Obituaries

Wanda Berg

Wanda Berg

May 24, 2023

Wanda Berg, 82, of Keosauqua, Iowa and formerly of Anson, Missouri passed away at 7:20 am on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Keosauqua Health Care Centre in Keosauqua, Iowa.

 

She was born on April 15, 1941, in Athens, the daughter of the late Joe & Lela (Wilson) Miller.  She married Everett Berg on March 24, 1962, in Kahoka...

James Frazier

James Frazier

May 22, 2023

James E. Frazier, 76, of Luray, passed away peacefully at 6:06 pm on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal.

 

He was born on November 25, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of the late Leroy Franklin & Evelyn Verene (Hufford) Frazier. James graduated from Kahoka High School in 1964. He married Kathleen Faye Thomas on...

Norman Ewart

Norman Ewart

May 22, 2023

 

Norman M. Ewart, 90, of Kahoka, Missouri passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at Country Aire Retirement Center in Lewistown, Missouri.

He was born December 18, 1932, in Stockport, Iowa, the son of the late William Ewart & Leona (McKee) Ewart.  Later he joined Elsie (Haage) Ewart in marriage on June 11, 1955, at the Wayland Methodist Church.  She...

Carol Peer-Simpson

Carol Peer-Simpson

May 19, 2023

 

Carol Peer-Simpson, 69, of Kahoka, passed away at 6:36 am on Friday, May 19, 2023, at her home. Carol was born on April 27, 1954, in Davenport, Iowa to Rex and Marge Peer (Misner).

Carol spent most of her working life in the service and manufacturing sector. Many of her contract jobs were spent working as a cleaner for...

Linda Gordy

Linda Gordy

May 17, 2023

Linda Lou Seamster Gordy, 80, of Arbela, MO, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO.

She was born June 2, 1942, to Omar Forest and Esther Louisa Schmitter Seamster. She graduated from Downing High School in Downing, MO. She married Lowell Nelson Gordy on April 23, 1961, at her family’s home in Scotland...

Harold Peters

Harold Peters

May 13, 2023

Harold L. Peters, 88, of Alexandria, was called home on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois with his family by his side.

 

He was born on December 24, 1934, the son of the late Herman & Mayme (Powell) Peters. Harold married Roberta “Joan” Kleinert on December 3, 1966, and she preceded him in death on...

Guy E. Spence

Guy E. Spence

May 6, 2023

Guy Earl Spence, age 89, of Kahoka, Missouri, died at 2:10 a.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, after a brief illness. Guy was two days shy of celebrating his 90th birthday.

 

Guy, the only son of Carl Elvin and Mary Fay (Murphy) Spence, was born at his maternal grandparents’ home a wee little fella of three pounds on...

Merle Davis

Merle Davis

May 5, 2023

Merle D. Davis, 80, of Kahoka, passed away at 6:20 am on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis.

 

He was born on June 10, 1942, in Salem, Iowa the son of the late Andrew & Floy (Esthers) Davis.

 

Merle worked for Fruehauf Steel Castings in Keokuk, Iowa for many years until his retirement....

Dale Clark

Dale Clark

Apr 16, 2023

Dale Steven Clark, 76, of Revere, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at 6:08 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. 

He was born on September 30, 1946, in San Diego, California to the late Clifford and Doris (Briggs) Clark. He married Bonita (Suzie) Lucas on April 10, 1970, the parents of a son and a daughter....

Raymond Sherrill

Raymond Sherrill

Apr 8, 2023

Raymond Albert Sherrill, 92, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:28 PM on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at his home.

 

He was born on July 3, 1930, in Hamilton, Illinois, the son of the late David Glenn and Mary (Anderson) Sherrill. Ray married Letha (Haage) on April 1, 1956, in Kahoka, and she preceded him in death on July 7,...

Arlen W. Irvin

Arlen W. Irvin

Apr 6, 2023

 

Arlen Wayne Irvin, 48, of Luray, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Kahoka, Missouri.

