AnnaBelle Craig
1908 - 2002
City of Birth: Montrose, Iowa
City of Death: Mission, Texas
Born on May 17, 1908 in Montrose, IA, AnnaBelle was the daughter of Alfred and Mary Ann Davis Marvin. On February 21, 1925 AnnaBelle was united in marriage to Neal H. Craig in Joplin, MO. She was a member of the Christian Church in Joplin, MO. While in Keokuk, IA, she was a member of the Eastern Star and the White Shrine. AnnaBelle Craig, 93, of Mission, TX, formerly of Keokuk, IA, died April 18, 2002 at the McAllen Nursing Home in McAllen Texas. Survivors include one daughter Billie Jean Snyder of Mission, TX, four grandsons, Neal Riede of Eldridge, IA, Victor MacDonald, Jr. of Sarasota, FL, Michael Snyder of Minneapolis, MN and Craig Snyder of Keokuk, IA, two granddaughters, Jeaneta Catterson and Anneta Sowa both of Joliet, IL, three great-grandsons, five great-granddaughters, seven great-great-granddaughters, one great-great-grandson, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal, on February 4, 1996, one daughter Waneta Drilling in 1976, four brothers, Alfred, Roy, Rolland & Carl Marvin, two sisters, Gwendolyn Howard and Bette Marvin. Graveside services were held at 2:30 P.M., Saturday, June 8 at the Montrose Cemeteryin Montrose, IA. The family met with friends following the service at the cemetery.

Arlis Taylor
1933 - 2002
City of Birth: Rutledge, Missouri
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Arlis William Taylor was born April 6, 1933 in Rutledge, MO, the son of Ravel and Elsie Norton Taylor. On July 6, 1957, Arlis was united in marriage to Merlyn Newman Arnold in Hannibal, MO. Mr. Taylor graduated from Baring High School in Baring, MO with the Class of 1951. Following his graduation he worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. In 1953, he was drafted into the United States Army and served his country for two years during the Korean Conflict. He then served in the United States Army Reserve until 1962 when he received his Honorable Discharge. He had been employed at Bill Schreck's Pawn Shop in Keokuk, IA. Most recently, he and his daughter, Zandra, had owned and operated Taylor's General Store in Keokuk, IA. He was well known in the area for his chair caning. He enjoyed trap shooting, pheasant hunting and playing cards. Arlis W. 'Muggs' Taylor died Sunday, May 5, 2002 at his home in Keokuk, Iowa at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife, Merlyn of Keokuk, IA, two daughters, Joyce Joy of Tampa, FL and Zandra Cole of Burlington, IA, one son, Ron Taylor and his wife Brenda of Keokuk, IA, five grandchildren, Mindy Taylor, Matt Joy, Brandy Taylor, Ronnie Taylor, and Casey Taylor, one great grandchild, Jordon Tate and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, one grandson, Jamie Joy, one cousin and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the Vigen memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Reverend Leon Buford officiating. Burial with Military Rites was in the Keokuk National Cemetery. A memorial was established for the family.

Gavin Joseph Moore
2002 - 2002
City of Birth: Iowa City, Iowa
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Gavin Joseph Cole Moore was born on February 20, 2002 in Iowa City Iowa, the son of Aaron Joseph Moore and Brenda Sutcliffe Sackman. Gavin died on Monday, May 6, 2002 at the Keokuk Area Hospital at the age of 2 months. He is survived by his parents of Keokuk, IA, one sister, Ashley Nichole Sackman of Keokuk, IA, one brother, Blake Aaron Moore of Keokuk, IA, grandparents, Richard & Jane Moore of Keokuk, IA, Tammy and Jerry Brewer of Argyle, IA and Charlotte & Danny Derr of New London, IA, great-grandparents, Carol and Dennis Case of Keokuk, IA, Julia Cassidy of Nevada, MO and Betty Harscher of Keokuk, IA, great-great-grandmothers Wilda Hallam of Nevada, MO, Inez Young of Ft. Myers, FL,and Nellie Case of Keokuk, IA, aunts, uncles, a great aunt, Lori Newberry, a great uncle, Larry Case and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Glenn Moore, Clara Moore, Victor Lee Derr and Ross William Sutcliffe. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, May 9 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Brother Bill Hauser officiating. Burial was in Babyland in the Oakland Cemeteryin Keokuk, IA.

