Margaret E. Rowland

Margaret Esther Rowland, 96, of Bowen, IL, passed away early on Tuesday, November
25, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.
Margaret was born on December 2, 1928. She was the daughter of G.T. and Hazel
(Felgar) Taylor. Margaret graduated from Bowen High School in 1946. On January 19,
1946, Margaret was united in marriage to Owen Rowland. In her early years, she loved
to read. She enjoyed the outdoors and taking care of their animals. Margaret spent most
of her life taking care of her family and the family farm. Margaret was a great cook. She
could whip up a meal at any time. Later, she spent time working at the Chili Public
Library in Bowen. Over the years she enjoyed playing cards with friends and doing
puzzles.
Margaret’s first love was Jesus. She was a member of the Bowen Christian Church for
most of her life. She loved the church. Margaret was very involved as she was a
Sunday school teacher for many years and would sing beautifully for the church. Her
selfless and kind spirit will be missed greatly. Margaret loved her grandchildren, great
grandchildren, and great great grandchildren dearly and prayed daily for them.
Margaret was preceded in death by Owen Rowland, her loving husband of 68 years.
She is survived by her children, Diana (Larry) McClintock of Carthage, Il, Monte
Rowland of Bowen, Il, and Jan (Dr. Grant) Holst of Augusta, Il; her grandchildren,
Michelle (Mike) Bavery, Angela (Chris) Culliton, Jamie (Kara) McClintock, Jennifer
(Jeremy) Humiston, Cody (Erin) Holst, Kit (Wesley) Holst, and Josie (Jacob) Thomas;
her great grandchildren, Alison (Jeremy) Housewright, Rachel (Eric) Ingram, Ian
Culliton, Molly Culliton, Lillian McClintock, Elise McClintock, Amelia McClintock, Grace
Humiston, Faith Humiston, Titus Humiston, David Humiston, Reese Holst, Rhett Holst,
Rowen Holst, Knox Holst, Pierce Holst, Elle Thomas, Peyton Thomas, and Brooks
Thomas; and great great grandchildren, Emmett and Mya Housewright.
A funeral service will be held at 10am on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Bowen
Christian Church with burial to follow at the Bowen Cemetery. A visitation will be held
from 4 – 6pm on Sunday, November 30, at the Bowen Christian Church. Memorials may
be made out to the Bowen Christian Church or the Memorial Hospital Foundation. Printy
Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Marinelle Phillips, 82

Marinelle Phillips, 82, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at her
home in Hamilton, Illinois.
Marinelle was born on March 21, 1943, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Ida
Ruth (Andrews) Jairl. On November 1, 1997, she was united in marriage to John Phillips
at New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on April 2,
2017.
Marinelle was employed at Sheller-Globe for thirteen years before moving to Head Start
for the next five years of her career. She was then employed as a housecleaner and
finished her working career at Keokuk Area Hospital in janitorial. She volunteered at the
hospital gift shop following her retirement. Marinelle’s life was based around two things:
her faith and her family. She was a devoted member of New Testament Christian
Church in Keokuk, where she faithfully served by filling communion trays weekly,
packing freezer meals, assisting with VBS, and doing anything else that was asked of
her. Her faith permeated her life, and if you met her, you heard about the power of
Jesus. She attended a monthly lady’s luncheon, a Tuesday night Bible Study, a
Wednesday morning Bible study called the Esther Bible Study Group and attended
Sunday and Wednesday night services at the Lighthouse Worship Center in Hamilton.
Her family was her world, and her grandchildren were her life. Marinelle will always be
remembered for her endless generosity, her authentic and fun-loving personality, and
her enjoyment of dancing, shopping and silly hats. She was known to paint ceramics,
frequent yard sales, and take countless pictures, earning her the nickname of
“paparazzi mom”. Whenever you needed her, Marinelle was there for you.
Marinelle is survived by two daughters: Lori (Ken) Webermeier of Freeport, Illinois, and
Karena Haage (Neil Schwab) of Keokuk; two sisters: Linda (Harold) Enzroth of
Carthage, Illinois, and Judy (Mike) Hewko of Connecticut; her brother James (Betty)
Jairl of Keokuk; three grandchildren: Shane Happs of Nauvoo, Dalton Haage of
Keokuk and Madison Bailey of Carthage; seven great-grandchildren: Ash, Damien,
Isabella, Zeke, Kyler, Bexley and Arwen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Marinelle was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John; three sisters: Joyce
(Don) Reece, Nancy Worrell and Sally (Charles) Howes; her brother Stanley (Norma)
Jairl; and her special friend Dewey Hester.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at New
Testament Christian Church in Keokuk, with visitation held at the church from 12 pm
(Noon) to 2 pm directly before the service.
Memorials may be directed to New Testament Christian Church.

Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.

Nancy Lorine Fecht, 81, of Carthage, passed away at 10:05 AM, Sunday,
November 23, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage surrounded by
family.
Nancy was born June 23, 1944, the daughter of Lester and Effie (Sweet)
Young, in Keokuk, Iowa. She graduated from Keokuk High School. On
April 2, 1961, she was united in marriage to Roger Fecht in Keokuk. He
survives.
Nancy was a lifelong member of Immanual Lutheran Church near Basco
where she taught Sunday School for many years. Nancy was a very caring
person. She enjoyed boating with family and friends and riding a
motorcycle, which was how she met Roger, her husband over 64 years
ago. She helped extensively on the family farm working in the fields and
cooking and gardening. She had also worked at Memorial Hospital and
Methode Electronics in Carthage. She always enjoyed spending time with
her grandchildren, Jonathan and Stacey and her great grandchildren,
Natalie and Noah.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Roger, of Carthage; son, Larry
(Charlotte) Fecht of Carthage; grandchildren, Jonathan (Holly) Fecht and
Stacey (Ryan) Runyon; two great grandchildren, Natalie and Noah Fecht;
siblings, Louise Hopp, Lawrence (Susie) Young, Winona Otto, Dennis
(Cindy) Young, Marilyn Lowary, Karen Young, Diane Cambell and Barbie
(John) Robinson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Debbie Brown; and
a brother, Donald Young.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 29, 2025, at
Immanual Lutheran Church near Basco with burial to follow in the church
cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Friday evening at
Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Memorials may be directed to Immanuel

Lutheran Church. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of
arrangements.

Carl Eugene “Gene” Pfeiferling

Carl Eugene “Gene” Pfeiferling of Hamilton, IL went to be the Lord on November 20,
2025 at the age of 94. To celebrate Carl, visitation will be 9:00 am on Saturday,
November 29 at the United Methodist Church in Hamilton, IL with the funeral at 11:00
am. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton.
Carl was born to Carl and Ruth Pfeiferling on June 25, 1931 during the Great
Depression. He was raised on their family farm along with his younger brother Neil, had
many fond memories of growing up in the country and enjoyed discussing farming and
rural life. Carl attended Hamilton High School and often joked he graduated with the
class of 1949 because he sat next to June Mulch, his high school sweetheart. In
addition to chasing June, he ran track at HHS. He proposed to June before leaving to
proudly serve in the US Army during the Korean Conflict while stationed in Germany
from 1952 - 1954. Three weeks after his return to the United States, he married June
on June 6,1954 in Sutter Illinois. His motto was “happy wife, happy life”. In 1956, they
built a new home, lived there for 69 years and were pleased to call Hamilton their home.
Carl began his career at General Mills followed by employment at Sheller Globe where
he served as Head of Maintenance and Senior Buyer. He stayed active throughout his
retirement, joyfully assisting A-1 Landscaping for his son, Dean and serving as a loving
caretaker for June.
Carl happily served his community by coaching Little League and Pony League
Baseball with “Brother Neil”. He was President of the Hamilton Recreation Association
and a member of the Hamilton Park Board. He was a dedicated member of the
Hamilton United Methodist Church serving on many committees and participating in
activities with his church family. He truly enjoyed decades of being on the Church
Council where he was Chairman for many years.
Carl was an avid sports enthusiast. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan, cheered
on the U of I Fighting Illini and thoroughly enjoyed attending events of his favored
Hamilton High School Cardinals/West Hancock Titans. He traveled to many games to
watch generations of his family participate. He and June received the Sports Booster
Club Members of the Year for their dedication to school sports. The Pfeiferling families
were known for sitting in the same bleachers in the gymnasium for 60+ years.
Carl and June enjoyed traveling, especially to Branson MO and took a special once-in-
a-lifetime trip to Europe to revisit the places in Germany he served during his army
years.
The greatest gift of Carl’s life was his family. He was the proud parents of daughter,
Carla and son, Dean but his greatest joy came from his grandchildren—Deanna,
Alyssa, Trent and Reid who could do little or no wrong in his opinion. The twinkle of eye

