Obituaries

Jun 22, 2020

Larry Ralph Buschling, age 71 of Allison Park Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 22, 2020 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Larry was born on August 1, 1948 in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Ralph and Rose Marie Toops Buschling.

Survivors include, his parents, Ralph and Rose Marie Buschling...

Jun 19, 2020

Shirley Hamner Mitchell, age 85 of Kahoka, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020 at her home.

Shirley was born May 22, 1935 in Sullivan, MO, a daughter of William and Dorothy Tourville Reeves.

She was married to Delbert Hamner and they were the parents of three children, Karl, DeWayne and Debbie. She latter...

Jun 19, 2020

Jerry Wilson Griffitt, age 71, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, in KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

Jerry was born December 11, 1948 in Marshall, MO, a son of Frank Wilson and Velma E. Cassels Griffitt.

He graduated from Marshall High School in 1966 and attended Columbia College.

Jun 7, 2020

BETTY D. SMITH

Betty D. Smith, age 84, of Luray, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her son’s home in Kahoka.

Betty was born June 6, 1936 in Argyle, IA, a daughter of Karl and Darlene Humes Karlson.

She graduated from Wyaconda High School in...

May 19, 2020

Jesse C. Forquer, age 89, of Wyaconda, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Jesse was born June 21, 1930, near Williamstown, MO, the son of Walter Clarence and Elizabeth Jane Austin Forquer.

He was united in marriage to Wilma M. Ash on January 24, 1951 at...

May 11, 2020

VANESSA D. TRIPLETT

Vanessa Dawn Triplett, age 46, of Rutledge, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 11, 2020 in the emergency room of Northeast Missouri Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO.

Vanessa was born April 7, 1974 in St. Charles, Missouri, the daughter of Kim and Sue Gosney Frazee.

She graduated from...

May 10, 2020

Lynn Daniel, age 93, of Indianapolis, departed this life Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born May 3, 1927 in Revere, Missouri to the late Clarence Jasper and Elva Bernice (Laughlin) Daniel. Lynn volunteered to serve his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was recalled to serve during the Korean War. He earned a...

May 1, 2020

Paula Elizabeth Moore Ludwick, age 87, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 in the Scotland Co. Hospital in Memphis, MO.

Paula was born August 13, 1932 in Memphis, MO, the daughter of George William and Blanche Elizabeth Findley Moore.

She grew up in Memphis, graduated from Memphis High School, and attended Central...

Apr 20, 2020

ALEX BOWDEN

Alex Bowden entered the arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in the Women and Children’s Center in Columbia, MO. He was anxiously awaited by his parents, Michael T. and Esther Boley Bowden.

Alex is survived by his parents; his grandparents, Leah Boley of Wyaconda, Mark and Robin Boley of Wyaconda, and...

Apr 16, 2020

Donald G. Harris, age 91, of Kahoka, MO, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Neeper, MO.

Don was born October 9, 1928 at Windyville, MO, a son of Floyd and Essie Wilson Harris.

He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1946 and in 1953 received his bachelor’s degree from Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO....

Apr 13, 2020

Helen M. Daniel, age 87, of Indianapolis, departed this life Monday, April 13, 2020. She was born August 15, 1932 in Kahoka, Missouri to the late Werner S. and Jalina M. (Baird) Kemmer. Helen attended Purdue University and had worked as an accountant for 16 years with KPMG, retiring in 1995. She was a member of St. Luke’s United...

Apr 11, 2020

JAMES A. LORIGAN

James A. Lorigan, age 84, of Revere, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home.

Jim was born April 11, 1936 at Fort Madison, IA, the son of James Orson and Zella Fay Kerr Lorigan.

He graduated from Kahoka High School in 1954 and graduated from...

Apr 6, 2020

James E. Bogener, age 72 of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at his home.

James was born April 29, 1947 in Keokuk, IA, the oldest son of Elmer Edward and Helen Morrison Bogener.

He was united in marriage to Teresa Jones and to this union one son, James Winston Bogener, was...

Apr 5, 2020

Charles E (Chuck). Stubbs of St. Louis, MO, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 in St. Louis. He was born November 17, 1931, in Iowa the youngest child of Glenn and Naomi (Gannon) Stubbs. He married Patricia Shankster on October 31, 1953, in Kahoka. They had 3 children - Cathy (Stubbs) Geisz, Dennis and Kevin. He is preceded in...

Mar 23, 2020

Dalene E. Hoffstatter Bergman, age 91, of Quincy, IL, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Sunset Home in Quincy.

Dalene was born February 25, 1929 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Harry W. and Myrtle Eaton Miller.

She was previously married to Leon Brammer and Rudy Hoffstatter.

Survivors include her children:...

Mar 23, 2020

PHILLIP L. GLASGOW

Phillip L. Glasgow, age 69, of Kahoka, MO, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at his home.

Phillip was born July 6, 1950 in Edina, MO, a son of James Thomas and Vera Faye Watson Glasgow.

He is survived by a sister, Linda (Terry) Smith of Arbela; sister-in-law, Marilyn Glasgow of...

Mar 23, 2020

STACY L. HUMES

Stacy L. Humes, age 48, of Wyaconda, MO, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Stacy was born on September 18, 1971 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Ernest "Doc" and Elizabeth Louise Dalton Humes.

He married Shannon Edwards on June 5, 1999 who...

Mar 22, 2020

Ruby L. Shoup, age 79, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Ruby was born September 20, 1940 in St. Joseph Hospital in Keokuk, a daughter of Elmer Nicholas "Bill" and Louise Nichols Ellison.

Ruby grew up in the St. Patrick neighborhood, attending Mass...

Mar 17, 2020

KIMBERLY S. HATFIELD

Kimberly S. Hatfield, age 53 of Lewistown, MO, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Kim was born September 20, 1966 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Robert and Alberta Von Holt York.

She was united in marriage on March 24, 1990...

Mar 7, 2020

Roland G. Oilar, age 80, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka where he had been a resident since Thursday.

Rollie was born September 28, 1939 in Kahoka, MO, a son of George A. and Geneva

Rigg Oilar.

He was united in...