All Obituaries

Margaret Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ann Mortimer, 71, of Carthage, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. Lizzy was born on July 7, 1951, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Murry E. and Katherine May (Conner) Mortimer. She worked as a bartender around Keokuk for many years and was known as a loving and caring woman. She enjoyed spending her free time playing video games, watching classic movies and playing cards, especially “No...

Henry “Hank” Earl Varner, 79, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Blessing Hospital in Keokuk.  Hank was born in Keokuk, Iowa on March 1, 1943, to Alfred C. and Anna (Haage) Varner.  He graduated from Keokuk High School in 1961 and went on to become a machinist at Hubingers on May 7, 1962, retiring in 1996.  On September 23, 1972, he was united in marriage to Janice “Jan” Scates at the First Baptist Church in Arnold, Missouri, and were...

p>Joseph A. Kraus, 96, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his home in Keokuk, Iowa.   Joseph was born on April 3, 1926, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of William J. and Valeria M. (Wilkens) Kraus. He graduated from St. Peter’s High School in 1944, and served in the United States Army from 1944 until 1946 during World War II. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and was honorably discharged. He participated during the occupation of France and served Mass as a faithful...

Timmie Lee White, 53, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his home in Keokuk. Timmie was born on September 3, 1968, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Raymond “JJ” and Edna Virginia (Talton) White. He graduated from Keokuk High School and worked odd jobs throughout his life. He played the piano and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Timmie is survived by his father Raymond “JJ” White of Keokuk; three brothers: Jerry Anthony Talton of...

Dalton Robert Rose, 21 years old, of Keokuk Iowa, tragically passed away Sunday morning, July 24th, 2022.  He was born on April 28th, 2001, the son of Donnie Rose of Keokuk and Andrea Chezum of Colorado.  He attended the Keokuk school system.  Dalton was an avid athlete, who started young with wrestling and later moved on to MMA fighting.  Dalton had a passion for life, loved food and his dogs, and brought happiness to all of those he met, with a contagious smile and a...

Sharon Merle Billups, 83, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. Sharon was born on May 31, 1939, in Luray, Missouri, the daughter of Merlin Hollis and Alma Ethel (Dochterman) Billups. She attended both grade school and high school in Granger, Missouri. On September 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Larry Wayne Bennett in Granger, Missouri. They were later divorced. Sharon was a member of Luray Baptist Church and was employed...

Ruth L. (Prince) Roeglin, 88, of Stuarts Draft, Virginia, formerly of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Birch Gardens in Staunton, Virginia. Ruth was born on September 28, 1933 in Keokuk, Iowa, and was a daughter of the late Herbert and Mary-Atta (Hoopes) Prince. Ruth was the consummate boys mom. She challenged her boys to excel, was athletic enough to keep up with them, and always by their side. She enjoyed traveling, especially later in life following the death...

Ralph Eugene Norris, Sr., 75, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his home in Keokuk, Iowa. Ralph was born on June 17, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Wilbur Eugene and Alice Louise (Jochims) Norris. Ralph served in the United States Air Force for over 22 years, retiring in 1988 as a Master Sergeant. After retirement, he went back to work as a sky cap in Honolulu, Hawaii, and later worked in security for John Deere. He was of the Christian faith and was a member...

CeCelia Ann Bunch, 89, of Muscatine, formerly of Keokuk, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Premier Estates in Muscatine. CeCelia was born August 14, 1932, in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Michael and Myra (Younkin) Kuhn. On February 14, 1956, she was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Bunch in Burlington, Iowa. CeCelia had worked as a secretary for Hoerner Box Company, Keokuk Area School District and Hy-Vee. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. CeCelia...

Frederick H. “Fred” Figge, 76, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa. Fred was born on May 28, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Frederick and Muriel (Carpenter) Figge. In 1964, he was united in marriage to Linda Klingel in Warsaw, Illinois. They were later divorced. Fred graduated from Warsaw High School in 1964 and went on to receive his teaching degree from Culver-Stockton College in 1968. Fred was employed as a math teacher...