directed to Food for Thoughts (Food for Thoughts is a 501(c)(3)
providing weekend food packs to students in Hancock County). Printy
Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Helen K. Kinkade, 75, of Hamilton, passed away at 9:52 PM Monday, October 13, 2025,
at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Helen was born October 25, 1949, the daughter of John J. and Fern M. (Greene) Syfert
in Shelbyville, Illinois. On February 16, 1974, she was united in marriage to Edward J.
Kinkade in Coal City, Illinois. He survives. Helen graduated from Coal City High School
and went on to work for USAMUCOM/APSA, in Joliet as a clerk-stenographer and
secretary. She received several awards of recognition and commendation certificates
for her work on the ADP operations and SWORDS/WORCS/MILSCAP special project
group. She also worked in the financial management systems division and PEMARS
project. She served as Miss MILSCAP at a MILSCAP training conference in Joliet,
Illinois. Helen worked at the Rexene Polymers chemical plant in the purchasing
department at Joliet. Her future husband, Edward, was assistant manager of the
Pioneer Lumber Company in Coal City, Illinois. Helen’s brother, Darrell, worked in the
lumber yard and set up his sister, Helen, with his boss Edward. Shortly after their
marriage they moved to Hamilton, Illinois where Helen worked in an insurance office in
Hamilton and as a secretary for the Hamilton law office of Capps, Cosgrove, Ancelet
and Stoverink. She retired from Methode Electronics in Carthage in 2000.
Helen enjoyed her pet rabbits and her bunny rabbit collectables. She and Ed enjoyed
traveling and she enjoyed her grandchildren. She was a fan of country music legend
George Strait (The Man) and The Lone Ranger (Clayton Moore) western series. She
even wrote 27 of her own versions of the Lone Ranger.
Helen is survived by her husband, Edward, of Hamilton; two children, Jana M. (Trevor)
Adams of Quincy and James E. (Christina) Kinkade of Hamilton; seven grandchildren,
Katelynn Adams, Aaliyah Adams, Mariah Adams and Keeley Adams of Quincy and
Edward J. Kinkade, Jocelyn Kinkade and Melody Kinkade of Hamilton; one great
grandson, Jaden James Aymond of Quincy; and two brothers, Darrell (Toni) Syfert of
Shorewood, Illinois and Jimmie Syfert of the Philippines.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Saturday evening, October 18, 2025, at
Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton. Burial will be held in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton
at a later date.

Gary Edward Tripp, 72, of Warsaw, passed away at 10:58 AM, Saturday,
October 11, 2025, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Gary was born May 25, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Willard and Mary
(Connors) Tripp. He graduated from Warsaw High School and then went
on to serve in the U. S. Air Force Military Police from 1972 until his
Honorable Discharge in 1979. On June 26, 1972, he was united in
marriage to Kathy Durham in Kahoka, Missouri. She survives. Gary
enjoyed his police work in his military service and went on to work as a
sergeant in the security detail at the Iowa Ammunition Plant until his
retirement. He had a great knowledge of firearms and knives and enjoyed
fishing and mushrooming.
Gary is survived by his wife, Kathy of Warsaw; sons, Gabriel Durham of
Keokuk, Christopher Tripp of Omaha, and Joshua (Dawn) Tripp of Colfax,
Iowa; grandchildren, Nathan and Chloe Durham,Hannah Trip, and Kaitlin
and Tristan Tripp; step-grandchildren, Kallie (Anthony) Chia, Amanda
Roper, Alan “A.J.” Smith and Megan (Noah) Rush; six great grandchildren;
siblings, Laverne Tripp, Mary Ann (Roger) Tondini of Warsaw, Rocky
(Leslie) Tripp of Kentucky Dale Tripp (Jane)of Warsaw and Johnny Tripp;
sister-in-law, Debbie Shaffer; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Robert and
Mark Tripp.
A memorial service will be held at 12:30 PM Friday, October 17, 2025, at
Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw with burial to follow in the Keokuk National
Cemetery with military rites rendered by the U.S. Air Force and Hancock
County Honor Guard. Family will meet friends from 10:30 AM until time of
services at 12:30 PM at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw. Memorials may
be directed to the family of Gary E. Tripp. Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw
is in charge of arrangements.

Jackie Lee “Jack” Agnew

Jackie Lee “Jack” Agnew, 79, of Hamilton, passed away at his brother's
home in Carthage at 4:30 AM, Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Jack was born May 27, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of August Arold
“Buck” and Louise Maria (Cook) Agnew. He graduated from Hamilton High
School in 1964. He went on to pass his civil service test and was a
dedicated mail carrier for the Hamilton Post Office retiring after 25 years of
service. He then went on to drive trucks for Keokuk businesses and served
as a security officer for Roquette. Jack married Pamela Ann Yakle on May
1, 1976, at the First Christian Church in Hamilton and they had one son,
Clinton. Pam preceded him in death in 2011 and Clinton in 2004.
Jack is survived by his granddaughter, Kelsey Rodriguez of Iowa City;
siblings, Rosalie (Raymond) Bruns of Labelle, Missouri, Jean (Jim)
Richardson of Hamilton, Betty Hymes of Hamilton, Ray Agnew of Carthage
and Robert McVeigh of Carthage; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pam; son, Clinton; and
siblings, Patty Parish, Philip Agnew, Karen Sue Agnew, Kenneth Agnew
and Leroy Agnew.
Family will meet friends from 1:00 – 3:00 PM Saturday afternoon, October
11, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton with a memorial service to
immediately follow. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Printy Funeral
Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