Pauline Hamilton (Dec 16, 1925 - May 7, 2002)

Kevin Moore
1982 - 2002
City of Birth: Keokuk, Iowa
City of Death: Hamilton, Illinois
Kevin Douglas Moore was born July on 14, 1982 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Richard and Tammy Case Moore. He had been employed at Keokuk Steel Castings in Keokuk, IA for the past two years and was a member of the United States Steel Workers Union. He loved to work on cars and hunt and fish. Kevin Douglas Moore died Friday, May 10, 2002 in Hamilton, IL at the age of 19. Kevin is survived by one son, Dylan Leffler (Moore) of Ft. Madison, IA, his father, Richard Moore & his wife Jane of Keokuk, IA, his mother, Tammy Brewer and her husband Jerry of Argyle, IA, four brothers, Lance Moore and his wife Samantha, Michael Moore and his wife Debby, Ricky Moore, Aaron Moore and his wife Brenda, all of Keokuk, IA, one half sister, Katie Wagner and her husband Brian of Donnellson, IA, one half-brother, Andrew Yerhart of Keokuk, IA, two step-brothers, Justin Davis & his wife Sarah of Kansas City, MO and Mark Brewer of Ft. Madison, IA, two step-sisters, Tara Daniels and her husband Troy of Warsaw, IL and Megan Brewer of Ft. Madison, IA, grandparents, Carol & Dennis Case of Keokuk, IA, Betty Harscher of Keokuk, IA, Maxine Kellum of Wyaconda, MO and Pat Brewer of Keokuk, IA, great-grandmothers, Inez Young of Florida, Wilma Holcomb of Wyaconda, MO and Nellie Case of Keokuk, IA, aunt, Lori (Koch) Newberry & her husband Josh, uncle, Larry Case and his wife Janelle, numerous other aunts & uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn & Clara Moore, his great-grandparents, Eston Case and Alvin Young and his nephew, Gavin Moore. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 15 at the New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk with Brother Bill Hauser officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemeteryin Keokuk. Memorials were made to the family.

Melinda Taylor
1978 - 2002
City of Birth: Iowa City, Iowa
City of Death: Hamilton, Illinois
Melinda Jean Taylor was born on May 3, 1978 in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Robert Alex Morgan and Zandra Taylor. She had been employed at Methode in Carthage, IL for the past 4 years. She was baptized at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk, IA. She enjoyed decorating and remodeling her home, going to garage sales and playing pool. She was a loving mother and treasured the times she spent with her son. Melinda 'Mindy' Jean Taylor died Friday, May 10, 2002 at her home in Hamilton, IL at the age of 24. Mindy is survived by her son Jordon Tate, of Hamilton, IL, her mother, Zandra Cole and husband Mark of Burlington, IA, her father, Robert Morgan of Arizona, grandmothers, Merlyn Taylor of Keokuk, IA and Hazel Cole of Bowen, IL, one aunt, Joyce Joy of Tampa, FL, one uncle Ron Taylor & wife Brenda of Keokuk, IA, three half-brothers, and a special friend, Ray Tate of Keokuk, IA. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Arlis 'Muggs' Taylor and William 'Bill' Cole and one cousin, Jamie Joy. Services were held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Reverend Leon Buford officiating. Burial was in the Hickory Grove Cemeteryin rural Keokuk, IA. A memorial has been established for her son. Melinda Jean Taylor was born on May 3, 1978 in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Robert Alex Morgan and Zandra Taylor. She had been employed at Methode in Carthage, IL for the past 4 years. She was baptized at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Keokuk, IA. She enjoyed decorating and remodeling her home, going to garage sales and playing pool. She was a loving mother and treasured the times she spent with her son. Melinda 'Mindy' Jean Taylor died Friday, May 10, 2002 at her home in Hamilton, IL at the age of 24. Mindy is survived by her son Jordon Tate, of Hamilton, IL, her mother, Zandra Cole and husband Mark of Burlington, IA, her father, Robert Morgan of Arizona, grandmothers, Merlyn Taylor of Keokuk, IA and Hazel Cole of Bowen, IL, one aunt, Joyce Joy of Tampa, FL, one uncle Ron Taylor & wife Brenda of Keokuk, IA, three half-brothers, and a special friend, Ray Tate of Keokuk, IA. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Arlis 'Muggs' Taylor and William 'Bill' Cole and one cousin, Jamie Joy. Services were held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Reverend Leon Buford officiating. Burial was in the Hickory Grove Cemeteryin rural Keokuk, IA. Visitation was held after 1 P.M., Monday with the family meeting with friends from 6 ' 8 P.M. at the at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for her son.

