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Sharon R. Evermon
Jan. 27, 1942 - Jan. 28, 2004
FARMINGTON - Sharon R. Evermon, 62, of Farmington, formerly of Keokuk, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
She was born Jan. 27, 1942, in Keokuk, the daughter of Orris C. and Lelia May Mardis McKay. She married
William James Benedict Sr. on Sept. 7, 1952, in Keokuk.
She had been employed at Valley Lutheran Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., for 17 years.
She returned to the area in 2000 and was then employed at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Keosauqua.
She loved to go fishing and enjoyed spending time at the American Legion in Farmington, watching NASCAR races and football games. She was an avid Jeff Gordon fan.
She was a loving mother and grandmother and treasured the times she spent with her family.
Survivors include: three sons, William James Benedict Jr. of Burlington, Steven C. Benedict and his wife, Debra, of Maywood, Mo., and Benjamin T. Benedict and his wife, Naomi, of Chicago; six daughters, Brenda Jean Osbon and her husband, Ronald, of Kahoka, Mo., Crystal Lucille Burchett of Farmington, Ill., Jessica Kingcade and her husband, Leroy, of Aline, Okla., Mary McCracken of Bonaparte, Kellie Cossman and her husband, Mike, of Enid, Okla., and Karen Benedict of Keokuk; 22 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Shirley Jean Lillard and Linda Curtis, both of Keokuk, and Sheila "Kathy" Kaplan of Cedar Rapids; two brothers, Bill McKay of Cedar Rapids and Vernon "Butch" McKay of Morganfield, Ky.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Kevin Dean Benedict; a daughter, Susan Nadine Benedict; and two brothers, Bob McKay and Orris F. "Bud" McKay.
Services will be held at a later date.
A memorial has been established for the family and may be mailed to Vigen Memorial Home, Keokuk.
Genevieve 'Jean' Sevcik
Nov. 11, 1918 - Jan. 11, 2004
Genevieve "Jean" Sevcik, 85, of Keokuk, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, at the Keokuk Area Hospital.
She was born Nov. 11, 1918, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Joseph and Anna Dusza.
She spent most of her adult life in Cicero, Ill., where she was employed by Sunbeam Appliance Company for 32 years, retiring in 1980.
She last resided in a cottage at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
She was a member of three Senior Citizens clubs in the Chicago area.
She adored her family and was an avid bingo player.
Survivors include: two sons, Kenneth Mlyniec and his friend, Lois Salyers of Keokuk and John Sevcik and his wife, Cynthia, of Willowbrook, Ill.; five grandchildren, Paul Mlyniec and his wife, Kelly, Mark Mlyniec and his wife, Debra, Stacey Mlyniec Schrader and her husband, Fred, Cheryl Sevcik Fitch and her husband, Mike, and Debra Sevcik Lunsford and her husband, Steve; three great-grandchildren, Genna Schrader and Tennyson and Victoria Mlyniec; and two step-great-grandchildren, Rachel and Jerrica Setser.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Joseph and Benjamin; a sister, Stella; and a dear friend, Ed Pawlowski.
Services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with the Rev. Goldie Laymon and Deacon Bill Cosgrove officiating.
Burial will be in the Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Ill.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Wednesday at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with family meeting friends from 6 to 7 p.m.
The family requests no flowers.
Memorials may be made to the All Saints Catholic Church, the Emmanuel United Methodist Church or to the donor's choice.
Arthur Phillip Robinson
July 3, 1922 - Feb. 2, 2004
Arthur Phillip Robinson, 81, of Keokuk, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at 8:23 a.m. at Keokuk Area Hospital.
He was born to Arthur Phillip and Forrest Auglar Robinson on July 3, 1922, in Keokuk.
He was a lifelong resident of Keokuk.
Mr. Robinson served in the United States Army during World War II.
He also worked at Keokuk Gas Company and R. L. Patton Construction.
He was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
Mr. Robinson was a member of the American Legion Post #41 of Keokuk.
Survivors include: a brother, Ronald Robinson of Minnesota; a sister, Alcena Dawson of Keokuk; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leland, LaFaun and Charles; and a sister, Marjorie Shaninghouse.
Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Thursday at Greaves Mortuary, Keokuk, with the Rev. J.T. Brown officiating.
Burial will be in the Keokuk National Cemetery with full military honors.
Friends may call the mortuary from 9 a.m. until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church.