 

Tyler-James Craig Curfman

Tyler-James Craig Curfman, a sweet little boy, was gently called to rest on October 3,
2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Tyler was born on September 10, 2025, to his
loving parents Austin C. Curfman and Alexis Pullins. Though his time on Earth was
short, his warmth and spirit left an indelible mark. He was a precious gift, cherished
deeply by his parents and his extended family.
Tyler is survived by his parents Austin C. (Alexis Pullins) Curfman, his grandparents,
Brandi Griswold, James Curfman, Robert Pullins, and Elly Auwaerter, his great
grandparents, Freda Pullins, Ron Sanderson, Linda Coplan, and Jack (Diane) Curfman,
his aunts, Ashley (Chuck) Howell, Tia Harrison, Taylor (Joel Heavin) Harrison, and
Sheyanne Stevens, his uncles, Kelton Sanderson, Bentley Brown, Nick (Hannah
Krueger) Pullins, and Christopher Pullins.
He is preceded in death by his grandma, Sheila Campbell, and his great grandpa, E.J.
Pullins.
A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the First
Christian Church in Carthage with burial to follow at Moss Ridge Cemetery. A visitation
will be held prior to the service starting at 10am at the Church. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made out to the family for medical expenses or the Knox Your Socks
Off foundation honoring little lives. Printy Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Forever in our hearts, sweet Tyler, you will be loved and remembered always.

Cornelious "Cory" Brewer

Cornelious “Cory” Tyrone Brewer, 34, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Keokuk, Iowa.

Cory was born on September 27, 1991, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Alonzo and Kimberly (Boyd) Brewer. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 2010. Cory had many talents, and was employed at W2 Fuel, Keokuk Steel Castings and Hickey Contracting. He also worked as a handyman and mechanic, tinkering on anything with a motor. Cory was a man of the great outdoors, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and cooking out with his family and friends. Cory will always be remembered for his stubborn and respectful personality and his deep love for his family.

Cory is survived by his mother Kimberly (Von Dewey) Brewer of Keokuk; his father Alonzo Brewer of Keokuk; his significant other Cheyenne Crenshaw of Keokuk; five children: Cayden, Lamosi, Lamiah, Lazayah and Laziyrah Brewer, all of Keokuk; four siblings: Tyann Brewer (Buck) of Keokuk, Hailey Watson of Keokuk, Alonna Brewer of Quincy, Illinois, and Aubree Brewer of Keokuk; four nieces and nephews: Tyjah, Tayshaun, Taylon and Elsie; his grandmother Audrey Worley of Keokuk; his bonus mom Heidi Watson of Keokuk; two great-aunts: Barbara Stewart of Keokuk and Donna Harris of Denver, Colorado; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cory is preceded in death by his grandparents: Charles and Vivian Boyd, Orlando Brewer and Kenneth Worley; great-grandparents: Raymond and Louise Boyd and Mildred Dawson; his great-uncle Ronnie Stewart; his uncle Doug Boyd; two aunts: Amy and Cindy Boyd; and his cousin Austin Boyd.

Memorial services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home, 917 Blondeau Street, Keokuk, Iowa.

Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Kimberly Brewer for expenses.

 

Daro "Topper" Garthwaite

Daro “Topper” Garthwaite, 67, of Milan, Tennessee, formerly of the Keokuk area, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at his home.

 

Topper was born on June 1, 1958, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Armand “Sarge” and Dorothy (Batley) Garthwaite. He attended high school in Clark County, Missouri, and enlisted in the United States Army in 1976, receiving his honorable discharge in 1978. Topper worked many jobs throughout his life, often several at a time. He retired from Kongsberg Automotive as Plant Engineer.

 

Topper was a certified workaholic but still found time to serve his family and community, always putting them first. He was a foster parent, a prolific talker, and a lover of all animals, exotic and domestic alike. Topper had many hobbies, including managing his rental properties, riding his Harley-Davidson, hunting, fishing, selling used cars, enjoying his classic cars and car shows, and even auctioneering.

 

Topper is survived by five children: Dameon Garthwaite (Sarah Calvert) of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mandy Garthwaite of Keokuk, Iowa, Erica Garthwaite of Milan, Tennessee, Mariah Garthwaite of Trenton, Tennessee, and Summer of New York; his ex-wife Donna (Saunders) Garthwaite; six grandchildren: Lukas, Destiny, Bryson, Rosa, Lizzy and Liam; one great-grandson Donte; two sisters: Patty Ryan (Jimmy Leonard) of Castalian Springs, Tennessee, and Edith Dawn Francis (Mike) of Orem, Utah; brother-in-law James Andrews and sister-in-law Leslie Garthwaite.

 

Topper is preceded in death by his parents; five siblings: Clay Garthwaite, Tina Andrews, Bobby Dooley, Milton Garthwaite, and an infant sibling.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home, 917 Blondeau Street, Keokuk, Iowa, with burial to follow at Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10, from 3 to 7, with family meeting friends from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home.

 

Memorials may be directed to the family