Carla Jo Doyle

Carla Jo Doyle, 57, of Carthage, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Carla was born on February 21, 1969, the daughter of Donald D. Doyle and Norma L (Phillips) Doyle in Carthage, Illinois
Carla graduated from Southeastern High School in Augusta. She attended Carl Sandburg College and received her CNA, which she worked in for 39 years. She was a dedicated, loving worker. She got to know many of the people she attended to on a personal level. Carla truly enjoyed life, loved to laugh and make people smile. She loved to travel and her travels took her to Spain, Germany, France, Florida and many other
places. She enjoyed the little things in life, like going to church with her brother Donnie and wife Cindy, or shopping at her nephew’s store in Springfield, the Little Lincoln Toy
Shop. She loved taking photos and family pictures and never forgot a family member’s birthday. Most of all, she loved her nieces and nephews and treated them as if they
were her children.
Carla is survived by, two brothers, Rex (Susan) Doyle of Basco, IL and Donald (Lucinda) Doyle of Carthage; three sisters, Wilma (Robert) Leake of Springfield, IL, Connie (Michael) Wright of Basco, IL and Julie Bollin of Port Byron, IL; a sister-in-law,
Crystal Doyle; she is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Dustin (Traci) Wright, Bryant (Lindsay) Doyle, Ryan Leake, Brandon (Laura) Leake, Chelsea (Mitch) Stice, Brokk (Ruben) Solares, Deanna (Cody) Hamelton, Hunter Doyle, Kristen (Hannah) Doyle, Denton Bollin, Megan (Meagan) Doyle, Rylan Doyle and Tasha Tallman; Great nieces and nephews, Coulton and Emma Doyle, Ari Bertelli, Noah, Aubry, and Peyton
Leake, Bella Wright, Lainey Stice, and Isaac and Flynn Hamelton; two special friends, Janet Skiles and Janice Howard, and many cousins.
She was preceded by her parents, a brother, Brent Michael Doyle, and a nephew in utero.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be directed to the family of Carla for her headstone. Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Kathy Knox

   Kathy Knox, 69, of Keokuk, IA, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026, at her home in Keokuk.

     She was born March 14, 1957, in Keokuk, the daughter of Harley C. and Ruby Thompson Jones. Kathy married Robert “Bob” Michael Knox on October 6, 2006, following a long courtship. He preceded her in death on September 22, 2012.

     Kathy is survived by her daughter, Clara Deck; her son, Chris Deck; her stepson, Jason Knox; two grandsons, Hunter Alberts and Brendin Alberts; one great-grandson, Silas Deck; three sisters, Cindy Harris, Pamela Barber (Rich) and Pamisue Wright; and several nieces and nephews, Harley, Jodi, Joe and Jeremy.

     In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, Harley Jones; her mother, Ruby Phyllis Jones Hallinan; her stepfather, Leo Hallinan; her son, Eric Deck; her grandson, Colby Ryan Deck; two brothers, Joe Jones and Ike Jones; and one nephew, Rich Barber III.

     Kathy was the mother hen of her family, always looking out for her sisters and brothers. Though small in stature, she was tiny but mighty, with a strong personality and a big heart. She enjoyed playing games, especially Skip-Bo and Yahtzee, and loved spending time with her dogs, who held a special place in her heart.

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

     Memorials may be made to Vigen Memorial Home for final expenses.

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

Rick Polley

Rick Polley, 66 of Keokuk passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026 at his home in Hamilton.

     He was born August 15, 1960 in Moline, Illinois the son of Charles Donald and Lorna Elsine Brownlee Polley. He moved to Keokuk at the age of six or seven and lived in several different places as his family relocated before returning to Keokuk at the age of sixteen. He attended Keokuk Senior High School and later earned his GED.

     Through his lifetime, Rick worked at Borg-Worner, Sheller Globe, IFT, and retired from Siemens in Fort Madison. Lovingly known for his grouchy exterior, Rick loved deeply and cared for many people. Rick gave his life to Jesus on November 5, 2009, and was baptized by Brother Bill Hauser at New Testament Christian Church where he was a member. He was devoted to his mother Lorna, caring for her until her death.

     Rick took great pride in keeping his yard looking nice and was very particular about maintaining it. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and making sure his yard was always looking its best.

     He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Dewitt; his granddaughter, Britni Winn (Justin); his grandsons, Brayden Embree and Cade Dewitt; and his great-grandsons, Colt Winn and Jax Winn.          

     He was preceded in death by his parents.

     A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with Dawn Farris officiating. Burial will follow in Charleston Cemetery.

     Visitation will be held prior to the service from noon till 2 p.m., with the family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to Charleston Cemetery or New Testament Christian Church.

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

James Edward Printy

James Edward Printy, 80, died Monday, November 2, 2026, at the Montrose Health Center.

James was born on January 27th, 1946, to Roy and Emma (Schevers) Printy. He was the youngest of 7 siblings that grew up on a generational farm in rural Keokuk. Jim spent his early years helping his dad run the family dairy operation. He shared many adventurous stories of milking cows, riding horses, teasing his sisters and watching classic westerns.

