Obituaries

Oct 14, 2019

TONY A. WILSON

Tony A. Wilson, age 56, of Williamstown, MO, passed away Monday, October 14 2019, as a result of a work related accident in St. Joseph, MO.

Tony was born August 3, 1963 in Thermal, CA, a son of Denzel Martin and Lois G. Thurman Wilson.

On November 30, 1997 he...

Oct 8, 2019

JOHN L. KLEINERT

John L. Kleinert as 72 of Wayland, MO, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka where he had been a resident since July as his cancer progressed.

John was born March 30, 1947 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Walter and Elizabeth Wood Kleinert.

Oct 5, 2019

MARTHA V. COOP

Martha V. Coop age 99, formerly of Wayland, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Martha was born May 2, 1920, at home in the Alexandria bottoms, the fourth from the youngest of nine children, to Alfred and Emma Bryant Eddleman.

Her youngest...

Oct 1, 2019

Harrison Flloyd Montoya was received into his parent’s arms and into the arms of Jesus on October 1, 2019 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Although his tiny footprints never touched the ground, he was eagerly loved and anticipated by his parents Dexter Montoya and Megan Enger.

Harrison is survived by his parents, Dexter and...

Sep 29, 2019

CHARLES RAY GARNETT

Charles Ray Garnett, age 66, formerly of Hamilton, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2019, in Arbela surrounded by his family.

Ray was born October 22, 1952 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Wilbur and Izean Hootman Garnett who preceded him in death.

Ray was raised in Luray and...

Sep 25, 2019

Charles L. Salyers, age 78, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

Charlie was born June 6, 1941 in Kahoka, a son of James and Lorine Young Salyers.

He was united in marriage to Betty McGuinness on March 18, 1961 in Kahoka.

Survivors include...

Sep 12, 2019

WILMA M. FORQUER

Wilma M. Forquer, age 86 of rural Wyaconda, MO, passed very peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2019 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Wilma was born June 26, 1933 in Kahoka, one of eight children born to Alva M. and Wilma Taylor Ash.

On January 24, 1951, at...

Sep 10, 2019

KAREN S. EGBERT

Karen Sue Egbert, age 75 of Wyaconda, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the Lewis Co. Nursing Home in Canton following a recent massive stroke.

Karen was born June 16, 1944 in Terre Haute, IL, a daughter of John and Edith Harvey Dochterman.

Following her graduation from...

Aug 27, 2019

LAWRENCE J. LIEB

Lawrence J. Lieb, age 65, of Williamstown, MO, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in his home.

Lawrence was born July 20, 1954 in St. Louis, MO, a son of Fred Bernard and Dorothy E. York Lieb.

Survivors include three brothers, Bob Lieb of Columbia, IL, Dave Lieb of...

Aug 24, 2019

VIRGINIA RUTH PHILLIPS

Virginia Ruth Phillips, age 96, of Kahoka, MO, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Virginia was born September 27, 1922 in Kilbourn, IA, a daughter of Sam and Mamie Logan Lyon.

Virginia is survived by her children: Delores (Richard) Vandenberg...

Aug 13, 2019

DONALD EUGENE ALBRIGHT

Donald Eugene Albright, age 88, of Kahoka, formerly of Clark, MO, passed away

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Donald was born September 21, 1930 in Muscatine, IA, the son of Rolla and Blanche Templeton Albright.

Survivors include one brother, Dale (Carla)...

Aug 12, 2019

DOROTHY E. BLENDER

Dorothy E. (Corzatt) Blender, 88, was born to Spencer and Mary (Haines) Corzatt on February 28, 1931, on the family farm near Raritan, Illinois.

Siblings to welcome her were Keith, Kenneth, Raymond, Marilyn (Moburg) Peterson. Later she helped welcome James.

She married Richard Blender in April of 1949, and to...

Aug 11, 2019

DAVID LEE ROBERTSON

David Lee Robertson, age 63, of Wyaconda, MO, died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. He had been in declining health for several years.

David was born December 30, 1955, in Keokuk, IA to Jim and Joy Young Robertson of Wyaconda, the third of their four sons. He...

Aug 2, 2019

RENEE GOODMAN

Rhonda Renee Mohr Goodman, age 52, of Wayland, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home.

Renee was born April 4, 1967 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Everett and Betty Jean Morehouse Mohr.

She was united in marriage to David Goodman on May 4, 1991. He preceded her...

Jul 17, 2019

SAMMY D. BOGENER

Sammy D. Bogener, age 73, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.

Sam was born January 4, 1946 in Keokuk, IA, the only child of Richard M. "Jack" and Lola Belle Fish Bogener.

On August...

Jul 16, 2019

AMAH LOU SCHREIBER

Amah Lou Schreiber, age 93, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born March 19, 1926 at Mt. Ayr, IA, a daughter of Emry C. and Hazel E. Ennis Boyles.

On December 25, 1948, she was united...

Jul 16, 2019

GEORGE T. MARTIN

George T. Martin age 99, of Kahoka, formerly of Wyaconda, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

George was born June 30, 1920 in Chicago, IL, a son of John Adam and Dena Koehler Martin.

On July 19, 1941 he was united in...

Jul 15, 2019

LOLA IRENE GARES

Lola Irene Gares, age 97 of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born October 1, 1921 to George William and Julia Nixon Gares in Anson, MO.

Lola graduated from Kahoka High School in 1939. She taught for...

Jul 1, 2019

MELBA J. YATES

Melba J. Yates, age 85, of Luray, MO, went to join "the love of her life" on Monday, July 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Melba was born February 10, 1934 and lovingly raised by her parents, Richard and Loa "Mickey" Hardy Courtney James.

She graduated from...

Jun 28, 2019

E. KIETH COURTNEY

Ernest Kieth Courtney, age 83, of Wayland, MO, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 17, 1935 at his families home in Revere, a son of Oval and Loa "Mickey" Hardy Courtney. They divorced and she married Richard James who he...