Obituaries

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...

Mar 11, 2019

HELEN L. OGBORNE

Helen L. Ogborne, age 68, of Alexandria, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2019 in the emergency room of Unity Point Hospital in Keokuk.

Helen was born January 16, 1951 in Quincy, IL, a daughter of Clarence and Jennie "Jinx" Jones Whitaker.

She grew up in Durham and...

Mar 11, 2019

DARLENE OTTE

Darlene Otte, age 86, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 in the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka surrounded by loved ones.

Darlene was born November 21, 1932 in Canton, MO, the only child of Ernest "Hawk" and Irene Barnett Jacobs. She was named Darlene because her father said she...

Mar 10, 2019

STEPHEN W. ASH

Stephen W. Ash, age 62, of Kahoka, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at his home.

Stephen was born January 25, 1957 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Alva Jr. and Betty Jo Toops Ash.

Although he was never married on paper, he and Billie Lay were...

Mar 10, 2019

E. Keith Zinnert

Keith "Sparky" Zinnert, age 88, formerly of Kahoka, MO, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Eldon Nursing and Rehab Facility in Eldon, MO.

Keith was born January 28, 1931 in Medill, MO, a son of Edward J. and Leila B. Zinnert.

He was united in marriage to Lela...

Mar 7, 2019

DANNY MATHES

Danny R. Mathes, age 65, of Kahoka, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 7, 2019 in Kahoka.

He was born April 24, 1953 in Ft Madison, IA, a son of Raymond and Wanetta Hatfield Mathes.

Danny was united in marriage to Denise A. St. Clair on August 17, 1974 at the...

Feb 27, 2019

MARVIN G. MACK

Marvin G. Mack age 76, of rural Kahoka, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his home.

Marvin was born February 26, 1943, a son of Carl Frederick and Effie Maxine Higgins Mack.

He was married to Marlene Sams Walker in 1974.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene,...

Feb 4, 2019

Memorial services for William Druck, age 84 of Wyaconda, were held Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka followed by inurnment in the New Woodville Cemetery.

Bill Druck passed away February 4, 2019 at his home.

Officiating at the service will be Pastor Shelby Whitney.

Memorials may...

Feb 4, 2019

William H. Druck Sr.

Bill Druck, 84, of Wyaconda, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on February 4, 2019.

Bill was born on October 29th, 1934 in Peoria, Illinois to Harold D. Druck and Lillian (Filbert) Druck. He joined Local 649 out of Peoria in 1952 where he was a heavy equipment...

Jan 19, 2019

Harold M. Harper, age 80, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at his home.

Harold was born August 24, 1938 in Clark County, a son of Clifford and Louise Kirchner Harper.

He was married on March 6, 1960 to Mary Barnes at St. Paul United Church of Christ.

Survivors...

Jan 19, 2019

NORMAN LEE NICHOLS

Norman Lee Nichols, age 75, of Hannibal, MO, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 in Saturn House Assisted Living Facility in Hannibal.

Norman was born February 4, 1943 in Williamstown, MO, a son of Leo B. and Helen Margaret Carlin Nichols, Sr.

He graduated from Williamstown High School and was...

Jan 14, 2019

JOSEPH L. YOUNG

Joseph L. Young, age 72, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 in Select Specialty Hospital in Des Moines, IA.

Joe was born December 7, 1946 in Kahoka, a son of Joseph L. and Ava Barwick Young.

He graduated from Kahoka High School and the following year on...

Jan 11, 2019

NORMA E. JOHNSON

Norma E. Johnson, age 95, of Revere, MO, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019, at her home in Revere.

Norma was born July 5, 1923 in Buffalo, NY, a daughter of Clyde and Opal Tippen Brown.

She was married to Robert Alan Engles, Sr. and they were the parents of...

Jan 6, 2019

DAMON MICHAEL KROGMEIER

Damon Michael Krogmeier, age 18, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly early Sunday, January 6, 2019 in a one vehicle accident south of Kahoka on Highway 81.

Damon was born February 27, 2000 in Keokuk, IA, a son of Craig and Sarah Wright Krogmeier.

Damon was home schooled, having graduated in...

Dec 31, 2018

KEVIN L. PALMER

Kevin L. Palmer, age 60, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly on Monday, December 31, 2018 in Green River, Wyoming while on his job as an over the road trucker.

Kevin was born August 5, 1958 in Kirksville, MO, a son of Gene and Joan Anthony Palmer.

Kevin was the proud...

Dec 31, 2018

Norma Bay (Erwin) Colyer was born March 9, 1922, 96 years ago. She was born a farm girl and considered herself just that until she died. Her father Clarence Erwin was a farmer and livestock trader. Her mother Bay Jenkins was a school teacher. Her two older brothers (Carson and Alva) were farmers and teachers. The tradition has...

Dec 11, 2018

LAVOLA P. HOBSON

Lavola Pearl Hobson, age 95, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

Lavola was the daughter and first born of William James "Bill" and Myrtie Ethel Hunziker Hodges. She was born at home on June 25, 1923 near Antioch, MO, where she...