All Obituaries

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...

Mary J. Moore, 81, of Fort Madison, Iowa, has left this earth on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at her home. She has gone to glory and is dancing in Heaven. Mary was born on September 26, 1940, in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Umberto and Edith (Andrews) Rapagnani. She went on to receive her degree as a Medical Technologist. She worked in the Keokuk hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, Florida. Mary “Mama” was a woman of great faith, a servant of Christ. Her...

Robert L. Rench, 93, of Keokuk, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa. Robert was born on August 21, 1929, in Fairmont City, Illinois, the son of John and Nellie (Burkholder) Rench. On April 9, 1960, he was united in marriage to his wife of 62 years, Betty Jean Monical, at the Second Presbyterian Church in Keokuk. She survives. Robert was employed at Hubingers in Keokuk for 40 years and was active in the Keokuk community. He was a member...

William E. “Bill” Heller, 99, of Keokuk, passed away at 11:33 AM Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the University of Iowa Hospital. William was born June 23, 1923, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Walter G. and Besse (Powell) Heller.  Bill graduated from Keokuk High School and in 1943 entered the United States Navy during World War II and served as a Radar Operator 3rd Class on the Battleship New Jersey.  He received his Honorable Discharge in 1946.  On August 24, 1947,...

Clifford E. Clark, 77, of Keokuk, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at his home in Keokuk. Clifford was born on September 19, 1944, in Montrose, Iowa, the son of James A. and Clara (Crowson) Clark. On January 21, 1985, he was united in marriage to Peggy Redinbo in Keokuk, Iowa. She survives. Clifford was a member of God’s Way Christian Center and was employed at Goodyear in Keokuk for twenty-seven years, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed the great outdoors, including hunting,...

Marcia Ann Lawson, 74, of Fort Madison, IA died Monday, August 15, 2022 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, IA after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 1, 1947 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Eudora Mae Thompson Mecum Anthony Lawson and Lee Anthony. She was adopted by Lloyd Leland Lawson in 1949. Marcia was united in marriage to Arthur Vaughan JR on May 2, 1963 but later divorced. She had two children from that marriage, Joseph Michael...

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...