was his great-granddaughter, Palmer as he happily sported his “Promoted to Great-
Grandpa” shirt. Carl faithfully supported all family activities.
The family would like to thank those who impacted Carl’s life through your love, support,
friendship, medical care, assistance or simply good conversation and a few laughs. His
sense of humor, willingness to serve, caring for others, support of young people, and
faith in the Lord will long be remembered.
Those left to honor his memory are June, his wife of 71 years; daughter Carla (Jim)
Zwicker; son Dean Pfeiferling (Cheryl Knuffman); grandchildren Deanna Zwicker, Alyssa
(McClain) Robinson, Trent (Kelsey) Zwicker, one great-granddaughter Palmer Zwicker
and two great-grandsons on-the-way; sister-in-law Darlene Pfeiferling; and many
nephews and their families. Carl was predeceased by his grandson Reid Pfeiferling,
brother Neil Pfeiferling, and parents Carl and Ruth Pfeiferling.
Memorials may be made to the Hamilton United Methodist Church or West Hancock
Sports Boosters.

Ethel Mae Fellinger,

Ethel Mae Fellinger, 94, of Carthage, passed away at the Quincy Healthcare & Senior
Living at 12:40 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Ethel was born on June 19, 1931, in Augusta, Illinois, the daughter of Daniel and Bessie
(Sparrow) Leasman. She was united in marriage to William Climer in Quincy, Illinois on
September 24, 1949. He preceded her in death. They had four children together. She
later married John Fellinger. Ethel was employed at Methode Electronics for many
years, retiring in 1987. Ethel loved flowers, dancing and country and western music.
She enjoyed putting puzzles together and was a huge wrestling fan (WWE). The kids all
had a bedtime, but on Saturday nights, she would let them stay up and watch wrestling
with her. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her
grandkids. Ethel was a lifelong member of the Burnside Christian Church.
Ethel is survived by her children, Glenda Whitcomb of Adrian, Il, Jeff (Susan) Climer of
Carthage, Il, and Curtis (Julie) Climer of New London, IA; a brother, James Leasman of
Quincy, Il; eleven grandchildren, Jackie (Travis) Conover of Keokuk, IA, Jeremy
(Cassie) Climer of Carthage, Il, Eric (Cindy) Greer of Niota, Il, Lindsay (Ryan) Melvin of
Carthage, Il, Lisa (Manny) Calderon of Keokuk, IA, Ashley (Aaron) Wade of Ft. Madison,
IA, Amanda (Tess) Whitcomb of Indianapolis, IN, Ricky Parker of Warnerrobins,
Georgia, Chris Parker of Perry, Georgia, Jasmine Climer of Carthage, and Jessica
Penford of Carthage; fourteen great grandchildren, Krisama (Keaton) Greer, Kadeeyn
Greer, Madison St. Clair, Tyler St. Clair, Kaiden Harris, Jayce Harris, Audra Caley,
Brenden Melvin, Drew Conover, Piper Conover, Eliana Wade, Elias Wade, Addyson
Climer and Allyana Climer; and one great-great grandchild, Knox Climer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill Climer, husband John
Fellinger, a significant other, Clarence Paben; a son, Steve Climer; four brothers, Walter
Leasman, Ernie Leasman, Boonie Leasman and Bob Leasman; a sister Alice Leasman
and son in law, David Whitcomb
A Funeral service will be held at the Burnside Christian Church on Saturday, November
22, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with burial to follow at McKay Cemetery in rural Burnside.
Visitation will be held from 9-11 AM before the service. Memorials may be directed to
the Burnside Christian Church or Quincy Healthcare & Senior Living. Printy Funeral
Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Elsie M. Tuck, 83