Laura Creach 1960 - 2002
City of Birth: Keokuk, Iowa
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Born on March 28, 1960 in Keokuk, IA, Laura was the daughter of Merlyn J. and Laura Iris Swift Sousek. On April 1, 1998, Laura was united in marriage to Michael Creach in Keokuk, IA. Laurie was a life-long resident of Keokuk, IA and was a graduate of Keokuk Senior High School and Robert Morris College of Carthage, IL. She had been employed by Leyda, Burrus & Metz of Burlington, IA, and the City of Keokuk. Her last place of employment was B.T.R. in Keokuk, IA as a computer technician in the engineering department. She enjoyed crafts, interior decorating, making stained glass and collecting quilts. She enjoyed boating on the Mississippi and was in regular attendance at the Rolling On The River festivals in Keokuk. She loved to go motorcycle riding with her husband. Laurie was very proud of her daughter Sara. Sara's greatest gift to her mother was the birth of her granddaughter, Alyssa. Laurie was a fantastic grandmother and Alyssa was the apple of her 'Nanny's' eye. She was always bragging, which is a grandmother's right, about Alyssa's latest accomplishments. Laura 'Laurie' Kathleen Creach died Saturday, May 18, 2002 at her home in Keokuk at the age of 42. She is survived by her husband, Mike of Keokuk, IA, one daughter, Sara Floyd and her husband Joel of McKinney, TX, one granddaughter, Alyssa Floyd of McKinney, TX, her mother and step-father, Iris and Les Burch of Lakeland, FL, one sister, Halo Rider and her husband Vince of Burlington, IA, one brother, Steve Sousek and his wife Linda of St. Petersburg, FL, two stepbrothers, Chris Burch and his wife Darlene of Columbus, OH and Steve Burch and his wife Cherie of Aurora, IL, one aunt, Beverly Vanden Elzen and her husband Robert of Green Bay, WI, two nephews, Andrew Rider of Burlington, IA, Gabriel Sousek of St. Petersburg, FL, one niece, Stephanie Sousek of St. Petersburg, FL, her father-in-law, Jess Creach of Montrose, IA, and one sister-in-law, Sandra Creach of Montrose, IA. She was preceded in death by her father, her mother-in-law, two uncles, two aunt and her grandparents. Funeral Services were held at 1030 A.M., Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Reverend Grand Foster officiating. Burial was in the Keokuk National Cemetery. A memorial has been established for her granddaughter's Education Fund.

M. Lucille Fowler
1925 - 2002
City of Birth: Keokuk, Iowa
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Born January 16, 1925 in Keokuk, IA, Lucille was the daughter of William and May Meyers. Lucille married Harry E. White in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1987. She later married John Fowler. Lucille's family was a very important part of her life. She was a loving mother and grandmother and treasured the time she spent with her family. Lucille White Fowler died Saturday, May 25, 2002 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa at the age of 77. She is survived by one son, Harold White of Keokuk, IA, three daughters, Sandy Moore, Jean Lawson and her husband Carl, all of Keokuk, and Janet Conover and her husband Everett of Kahoka, MO, one brother, Bill Meyers of Keokuk, IA, one sister, Sarah Hayes of Kansas, 20 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Kathy Wilsey, one son, Harry White, Jr., one sister, Effie Washburn and two brothers, Harold and Fred Meyers. Services were held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Pastor John Happs officiating. Burial was in the Buena Vista Mound Cemeteryin rural Keokuk, Iowa. Visitation was held after 1 P.M. Tuesday with the family meeting with friends from 6- 8 P.M. at the funeral home. A Memorial in memory of Lucille has been established for the Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Keokuk, Iowa.

