Obituaries

Rachel Gutting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lavonne Jill Shinn

Lavonne Jill Shinn

Jul 1, 2023

LaVonne Jill Shinn, 93, of Kahoka, passed away at 2:50 am on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health and Hospice in West Burlington, Iowa.

 

She was born on August 15, 1929, in Fairfield, Iowa, the daughter of the late Harold Kenneth Leathers & Leantha Elizabeth (Rice) Dawkins & Gerald “Whitey” Dawkins, who raised her....

Dixie J. Small

Dixie J. Small

Jun 28, 2023

Dixie J. Small, 68, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly at 1:29 pm on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at her home.

 

She was born on July 4, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of the late Miller Mack & Jennie Louise (Land) Hawkins. Dixie married Kent Leeper on May 2, 1970, and to their union, Greg, Jennifer, and Randy were...

Scott Ash

Scott Ash

Jun 24, 2023

 

Scott James Ash, 58, of Wayland, passed away at 7:08 pm on Saturday June 24, 2023, at his home. 

 

He was born October 25, 1964, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Late Alva Jr. & Betty Jo (Toops) Ash. Scott was united in marriage to Donna Sue Allen on April 9, 1983, in Wayland and she survives.

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Steven Buschling

Steven Buschling

Jun 21, 2023

Steven Mathew Buschling, 68, of Canton, MO passed away peacefully at 9:29 pm on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Boone County Hospital in Columbia, MO, surrounded by his family.   

Steven was born on September 29, 1954, to Allen and Nettie (Fishback) Buschling.  He graduated from Clark County High School in 1972 and married Julia Rose in 1976.  Julia preceded him in death...

Vernon G. Hopp

Vernon G. Hopp

Jun 19, 2023

Vernon G. Hopp, 81, of Luray, passed away peacefully at 12:56 pm on Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Home Health & Hospice Centre in West Burlington, Iowa.

 

He was born on May 20, 1942, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of the late W. Lester & Elnora (Oilar) Hopp. Vernon attended Kahoka High School, graduating...

Cheryl Raye Brammer

Cheryl Raye Brammer

Jun 17, 2023

Cheryl Raye Brammer (79), a life-long resident of Alexandria, MO, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL after a short illness.

Cheryl was born May 18, 1944, to Norman S. Brammer, Sr. and Loretta Elaine (White) Brammer at the former Graham Hospital in Keokuk, IA. Her father was unable to see his newborn daughter...

Patty Christy

Patty Christy

Jun 13, 2023

Patty Jo (Harris) Christy, 68, of Alexandria, Missouri passed away at 12:08pm on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home.   She was born on January 29, 1955, in Petaluma, California to Milton Addison Harris and Ruby Alice (Donaldson) Harris. Patty married Roger Christy on October 31, 1975, in Kahoka, Missouri.   Patty and Roger were partners in everything and worked at their business...

Luke Brown

Luke Brown

Jun 9, 2023

Luke A. Brown, 19, of Wyaconda, passed away unexpectedly at 1:09 pm on Friday, June 9, 2023, in Wyaconda.

 

He was born on August 18, 2003, in Memphis, the son of Jennifer & Doug Folker. Luke attended Clark County R1 High School, graduating in 2022. After graduation, he attended trade school in Wisconsin with a focus on Heavy equipment...