Elsie M. Tuck, 83, of Hamilton, passed away at her home at 9:20 AM,
Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Elsie was born May 16, 1942, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and
Leola (Sherrill) Sapp. Elsie had married Harold Atkins and to that union six
daughters were born. They later separated and she was united in marriage
to Dallas Tuck. Elsie had begun her career at the Ammunition Plant near
Burlington and later worked for the Amour Dial Corporation in Ft. Madison
for many years until her retirement. She had been a member of the
Pentecostal Christian Fellowship in Keokuk.
Elsie is survived by six daughters, Julie (Steve Pettey) Atkins of Kansas
City, Missouri, Carla Miller of Hamilton, Pam (Mike) Gutierrez of Panama
City, Florida, Christine Atkins of Keokuk, LeeLee (Perry) Ellingboe of
Hamilton, and Tracy (Duffy) Hoopingarner of Cartersville, Georgia; nine
grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and a sister.
Cremation rites will be accorded, and a private family burial will be held at a
later date. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Ray “Mickey” Londrie

Michael Ray “Mickey” Londrie passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at
Blessing Hospital in Quincy at 10:45 AM due to natural causes.
Mickey was born May 18, 1952, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Jones) Londrie in
Carthage, Illinois. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1972. He served in
the United States Army as a Specialist receiving his Honorable Discharge on
October 11, 1978. Mickey was the last draftee in Hancock County for the Vietnam
War. He was united in marriage to Sharon Lemley in Burnside, Illinois in 1985.
Earlier in life he worked for DX Station. He later worked with Lyle Lawson and was
employed by the Champion Box Company, retiring in 2012.
Mickey is survived by his daughter, Cathy Jo (Travis) Devine of Warsaw;
Granddaughter, Montanna Jo Devine (Johnny Petersheim); siblings, Gary (Marie)
Londrie of Tonopah, AZ and Margie Russell of Buckeye, AZ. and many nieces and
nephews.
Preceded in death by parents; wife, Sharon in 2004; five brothers, Joe, Randy,
Sonny, Wayne and Max; and six sisters, Maxine Claire, Bonnie, Marcia, Lois, June,
and Mitzie.
Visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, November 20, at Printy Funeral
Home in Carthage. Graveside services will be held at Moss Ridge Cemetery with
military rites on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be
directed to the family for college expenses of granddaughter, Montanna Devine.
Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Kathern Ann “Katy” Lunt

Kathern Ann “Katy” Lunt, 81, of Quincy, passed away at her home at
10:57 PM, Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Katy was born July 25, 1944, the daughter of Oliver and Annabelle
(Shay) Swisher, Jr. in Carthage, Illinois. She graduated from Bowen High
School in 1962 and later received her LPN degree from Hannibal
Vocational School of Practical Nursing. Katy was united in marriage to
Larry Lunt June 22, 1963, at the West Point, Illinois Methodist Church.
He survives. She worked as an LPN for 31 years, retiring in 2012. Katy
was a faithful member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy,
Illinois.
Katy is survived by her husband, Larry, of Quincy; her son, David
(Sharon) Lunt of Quincy, Illinois; daughters, Rebecca “Becky” Vermeire,
of Branson, Missouri and Deborah “Debbie” (Johnny) Dame of
Kirbyville, Missouri; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and a
sister, Char Swisher of Branson, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Brenda.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 18, 2025,
at the St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy. Family will meet
friends from 9:30 AM until time of services at 10:30 AM at the church.
Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Ruth Rife

