Obituaries

Oct 23, 2012

Buffy Sue Anderson, age 39, of rural Revere, MO, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Blessing Hospital at Quincy, IL. She was born November 15, 1972 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Charles L. and Rita Coons Sherwood. She married Shawn Anderson and they were the parents of Dakota and Shayla. Survivors include her children, Dakota and Shayla...

Oct 22, 2012

Kathryn Elizabeth "Biddy" Wells, age 93, of Kahoka, formerly of Revere, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City. "Biddy" was born June 26, 1919 in Peaksville, a daughter of Maurice and Frances Davis Gardner. She married Eston W. Wells on September 30, 1936 in Kahoka. He preceded her in death...

Oct 22, 2012

Paul C. Harrison, age 90, of Revere, MO, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka. Paul was born September 15, 1922 in Hancock Co., IL, a son of Albert and Lela Hackett Harrison. He and Barbara Clark were married October 12, 1947 in Kahoka by Rev. Monroe at the Methodist Parsonage. Survivors...

Oct 16, 2012

MARY B. GRANDSTAFF Mary Beth Grandstaff, age 56, of Kahoka, MO, died peacefully Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at her home. Mary was born February 17, 1956 and was the happy daughter of Harold and Frances Shelton. She graduated from Wyaconda High School and on June 3, 1978, married Earl C. Grandstaff on the small farm near Luray where she...

Oct 10, 2012

MARSHA RAE ROACH

Marsha Rae Roach, age 59, formerly of Kahoka, MO, died on Wednesday, October 10, 2012,at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL, following a 2-year battle against cancer.

Marsha was born December 17, 1952 in Keokuk IA, a daughter of Roland W. Toad and Leona Tootie Hunziker Roach.

Survivors include her sister,...

Oct 2, 2012

BETTY JACKSON

Elizabeth Betty Maxine Saulsbury Jackson, age 80, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Luther Manor Nursing Center in Hannibal, MO.

Betty was born November 12, 1931, in Glenwood, MO, the daughter of Acy Albert Saulsbury and Bertha Leona Montgomery Saulsbury.

On May 28, 1950, she was...

Oct 1, 2012

CARROL H. VINEYARD

Carrol H. Vineyard, age 82, of Luray, MO, died Monday, October 1, 2012 in the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, IA.

Carrol was born December 17, 1929 at Revere, MO, a son of Joseph and Laura Maisie King Vineyard.

He married Bonnie Lee Walker at the Bethel Murdoch Church...

Sep 28, 2012

ROWDY A. REDDING

Rowdy Allen Redding, age 49, of Kahoka, MO, died Friday, September 28, 2012 in the emergency room of Keokuk Area Hospital.

Rowdy was born May 6, 1963 at Moberly, MO, a son of Ronald Cook and Carol Dochterman Redding.

He married Erin McInerney and they were the parents of two...

Sep 27, 2012

LESA M. JOB

Lesa M. Job, age 43 of Hamilton, IL, died Thursday, September 27, 2012 at her home following a three and a half year battle with cancer.

Lesa was born February 5, 1969 in Quincy, IL, a daughter of Jesse L. and Jane East Job.

She married James Bunn and they...

Sep 25, 2012

LINDA LOU FERGUSON

Linda Lou Ferguson age 70 of rural Kahoka, MO, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at her home following a battle with cancer.

Linda was born October 26, 1941 in Keokuk, Iowa, a daughter of Joseph Cooper and Edna Sherrill Cooper Day.

She was married to Phillip Heberer and they were...

Sep 14, 2012

JOY E. LENTZ

Joy E. Lentz, age 91, of Kahoka, MO, died Friday, September 14, 2012, in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Joy was born May 18, 1921, at Satuma, AR, a daughter of Rev. Edward and Nora Long Holmes.

She was united in marriage to Chiswell D. Chis Lentz on October 18,...

Sep 14, 2012

FREDERICK and JESSIE SCHLOTTER

Joint graveside memorial services for Frederick and Jessie Schlotter of rural Canton, MO were held Friday, September 14, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk, IA, with military honors for Mr. Schlotter by Otto Bruner Post # 170 of the American Legion, Canton, MO, and members of the Missouri Military...

Sep 8, 2012

JUDITH N. GILLISPIE

Judith N. Gillispie, age 71, of Kahoka, MO, died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.

Judith was born June 8, 1941 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Elton M. and Bernadine Walker Wilson.

She married Richard David Brees on August 4, 1961 and after...

Sep 1, 2012

MARY L. COCHENOUR

Mary Louise Cochenour, age 78, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 1, 2012 at her home.

Mary was born June 10, 1934 in Mt. Sterling, IA, the only daughter of Earl and Fern Swanson Owen.

She married Ross Edward Cochenour on October 9, 1960 at the Kahoka Methodist Church....

Aug 24, 2012

THOMAS D. "TOM" LOGSDON, SR.

Thomas D. "Tom" Logsdon, Sr., age 80, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly Friday, August 24, 2012 at his home.

Tom was born December 22, 1931 in St. Patrick, MO, a son of Gabe and Nora Uhlmeyer Logsdon.

He married Betty Barry on July 27, 1951 at St. Michael's...

Aug 12, 2012

ELAINE L. ISELY BUSCHLING

Elaine L. Isely Buschling, age 93, of Kahoka, MO, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 12, 2012, at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka following a brief illness.

Elaine and her twin sister, Elizabeth, were born February 18, 1919, at Medill, MO, precious daughters of John J. and Nettie G....

Aug 10, 2012

FREDERICK B. PETE SCHLOTTER

Frederick B. Schlotter, age 93, of rural Canton, MO, died peacefully Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Lewis Co. Nursing Home in Canton where he was recovering from a fall.

Fred was born February 12, 1919 at Keokuk, IA, a son of Frederick B. and Willamena Immegart Schlotter.

He...

Aug 4, 2012

MELVIN HUNZIKER Floyd Melvin Hunziker, age 82, of Kahoka, MO, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 4, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. Melvin was born April 10, 1930 near Antioch, MO, the only son of Floyd F. and Ruth L. Bash Hunziker. Melvin graduated from Kahoka High School in 1947 and entered the U. S. Air Force....

Aug 4, 2012

DAVID A. LOWERY David A. Lowery, age 56, of Kahoka, MO, died Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. David was born January 30, 1956 in Elizabeth, NJ, a son of Miles and Marilyn Griswold Lowery. He married Debra M. Mack on June 6, 1975, at Revere, MO. She preceded him in death on August...

Aug 3, 2012

EVELYN M. SCHREIBER

Evelyn M. Schreiber, age 81, of Kahoka, MO, died Friday, August 3, 2012, at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Evelyn was born October 11, 1930 in Clark County, MO, a daughter of David Esle and Ora Estelle Brotherton Gates.

On June 27, 1954 she was united in marriage...