Obituaries
Veteran's Day 2023
Nov 8, 2023
In Flander's Field
In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.We are the dead. Short days agoWe lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved, and were loved, and now we lieIn Flanders fields.Take up our quarrel with the foe:To you from...
Janet L. Nixon
Nov 3, 2023
Janet L. Nixon, 87, of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully at 10:15 am on Friday, November 3rd, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka where she had resided since July 2023. Janet was born on July 23, 1936, as one of a set of twins to Ralph E. and Edna F. (Saar) Shankster. She was a 1954 Graduate...
Mirl "Gene" Spurgeon
Nov 3, 2023
Mirl Eugene Spurgeon, 88, of Arnold and formerly of Alexandria, passed away at 9:10 am on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his son’s home in Festus.
He was born on April 6, 1935, in New Boston, Iowa, the son of the late Mirl & Ruby (Benge) Spurgeon. Gene married Pearl Rennaker on August 30, 1956, at the First Baptist...
Judy Mohr
Oct 18, 2023
Judy K. Mohr, 72, of Kahoka, passed away peacefully at 2:15 pm on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
She was born on July 3, 1951, the daughter of the late Mathew Clifford “Bud” & Lola Frances (McNally) Eder. She married Larry Mohr on May 8, 1993, at the United Methodist Church in Wayland and...
Dennis Morgan
Oct 15, 2023
Dennis Ray Morgan, 76, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home, in Kahoka, MO.
He was born on August 26, 1947, in Kirksville, MO, the son of Raymond Morgan & Forrest Rose (Cottrell) Morgan. Dennis was united in marriage to Judith E (Dieterich) Morgan on December 24, 1966 in...
James Dunn
Sep 28, 2023
James “Jim” Richard Dunn, 87 of Kahoka, MO passed away at 12:25 am on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Boone County Hospital in Columbia, MO.
He was born on June 25, 1936 in Clark County, MO. The son of Raymond A. & Ethel Mae (Eagon) Dunn. Jim was united in marriage to Marion Eleanor (Nelson) Dunn on September 19, 1954...
John Henry Brookhart
Sep 26, 2023
John Henry Brookhart, 69, of Kahoka, passed away at 12:15 am on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal.
He was born on September 26, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of the late Charles Otis & Vera F. (Welker) Brookhart. John Henry attended and graduated from Clark County R1 School District with the class of 1972....
Lois E. Humes
Sep 21, 2023
Lois E. Humes, 66, of Wyaconda, passed away at 4:05 am on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis.
She was born April 27, 1957, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of the late Lloyd & Lucille (Eagen) Nixon. Lois graduated from Clark County R-1 High School with the class of 1975. She was united in...
Rachel Gutting
Sep 19, 2023
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Rachel Catherine Johnson Gutting received her angel's wings at the age of 93. She was the fourth child born to Frances (Saner) Johnson and Laurence Johnson on September 13, 1930, in Revere, Missouri.
She graduated from Revere High School in 1948. After high school she attended Culver Stockton College. On August 20, 1955, she...
Cory Fowler
Sep 11, 2023
Cory Robert Fowler, 50, of Kahoka, passed away at 9:43 am on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
He was born on May 28, 1973, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Donald Lee Fowler & Roselyn (Spiegel) Self. Cory was united in marriage to Lisa (Mortimer) Fowler on July 23, 1994, in Monet, MO. and...
Dale Small
Sep 8, 2023
Dale Dean Small, 63, of Alexandria, passed away at 1:32 am on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.
He was born on October 7, 1959, in Kirksville, the son of the late Vancel & Roberta (Buford) Small. Dale married Dixie (Hawkins) Leeper on December 15, 1989, in Memphis, and she preceded...
Michael "Pickles" Wood
Sep 3, 2023
Michael "Pickles" Wood, 59, of Kahoka, passed away peacefully at 7:02 pm on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by friends.
He was born on April 21, 1964, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Buddy (Louise) Wood & the late Shirley (Campbell) Lloyd. Michael was married to Christina (Zinnert) Tucker and to this union two children were born;...
Tommie Welker
Aug 30, 2023
Tommie D. Welker, 95, of Keokuk, Iowa and formerly of Wayland, passed away peacefully at 10:56 am on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa.
She was born on December 27, 1927, in Shelbyville, the only child of Thomas & Gladys L. (Copenhaver) Latimer. After she graduated from high school, Tommie worked at the farm...
Elmer "Ted" Woodsmall
Aug 27, 2023
Elmer L. “Ted” Woodsmall Jr., 70, of Kahoka, passed away at 8:27 pm on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was born on March 6, 1953, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of the late Elmer & Delphine (Hornsey) Woodsmall and was raised by Albert & Hazel Crandal. Elmer attended Kahoka High School and graduated in 1972. He married Connie (Eder) Woodsmall...
Josephine Cochenour
Aug 20, 2023
Josephine “Jo” Kay Cochenour, 74, of Lebanon, Missouri and formerly of Clark County, Missouri, passed away at 7:05 pm on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Lebanon Nursing Home in Lebanon.
Jo was born on August 26, 1948, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of the late Wayne & Nelda (Lipper) Overhulser. She worked with Emerson/Copeland Manufacturing in Lebanon,...
Donald "Doc" Dieterich
Aug 20, 2023
Donald “Doc” Dieterich, 100, of Kahoka, passed away at 8:20 am, on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Scotland County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Donald was born April 28, 1923 to Louis Hurley and Lelian Esther (Gibson) Dieterich. He attended school in Medill and Chambersburg, MO. On September 16, 1946 he married Wilma (Kaylor) Dieterich and they were...
Gary "Odie" ODay
Jul 26, 2023
Gary “Odie” O`Day, 75, of Kahoka, passed away at 8:35 pm on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home, Kahoka, MO.
Gary was born on May 27, 1948, in Keokuk, Iowa to Henry and Vanetta (Dust) O`Day. Gary was united in marriage to Evelyn (Young) in 1971 and to this union 5 daughters were born, they later...
Haydelisa "Haydee" Meier
Jul 20, 2023
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Haydelisa “Haydee” Meier, 83, of Kahoka, passed away peacefully at 8:45 pm on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.
She was born on September 22, 1939, in Guihulngan City, Philippines, the daughter of the late Aquilina Iguana & Fortunata (Bayawa) Balansag. She married Calvin Meier on November...
Terri Ryan
Jul 17, 2023
Terri J (Williams) Ryan, 63, of Kahoka, passed away at 11:11 am on Monday, July 17, 2023, at Blessing Hospital, in Quincy, Illinois.
Terri was born on December 8, 1959, in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Raymond and Marcena (Molenburg) Williams. Terri was united in marriage to Ron Ryan on April 21, 2007, at Stockport, Iowa and he preceded her in death...
Virgie A Courtney
Jul 10, 2023
Virgie A Courtney, 91, of Kahoka, entered eternal Glory at 12:30 am, Monday, July 10, 2023, peacefully at the Clark County Nursing Home.
Virgie was born on October 7, 1931, in Williamstown, MO to Gilbert and Beulah (Dice) Young. Virgie married her high school sweetheart Allen Courtney on June 21, 1953, at the First Baptist Church in Kahoka. Their marriage...
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