Betty Ruth Rife entered eternal life on November 8, 2025, at the age of 97. She passed
away peacefully with her sons at her side.
Betty Ruth Shepherd was born August 6, 1928, in Moberly, MO, the daughter of Frank
Wesley and Ethel Ruth (Kleinert) Shepherd. She married Thomas Leo Rife on October
2, 1949, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Warsaw, IL.
Betty moved with her parents and brother, Doyle, to Warsaw at age 6, where she grew
up. As a child she enjoyed roller skating and bike riding. She was a cheerleader at
Warsaw High School. Betty spent her professional life as a registered nurse. She
graduated from Quincy Nurses College and then went on to work at St. Mary’s Hospital
in Macomb, IL. She worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Northwest Community
Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL and finished her career as a caregiver nurse at the
Lutheran Nursing Home in Arlington Heights.
Betty and Leo began their married lives in central Illinois before settling in the northwest
Chicago suburbs of Rolling Meadows and Barrington, where they raised their three
sons. Betty was loved and adored by her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and so many friends, all of whom will miss her
greatly.
As an adult she enjoyed camping, traveling, and playing pinochle and bridge with
friends. She enjoyed reading and doing word searches. More than anything, she loved
being with her family whenever they gathered; especially on summer vacations at Lake
Shafer in Indiana. She was a model of kindness, unselfishness, and love. Betty Ruth
was a faithful churchgoer who now rests eternally in heaven.
Betty Ruth is survived by her children Robert (Ann) of  Woodstock, IL,, Timothy (Cathy) of
McHenry, IL, and Thomas (Tina) of Elgin, IL; grandchildren Matt (Erin), Josh (Kayley),
Kate (Mike Wilbur), Adam, Barrett (Leslie), Clayton (Erin), Eric (Brittany), Tessa (Matt
Mulvaney), Kelsey, and Kassie (fiancé Brandon Cork); 15 great-grandchildren (Grace,
Joshua, Tyler, Lucas, Olivia, Jackson, James, Jude, Raelyn, Maddox, Addison, Colton,
Nolan, Cal, and Clara); and beloved nephews and nieces Mike Shepherd (Jane), Terry
Shepherd (Harris Elder), Steve Sperry (Kathy), Julie Regh (Greg).
She was reunited in death with her husband Thomas Leo, infant daughter Kathryn,
brother Doyle Shepherd, and her parents, Frank and Ethel Shepherd.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Shepherd Premier Senior Living in
Harvard, IL and the hospice team with St. Croix Hospice Care for their loving care and
attention.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6 PM until 8 PM at First
Presbyterian Church, 7100 Harvard Hills Road, Harvard, IL, 60033.

Additional visitation time will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 1 PM until
the 2 PM funeral service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 250 S. 4th St., Warsaw, IL.
Interment to follow the service at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw.
Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home of Harvard, Illinois, and Printy Funeral Home of
Warsaw, Illinois, are in charge of arrangements.

John “Jack” J. Donahue

John “Jack” J. Donahue, 76, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Arrangements are pending at Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk.

Sylvia Paris Felker Rackley

Sylvia Paris Felker Rackley, 85, of Hamilton, passed away at 10:30 PM, Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Sylvia was born September 3, 1940, to Sidney and Daime (Harmon) Felker of Lavalle, Missouri. She was the youngest of 9 children. She attended school in Parma, Missouri.

Down south, Sylvia and her family were of the Baptist faith and had a quaint church at the end of their dirt road they loved to walk to. She became of Methodist faith after moving to Warsaw, Illinois.

Sylvia moved with her family from Berkley, Missouri to Warsaw, Illinois, in 1964, to help her husband at the time, Jim Rackley, start DE Barton Company, along with two other families, Don Barton family and Dewey Clardy family, who made the move with them. The plant later became J.B. Automatic. Sylvia was a contributing factor to its success.

When Sylvia first moved to Warsaw with her family, she helped with the ambulance and volunteered on many community projects. She became a Shaklee distributor which contributed to her good health. She was an excellent cook and prepared many meals at family cookouts. She was known for her homemade chocolate fudge.

Sylvia also worked at Shaeffer Pen and met many friends along the way. She worked at JC Pennys and Cardella’s for many years until she retired. She wasn’t afraid of hard work and worked most of her life.

She is survived by her two daughters, Tamra (Brad) Rackley Greenslaugh and Leisa (Jeff) Rackley Robison; grandchildren, Erin (Danny) Greenslaugh Walton, Tyler (Heather) Greenslaugh, Tiffany (Bryan) Nelson Robison, Jeffrey (Rachel) Robison and Joshua Robison; great grandchildren, Bryce, Blake, Logan, Garner, Bodhi, Casey, Cameron, Everett “Rhett” and Everly; many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Linda Felker and Shirley Felker; and brother-in-law, James (Dottie) Rackley.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, AD, Harold, Bryan, Ralph, Larry, Arlene Stuckey, Evelyn and Verna; brother-in-law, Jerry Rackley; and ex-husband, Jim Rackley.

Private services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Warsaw Fire Department and/or the Hamilton Fire Department or a local food bank of your choice. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.

