All Obituaries

Shirley Ann Ball, 58, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Shirley was born on October 19, 1964, in Keosauqua, Iowa, the daughter of Jim Hardman and Jackie (Smith) Hardman Bronstine. She worked in food service for several years, finding employment with 14 Pit Grill, Two Rivers, Churches Chicken, Burger Chef, Duck Shed and Shrimp Boat. She would finish out her working career at Walmart in Keokuk. Shirley enjoyed doing cross stitch,...

Percy “Marty” Martin Alfred Leroy Mortimer, 74, of Montrose, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, Iowa. Percy was born on May 12, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Louis W. and Juanita (Mercer) Mortimer. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1971, serving in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged. Percy was employed with the City of Keokuk as a city worker for 27 years, retiring in 1999....

Jerry L. Hatfield, 82, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Southeast Iowa Behavioral Healthcare Center in Keokuk, Iowa. Jerry was of the Catholic faith and proudly served his country in the United States military. Jerry loved to color and create art. He was all about America and the red, white and blue. Jerry’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 11 am on Friday, September 22, 2023, at DeJong-Greaves-Printy Funeral Home in Keokuk, with burial to...

Roger Charles Hempen, 76, of Keokuk, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Southeast Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison. Roger was born November 5, 1946, in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Roger and Luella (Blaise) Hempen and was raised by his loving grandmother, Jessie Blaise.  He attended Keokuk High School where he was an exceptional trumpet player.  He played for the class graduation in 1965.  On August 27, 1966, he was united in marriage to Karen Shutt. ...

Garry Raymond Mercer, 84, of Springfield, Illinois, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. Garry was born November 3, 1938.  He served in the US Navy from 1956-1958 and fought for his country during the Korean War. Garry married Margaret Sharon Elmore in 1988 in Keokuk. She preceded him in death on December 20, 2021. Garry was a factory worker at Keokuk Steel Castings for many years. Garry is...

Mary Sue Pote, 82, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa. Mary Sue was born on April 24, 1941, in Keokuk, Iowa. Her parents were Merlin Pote “Tom” and Norene “Nody”.  Upon graduation from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College in 1963, she began her dedicated teaching career in Martensdale, Iowa.  She then taught within the Catholic School system, starting at Cardinal Stritch High School in...

Gail Nadine Love, 79, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at River Hills Village in Keokuk. Gail was born on September 26, 1943, in Woodward, Oklahoma, the daughter of William and Bertha (McHaney) Holford. On June 28, 1988, she was united in marriage to William Love in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. He preceded her in death on November 16, 2009. Gail was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and in her younger years, was employed as a nurse. Later on, she was...

Patricia Jo Vradenburg, 76, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at her home in Keokuk. Patricia was born on June 11, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Max and Lucy (Wardwell) Nixon. In 1968, she was united in marriage to Art Vradenburg in Keokuk. They were later divorced but remained on good terms. Patricia was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was employed at Walmart in Keokuk for twenty years. She was an avid bowler and loved watching and rooting for...

Michael Lee Stice, 64, of Keokuk, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Michael was born on July 26, 1959, in Keokuk, the son of James William and Elizabeth Ann (Reynolds) Stice. He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1977, and worked in fabrication for seventeen years, retiring in 2017. He enjoyed spending his free time shooting at the Tri-State Gun Club, watching TV with his brother Mark, and playing cell phone games. Michael will be...

Curtis Lee Griffin, 45, of Keokuk, Iowa, formerly of Champaign, Illinois, passed away at 3:23 am on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at his home in Keokuk. Surviving are his parents, his father Timothy L. (Harriet) Griffin of Jim Thorp, Pennsylvania, his mother Lori J. (David) Schneider of Champaign, Illinois; his son Noble James Griffin of Champaign; his daughter Natalie Elizabeth Kane-Griffin of Fayetteville, Arkansas; four siblings: Joseph (Susan) Hayden of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kevin (Zoe)...