Inez Puder (Jun 24, 1905 - May 23, 2002)

Wanetta Mathes
1926 - 2002
City of Birth: Gorin, Missouri
City of Death: Wyaconda, Missouri
Wanetta Marie Mathes, 75, of Wyaconda, MO died Sunday, May 26, 2002 at her home in Wyaconda. She was born August 7, 1926 in Gorin, MO, a daughter of Edward and Grace Garmen Hatfield. She married Raymond Mathes on July 20, 1947 in Gorin, MO. He preceded her in death on September 7, 1979. Wanetta had lived in the Gorin and Wyaconda area all of her life. She was a member of the Wyaconda Christian Church and the W.M.U. of the Church. She enjoyed following sports that the kids were involved in and was an avid Wyaconda Sports Booster. She also enjoyed getting together with her buds and playing cards. She was a loving mother and grandmother and treasured the time she spent with her family and friends. Survivors include three sons, Danny Mathes and his wife Denise of Kahoka, MO, Steve Mathes of Hampton, VA and Bobby Mathes of LasVegas, NV, two grandchildren, Danessa and Dennis Mathes, three sisters, Almeta Mathes of Hannibal, MO, Rita Derkson of Sutter, IL, Izetta Nahra of Bakersfield, CA, five brothers, Lameul Hatfield and his wife Marjorie of Springfield, MO, Leo Hatfield and his wife Sarah of Kansas City, MO, Elmer Hatfield and his wife Wilma Dee of Edina, MO, Melvin Hatfield and his wife Kim of Kahoka, MO and Stanley Hatfield and his wife Bonnie of Arbela, MO, one sister-in-law, Laverne Hatfield of Wyaconda, MO, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Mason and Ross Hatfield and two siblings, Erma and Elmo in infancy. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at the Wyaconda Christian Church in Wyaconda, MO with Pastor Shawn McAfee and Reverend Ernest Deatrick officiating. Burial was in the Wyaconda Cemetery. Visitation was held after 1:00 P.M. Tuesday with the family meeting with friends from 6 – 8 P.M. at the Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka, MO. Pallbearers were David Trueblood, Kenny Sowers, Don Harvey, Darrell Harvey, J.R. Derkson and Ken Mathes. Honorary pallbearers were Danessa Mathes, Dennis Mathes, Lois Hunziker, Mary Louise Jenkins, Phyllis Hutchinson, Frances Lunsford, Dorothy Bertram, Kathleen Smith and Helen Elam. Organist was Margaret Davis. Congregational hymns were “Amazing Grace” and “Under His Wing.” Recorded selections were “My Redeemer” and “I Can Only Imagine.” Memorials were made to the Wyaconda Christian Church. The Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka, MO was in charge of arrangements.

Gladys Hudson
1917 - 2002
City of Birth: Keokuk, Iowa
City of Death: Montrose, Iowa
Born on April 30, 1917, in Keokuk, IA, Gladys was the daughter of John B. and Orpha May Scott Kelley. On January 24, 1942, Gladys was united in marriage to James F. Hudson, Jr. in Kahoka, MO. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1999. She was a lifelong resident of Keokuk, IA and loved to travel and go camping. Gladys L. Hudson died Thursday, May 30, 2002 at the Montrose Health Center in Montrose, Iowa at the age of 85. Survivors include one son Jerry Hudson and his wife Donna of Montrose, IA, one daughter, Carolyn Dunlap and her husband Bob of Kahoka, MO, one sister, Mildred Carlson of Keokuk, IA, seven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lorenzo Kelley and John B. Kelley, Jr. and one sister, Helen Swan. Graveside services were held at 1:30 P.M., Monday, June 3 at the Sunset Memorial Park in Keokuk, IA. with Reverend Brian Rihner officiating. The family met with friends one hour prior to the service at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA

Francis Koeber
1926 - 2002
City of Birth: Neeper, Missouri
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Francis “Dean” Koeber, 76, of Kahoka, MO died Thursday, May 30, 2002 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born March 9, 1926 in Neeper, MO, the son of George and Inez McGuire Koeber. He married Florence Schaefer on July 12, 1969 in Kahoka, MO. She preceded him in death on October 13, 1999. Dean had lived his entire life in Clark County. He attended grade school at Brush College and graduated High School in Kahoka. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving in WW II. After serving in the Navy he returned to Kahoka and worked as a printer at the Gazette Herald. He had farmed and hauled livestock in Clark County. He opened the Corner Tap Restaurant and Tavern in Kahoka in 1967. He owned and operated the tavern until his recent retirement. He also owned harness horses and enjoyed racing them. He was a member of the Clark County Moose Lodge and the Herman Blum Post #192. He is survived by several cousins and a host of friends. Graveside services were held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, June 3, 2002 at the Kahoka Cemeterywith Reverend Ken Beckmann officiating. Burial with military rites was in the Kahoka Cemetery. There was no visitation. The Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka, MO is in charge of arrangements.

Anna Snively
1909 - 2002
City of Birth: Kahoka, Missouri
City of Death: Kahoka, Missouri
Evelyn Snively, 93, of Kahoka, MO died Thursday, May 30, 2002 at the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO. She was born April 20, 1909 in Kahoka, MO, the daughter of Henry and Nellie Brickey Kirchner. She was married to David C. Snively. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1970. Evelyn graduated from Kahoka High School in 1927. She attended Browns Business College in Rock Island, IL. She was a member of the Golden Rule Club of Kahoka and the Senior Citizens of Barry, IL. She was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by several distant relatives and friends. Graveside services were held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 1, 2002 at the Kahoka Cemeterywith Pastor Dick Clifford officiating. Burial was in the Kahoka Cemetery. There was no visitation. The Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka, MO was in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Hall
1938 - 2002
City of Birth: Jefferson County, Iowa
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Born on July 12, 1938 in Jefferson County, Iowa Margaret was the daughter of Ray and Mildred Sellers Pearson. On March 8, 1959, Margaret was united in marriage to Ollie H. Hall. Mrs. Hall had been employed at St. Louis Gear in Keokuk, IA until her retirement. Margaret P. Hall died Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA at the age of 63. She is survived by her husband Ollie, of Keokuk, IA, one daughter, Rhonda Hall of Highlandhaven, Texas, two sons, Steven Hall and his wife Dixie of Chapin, IL and Cris Hall and his wife Loriean of Buford, South Carolina, one granddaughter, Amanda Hall of Buford, SC, her little bubbies, Jason & Jeramy Bigelow of Keokuk, IA, five brothers, John Pearson of Batavia, IA, Ralph Pearson of Birmingham, IA, David Pearson of Agency, IA, Roscoe Pearson of Wellman, IA and George Pearson of Eldon, IA, two sisters, Judy Wilkinson of Bloomfield, IA and Evy Harris of Farson, IA. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother. There will be no services. Her body has been cremated. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Cloyd Page (Jul 15, 1921 - Jun 7, 2002)

Marvin Cecil (Nov 22, 1931 - Jun 13, 2002)