Jearlyn Frances Plumley

Jearlyn Frances (Lunt) Plumley, 82, of Carthage peacefully passed Friday morning at
her home.
Jearlyn was born on November 24, 1942, in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of Francis
and Leota (Sparrow) Lunt. She graduated from Carthage High School in 1960.
On November 12, 1960, Jearlyn was united in marriage to Darrell Plumley. He preceded
her in death.
Jearlyn worked as a bookkeeper for much of her career at Robnett-Jurgens Implement,
Newell Motors and finishing at Carl Motors. She also took a few years away from the
business world and provided daycare in her home while her daughters were growing up.
Along with her career, she also worked alongside Darrell in their restaurants, The Towne
House Restaurant and The Plum Tree Supper Club & Lounge in Carthage for 27 years.
She was lovingly known as “Monya” to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who
enjoyed their time with her playing games, reading and learning to bake. Along with
supporting local sports teams, she was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Caitlin Clark
fan. Jearlyn was well known for her homemade cookies and Christmas trays for family
and friends.
Jearlyn is survived by her daughters: Kelly (Tony) Freeman of Carthage, IL and Jennifer
(Jimmy) Lauzon of Asheville, NC. Her grandchildren: Kortney (Luke) Burling of
Carthage, IL, Kylee Freeman of Carthage, IL, Liv Lauzon of Asheville, NC, and Tanner
Freeman of Quincy, IL. Her great-grandchildren: Annie, Brooks, Ry and Ronnie Burling
of Carthage, IL. Sister-in-law: Katey Lunt and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Darrell, her sister & brother-in-
law, Rogene (Tom) Dye, brother, Dick Lunt, sisters-in-law ; brother-in-law Jayne (Bob)
Karlov and Judy Manzo.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, November 17, 2025, at Printy
Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.
Family will meet friends from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Carthage Kiwanis
Christmas for Kids. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy (Dottie) Ielene (Bavery) Ruffcorn

Dorothy (Dottie) Ielene (Bavery) Ruffcorn, 88, passed away at Windsor Heights in Camdenton, MO on November 4, 2025. She lived most of her life in Warsaw, IL.
Dorothy was born January 10, 1937, in Chili Township, West Point, IL, to Caples Sourdough and Arminta Della (Meyers) Dooley.  Dorothy graduated from Warsaw High in 1954.  
Dorothy married Billy Bavery in 1954, and they had five children prior to his passing in 1968.
She later married Wendy Ruffcorn in 1977.  He passed in 1994.  
Dorothy was well acquainted with hard work, and she taught her children that importance of work at an early age.  As a young girl, Dorothy started assisting her Dad with outdoor farm chores, while Eleanor was helping their Mom.  In her teenage years, Dorothy would ride in the truck with her brother, Leo, to the stockyards near Alton, IL.  After her graduation, Dorothy’s mother requested she babysit her young sisters, Marilyn and Kathy, so her Mom could work at Swifts.  
Dorothy worked at several area businesses in Keokuk, IA, and Warsaw, IL.  Those businesses
included Swifts turkey processing plant and Decker Manufacturing in Keokuk, and the Whiz- mow in Warsaw. While Dorothy and Wendy were together, Frank and John rebuilt Wendy’s bar at the corner of 6th and Main in Warsaw, and she worked alongside Wendy until his retirement. 
Later she was a babysitter for the Bavery boys, the Shipe girls and a few other children in the Warsaw community. Dorothy was Grandma to them all.  
Fishing and gardening were in her blood and she taught her children and grandchildren how to live off the land.  Grandchildren adventures with Dorothy included helping with the rabbits and pigs, fishing at the Mississippi and Warsaw bottoms, yard saling and road trips to Linn Creek, Missouri.  
Dorothy truly enjoyed Cardinal baseball. Her grandson Billie spoiled his Grandma (Bavery)
Ruffcorn and Grandma (Shipe) Rackley, taking them to the Cardinal games.  Lee Bavery and his mom (Debbie) made sure she had a golf cart decked out with St Louis Cardinals, which she used to cruise her yard, checking out her garden in later years.  
Frank, John and Judy displayed love for their mother in action, taking care of her needs
throughout life, allowing her to stay in her home until the last 3 months.  Dorothy then took her last road-trip to Missouri to be close to Judy while staying in Camdenton.  

