All Obituaries

Jerry Lee Gillespie Jr, 48, of Lewiston, Utah, passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at the St Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born on March 18, 1972, in Hamburg, Iowa. A son of Jerry Lee Gillespie Sr and Barbara Wear. He was also raised by his loving grandparents, and bonus dad, Stanley “Stan” Strong. Jerry was an avid Nascar “Tony Stewart” Fan. He loved being outdoors-he was always taking back roads and climbing the mountains of the...

Harold E. Wilson, 91, of Alexandria, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, Missouri. Harold was born on September 27, 1929, in North Liberty, Iowa, the son of George and Harriet (Heacock) Wilson. On October 30, 1948, he was united in marriage to Lois Varner in Keokuk, Iowa. She preceded him in death on January 27, 2018. Harold was a member of Anchor of Hope Church in Keokuk and worked at Hubinger and Roquette as a carpenter and mechanic...

Joy Lee Brown, 70, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at her home in Keokuk. Joy was born on October 10, 1950, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and June Jobe. She graduated from Keokuk High School and spent her working years employed in hairdressing and restaurant services. Joy was a faithful member of God’s Way Church in Keokuk. Joy is survived by her daughter Brandy Mayfield of Montgomery, Alabama; her son Danny (Shawna) Murphy of Phoenix, Arizona; her...

Jack L. “Pappason” Kay, 77, of Keokuk, passed away on November 21, 2020, at Genesis Health System in Davenport, Iowa. Jack was born on July 3, 1943, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Henry and Flora (Young) Kay. On May 16, 1964, he was united in marriage to Sandy Ealey in Kahoka, Missouri. They were later divorced. He spent the rest of his life with his life-partner Karen Hampsmire for forty-two years. She survives. Jack was employed by the City of Keokuk in sanitation before...

Wilbur Franklin Kohlmorgan left this world on a beautiful Saturday, November 7, 2020, at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. Wilbur was born December 25, 1918, to Harry Clinton and Flora Alice (Andrews) Kohlmorgan. He married Mary Edna (Dickson) Kohlmorgan on September 19, 1948. She preceded him in death on May 28, 2007. Wilbur served in WWII with the 34th Red Bull Division, F Troop, 133rd Infantry Division formed from the National Guard of Iowa, Minnesota, North and South...

Bonnie Sue Jobe, 78, of Hamilton, Illinois, formerly of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, November 2, 2020. Bonnie was born on May 9, 1942, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Everett and Ruth (Walker) Washburn. She graduated from Keokuk High School in 1960. Bonnie went on to work at the Daily Gate City, Great River Gas Company and Hartrick’s Lumber. During her professional working years, Bonnie was active in the BPW and Kardiac Kapers and she was also a...

Clara Jean Ruffcorn, 91, of Keokuk, passed away at Mississippi Valley Healthcare Center in Keokuk. Clara was born on March 12, 1929, in Warsaw, Illinois, the daughter of Carl and Clara Jo (Schaffer) Rupp. She began school in Warsaw, Illinois, and later attended school in West Allis, Wisconsin. On December 14, 1946, she was united in marriage to Everett C. Ruffcorn at Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw. He preceded her in death on August 21, 2008. Clara was a lifelong resident of...

Marilyn Jean Land, 80, of Keokuk, Iowa, formerly of Alexandria, Missouri, passed away at 11:08 am on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at her home in Keokuk. Marilyn was born on January 1, 1940, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd and Thelma (Dienst) Wright. She graduated from Kahoka High School in 1957, and went on to receive her Bachelors in Education at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. On December 25, 1957, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Vincent Land at the...

Codey Lane Page, 43, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his residence in Keokuk, Iowa. Codey was born on January 3, 1977, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Darla Page Vinson. He graduated from Galileo High School in San Francisco, California, in 1995. Codey enjoyed camping, four-wheeling, fishing and watching movies. He began every morning with coffee and a cigarette and would drink coffee by the pot. He was also a huge fan of German chocolate cake and meatloaf. Codey was...

Capt. Clayton E. Hanlin formerly of Hamilton, Illinois gently passed away at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy while holding the hand of his wife of 66 years, Vivian Hanlin on Sunday, October 25, 2020.   Clayton was born in Novinger, Missouri on February 5, 1930 as the middle child to the late Capt. H.C. and Ethel Fox Hanlin.   He served as an airborne ranger in the army during the Korean Conflict.  He was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor and the Purple Heart with...