Esther Harlan
1909 - 2002
City of Birth: Jefferson County, Iowa
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Born on August 12, 1909 in Jefferson County, IA, Esther was the daughter of Maude I. Shelman. On February 4, 1928 she was married to Howard H. Harlan in Monmouth, IL. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1989. They had celebrated 61 years of marriage. She obtained a teaching certificate and prior to having a family taught at Crackerneck country school. Her adult life was spent as a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She lived in Hillsboro, IA until 1943, and then lived in Burlington, IA until November 1973. At that time Esther and Howard retired to Ft. Pierce, FL and resided there for a period of ten years. For health reasons she moved to Rocky Mount, MO in April of 1984 and remained until November, 1994. She then moved to Keokuk, IA where she lived with her daughter. She was a member of churches in each city and most recently of Fellowship Bible Church in Eldon, MO. She was a lifelong member of Royal Neighbors of America. Esther Alice Harlan died Thursday, June 13, 2002 at the River Hills Village in Keokuk, Iowa at the age of 92. Mrs. Harlan is survived by one son, H. Eugene Harlan of Anderson, IN, one daughter, Helen K. Martin of Keokuk, IA, four grandchildren, Greg (Nancy) Harlan of Haddonfield, NJ, Lori (Patrick) Cole of Greentown, IN, Kim (Jim) Boyd of Keokuk, IA, Kirk (Karen) Brandt of Davis, CA, three step-grandchildren, Ray L. Martin, Jr. of Keokuk, IA, Rhonda (Russ) Acton of Wever, IA, Kevin (Cindy) Martin of Montrose, IA, eleven great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren, two brothers, Raymond Cochran of Long Island, NY and Les Cochran of Burnside, MN, one sister, Barbara (Harold) Garmoe of Burlington, IA, two sisters-in-law, Eva Harlan of Mt. Pleasant and Lola Belle Sainsbury of Hillsboro, IA, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was also preceded in death by her mother, three brothers, Glen, Bernard and Marshall Cochran, one sister, Dorothy Switzer, one son-in-law, Raymond L. Martin, Sr., two grandchildren, Kristine Anne and Kenneth Harlan Brandt. Graveside services were held at 11 A.M., Tuesday, June 18 at the Aspen Grove Cemeteryin Burlington, IA with Pastor Craig Burton officiating. A gathering of family and friends followed the graveside service. Visitation was held after 1 P.M., Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with the family meeting with friends from 6 ' 8 P.M. A memorial has been established for the Evangelical Free Church of Keokuk.

Barbara Holtkamp (Jul 18, 1944 - Jun 20, 2002)

Herbert Vermazen
1921 - 2002
City of Birth: Keokuk, IA
City of Death: Woodland, CA
Herbert R. Vermazen, 80, of Woodland, CA, died Friday June 21, 2002. He was born on October 9, 1921 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Lewis and Jennie Johnson Vermazen. Mr. Vermazen served in the Army Air Forces during World War II and flew 35 missions over Europe. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He had lived in the Montrose, IA and Hamilton, IL areas and was a carpenter by trade. Survivors include his wife, Marie Vermazen of Woodland, CA, one son, Richard Vermazen and his wife Diane of Woodland, CA, one daughter, Dianna Hempen of San Diego, CA, four grandchildren, Rusty Vermazen of Woodland, CA, Deena Zeck of Palo Cedro, CA, Michelle and Eric Hempen of San Diego, CA, five great-grandchildren, one brother, Robert Vermazen and his wife Ila of Montrose, IA, and two sisters, Mary Wardlow and her husband Bob and Agnes Stockwell and her husband Lloyd all of Rialto, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ida VanPelt Vermazen , his second wife Laverta Lee Vermazen, one brother Charles Vermazen, and one son-in-law, Stephen Hempen. A Memorial Service was held at 11 A.M., Saturday, July 13 at the Assembly of God Church in Keokuk, IA with Reverend Jerry Goodrich officiating. Burial with military rites was in the Sandusky Cemeteryin rural Keokuk, IA. A Memorial was established for the Assembly of God Church in Keokuk.

Eleanor Squires
1914 - 2002
City of Birth: Quincy, Illinois
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Born on December 14, 1914 in Quincy, IL, Eleanor was the daughter of Joseph and Francis Freming Wellman. On February 3, 1933, Eleanor was united in marriage to Walter P. Squires in Hannibal, MO. In her younger years, Mrs. Squires was a housekeeper for St. Peter's Catholic Church and Schmidt's Funeral Home, which later became Vigen Memorial Home, all of Keokuk, IA. She and her husband, Walter, owned and operated the Home Caf' in Keokuk for several years. She was an active member of the All Saints Parish in Keokuk, IA, the Ladies of Charity and the Daughter's of Isabelle. She was also a member of the Eagles Auxiliary. She loved quilting and had made many beautiful quilts over the years for her family and friends. Eleanor E. 'Nonie' Squires died Monday, June 24, 2002 at the River Hills Village in Keokuk, IA at the age of 87. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara J. Cameron and her husband Clarence of Basco, IL, one brother, Clarence Wellman and his wife Sylvia of Quincy, IL, one sister, Lucy Emerick of Quincy, IL, five grandchildren, Perry Cameron and his wife Kim of Warsaw, IL, Cathleen Cameron of Kansas City, MO, David Cameron and his wife Marie of Basco, IL, Patrick Cameron of Nellis Air Force Base, NV, and Deirdre Cameron of Gladstone, MO, four great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded her in death by her husband Walter on September 22, 1972, one granddaughter, Bonnie, four brothers and three sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 A.M., Friday, June 28 at the All Saints Parish in Keokuk, IA with Father Christopher David officiating. Burial was at 2 P.M. Friday in the St. Anthony's Cemeteryin Quincy, IL. Visitation was held after 1 P.M., Thursday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with the family meeting with friends from 6 ' 8 P.M. A Vigil Service was held at 7:30 P.M. Memorials were established for the All Saints Parish, the Alzheimer's Association and River Hills Village.

