Obituaries

Dec 3, 2020

Donald E. Howell, 83, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:52 pm on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis.

He was born on June 12, 1937 in Chambersburg, the son of the late Floyd and Grace (Droege) Howell. He graduated from Granger high school in 1955. He served in the United States Army and...

Nov 29, 2020

Margaret “Peggy” Lou Thorn, 78, of Alexandria, passed away unexpectedly at 7:30 am on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.

She was born on March 30, 1942 in Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of the late Lee and Florence “Lucille” Wadden. In 1995 Peggy married Jerry Thorn in Kahoka and he survives.

Nov 23, 2020

Stephen Lee Sherrill, (62), of Wyaconda, passed away at 8:29pm on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis.

Stephen Lee Sherrill was born June 30, 1958 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Letha Haage Sherrill. He married Linda Humes on November 10, 1979 in Wyaconda. Stephen was a factory worker for 37...

Nov 22, 2020

Delbert L. Gilbert, 98, of Wayland, passed away at 5:40 pm on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on January 30, 1922 in Fort Madison, Iowa the son of the late Ivan and Mamie (Daniels) Gilbert. After high school, Delbert served in the United States Navy during World War II from 1942 until...

Nov 18, 2020

Dorothy E. Thomson, 101, of Kahoka, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born on August 17, 1919 in Clark County, the daughter of the late Carl and Catherine (Wells) Suter. She married Walter Thomson on November 24, 1937 in Palmyra and he preceded her in death on...

Nov 17, 2020

Marjorie Alderton, 94, of Kahoka and formerly of Wyaconda, passed away at 1:55 pm on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born on April 8, 1926 on the family farm near Wyaconda, the daughter of the late Frederick George and Josibelle (Sullivan) Whitehead. Marjorie married Charles Hayden Alderton on...

Nov 16, 2020

Donald R. Hyde, 86, of Kahoka, passed away at 8:36 am on Monday, November 16, 2020 peacefully at his home.

Don was born on August 11, 1934 in Brock, the son of the late Glen and June (Gristy) Hyde. He graduated from Memphis High School and married Bessie Ludwick with whom he had five children: Gloria, Theresa,...

Nov 10, 2020

Robert “Bob” Eugene Little Jr., 71, of Kahoka, passed away at 3:00pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Bob was born on April 16, 1949 in Keokuk, the son of the late Robert Eugene and Helen Marie (Gibson) Little Sr. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...

Nov 10, 2020

Allen Lowell Cameron, 88, of Kahoka, MO, passed away peacefully at 9:13 am on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Allen was born on October 22, 1932 in Antioch, MO, on the Cameron Farm.  He was the son of the late William Robert and Vera Maude (Stark) Cameron. Allen graduated from Kahoka...

Nov 7, 2020

Mary LeMaster, 77, of Alexandria, passed away at 8:32 am on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

She was born on October 5, 1943 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of the late C.R. and Dorothy “Dora” Maxine (Harris) Sackman. Mary graduated from Clark County R-1 High School in 1962. She married Gary J. LeMaster...

Nov 4, 2020

Karen Joyce Walker, 79, most recently of Warrensburg, MO and formerly of Clark County, passed away from complications due to Alzheimer’s Disease on Wednesday afternoon, November 4th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 14, 1941 in Clark County, the daughter of the late Clifford and Althea (Crandel) Mohr. Karen Walker...

Nov 3, 2020

Kenneth “Kenny” George Winters, 82, of Wayland, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Kenny was born on December 1, 1937 in Gregory Landing, Missouri, the son of the late George “Fuzzy” Winters and Wilma (Arnold) Winters-Walls. He married Patricia Ann Riney on May 28, 1960 at Saint Martha’s Catholic Church...

Nov 2, 2020

Wilma Fern Dieterich, 94, of Kahoka, passed away at 4:30pm on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born on September 26, 1926 in Kirksville, Missouri. Wilma was the daughter of the late George Melvin (Slim) and Florence Ann (Gares) Kaylor. She married Donald “Doc” Dieterich on September 16, 1946...

Oct 30, 2020

Roger Leslie Christy, 78, of Alexandria, Missouri passed away at 3:36pm on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Illinois.

He was born on January 20, 1942 in Keokuk, Iowa to Leslie Joseph and Berniece Josephine (Richey) Christy. Roger married Patty Harris on October 31, 1975 in Kahoka, Missouri.

Roger is survived by his wife, Patty,...

Oct 29, 2020

Everett Lynn Hill, 85, of Wayland, passed away at 1:17pm on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Donnellson Healthcare Centre in Donnellson, Iowa.

He was born on February 14, 1935 in Peaksville, the son of the late Everett Carl and Twila Mae (Best) Hill. Everett was a laborer and worked in construction under Union Local 525 for...

Oct 26, 2020

Joseph James Garrels, 93, of Kahoka, passed away at 7:50 pm on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

He was born on November 10, 1926 in Thayer, Iowa, the only son of the late Herman Joseph and Mildred Walker Garrels. In 1935 his family moved to Memphis and later to Revere...

Oct 24, 2020

Louis “Louie” David Ferguson, age 89, of Carroll, IA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Anthony Nursing Home in Carroll, IA, surrounded by his family.

Louis was born on January 17, 1931 to Chester D. Ferguson and Sylva C. (Kapfer) Ferguson in Meyer, IL. His...

Oct 23, 2020

Richard “Dick” Lee Brewer, 87, of Kahoka, passed away peacefully at 10:13 pm on Friday, October 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 15, 1933 in Revere, the son of the late Lawrence and Hazel (Courtney) Brewer. He graduated from Revere High School in 1950.  Following graduation, Richard enlisted in the...

Oct 21, 2020

Thomas Harold Holmes, 71, of Luray, passed away at 1:57 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home.

Thomas was born of Catholic Faith on March 4, 1949 in Ashton, Missouri, son of the late George Harold Holmes and Marie Elizabeth (Hickey) Holmes. He will be dearly missed by his soul mate...

Oct 18, 2020

Michelle Renee Fox-Christy, 52, of Canton, was reunited with her mother on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home.

She was born on December 19, 1967 in Keokuk, the daughter of Ronnie Fox and the late Betsy K. (Cole) Fox. She married Terry Christy on October 21, 1989 in Canton and he survives. Michelle was a family-oriented...