All Obituaries

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. Arrangements are pending.

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. Arrangements are pending.

Denise Michelle Howell, 49, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at her home in Keokuk. Denise was born on June 11, 1974, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Dennis “Mike” and Nancy (Deck) Jones. Denise was of the Christian faith and loved to read her Bible. She was employed at restaurants throughout her working career and loved the people she served. Denise was characterized by her love of God and people, especially her family. She was a beautiful person inside and...

Mary Lou (Runkle) Brunstein was born November 6, 1929 in Jefferson City, MO to loving parents, Ernest and Anna Nilges Runkle.  She always felt blessed to not only have her parents, but her siblings, Leonard, Helen and Susie.  Raised during the depression money was nowhere to be found, but the faith, love and devotion of her parents formed her into the wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and follower of Christ she has been over her 94 years. Mary Lou graduated from...

Patricia Ann O’Hara, the daughter of Hugh and Martha Riley, was born on July 5, 1941 in Keokuk, Iowa. She was a proud graduate of the Class of 1959 of Keokuk Senior High School, a class that still holds lifelong friendships and bonds. She was a lifelong resident of Keokuk, always proud of her hometown. She married her high school sweetheart, Raymond O’Hara, on January 28, 1961. They had 3 children, Kimberly, Michael, and Suzanne. She was a proud wife & mother and an active...

Clifford J. McGeehon, 56, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home in Keokuk. Clifford was born on February 19, 1968, in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Clifford McGeehon and June Judd. He worked in construction for many years before starting employment at HyVee in Keokuk. Clifford was a jack of all trades and loved to tinker on anything he could get his hands on. He was a talented carpenter and tradesman and could fix just about anything. He loved Guns and Roses and was a...

Bonnie Sue (House) Witt passed away on Friday, March 15th, 2024, at her granddaughter’s home surrounded by her family.  Bonnie was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, but the title she loved and cherished most was that of Grandma. Bonnie was quick witted, loved to joke, and loved being silly with her grandkids who spent countless days and nights at Grandma’s house. Bonnie’s laughter and humor will be missed beyond measure by her family. She is survived by her...

Quinn Edward Caldwell was born on September 7th, 1965, in Newton, IA. The son of Kenneth Wayne Caldwell M.D. and Sandra Anne (Petted) Caldwell. He attended Northern University High School where he graduated in 1983, lettering in football, basketball, and track.  He also enjoyed playing brass instruments in the band as well as singing in the chorus.  As his mom always said, he marched to the beat of his own drum. He continued his studies at NIACC as he began working for the hotel...

Marian Maxine (Mitchell) Marshall, 93, of Keokuk, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Monday, March 4, 2024, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa, surrounded by her family. Maxine was born on October 9, 1930, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Gladys (Boyd) Mitchell of Montrose. On July 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to James A. Marshall in Montrose, Iowa. To this union, they welcomed three boys and two girls. He preceded her in death on August 21, 1988. Maxine was...