Mary Gorham
1931 - 2002
City of Birth: Keokuk, Iowa
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Born on March 10, 1931, in Keokuk, IA, Mary was the daughter of John and Veula Mitchell Tigue. She was raised and adopted by Clawson and Pearl West. On November 6, 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Max Gorham. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1991. Mary was a lifelong resident of Keokuk, IA and had owned and operated Gorham Electric and Gorham Pet Motel in Keokuk. Most recently she had been employed at the Arrowhead Bowl in Keokuk. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Keokuk, IA. She loved to bowl, play bingo and do needlework and was an avid Cardinal and Cub baseball fan. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother and treasured the times she spent with her family. Mary M. Gorham died Tuesday evening June 25, 2002 at her home in Keokuk, IA at the age of 71. She is survived by three sons, Mike Gorham and his wife Debbie of Keokuk, IA, Don Gorham and his wife Kathie of Keokuk, IA, and Dale Gorham and his wife Tina of Hartford City, IN, two daughters Sherry Rutledge of Concord, CA and Lori Orr and her husband Mike of Walnut Creek, CA, seventeen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and best friends, Marie Hayden and Shirley Gorham. She was also preceded in death by four brothers. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, July 1, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Reverend Bill Mitchell officiating. Burial was in the Keokuk National Cemetery. Visitation was held after 1 P.M., Sunday with the family meeting with friends from 6 ' 8 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lee County Hospice

Maria Grubor
1914 - 2002
City of Birth: Slovania, Yugoslovia
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Born on October 10, 1914 in Slovania, Yugoslovia, Maria was the daughter of Nicola and Milicia Drazic Shedbedja. She first married Frank Poh. He preceded her in death. She married Petar Grubor in February of 1951 in Germany. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1976. She had been employed as an assistant chef at Stouffer's Restaurant in Chicago, IL. She was a member of the Eastern Serbian Orthodox Church in Chicago, IL. Maria loved cooking, crocheting and singing. She was loved by all. 'Baba, you'll always be remembered, never forgotten,' your grandson Bato. Maria 'Baba' Grubor died Friday, June 28, 2002 at the Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, IA at the age of 87. She is survived by two daughters, Patty (Garcia) Grubor of Keokuk, IA, and Maria Korica of Mesa, AZ, three sons, Joey Grubor and his wife Susan of Chicago, IL, Tony Poh and his wife Patsy of Show Low, AZ, and Ray Reynolds of Chicago, IL, three sisters, Boslika Stanojovich of South Wales, England, Stojaknka and Dushanka of Belgrade, Yugosalvia, eleven grandchildren, Vicki Brown and her husband Mike of Keokuk, IA, Jose Garcia III and Sophia Garcia, both of Keokuk, IA, Justin Grubor of Chicago, IL, Vera Stempski and her husband Jim of Phoenix, AZ, Laura Sandford and her husband Jim of Lexington, KY, Steven Korica and his wife Linda of Las Vegas, NV, Danny Korica and his wife Holly of Chandler, AZ, Toni Eisenhart and her husband Greg of Phoenix, AZ, Terri Pardum and her husband Dave of Phoenix, AZ, and Bob Poh and his wife Chrissy of Scottsdale, AZ, and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one brother Dane Shedbedja and one son Nicola Poh. Graveside services were held at 2 P.M., Wednesday, July 3 at the St. Sava Cemeteryin Libertyville, IL with Reverend Ivanovic officiating. Visitation was held after 3 P.M. Monday at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with the family meeting with friends from 6 ' 8 P.M.

