All Obituaries

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...

Jennie Lee Scott, 83, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home in Keokuk. Jennie was born on November 2, 1940, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas and Vanuida (Gibson) Sinnett. On December 24, 1959, she was united in marriage to Ron Scott in Jefferson City, Missouri. He survives. Jennie attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk. She was a talented duplicate Bridge player, attending national tournaments and becoming a Life Master, one of the...

Scott Edward Kelley, 62, of Keokuk, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa. Scott was born on August 3, 1961, in Minnesota, the son of James Leonard Kelley and Helen Ermina (Barton) Kelley Trask. He graduated from Danville High School in 1979, and went on to attend Southeastern Community College in Burlington. Scott was a member of UFCW Local #617, and was employed at Conagra for the past 22 years. He was a talented...

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...

Kathleen “Kay” Klepfer, 89, of Hamilton, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Maple Grove Memory Care in Carthage, Illinois. Kay was born on September 28, 1934, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Raymond John and Helen Virjean (Ewers) McCleary. On December 29, 1956, she was united in marriage to Louis “Bud” Klepfer in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death on October 9, 2016. Kay was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk, the Keokuk...

Eloise L. McWaters, 92, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa. Eloise was born on December 16, 1931, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of William Theodore and Lorene Winfred (Riter) Foster. In 1956, she was united in marriage to James George McWaters in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death in 1979. Eloise was employed as a nurse, but her favorite job was raising her children. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Keokuk and...

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...

Katherine M. Howes, 96, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Katherine was born on October 24, 1927, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of John J. and Nellie A. (Schamper) Ketterer. She was united in marriage to Delbert F. Howes on July 3, 1948 in Fort Madison, Iowa. Together they had 6 children. She was employed for 35 years at Sheller-Globe and retired in 1990, she continued...