Obituaries

Feb 4, 2019

Memorial services for William Druck, age 84 of Wyaconda, were held Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka followed by inurnment in the New Woodville Cemetery.

Bill Druck passed away February 4, 2019 at his home.

Officiating at the service will be Pastor Shelby Whitney.

Memorials may...

Feb 4, 2019

William H. Druck Sr.

Bill Druck, 84, of Wyaconda, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2019.

Bill was born on October 29th, 1934 in Peoria, Illinois to Harold D. Druck and Lillian (Filbert) Druck. He joined Local 649 out of Peoria in 1952 where he was a heavy equipment...

Jan 19, 2019

NORMAN LEE NICHOLS

Norman Lee Nichols, age 75, of Hannibal, MO, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Saturn House Assisted Living Facility in Hannibal.

Norman was born February 4, 1943 in Williamstown, MO, a son of Leo B. and Helen Margaret Carlin Nichols, Sr.

He graduated from Williamstown High School and was...

Jan 19, 2019

Harold M. Harper, age 80, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his home.

Harold was born August 24, 1938 in Clark County, a son of Clifford and Louise Kirchner Harper.

He was married on March 6, 1960 to Mary Barnes at St. Paul United Church of Christ.

Survivors...

Jan 14, 2019

JOSEPH L. YOUNG

Joseph L. Young, age 72, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in Select Specialty Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Joe was born December 7, 1946 in Kahoka, a son of Joseph L. and Ava Barwick Young.

He graduated from Kahoka High School and the following year on...

Jan 11, 2019

NORMA E. JOHNSON

Norma E. Johnson, age 95, of Revere, MO, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at her home in Revere.

Norma was born July 5, 1923 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of Clyde and Opal Tippen Brown.

She was married to Robert Alan Engles, Sr. and they were the parents of...

Jan 6, 2019

DAMON MICHAEL KROGMEIER

Damon Michael Krogmeier, age 18, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly early Sunday, January 6, 2019 in a one vehicle accident south of Kahoka on Highway 81.

Damon was born February 27, 2000 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Craig and Sarah Wright Krogmeier.

Damon was home schooled, having graduated in...

Dec 31, 2018

Norma Bay (Erwin) Colyer was born March 9, 1922, 96 years ago. She was born a farm girl and considered herself just that until she died. Her father Clarence Erwin was a farmer and livestock trader. Her mother Bay Jenkins was a school teacher. Her two older brothers (Carson and Alva) were farmers and teachers. The tradition has...

Dec 31, 2018

KEVIN L. PALMER

Kevin L. Palmer, age 60, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 31, 2018 in Green River, Wyoming while on his job as an over the road trucker.

Kevin was born August 5, 1958 in Kirksville, MO, a son of Gene and Joan Anthony Palmer.

Kevin was the proud...

Dec 11, 2018

LAVOLA P. HOBSON

Lavola Pearl Hobson, age 95, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Lavola was the daughter and first born of William James "Bill" and Myrtie Ethel Hunziker Hodges. She was born at home on June 25, 1923 near Antioch, MO, where she...

Dec 10, 2018

LARRY A. DAVIDSON

Larry A. Davidson, age 74, of Ashton, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at Landmark Hospital in Columbia, MO

Larry was born February 4, 1944 the son of Cecil and Helen Hudson Davidson.

During his sophomore year at Kahoka High School, Larry developed polio. He finished his education later and...

Dec 7, 2018

Dennis C. King, age 75, of Revere, MO, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018 at his daughter’s home near Revere where he had recently made his home.

Dennis was born April 15, 1943 in the King farm house at Revere, the son of Lewis C. and Alma W. Walker King.

He was married to Mary...

Nov 25, 2018

DELLA M. ARNOLD

Della M. Arnold, age 96, of Kahoka MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka surrounded by her family.

Della was born July 7, 1922 at Kahoka, a daughter of Andrew Henry and Diamond Theresa Gutting O’Day.

On December 24, 1938,...

Nov 20, 2018

CHARLES R. "CHICK" RHODES

Charles R. "Chick" Rhodes, age 69, of rural Canton, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at his home.

Chick was born November 18, 1949 in Aberdeen, SD, a son of Billie and Esther Hoffman Rhodes.

On May 26, 1969, he was united in marriage to Mary A. Logsdon....

Nov 20, 2018

This is a change of DATE of visitation and service for Mr. Nixon from Monday, November 26, 2018 until Tuesday, November 27, 2018 due to the extreme weather conditions. Mr. Lyle E. Nixon, 71, of Burlington, died Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Born December 26, 1946 in Keokuk, Iowa, he...

Nov 14, 2018

Bessie Louise Hardy, age 88, formerly of Luray, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Bessie was born October 21, 1930 in Luray, MO, a daughter of Henry and Bessie Thompson Calvert. With the exception of the time spent in the nursing home, Bessie spent her entire life near...

Nov 10, 2018

MARGIE R. WATTENBARGER Margie R. Wattenbarger, age 100, of Kahoka, MO, died Saturday, November 10, 2018 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka where she had made her home since 2015. The daughter of Frank and Eliza Starnes Moss, Margie was born March 10, 1918 in Unionville, MO. It was there that she met and married Arlo Wilson...

Nov 3, 2018

MICHAEL D. SPEER

Michael D. Speer, age 67, of Kahoka, MO, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 3, 2018 in the emergency room of Unity Point Hospital in Keokuk, IA.

Mike was born January 17, 1951 in Davenport, IA, a son of Ermin and Betty Ballew Speer. On February 22, 1992, he was united in marriage...

Nov 1, 2018

Gerald Leroy "Inky" Curfman

Gerald Leroy "Inky" Curfman, age 74, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Alexandria, MO, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018, at Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines.

Inky was born October 9, 1944 in Keokuk, a son of Maurice and Mildred Scobee Curfman. Following his mother’s death, he and his siblings...

Oct 17, 2018

RAYMOND B. VERKRUYSE

Raymond B. Verkruyse, age 80, of Revere, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Raymond was born December 16, 1937 in Moline, IL, a son of Jacob B. and Margaret

Richards Verkruyse.

Survivors include two sons and two daughters and their families;...