Obituaries

Jul 24, 2004

LINDA KAY WHITAKER

Linda Kay Whitaker, age 43, of Kahoka, MO, died on Saturday, July 24, 2004 in Keokuk Area Hospital.

She was born June 10, 1961 in Benbow, MO, a daughter of Clarence and Jennie Jones Whitaker.

Survivors include a son, Donald E. Whitaker and his girlfriend, Kali and their daughter, Zaria,...

Jul 10, 2004

Barbara L. Price

Barbara L. Price, age 72, of Kahoka, MO, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2004 in Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, IA.

She was born February 29, 1932 in rural Clark County, Missouri, a daughter of Raymond A. and Ethel Mae Eagon Dunn.

She married Barton O. Butler, Jr. on January 21,...

Jul 3, 2004

ROBERT E. McPHERSON

Robert E. McPherson, age 91, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2004 in Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, IA.

He was born August 21, 1912 in Sand Hill Township in Scotland County, MO, a son

of Fred and Essie Matlick McPherson.

He married Myrtle Bergman on...

Jun 28, 2004

Delores Kay (Reitz) Ridgely

Delores Ridgely was "given life" at her birth, 06/29/1939 in rural Kahoka MO. Loving parents were Elmer M. Reitz, now deceased, who taught her how to be honest, work and appreciate what she worked for and Frances Speer Reitz, who taught her to love flowers, birds, enjoy cooking and taking care of the...

Jun 15, 2004

SUSAN BALLEW

Susan Ballew, age 55, of Kahoka, MO, formerly of Omaha and Grand Island, NE, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at her home in Kahoka following a lengthy illness.

She was born January 27, 1949 at Ladysmith, WI, a daughter of Frank and Susan M. Stevens Crabb. Her parents died when she...

Jun 13, 2004

RONNIE G. HAMNER

Ronnie G. Hamner, age 60, of Luray, MO, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2004 in Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO.

He was born August 30, 1943 at Luray, MO, a son of Oval and Gladys Brown Hamner.

On April 24, 1960, he was united in marriage to Mary...

Jun 5, 2004

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AGNES N.BYERS BELL

Agnes N. Byers Bell, age 97, of Kahoka, MO, died Saturday, June 5, 2004 at the Clark Co. Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born January 14, 1907 at Eldon, IA, a daughter of Henry W. and Eva A. Garrett Lynch.

...

May 26, 2004

Edna V. Smith

Edna Virginia Smith, age 71, of Bonaparte, IA, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 in Van Buren Co. Hospital in Keosauqua, IA.

She was born October 12, 1932 at Kahoka, MO, a daughter of Edgar and Bertha Moore Gregory.

She was married to Robert E. Poole and they were...

May 25, 2004

DEBRA ANN JENKINS

Debra Ann Jenkins, age 48, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 in Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, IA, following a courageous battle against cancer.

She was born September 18, 1955 in Milwaukee, WI, the daughter of Walter M. and Rosaline Kowniak Bronk.

On October 7, 1989, she...

May 25, 2004

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MARVIN V. RIDGELY

Marvin V. Ridgely, age 71, of Williamstown, MO, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004 in Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN of acute leukemia.

He was born September 26, 1932 near St. Patrick, MO, a son of Harry Vernon "Shorty"and Edna Mae Bash Ridgely....

May 22, 2004

GENEVIEVE G. SNOWBARGER

Genevieve G. Snowbarger, age 90, of Keosauqua, IA, formerly of Arbela, MO,died Saturday, May 22, 2004 in the Van Buren Co. Hospital in Keosauqua.

She was born March 13, 1914 at Richland, IA, a daughter of Lacey and Eva Mae Bales VanDyke.

On June 2, 1931, she was united in...

May 14, 2004

BOB WILLIAMS

RUTHIE MOORE WILLIAMS

Graveside services for Bob Williams, age 84, and his wife, Ruth Moore Williams, age 83, of Aurora, CO, will be held Friday, May 14, 2004 at 10 a.m. in Kahoka Cemetery.

Bob Williams was born in Centerville, IA to Velma Williams on January 18, 1920 and shortly after...

May 11, 2004

RALPH JUNIOR ANDERSON

Ralph Junior Anderson, age 62, of Medill, MO, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at his home.

He was born September 20, 1941 at Downing, MO, a son of Ralph and Wilma Yearns Anderson.

On July 17, 1962, he was united in marriage to Betty Hornback

Survivors include his...

May 10, 2004

PATRICIA JEAN MORTIMER MOORE

Patricia Jean Mortimer Moore, age 67, of Culleoka, TN, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 10, 2004 after a brave and courageous fight against cancer.

A native of Keokuk, IA, she was born November 20, 1936 in Keokuk, a daughter of Percy and Flossie Lloyd Mortimer O'Shea.

May 10, 2004

LOIS C. BARTELS

Lois C. Bartels, age 79, of Kahoka, MO, died unexpectedly Monday, May 10, 2004

at her home.

She was born July 23, 1924 in Clark County, MO, a daughter of Charley V. and Dorothy

Hageman Harmon.

On August 30, 1941, she was united in marriage to...

May 4, 2004

MICHAEL ARTHUR RAINBOLT

Michael Arthur Rainbolt, age 52, of Medill, MO, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at his home.

He was born September 4, 1951 at Hannibal, MO, a son of Hillis Dale and Edith Howard Rainbolt.

He married Brenda L. Ramsey on December 24, 1972 at Kahoka and to this union were...

May 4, 2004

Iona M. Hemm, age 82, of Mexico, MO, formerly of Kahoka, MO, died Tuesday, May 4, 2004 in Pin Oaks Nursing Center in Mexico, MO.

She was born May 29, 1921 in Scotland Co., MO, a daughter of Albert N. and Etta Dean Reynolds.

She was married to George Raymond Breidenstein on September 27, 1938...

Apr 21, 2004

MADELINE FAIRCHILD BAKER

Madeline Fairchild Baker, age 84 of Quincy, IL, formerly of Kahoka, MO and Vacaville, CA, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

She was born in Rutledge, MO, on March 29, 1920, a daughter of Dexter M. and Anna Hendricks Francis.

She was preceded in death...

Apr 20, 2004

CHARLES FRANKLIN MOSS

Charles Franklin Moss, age 52, of Wayland, MO, died Tuesday, April 20, 2004 in Keokuk, IA.

He was born October 2, 1951, at Unionville, MO, He was the son of Carl and Katie Jimerson Cox and the late Kenneth Moss.

He was married to Mary Etta Fountain on October 28,...

Mar 31, 2004

RUBY H. HUNZIKER

Ruby Helen Hunziker, age 99, of Kahoka, MO, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka.

She was born August 31, 1904 near Wyaconda, Missouri, a daughter of Joseph A. and Annie Kirchner Ellison.

She and Clarence R. Hunziker were married on January...