Obituaries

May 25, 2019

MARILYN J. HODGES

Marilyn J. Hodges, age 79 of Big Sandy, TN, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 in the Henry Co. Medical Center in Paris, TN.

Marilyn was born November 4, 1939 at Chambersburg, Clark County, Missouri, a daughter of Lewie and Margaret Young VanVelkinburgh.

She was united in marriage to Vernon...

May 19, 2019

JOHN C. HESSE

John Calvin Hesse, age 90, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Scotland Co. Memorial Hospital in Memphis, MO.

Calvin was born January 17, 1929 at Kahoka, Missouri to John Franklin and Myra Beatrice Miller Hesse.

He was married to Lola Mae Chesnut of Tulsa, Oklahoma...

May 19, 2019

EDWARD K. VANCE

Edward K. Vance, age 96 of Kahoka, MO, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Unity Point Hospital in Keokuk, IA.

Edward was born February 9, 1923 in DeWitt, IA, a son of Edward John and Ellen Sophia Schelin Vance.

He was united in marriage to Irma Mae Jansen on...

May 16, 2019

Marilyn E. Ross, age 62, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 in the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City following a cancer diagnosis three years ago.

Marilyn was born April 11, 1957 in Fairfield, IA, a daughter of William O. and Nora A. Criger Moore.

She married William "Bill" Ross on...

May 9, 2019

JEROME M. "JERRY" NEYENS

Jerome M. "Jerry" Neyens was born in Keokuk, IA on February 1, 1944, the son of John J. and Bertha Hoenig Neyens. Jerry had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 54 days prior to his passing on Thursday, May 9, 2019.

Jerry attended Catholic schools in Keokuk through his graduation from Cardinal...

Apr 30, 2019

BILL L. HAYDEN

Bill L. Hayden, age 74 of Kahoka, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in the Fort Madison Community Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the day.

Bill was born December 12, 1944 in Kahoka, a son of Wesley Edward and Madonna Overhulser Hayden.

He was united in...

Apr 23, 2019

Mary Louise Parsons, 87 of Belleview Florida, died on April 23, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. She was born in Keokuk, Iowa on November 15, 1932 to the late Ralph Heaton Hill and Rachel Louise Fulton and lived in Kahoka, Missouri for many years with her two beloved sisters Lucretia Ann and June Ruth. Mary’s father Ralph Hill served proudly...

Apr 22, 2019

RONALD W. BOURGEOIS

Ronald W. Bourgeois, age 65, of Wyaconda, MO, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka following a brief illness.

Ronnie was born December 31, 1953, in Davenport, IA, a son of Raymond and Betty Speer Bourgeois.

Ronnie is survived by four siblings:...

Apr 11, 2019

MARY HAGMEIER (HEEVNER)

Mary Hagmeier (Heevner), age 72, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at her home while battling ALS.

Mary was born October 6, 1946 in Keokuk, IA, a daughter of Warren Lee and Mary Louise Bird Hagmeier. She had been married to Bobby Lee Heevner.

Survivors include two sons, Sparky Heevner of Columbia, IL, and...

Apr 3, 2019

MARVIN S. DOUGLAS

Marvin Stanley Douglas, age 81, of Kahoka, MO, formerly of Burlington, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at St. Joseph Healthcare Center in St. Charles, MO.

Marvin was born November 21, 1937 in rural West Point, IA, a son of Vivian Roosevelt and Elizabeth Kathryn Otte Douglas. He graduated from Denmark...

Apr 3, 2019

PENNY L. MORTIMER

Penny L. Mortimer, age 68, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in Willow Care Rehabilitation Health Care Center in Hannibal, MO.

Penny was born November 29, 1950 in Keokuk, the only child of Dariel and Mary Spellman Scobee.

She married Gerald L. Mortimer on May 31,...

Apr 2, 2019

FREDERICK NELSON BERTRAM

Frederick Nelson Bertram, age 84, of Gorin, MO, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Scotland County Hospital following a brief illness.

Fred was born February 1, 1935 in the family home to Nelson and Etsil (Cunningham) Bertram.

On August 11, 1964, Fred was united in marriage to Virginia...

Mar 31, 2019

James Boyd Shaffer, age 81, of Wyaconda, MO, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX.

Jim was born on February 13, 1938 in Peoria, IL, a son of James Wayne and Thelma Baer Boyd. He was later adopted by Uncle Ulmont and Aunt Blanche Kaster Shaffer.

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Mar 28, 2019

Lettye Beth Lewis

Lettye E. "Beth" Lewis, age 63, of Kahoka, MO, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 28, 2019 at her home surrounded by family.

She was born August 21, 1955 in Kahoka, a daughter of Robert and Lula Belle McClellan Laffoon.

Beth graduated from Clark Co. R-1 High School in 1973 and...

Mar 27, 2019

BILLIE A. McMANN

Billie A. McMann, age 82, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his home. A special thank you to our sister Janie for the special care she gave our dad in this last four weeks of his life.

Billie was born October 7, 1936 at Fordland, MO, a son...

Mar 23, 2019

Vivian G. Whitehead, age 74, of Wyaconda, MO, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at her home.

Vivian was born October 8, 1944 at Davenport, IA, a daughter of Cecil and Loretta Cordle Williams.

She married Robert Whitehead and they were together for over fifty years.

Survivors include her five children: Bonnie...

Mar 22, 2019

DOROTHY JEAN PHILLIPS

Dorothy Jean Phillips, age 93, of Kahoka, MO was called home to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Dorothy was born December 31, 1925, one of eight children of Eugene and Nora Overhulser Sisson.

She was united in...

Mar 20, 2019

Marciene Dietzman

Marciene Dietzman, age 76, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

Marciene was born September 23, 1942 in Keokuk, one of two daughters of Harold Ray and Julia Louise Cox Byrne.

On June 1, 1974 she married John Elmer...

Mar 19, 2019

Ralph Lynn Burdette, age 93, of Kahoka Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka MO. He was proud of being able to live by himself at his home in Kahoka until February 11, 2019 when he entered the nursing home.

Ralph was born July 14, 1925 in...

Mar 14, 2019

PATTY L. LONDRIE

Patty L. Londrie, age 67, of rural Kahoka, MO, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 while a patient at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.

Patty was born March 5, 1952 in Memphis, MO, a daughter of John and Cathern Dean Huston.

Survivors include her mother, Cathern of Kahoka; two sons, Joey...