Phillip A. Moyes, 61, of Keokuk, formerly of Carthage, passed away at 1:40 PM, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Phillip was born December 28, 1962, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Fred and Dixie (Bowers) Moyes.  He enjoyed trucking and was a driver for over 36 years. Phillip is survived by his daughter, Alyssia Portz; grandchildren, Aaleeyah and Azelyah; siblings, John (Rhonda) Moyes, Mark (Regina) Moyes, Fred “Fritz” (Cindy) Moyes, and...

We tip our hats goodbye to a woman for the ages! Marda Dian Young, of Decatur IL, born April 26, 1934, in Hamilton, IL to John Benjamin Hastings and Maxine Janette (Bennett) Hastings, joined God in heaven on April 17, 2024. She was preceded in death by her brother John Bennett Hastings. Marda passed in peace, secure in her faith, and knowing she was deeply cherished. From daughter to woman and wife to mother, she brought forth into this world three daughters; Christa D. Young, Adria W....

McKenzie Lee Doremus, 35, of New Caney, TX, formerly of Carthage, IL, passed away at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. McKenzie was born in Carthage, Illinois, on December 18, 1988, the daughter of Gary Rampley and Connie (Shipe) Wear. She graduated from Carthage High School in 2007. McKenzie loved to play softball and was offered a scholarship to play in college. She ultimately chose to get her associate degree in Surgical Technology from John Wood...

Richard C. Merritt, 91, of Carthage, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Carthage Friday, April 12, 2024. Richard was born August 5, 1932, in Champaign, Illinois, the son of Johnny and Verla J. (Coleman) Merritt.  He attended Carthage High School graduating in 1950.  Richard went on to serve in the U.S. Army in Japan during the Korean War receiving his Honorable Discharge on November 5, 1954.  On August 3, 1952, he was united in marriage to Lucille Vass at the First Baptist...

Harry William “Bill” Califf, 89, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away at 5:31 AM Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Bill was born January 20, 1935, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Harry A. and Maxine (Jacobs) Califf.  He attended Mendon High School graduating in 1952.  He then served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War.  On January 1, 1957, he was united in marriage to Rachel M. Schilson at Golden’s Point Christian Church north of...

Ivan Charles Hurt, 79, of Pekin, passed away April 8, 2024, at the Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, Illinois. Ivan was born May 18, 1944, the son of Charles and Ruth (Hockett) Hurt in Carthage.  He graduated from Carthage High School.  On July 17, 1965, he was united in marriage to Donna Markey in Carthage.  Ivan then served as a medic in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War.  Ivan worked as a machinist for Caterpillar for over 40 years.  He enjoyed tractor shows, flea...

Lillian Marie Mott, 99, of Hamilton, passed away at the Montrose Healthcare Center at 11:38 AM Sunday, March 24, 2024 Lillian was born April 29, 1924, in Morning Sun, Iowa, the daughter of Rodman and Helen (Delzell) Baird.  She graduated from Mediapolis High School and then went on to receive her Beauticians License from the Burlington Beauty Academy.  On January 4, 1944, she was united in marriage to Robert A. Mott at the Methodist Church parsonage in Hamilton.  He preceded...

Marilyn A. “Molly” (Price) Rees died Friday, March 22, 2024, in the home of her grandson Ryan Williams in Springfield, Illinois. Marilyn was born August 8, 1940, to Samuel and Evelyn (Martin) Price in Quincy, Illinois. She was united in marriage on May 31, 1958, with Richard L. “Dick” Rees. Marilyn worked at Motorola in Quincy before the family moved to Edina, Missouri, where she helped Dick run a farm supply store. In 1974, they moved to Carthage, Illinois, for...

Chester Leon White, 86, of Carthage, passed away at Maple Grove Red in Carthage at 1:08 AM Friday morning, March 22, 2024. Chet was born near Bentley, Illinois on August 28, 1937, to Baird and Helen (Hardy) White. He graduated Carthage High School where he was active in FFA showing dairy cattle and track. He was district champion winning the 1 mile event in 4:58. After high school, he served in the US Army, attending basic training at Ft Benning, GA and completing engineer school at FT....

Emmett “Pete” Schrader, 92, of Warsaw, passed away March 16, 2024 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA.  He was born on March 7, 1932, the fifth child of Daniel and Emma (Meyer) Schrader on a farm near Sutter, Il.  From fourth through eighth grade at Sutter Grade School, he was the only child in his class. While working for a farmer during high school, the farmer stopped at his brother Melvin’s store in Sutter. The farmer said he could never remember the name...