Dorothy is survived by her sisters Eleanor Johnson of Basco, IL, and Kathy (Jerry) Woodworth of Warsaw, IL; her son John (Geri) Bavery of Basco, IL; her daughter Judy (Jerry) Jones of Linn Creek, MO; daughters-in-law Debbie Bavery and Sandra Bavery, both of Warsaw, IL; her grandchildren: Billie (Christie) Bavery of Manhattan, IL, Lee Bavery of Warsaw, IL, Jesse Bavery of Basco, IL, Cole (Joy Kigen) Bavery of Columbia, MD, Luke Bavery of Hamilton, IL, Joel (Heather) Jones of Clinton, IL, Adrianne (Patrick Heritage) Jones of Osage Beach, MO; her great grandchildren: Katherine and Madeline Bavery of Manhattan, IL, Caitlynn, Destaney, Jackson and Easton Jones of Clinton, IL, Reagan Jones of Osage Beach, MO, Harper and Baylor Bavery of Hamilton, IL, and Niels, Arlo Bavery and Alannah Amorales of Columbia, MD.

 
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brothers; Leo (Joann) Dooley, Bill
Dooley; sister Marilyn Goodman and brother-in-law, Loren Johnson; and her sons Billy, Frankie, Jimmie Bavery.  
There will be a graveside service for family and friends at 10 am on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw, IL. A Celebration of her life will be held at her home after the graveside service. 
Memorials may be directed to the Warsaw VFW Post 9802.
Tributes and condolences may be left at www.printyfuneralhome.com.
Printy Funeral Home of Warsaw is in charge of arrangements.

Norma Lee Brown

Norma Lee Brown, 93, of Carthage, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November
3, 2025, @ 6:30am at Memorial Hospital in Carthage with family at her side.
Norma was born on May 13, 1932, at home in rural Astoria, IL. She was the daughter of
Sheldon and Ruby (Webb) Stremmel. Norma graduated from Farmington High School in
1950. On December 22, 1951, Norma was united in marriage to Charles D. Brown in
Canton, IL.
Norma is survived by her children, Barton (Mary) Brown of Canton, IL, and Stacey
Sparrow of Carthage, IL; her sons in law, David Prior of Carthage, IL, and Bill Geissler
of Basco, IL; her brother, Roger Stremmel of Canton, IL; her sisters in law, Phyllis
Stremmel of Canton, IL, Billie Stremmel of Toluca, IL, Hazel Brown of Farmington, IL,
and Judy Brown of Canton, IL; her grandchildren, Chris (Jen) Murphy, Jason (Aurora)
Ballard, Erika (Chauncey) Redding, Adam (Betty) Sparrow, Brittany (Andy) King, Kayla
Prior, Taryn (John) Vincent, and Trey (Leah Ridgeway) Geissler; 16 great grandchildren,
and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles Brown, her daughters,
Teresa Geissler, and Sheila Prior, her son in law, Dave Sparrow, her brothers, Richard
and Dennis Stremmel, as well as numerous brothers and sisters in law.
In her earlier years Norma worked at the Overall Factory in Canton, IL until she was
needed to stay home to raise her 4 children. As the children grew older, she worked in
the Canton School District cafeteria as a server for a few years. During this time, she
also served as a timekeeper for the Fulton County Silver Gloves Boxing Association for
competition fights. Norma and husband raised many horses and attend countless
horseshows throughout her lifetime. She loved helping her husband in his woodshop,
sanding, staining, and finishing their beautiful furniture and home décor. Later in life, she
spent time as a daycare provider.
Norma was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. She always had big gardens and
beautiful flower beds. She loved knitting & crocheting and made many blankets for
family members. Norma also loved making crafts and ceramics. She was a loving
mother and devoted wife, always taking care of the children and supporting her
husband. She was the glue that held everything together. She enjoyed nothing more
than spending time with her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. Many
will remember her sharp and picture-perfect memory. Norma never knew a stranger.

Norma loved the church and was very strong in her faith. She is a member of Mt. Zion
Primitive Baptist Church near Astoria, IL for many years. After moving from Canton, IL
to Carthage, IL, Norma routinely attended Providence Primitive Baptist Church. She
was also a member of the Carthage Newcomers Club for numerous years.
Visitation will be held from 4 – 7pm on Monday, November 10, 2025 with funeral service
to be held at 11am on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Printy Funeral Home in
Carthage with burial to follow at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.
A memorial fund has been established. Printy Funeral Home is handling arrangements.