All Obituaries

Betty Jean Schwarz, 93, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at her home in Keokuk. Arrangements are pending.

Former resident, William (Bill) Carl Bevering,  95,  Imperial, MO  died  Monday, November 22, 2021, at John Cochran VA Hospital,  St Louis, MO. He was born December 20, 1925, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Carl and Margaret Brown Bevering.  Bill married June Cecil on July 23, 1949. She preceded him in death on November 22, 2008. They were happily married for 59 years and were blessed with three children, James, Cynthia, and Linda. He was a member of the Roman Catholic...

Joy Marcine Adams, 91, of Keokuk, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Joy was born on January 26, 1930, in Keokuk, the daughter of Edward E. and Einez G. (Smallwood) Dose. She graduated from Keokuk Senior High and on September 6, 1953, she was united in marriage to Clarence E. Adams in Hernando, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on September 29, 2019. She attended the 1st Baptist Church and more recently attended Trinity United Methodist...

Earl Edward Morris, 93, of Hamilton, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at his home in Hamilton. Earl was born on May 18, 1928, in Keokuk, the son of Carl T. and Augusta (Nelson) Morris. On March 30, 1963, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Dillon in Muscatine, Iowa. She survives. Earl was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk and was a facilities manager for the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for thirty-two and a half years. He was also a member of the...

Bernard “Bun” Logsdon, 93, passed away surrounded by family and his grand dog, Bonnie, on Saturday evening, November 6, 2021 at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa. He was a devoted family man who was widely admired for his kindness, wonderful laugh, cheerful can-do attitude, gentle personality, and good advice. The fifth of ten children to Gabe and Nora (Uhlmeyer) Logsdon, he enjoyed a happy childhood growing up in St. Patrick, Missouri with his seven brothers and two older...

Roberta Darlene Seavey, 88, of Keokuk, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Southeast Iowa Behavioral Healthcare Center in Keokuk. Roberta was born on July 14, 1933, in Keokuk, Iowa, one of eight children. She enjoyed spending her free time solving crosswords and search-a-words, coloring, and feeding her sweet tooth, especially with a cold Dr. Pepper. Roberta is survived by three children: David Seavey of Hallsville, Missouri, Roberta Fulk of Murphysboro, Tennessee, and Loretta...

James Robert Ailes, Sr., 84, of Keokuk, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his home in Keokuk. James was born on May 12, 1937, to Mel Ailes, Sr. and Carrie Bell Cain Ailes in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. He was the youngest of eight children, and became the longest-living family member in family history. James left Mississippi and moved to North Carolina where he worked with his brother MC in his trucking business. He left North Carolina and headed to Omaha, Nebraska, in 1959....

Earl R. Seward, Jr., 90, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Keokuk. Earl was born on April 8, 1931, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Earl R. Seward, Sr. and Lotta (Bartholomew) Seward. On August 21, 1959, he was united in marriage to Helen Garron in Moorstown, New Jersey. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2011. Earl proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1968 after twenty years of service. He then moved back to...

Mike, or “S” as he was known, was a teacher, friend, scientist, star gazer, avid golfer, cat cuddler, peanut butter and wine connoisseur (not necessarily together!), and enjoyer of life. He was born and died in Keokuk and attended elementary school through Junior College there, later graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in Education. He married Linda Mathiascheck on June 5, 1969. His professional life was spent largely in Gowrie, Iowa where he taught...

Reynold “Ray” G. Stout, 74, of Keokuk, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Blessing Hospital in Keokuk. Ray was born on March 22, 1947, in Martinez, California, the son of Roger and Ruth (Shirts) Stout. On August 28, 1999, he was united in marriage to Brenda Brisby in Reno, Nevada. She survives. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army for twelve years, obtaining the rank of Staff Sargent. He served two tours in Vietnam, where he earned the Bronze...