Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Hal Gibbons Plenge age 77 of Kahoka, MO, passed away at the UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by his family.

The son of Harry L. and Violet L. (Hoewing) Plenge, he was born in Keokuk, IA on September 21, 1947; a date of such significance that it was forever...

Jan 8, 2025

Phyllis K. Smith, 80, of Kahoka, MO., formerly of Wyaconda, MO., passed away at 9:25 am, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO.

Phyllis was born April 26, 1944, in Columbus, KS. The daughter of Lawrence Edward and Valeta Inone (Hamilton) McElwain.

Phyllis attended and graduated from Cherokee Co. Rural High School in 1962. She...

Jan 6, 2025

Sylvia (Kathleen) Horton, 88, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away at 12:39pm, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa.

She was born May 16, 1936, in Maryville, MO located in Clark Co, MO. The daughter of Reabern Smith and Gertrude Pearl (England) Gregory. On January 22, 1955, she was united in marriage to Jack Thomas Horton in...

Jan 1, 2025

Leona Faye Young, 66, of Kahoka, MO ran into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Clark County Nursing, Kahoka MO. She ran because she was so happy to see her Savior face-to-face! 

She was born May 3, 1958, in Keokuk, IA., to Joseph L. "Skeet" and Ava (Barwick) Young. Most knew her...

Dec 28, 2024

WORLD WAR II VETERAN

Marvin H. Sederburg, 98, of Luray, MO, passed away at 10:40 am, on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Van Buren County Hospital, Keosauqua, Iowa, surrounded by his family.

He was born July 6, 1926, in Red Oak, Iowa. The son of Harry E. and Mae E. (Haymaker) Sederburg. On February 10, 1947, he was united in marriage to...

Dec 25, 2024

Gloria M. Williams, 74, of Kahoka, Missouri formerly of Hamilton, Illinois passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Milan Health Care in Milan, Missouri. 

There will be no visitation or service as per family. Condolences may be left for the family at www.wilsontriplett.com 

Dec 21, 2024

Kevin Eagle, 65, of Kahoka, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri.

He was born September 14, 1959, in Fort Madison, IA. The son of William Gene and Beverly Jean (Morrow) Eagle. On December 22, 1990, he was united in marriage to Ethel Elaine (Horter) Eagle, and she preceded him in death...

Dec 16, 2024

Shirley J Stice, 83, of Kahoka, MO., passed away at the Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton, MO., on Monday, December 16, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born May 24, 1941, in Kirksville, MO., the daughter of Harry Lee and Leota IvaLee (Moore) Moore.

Shirley was raised in Downing Mo., the older of 2 children. In her high school...

Dec 7, 2024

Alice Elizabeth Terrill, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on December 7, 2024 at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Terrill, who passed away in 2016.

Alice Elizabeth Kirchner was born on October 22, 1931 in her family’s farmhouse in Kahoka, Missouri to Herbert and Louise Kirchner....

Dec 7, 2024

Dorthea Ruth Mathies, 89, of Kahoka, Missouri, formerly of Revere, passed away at 8:10am, on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

She was born September 3, 1935, north of Peaksville, MO. The daughter of William Richard and Alberta (Parsons) Gardner. On December 24, 1955, she was united in marriage to Raymond Lee Mathies, and to this union...

Dec 6, 2024

In loving memory of those who are missed so dearly over the holiday season. Always remember the love, the memories, and the brief, but precious times that were had together. 

Dec 3, 2024

Kent Arthur Nixon, 67, of Kahoka, MO., passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his home. 

As per family wishes there will be no Obituary, Visitation or Services.

The family would ask that you please respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Nov 30, 2024

Nolan K. Roberts, 78, of Revere, MO., passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

He was born November 17, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa. The son of Richard Reuben Roberts and Bessie Louise (Sisson) Roberts. He attended Luray grade school and was a 1964 graduate of Kahoka High School. On February 14, 1968, he was united...

Nov 30, 2024

David J French, 69, of Revere, MO., passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. 

He was born September 4, 1955, in Moline, Illinois. The son of Robert J. French and Ardis L. (Post) French. He graduated from Finneytown High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He then furthered his education with an Academic and football scholarship from...

Nov 13, 2024

World War II Veteran

Jack H Byers, 98, of Quincy, IL., formally of Kahoka, passed away at 8:14 pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Curtis Creek Retirement Home in Quincy, Illinois.

He was born June 15, 1926, in Homestead, Florida. The son of Bertram C. and Agnes N. (Lynch) Byers. He was a graduate of Kahoka High School. On July 18,...

Nov 12, 2024

Delbert L Harper, 88, of Kahoka, MO., passed away at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO., on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Delbert was born on September 21, 1936, to Clifford L and Louise K (Kirchner) Harper in Kahoka, MO. He married Twila (Cochran) Harper on January 23, 1955, at the Revere Community Church, and she...

Nov 11, 2024

Nov 1, 2024

Forrest Rhinehart Jr., 81, of Alexandria, MO., passed away at 3:40 pm at Fort Madison Regional Hospital in Fort Madison, IA., on Friday, November 1, 2024.

He was born April 5, 1943, in Galesburg, Illinois. The son of Forrest and Cletus (Timberlake) Rhinehart. He married Martha (Walker) Rhinehart on July 5, 1973, and they later divorced. He enlisted in the Army...

Oct 31, 2024

Paula Jo “PJ” Acklie, 73, of Kahoka, MO., passed away at 5:20 am at Birkwood Village in Fort Madison, IA., on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

She was born December 5, 1950, in Keosauqua, IA., the daughter of Paul Lowery and Veronica (Strabala) Lowery. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1969. PJ started her working career at the Tasty Freeze in...

Oct 29, 2024

Jackie J. Chapman, 90, of Union, Missouri went home to his Heavenly Father on Oct. 29, 2024 at the Hermann District Hospital in Hermann, Missouri.

He was born the son of Jesse R. and JoHannah T. Petersen-Chapman on June 6, 1934 in Anita, Iowa. The family moved to Clark County, Missouri in 1936 – first living near Fox City and then...