All Obituaries

Robert E. “Bob” Dougherty, II, 83, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the West Point Care Center in West Point, Iowa. Bob was born on November 21, 1939, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Robert E. and Dorothy (Heston) Dougherty. On January 1, 1964, he was united in marriage to Barbara (Dietsch) Gammon. They were divorced in 1975. Bob graduated from Keokuk Senior High in 1957, where he ran track. He attended University of Iowa, where he lettered in track. He...

Irene May Marie (Wyrick) Pripish, 99, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Galesburg, Illinois. Arrangements are pending.

Steven “Steve” Anthony Gilman, 68, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at his home in Keokuk. Steve was born on August 12, 1954, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Tom and Jo (Kulp) Gilman. He was employed at area factories throughout his working career. Steve was a man of many talents, and enjoyed fixing up old cars and motorcycles. He loved his dogs and animals in general, and you could catch him spending his free time fishing. Above all, Steve loved his...

Kristal Lee Ryun, 51 of Keokuk passed away at 4:45 AM Saturday November 20, 2022 at Prestige Health Care Center in Fairfield.  In accordance with her wishes her body has been cremated.  A visitation with family present from 1 to 4 pm will be on Saturday December 3, 2022, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk. Kristal was born on January 7, 1971, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Jerry Carl and Andrea Lee Collier Saar.  Kristal Spent her entire life in Keokuk, graduated high...

Steven Francis Baum, 64, of Queen City, Texas, formerly of Keokuk, IA, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, November 13, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Steve was born to Donald Francis and Mary Katherine (Lucas) Baum in Keokuk, IA on July 22, 1958. Steve met his wife Kelly RoGene (Egley) Baum in August 1988 and they married August 13, 1994 at Bluff Springs Church. Steve is survived by his wife Kelly, four sons, Jacob (Heather) Baum of Keokuk, IA, Zeth (Megan) Baum of...

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, William “Bill” Lee Jefferson, Jr. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. He gained his wings on November 7, 2022, at the age of sixty-one. William was born in Keokuk, Iowa, on November 6, 1961, to Mary and William Jefferson. William was a hard-working man who held many jobs in his lifetime. He was extremely proud of his time as a nursing assistant. Bill loved spending time with his family. While...

Carol Lynn Williams, 81, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Carol Lynn Hartman was born on March 6, 1941 to Chester Lee and Hila (Creason) Hartman in their farm house “a mile and a half north of Gorin, Scotland County, Harrison Township, State of Missouri.” When she would say this, one of her grandfather’s friends would give her a nickel so she could buy an ice cream cone at Jr. Creason’s Café in...

Paul Engelmeyer, 82, of Keokuk, Iowa, formerly of Quincy, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home in Keokuk. Paul was born on November 23, 1939, in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Joseph B. and Frances (Schroeder) Engelmeyer. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1957 and graduated from Quincy College in 1961 with a Chemistry degree. In October of 1961, he was united in marriage to Nancy Stupasky in Quincy, Illinois. She preceded him in death on June 11, 1983....

Janet Haage, 90, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Janet was born on August 3, 1932, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of George and Mary (Ross) Egley. On June 25, 1949, she was united in marriage to Delbert Haage in Wayland, Missouri. He preceded her in death on October 28, 2015. Janet was an active member of Bethany Baptist Church in Keokuk and was employed at Sheller-Globe in Keokuk for many years. She was also...

Michael Anthony Bollin, 73, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at his home in Keokuk surrounded by his family. Michael was born on April 26, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Max and Bette (Weirather) Bollin. On December 21, 1974, he was united in marriage to Kathy Lynn Yancey in Hemet, California. She survives. Michael was of the Catholic faith and was employed as a farmer and a Journeyman Wireman for fifty years with IBEW Local #13. He led a full life that was centered...