Obituaries

Mar 23, 2020

STACY L. HUMES

Stacy L. Humes, age 48, of Wyaconda, MO, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Stacy was born on September 18, 1971 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Ernest "Doc" and Elizabeth Louise Dalton Humes.

He married Shannon Edwards on June 5, 1999 who...

Mar 23, 2020

Dalene E. Hoffstatter Bergman, age 91, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Sunset Home in Quincy.

Dalene was born February 25, 1929 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Harry W. and Myrtle Eaton Miller.

She was previously married to Leon Brammer and Rudy Hoffstatter.

Survivors include her children:...

Mar 23, 2020

PHILLIP L. GLASGOW

Phillip L. Glasgow, age 69, of Kahoka, MO, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at his home.

Phillip was born July 6, 1950 in Edina, MO, a son of James Thomas and Vera Faye Watson Glasgow.

He is survived by a sister, Linda (Terry) Smith of Arbela; sister-in-law, Marilyn Glasgow of...

Mar 22, 2020

Ruby L. Shoup, age 79, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Ruby was born September 20, 1940 in St. Joseph Hospital in Keokuk, a daughter of Elmer Nicholas "Bill" and Louise Nichols Ellison.

Ruby grew up in the St. Patrick neighborhood, attending Mass...

Mar 17, 2020

KIMBERLY S. HATFIELD

Kimberly S. Hatfield, age 53 of Lewistown, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Kim was born September 20, 1966 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Robert and Alberta Von Holt York.

She was united in marriage on March 24, 1990...

Mar 7, 2020

Roland G. Oilar, age 80, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka where he had been a resident since Thursday.

Rollie was born September 28, 1939 in Kahoka, MO, a son of George A. and Geneva

Rigg Oilar.

He was united in...

Mar 6, 2020

Thomas G. Kerr, age 84, of Luray, MO, entered Heaven to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 6, 2020 in the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA, following injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident earlier in the day in Keokuk.

Tom was born June 2, 1935 in Luray, MO, a...

Mar 5, 2020

James Raymond "Pete" Meginn, age 58, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Pete was born February 24, 1962 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Ralph N. and Sharon Bennett Meginn.

Pete attended Washington High School, and was very proud to be from the "Dotte"...

Mar 1, 2020

Richard Gale Schreiber, age 88, of Kahoka, MO, formerly of Revere, passed away on Sunday evening, March 1, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Gale was born November 2, 1931 in St. Joseph Hospital in Keokuk, the son of Albert and Faye Halferty Schreiber.

On May 9, 1954 he was united in marriage to...

Feb 19, 2020

Elizabeth Louise Dalton Humes, age 74, of Wyaconda, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in the emergency room of Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Louise was born August 20, 1945 in Kirksville, MO, a daughter of Delbert Floyd and Opal Irene Aldridge Dalton.

In her early years, she lived with her...

Feb 17, 2020

Debra D. Farmer, age 62, of Revere, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 17, 2020 in Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

She was born June 25, 1957 in Keosauqua, IA, the only daughter of Jack and Kathleen Gregory Horton.

Survivors include her mother, Kathleen Horton of Kahoka; one son, Mikele (Christina)...

Feb 16, 2020

DORA LEE BRAMMER

Dora Lee Brammer, age 84, of Hamilton, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 in Carthage Memorial Hospital in Carthage, IL.

Dora Lee was born June 11, 1935 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Cifford Glenn and Althea Blanche Crandal Mohr.

She had been married to Lloyd "Wimpy" Brammer...

Feb 12, 2020

DOROTHY DESVAUX

Dorothy L. Desvaux, age 94, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Lewis Co. Nursing Home in Canton, MO.

Dorothy was born January 28, 1926 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Elmer and Viola Marks Spurgeon.

She was united in marriage to William V. Desvaux on...

Feb 9, 2020

MARY JO BEST LAFFOON

Mary Jo Best Laffoon, age 69, of Holts Summit, MO, formerly of Clark County, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mary Jo was born March 17, 1950 in Keokuk, Iowa, a daughter of Verne and JoEtta Brown Best.

She was...

Feb 7, 2020

JUDITH "JUDI" HOUSEHOLDER

Judith Ann "Judi" Householder, age 82, of Keokuk, IA, departed this life and was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 12:29 a.m. She had been a patient at Blessing Hospital since Sunday.

She was born December 31, 1937 in Palmyra, MO, a daughter of...

Feb 6, 2020

CHRISTOPHER S. ADAMS

Christopher S. Adams, age 60, of rural Canton, MO, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 of a heart attack.

Christopher was born March 26, 1959 in Fairfield, IA, a son of George and Eva Creech Adams.

He had spent the past 38 years with the love of his life,...

Feb 6, 2020

GARY W. BRIDGES

Gary W. Bridges, age 65, of Revere, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home.

Gary was born May 8, 1954 in Springfield, IL, the only child of Charles and Velma D. Turner Bridges.

He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and very proud to have...

Jan 30, 2020

RICKY L. ANDERSON

Ricky L. Anderson, age 51, of Arbela, MO, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his home. He had been in a serious debilitating accident in March of 2019.

Ricky was born April 27, 1968, in Graham Hospital in Keokuk, IA, the son of Delbert Clyde and Shirley Cochenour Anderson.

Jan 24, 2020

MELVIN F. FARNEY

Melvin F. Farney, age 86, of rural Alexandria, MO, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at his home.

Melvin was born February 19, 1933 in Elberfeld, IN, a son of Frank A. and Leona Stratman Farny.

Melvin was a mechanic and had been employed in Clark County by several...

Jan 22, 2020

EARL E. HUNZIKER

Earl E. Hunziker, age 95, of Kahoka, MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Earl was born at home on December 29, 1924, the son of Glenn Arthur and Ernestine Kennedy Hunziker. He was the 5th of six children.

Earl...