Arlen was born on November 9, 1974, in Keosauqua, Iowa, to Wesley and Hattie (Privia) Irvin. Arlen was a tinkerer from the get-go.  He loved tractors, cars, bikes, and heavy equipment. He was always working on an engine, fixing an engine, or...

Dean Barber

Dean Barber

Apr 5, 2023



Dean M. Barber, 85, of Wyaconda, passed away at 5:57 pm on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 10, 1937, at his family home in Wyaconda the son of the late John Samuel Barber and Pauline (McReynolds) Barber. Dean graduated from Wyaconda C-1 High School in 1955. He married...

Kathryn "Connie" Woodsmall

Kathryn "Connie" Woodsmall

Mar 25, 2023

Kathryn Colleen “Connie” Woodsmall, 69, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:18 am on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at her home.

 

She was born on February 8, 1954, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of the late Ronald & Betty (Loter) Eder. Connie attended Kahoka High School and graduated in 1973. She married Elmer “Ted” Woodsmall Jr. in 1974 at the...

Cathy Webster

Cathy Webster

Mar 11, 2023

Cathy Grace Webster, 65, of Memphis, passed away at 11:10 am on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at her home.

 

She was born on October 11, 1957, in Edina, the daughter of the late Elbert William & Betty Lou (Davis) Herring. She was a 1975 graduate of Gorin High School. Cathy married Michael Carl Webster on April 8, 1977, in...

Dennis D. Perry

Dennis D. Perry

Mar 6, 2023

Dennis Douglas Perry, 83, of Wyaconda, passed away at 11:56 pm on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

 

He was born on December 15, 1939, the son of the late Leo & Edna (Newnham) Perry. Dennis was a 1957 graduate of Kahoka High School. After graduation, Dennis served in the United States Navy aboard the...

William "Bill" Bair

William "Bill" Bair

Mar 1, 2023

 

William “Bill” Bair, 85, formerly of Kahoka, Missouri passed away at 1:45pm on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Sunset Home in Quincy, Illinois.

 

He was born February 8, 1938, in Kahoka, Missouri, the son of the late William C. Bair Sr. & Margery (Hutchinson) Bair.  He graduated from Clark County High School in 1956.   Bill later served in...

Richard "Dave" LeMaster

Richard "Dave" LeMaster

Feb 20, 2023

Richard David “Dave” LeMaster, 76, of Alexandria, passed away early Monday morning on February 20, 2023 at his home.

He was born May 11, 1946, the son of the late Norman and Hazel (Gregory) LeMaster. Dave married Sandy (Williams) on November 22, 1965 in Warsaw, Illinois. Sandy preceded him in death on October 23, 2022.

Dave had worked at Frank...

John Bergman

John Bergman

Feb 17, 2023

John R. Bergman, 74, of Kahoka, passed away at 8:53 am on Friday, February 17, 2023.

 

He was born on September 2, 1948, in Kahoka the son of the late George & Mildred (Brotherton) Bergman-Nichols. He married Sharon Meyers on June 2, 1969, in Peaksville, MO and she preceded him in death on June 30, 1970. John later married...

Billy Brewer

Billy Brewer

Feb 16, 2023

Billy Duane Brewer, 66, of Kahoka, passed away unexpectedly at 6:16 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at his home.

 

He was born September 8, 1956, in Keokuk, IA the oldest son of Duane and Berty Toops Brewer. Billy graduated from Revere High School in 1974.  On September 3, 1977, he was united in marriage to Terri Jean Garrels...

Lula Belle Laffoon

Lula Belle Laffoon

Feb 5, 2023

Lula Belle Laffoon, 97, of Kahoka and formerly of Wayland, passed away peacefully at 8:44 am on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

 

She was born on April 28, 1925, in Iuka, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Albert & Mellie (Wood) McClellan. Lula Belle married Robert A. Laffoon on January 31, 1943,...