Obituaries
Edgar Eugene Lay
Apr 17, 2024
Edgar Eugene Lay, 78, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 12:25 am, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.
Eugene was born on June 22, 1945, in Maywood, Mo., to Virgil T. and Mildred L. (Felker) Lay. Eugene was a 1964 graduate from Warren High School in Monmouth, IL. He worked several jobs over the years as...
Lola Hesse
Apr 13, 2024
Lola Mae (Chesnut) Hesse, 90, passed away at 11:20 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO., with her family by her side. Lola was born on February 19, 1934, in Salem, AK., to Troy and Jennie Lee (Floyd) Chesnut. Lola Mae was united in marriage to Calvin Hesse on April 25, 1954, at Coweta,...
Mary Broomhall
Apr 12, 2024
Mary F. Broomhall, 83, of Kahoka, passed away at 2:57 pm, Friday, April 12, 2024, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.
Mary was born on May 2, 1940, in Canton, Missouri to Otto Scott and Gladys Ruth (Karnes) Hess. She was united in marriage to Larry R. Broomhall on October 5, 1957 in Wayland, Mo., and he preceded her...
Richard "Dick" Whitney
Apr 9, 2024
Richard M. “Dick” Whitney, 66, passed away at 10:24 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with his family by his side. Richard was born on July 13, 1957, in Dansville, NY., to John and Delores (Finch) Whitney. He was united in marriage to Noreen (Pfeiffer) Whitney on July 31, 1981, at Wayland, NY., and...
Anthony "Tony" Bergman
Apr 5, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Bergman , 52, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois with his family by his side. He was born September 16, 1971 in Keokuk, Iowa, the only son of Dennis and Sharon Bergman.
Tony graduated from Clark County High School in Kahoka, MO in 1989. He was a Journeyman Bricklayer for 10 years...
George E. Behnke
Apr 3, 2024
George E. Behnke, 85, passed away at 8:32 am on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with his family by his side. George was born on January 18, 1939, in Keokuk, IA, to George Edward and Florence D (Fulton) Behnke. He was first married to Esther Brammer, and to this union 3 sons were born Jim,...
Linda Eddleman
Apr 1, 2024
Linda (Simpson) Eddleman, 72, of Kahoka, passed away at 11:10 am, on April 1, 2024, at Hannibal Regional Hospital with her loving family by her side.
She was born on April 14, 1951, in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard H. and Hazel A. (Gamill) Simpson. She graduated from Kahoka High School in 1969. She married Robert “Bob” Eddleman on...
Linda L. Smith
Mar 31, 2024
Linda Lee Smith, 71, of Kahoka, passed away at 9:17pm on Sunday, March 31, 2024 as the result of an automobile accident. Linda was born June 22, 1952, to Floyd and Margie (Jessup) Bishop in Loma Linda, CA. Linda attended school in San Bernardino, CA. Linda was united in marriage to Sam Smith, and he preceded her in death in...
Susan Schmitz
Mar 21, 2024
Susan (Hardy) Schmitz, 44, of Wyaconda, MO passed away with her family by her side at 10:10 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
Susan was born on January 8, 1980, in Kirksville, MO., to Dan Hardy and Sandy (Murphy) Hardy. She was united in marriage to Lee B. Schmitz on August 10, 2002,...
Jasmine Fox
Mar 12, 2024
Jasmine Renee Fox, 25, of Canton, MO passed away unexpectedly at 6:04 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Blessing Hospital. Jasmine and her twin sister Scarlett were born on March 3, 1999, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. to Scott Fox and Sherry Powers. She was engaged on November 22, 2018, to Joseph Hightower, and he survives.
Jasmine graduated...
Zelma "Joann" Baker-Humes
Feb 29, 2024
Zelma "Joann" Baker-Humes, 92, formerly of Wyaconda, passed away at 4:30pm on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the Macon Healthcare Center, Macon, Missouri surrounded by her family.
Joann was born on July 16, 1931, in Rardin, IL., to William K. and Zelma L. (Marble) Baker. She was united in marriage to LaVerne “Jack” Humes on April 16, 1955 at the Kahoka...
Lila J Ferguson
Feb 23, 2024
Lila J Ferguson, 86, of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully Friday, February 23, 2024, at her home. Lila was born on October 27, 1937, in Austin, Minnesota to Clyde and Mabel (Golliher) Butler. She was united in marriage to Andrew Ferguson on November12, 1957, in St, Louis, Missouri, and he survives.
Lila graduated from Kahoka High School and then went on...
Barbara Kirchner
Feb 16, 2024
Barbara Kirchner, 70, of Kahoka, passed away suddenly at 3:17 pm on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Kahoka. Barbara was born in Winchester, Virginia on December 31, 1953. Barbara was a hardworking, caring person who often put the needs of others before her own. Barbara held many jobs before her disability and was known for delivering newspapers in and around...
Danny Desvaux
Feb 7, 2024
Danny Desvaux, 73, passed away at 3:10 pm, on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Danny was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on April 12, 1950, to William and Dorothy (Spurgeon) Desvaux. He graduated from Williamstown and spent a year in college before enlisting in the United States Army. After he was honorably discharged, Danny worked as...
Lee Lemmon
Feb 4, 2024
Lee Lemmon, 80, of Williamstown, Missouri, passed away peacefully at 6:42 am, on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Scotland County Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Lee was born on May 24, 1943 to Edwin and Letha (Tweed) Lemmon in Williamstown, Mo. He married Mary Ann (Robertson) Lemmon on June 14, 1970 in Wyaconda, Mo., and she survives. Lee...
Larry Ball
Jan 28, 2024
Larry Ball, 69, of Kahoka, passed away at 1:28pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois with his family by his side. Larry was born August 25, 1954 to Edwin and Joan (Bartels) Ball. Larry graduated from Clark County High School in 1972. Larry was a farmer and worked with his dad, he also was a...
Robert Joseph Edlen
Jan 25, 2024
Robert Joseph Edlen, 88, of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully at 6:28 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home. Joe was born on July 30, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa to Harold and Louise (Fox) Edlen. He was united in marriage to Bessie Ann (Gregory) Edlen on June 13, 1954, at the Kahoka Christian Church Parsonage and she survives.
Joe...
Wayne L. Burkhart
Jan 20, 2024
Wayne L. Burkhart, 87, of Kahoka, Mo passed away at 11:57 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Scotland County Hospital Memphis, Mo. Wayne was born on August 13, 1936 to Lyle and Helen (Roberts) Burkhart in Feris, Illinois. He married Mary Darlos (Wear) Burkhart on September 1, 1956, at the Christian Church in La Harpe, IL. Wayne graduated...
Kelcey Beth Yates
Jan 17, 2024
Kelcey Beth Yates, 32, of Kahoka, Mo passed away at 9:08 am on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at University Hospital Columbia, MO surrounded by her family. Kelcey was born on July 4, 1991, to Curtis L. Yates and Rhonda (Hunziker) Gates.
Kelcey graduated from Clark County High School in 2010. She also attended art classes at SCC. Kelcey loved the...
Chris Young
Jan 8, 2024
Chris Young, 52, of Wayland, (formerly of Kahoka), passed away at 4:59 pm on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois surrounded by his family. Chris was born on December 10, 1971 to Joseph L. and Betty (Schreiber) Young. He was married to Teresa (Evans) Young and to this union 3 children were born Bryan,...
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