James married Bonnie Hermansfeld on August 19th, 1967. They continued married life on the farm and raised 3 girls who also enjoyed childhoods filled with country-life adventures. In the years that followed, eight grandchildren would receive their first tractor ride from Grandpa and get a chance to bottle-feed a baby cow.

Jim worked as a welder and machinist at Alliance Patterns and Kerr Fabricators and eventually retired from Headco Machine. He had a strong handshake and could build anything with his hands. However, he would say his favorite job was being a farmer. Jim was passionate about raising animals and baling hay on a hot summer day. In fact, he continued farming well after his retirement. He often referred to his lifelong home as “God’s Country.”

Jim is survived by his wife Bonnie Printy of Montrose, IA; daughters Michele (Jeff) Hasselbusch of Keokuk, Lara (James) Serbousek of Ely, and Denise (Matt) Eaton of Keokuk; grandchildren Marissa (Zach) Pentico of Oklahoma City, OK, Lauren (Michael) Simpson of Des Moines, Sydney (Joseph) Bwalya of Cedar Rapids, Kamren Serbousek and Rosalee Serbousek of Ely, Lantz Eaton, Jensen Eaton and Taylor Eaton of Keokuk; great-granddaughter Leona Pentico; brother Dave Printy; sisters Kathy O’Hara and Jean Lemon and many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, step-father Lowell “Bud” Storms, sister Palma West, brothers Thomas Printy and Donald Printy and several in-laws.

A celebration of life event will be held for friends and family on November 28th, 2026, from noon to 3 pm at the Elks Lodge in Keokuk.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lee County Hospice and Montrose Health Center Activities Department.

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

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

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Toni Lynn Nichols

Toni Lynn Nichols 68, of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at her home.
She was born February 25, 1958 in Keokuk the daughter of William and Colette Lillard Toops. She graduated from Kahoka High School with the class of 1976. She was a member of the Sandusky United Methodist Church.
On July 3, 1978 she was united in marriage to Dean Nichols in Buffalo, MO. He survives.
Other survivors include one daughter Sarah (Bryan) Morrell of St. Louis, MO, and two sons Thomas (K-Lynn) Nichols of Keokuk, IA and William (Carissa) Nichols of Des Moines, IA, two grandsons, Oliver and Ian Nichols, two sisters Vicki (Carlos) Somoza of Tehachapi, CA and Sheri (Ed) Brothers of Gillette, WY, one brother Jerry Toops and one sister-in-law Lisa Toops of St. Francisville, MO, her mother Colette Larson of Fort Madison, IA and mother-in law Joan Jordan of Keokuk, IA as well as many nieces and nephews and her two cats Skittles and Titus.
She was preceded in death by one son Timothy Nichols, one grandson Caspian Morrell, her grandparents, her father William Toops and her step father Harold Larson.
Toni enjoyed baking especially making wonderful homemade pies. She could be found gardening in her yard and collecting antiques. Traveling was also a favorite pastime. Toni loved her children and grandchildren and was very supportive of their hopes and dreams.
A gathering of remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 2-4 p.m. at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.
Memorials may be made to the Sandusky United Methodist Church.
     Online condolences may be made to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com
 

Linda Burgess

Linda Lou Burgess, 80, of Keokuk, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa.

     She was born March 10, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Maxine Stroud.

     On February 13, 1968, she was united in marriage to Danny Lee Burgess in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2021.

     Linda worked at the Knotty Pine for twelve years before going to work at Burger King in Keokuk, where she was employed for seventeen years. She retired in December of 1998.

     She loved animals, watching westerns, working crossword puzzles, and spending time in her garden with her flowers. 

     She is survived by her children, David (Gyni) Burgess, Danny             Burgess, Kyle Burgess, and Terri Lynn (Dave) Lorentzen; her stepchildren, Cassie (Mike) Whippie and Brenda (Robbie) Smith; twenty-three grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; her sisters, Annie Vermeesch of Keokuk and Mary McGee; one brother, Butch Stroud; along with many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

     In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her mother; her son, Kenny Couchman; her grandsons, Dakota “Pode” Stark and Nathan Cook; her great-grandchild, Connor Burgess; and her brothers, Richard Burgess and Elmer Burgess.

     A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.  Burial will be held in the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk.

     A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until service time at the funeral home with family meeting with friends at that time.

     Memorials may be made to the family.

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

Debra S. Barton

Debra S. Barton, 72, of Carthage, passed away at 3:45 AM, early Thursday morning, October 22, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.
Debra was born September 28, 1954, the daughter of George Sr. and Mary (Hardy) Adams in Carthage, Illinois. She was formerly employed at Bower in Macomb.
Debra is survived by her daughter, Hannah (Bob) Hinnen; granddaughter, Alexandra Hinnen; great granddaughter, Adilyn Hinnen of Galena, IL; brother, Jack (Diane) Curfman of Carthage; and nieces, nephews and special cousins, Sheila Gillham, Yvonne Bryant, and Melissa (Hardy)
Barrett.
Debra was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Barton; and a brother, George W. Adams.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with a memorial service to follow at 2:30 at the funeral home.