Alice Hortense
Chamberlin Wirsig
July 9, 1917 - Feb. 17, 2004
BATON ROUGE, La. - Alice Hortense Chamberlin Wirsig, 86, formerly of Keokuk, died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Toon McDaniel in Baton Rouge, La.
She was born in Cooper County, Mo., on July 9, 1917, to Homer and Alice Chamberlin. She was married
to Arthur E. Wirsig Jr. on July 16, 1954.
She was a wonderful mother who loved her family, a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and raising a vegetable garden.
Mrs. Wirsig was an active member of the Keokuk congregation of Jehovah's Witness for 40 years and recently of the LaBelle Air congregation in Baton Rouge.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 20, 2002; her sisters, Bernice Esser and Jeanette Hickam; and a grandson, Matthew W. McDaniel.
Survivors include: a sister, Doris Howell of Boonville, Mo.; a brother, Leslie Chamberlin of Pilot Grove, Mo.; three daughters, Molly Walker of Conover, N.C., Melissa Wirsig of Decatur, Ga., and Marsha Wirsig of St. Louis; three sons, Bob McDaniel of Baton Rouge, Steve McDaniel of Bethlehem, Pa., and Tom McDaniel of Columbus, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, Richelle Teague, Kelly and Sean McDonald, Steve, Tom, Robin and Allison McDaniel, Miriam Thompson, Ryan and Kathryn Hester and Adrienne Wirsig; and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial services was held at the LaBelle Aire Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Baton Rouge on Feb. 18.
Her ashes will be transported to Embury Methodist Church Cemetery in Lee County, at a later date for a private memorial service.
Memorials may be made to Pinnacle Hospice.
Earnest F. Steele
Aug. 21, 1925 - March 21, 2004
Earnest F. Steele, 78, of Keokuk died Sunday, March 21, 2004, at his home.
He was born Aug. 21, 1925, in Keokuk, the son of Frank and Annette Daw Steele. On Sept. 10, 1946, he was united in marriage to Lila Patricia Snyder in San Francisco, Calif. She preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1996.
Mr. Steele was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II.
He graduated from Keokuk Community College in Keokuk. He had been employed at Hubingers in Keokuk for 18 years, the Iowa Army and Ammunitions Plant in Middletown for three years, and at Midwest Carbide in Keokuk for 20 years, retiring in 1988.
Mr. Steele was a member of the VFW Post #3507 in Keokuk and a former Eagle member.
He loved to bowl and fish. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburg Steelers and enjoyed watching sports on T.V.
He is survived by: three daughters, Lynda J. Pugh of Reno, Nev., Patty L. Thrush and her husband Ron of Keokuk, and Dawn E. Coulter and her husband Dan of Quincy, Ill.; two sons, Randy C. Andrew and his wife Joan of San Diego, Calif., and Kevin R. Andrew and his companion Sheila Sapp of Keokuk; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Harriett Kelly and her husband Lloyd of Keokuk, and Crystal Luger of North St. Paul, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard Steele; and four sisters, Helen Hummer, Dorothy Downs, Frances Taylor, and Peggy Hamlin.
Graveside services with military rites will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Keokuk National Cemetery with Pastor Mike Shea officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Lois L. Vogel
March 20, 1945 - March 13, 2004
Lois L. Vogel, 58, of Keokuk, died Saturday, March 13, 2004, at 9 p.m., at her home.
She was born to John D. and Margaret M. Fisher Boyle on March 20, 1945, in Keokuk.
She lived in the area most of her life.
She married
Dwight V. Vogel on Dec. 10, 1989, in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hamilton, Ill.
Mrs. Vogel was a member of All Saints Catholic Church.
She belonged to a M.S. support group.
Survivors include: a brother, John D. Boyle and his wife, Janet, of Keokuk; four sisters, Joan Wise and her husband, Bud, of California, Rita Hagmeier and her husband, Dave, of Keokuk, Kathleen Gray and her husband, John, of Decatur, Ill., and Dianne Powell and her husband, John, of Davenport; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers, Patrick and Timothy and two sisters, Marjorie and Geraldine.
There will be a Christian vigil service at Greaves Mortuary today at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Connolly officiating.
Burial will be in the Middle Catholic section of Oakland Cemetery.
Visitation is today at the mortuary, with family meeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Keokuk Catholic Schools.
