All Obituaries

Mary K. Morehouse, 91, of Wayland, passed away peacefully at 4:34pm on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Great River Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa. She was born on June 11, 1929 at her family home South of Kahoka, the daughter of the late Otto Herman and Georgia Margaret (Applegate) Mohr. She married Edwin Samuel Morehouse on June 24, 1972 in Wayland at the Wayland Baptist Church, he preceded her in death on June 8, 2003. Mary was a stay at home mother for most of her life. She loved...

Glenna Florence (Bourgeois) Lipper passed away peacefully Friday evening, January 15, 2021 in the Scotland County Hospital, Memphis, MO.  Glenna is survived by her two sons (and wives), Charles (Cindi) and Stephen (Marilyn); three grandchildren, Nicole and Jesse (Stephen & Marilyn); and Janie (Charles & Cindi); one great granddaughter, Cora (Nicole); nieces, nephews and others. She was preceded by her husband (Robert E. Lipper), parents (Glenn & Ethel Bourgeois), sister...

George Wayne Wagner, age 89,  of Kahoka, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the Scotland County Care Center in Memphis. He was united in marriage to Jeannette Frances Brown on February 18, 1955 at Central Baptist Church in Quincy, IL.  She proceeded him in death on December 27, 2017. Wayne was born March 3, 1931 on the Rolling R Ranch north of Luray to George and Ida May (Shannan) Wagner.   He grew up on a farm south of Wyaconda with his mother and stepfather...

Linda Sue Lewis, 79, of Kahoka and formerly of Keokuk Iowa, passed away at 3:37 pm on January 8, 2021, at Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk. She was born September 4, 1941, in Keokuk, the daughter of the late George & Bernice Dietrich. Linda was a graduate of Keokuk High School. She worked most of her life as an LPN for Dr. Beckert in Kahoka and also at the Clark County Nursing Home for many years and later retired from Metzler in Keokuk. Linda married Duane Lewis on March 15, 1968 in...

Dorothy A. Bertram, 95, of Kahoka and formerly of rural Gorin, passed away peacefully at 1:00 am on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, with loved ones at her side. She was born on October 10, 1925 at the family home near Fairmont, the daughter of the late Ralph E. and Tessie A. (Vollmer) Jenkins. She was a 1943 graduate of Wyaconda High School. Dorothy married Harold S. Bertram on September 18, 1947, in Hannibal, Missouri, and he passed away...

Nancy Sue Davidson, 78, of Luray, passed away at 4:45pm on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Kirksville Manor Care in Kirksville.  She was born January 23, 1942 in her family home, the daughter of late Cecil and Helen (Hudson) Davidson. Nancy attended grade school at Ashton and was a graduate from Clark County High School.  Nancy worked at the Shelter Workshop, now located in Kahoka, for forty plus years. She was an active member in the Kahoka United Methodist Church and attended...

Eunice E. Buford, 90, of Kahoka, passed away peacefully at 5:17p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal with her son Kevin by her side. She was born on October 10, 1930 at the family home in Kahoka, the daughter of the late Cecil H. and Alma (Gram) Denham. Eunice was united in marriage to Harlan Buford on October 17, 1948 at her parent’s home in Kahoka with Rev. Carl Kroenlein presiding. Harlan preceded her in death on September 22, 2008. Eunice was...

At this time of year we would like to take a moment to remember those we have lost in 2020. It is unbearable to lose a loved one at any time, but during Christmas it can be particularly hard to get through when the one you want to be with won't be there this year.  While only time will ease the burden of grief, knowing you are not alone and remembering old traditions and creating new ones may provide some comfort to you during the holiday season.  Our family at Wilson &...

Myron L. Swan, 86, of Revere, passed away at 11:30 am on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Great River Medical Centre in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born on April 26, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of the late William and Marguerite (McKeever) Swan. Myron served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Drake University where he received his bachelor’s degree in music study. Myron later attended Hamburg University in Germany where he received his...

Donald E. Howell, 83, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:52 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis. He was born on June 12, 1937 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Floyd and Grace (Droege) Howell. He graduated from Granger high school in 1955. He served in the United States Army and saw active duty in Germany during the Berlin Crisis. Don was a farmer for many years, he also owned and operated several taverns in the area. He was a past commander at the VFW Post...