Robert Creger
1918 - 2002
City of Birth: Kahoka, Missouri
City of Death: Keokuk, Iowa
Robert Joseph Creger, 83, of Kahoka, MO, died Monday, July 01, 2002 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born August 17, 1918 in Kahoka, MO, a son of Guy and Agnes Durkin Creger. He married Dorothy Viola Brown on May 15, 1943 in Hattiesburg, MS. She preceded him in death on February 17, 1997. Bob had worked as a Union Bricklayer in Hannibal, MO and Keokuk, IA from 1952 ' 1965. He then worked at the Ordinance Plant in Middletown, IA for 16 years. Following his retirement he operated Bob's Bike Shop in Kahoka until 1997. Bob was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Kahoka and a member of the American Legion. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Corbett-Malinak and her husband Ken of Peoria, AZ, two sons, Mike Creger and his wife Jonni of Palmyra, MO and Ron Creger of Kahoka, MO, four grandchildren, Michele Corbett and Scott Corbett of Phoenix, AZ, Mary Creger and her husband John Schultz of Columbia, MO and Daniel Creger of Massillon, OH, four great grandchildren, Anastasia Corbett of Phoenix, AZ, Samantha and Chloe Corbett of Phoenix, AZ and Alex Schultz of Columbia, MO and one sister, Kathleen Dillon of Phoenix, AZ. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother James. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 5, 2002 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Kahoka, MO with Father Tom Alber and Father Roland Carbone officiating. Burial with military rites by the American Legion Post #192 and the V.F.W. Post #4342 was in the Kahoka Cemetery. Visitation was held after 9:00 A.M., Thursday, July 4 with the family meeting with friends from 7 ' 9 P.M. at the Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka, MO. Memorials may be made to the WW II Memorial or the donor's choice.

Stanley Deck
1938 - 2002
City of Birth: Keokuk,, Iowa
City of Death: Iowa City, Iowa
Stanley R. Deck was born July 7, 1938 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Millard and June Swift Deck. On August 16, 1963, Stanley was united in marriage to Sandy Brown in Elvaston, IL. He had been employed at the Henkle Corporation in Keokuk, IA. He was a member of the New Testament Christian Church of Keokuk. He loved to fish and play bingo. Stanley R. Deck died Wednesday, July 3, 2002 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA at the age of 63. He is survived by his wife Sandy, of Keokuk, IA, one son, Douglas Richard Deck of Keokuk, IA, one daughter, Darcy Coffman of Keokuk, IA, three grandchildren, Eric Boyer, Tyler Boyer and Kelsey Coffman, three brothers, Bill Deck and his wife Rosie of Keokuk, IA, Donald Deck and his wife Shirley of Ft. Madison, IA, Larry Deck of Keokuk, IA, and one sister, Marlene Stamper of Keokuk, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Millard Deck and N.L. Deck, and one sister, Elaine Huston. Funeral services were held at 1 P.M., Saturday, July 6, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with Brother Bill Hauser officiating. Burial was in the Oakland Cemeteryin Keokuk, IA. Visitation was held after 1 P.M. Friday with the family meeting with friends from 6 ' 8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Betty Grap
1930 - 2002
City of Birth: Kahoka, MO
City of Death: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Betty Jean was born on July 19, 1930 in Kahoka, MO, the daughter of Harry and Bertha Wells King. She had been employed at A T & T in Omaha, NE for twenty-six years, retiring in 1992. She enjoyed working in her garden and feeding the birds. She loved to knit and made many mittens for her family and friends. Betty Jean Grap died Sunday, July 7, 2002 at her home in Council Bluffs, IA at the age of 71. She is survived by her two sons, Aaron Grap and his wife Jan of Council Bluffs, IA, Eric Grap and his wife Laurie of Bellevue, NE, and one grandson, Zachary Grap. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Daryl King, Charlie King, Harry King, Jr., and Willis King. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at the Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka, MO. Burial was in the Kahoka City Cemetery. Visitation was held after 1 P.M., Tuesday with the family meeting with friends from 7 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home.