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Robert 'Tom' Campbell Jr.
CLEAR SPRING, Md. – Robert Thomas “Tom” Campbell Jr., 64, of Clear Spring, Md., passed away on Saturday July 1, 2017, at his home.
He was born Nov. 1, 1952, in Keokuk, to the late Ruth (Walsh) and Robert “Bob” Thomas Campbell Sr.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Shelia Crisp Campbell; and three children, Robert (Darina) Campbell III of Clarksburg, Md., Carrie (Scott) Yeakle of Clear Spring and Brian (Brandi) Campbell of Benedict, Md.
Rest Haven Funeral Home Inc. is assisting with the arrangements.
John "Jack" McAndrew Jr.
SEGUIN, Texas – John “Jack” McAndrew Jr., 88, of Seguin, Texas, died Sunday, July 9, 2017, at the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center in Seguin.
He was born on Dec. 28, 1928, in Keokuk, the son of John Loren and Rosa G. Long McAndrew.
On Oct. 28, 1947, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Ladene Ellison at the Shrine of St. Patrick in St. Patrick, Mo. She preceded him in death on Feb. 18, 1995, in Edmond, Okla.
Born and raised in Keokuk, he attended St. Vincent’s grade school and for two years attended St. Peter’s High School. In 1945, his family moved to a farm in the diamond neighborhood near Kahoka, Mo. Jack then graduated from Kahoka High School in 1947. After he graduated, he married
Kathryn and they lived on a farm in the Clark City area and engaged in farming with his father. In 1950, he left the farm and engaged in construction, working for Baker Quarry, B. Fred Brooks, O.C. Whitaker and Cameron Joyce & Company.
In 1952, he was employed by Mason & Hanger-Silas Mason Company at IAAP in Burlington as a safety inspector until June 1965. During that time, he was active in Boy Scouts and Little League, was president of Notre Dame High School Athletic Board and a member of Civil Defense and Knights of Columbus. His job took him to Jeffersonville, Ind., Albuquerque, N.M., and Camp Mercury, Nev., for training in special weapons, and he participated in “Operation Double Tracks” at the Nevada Test Site. Jack was selected to be a radio teletype operator and cryptographer on the Department of Defense Radio Network and also selected to a 16-man team to monitor accidents with special weapons, anywhere in the Defense Network. He was given a citation with the Safety Department for having set a “world record” for operating without a lost time accident, in the Hi-Explosives Industry.
He then moved back to Kahoka, where he opened the John Deere dealership on North Montgomery Street. In 1968, it was moved to a new building, located on Highway 136. He later joined long-time friend Delbert Shaffer and developed Edgewood Estates, a housing subdivision. He also built and developed Hickory Hills Campground on Highway 136 East adjacent to where he lived. In 1979, he sold these business ventures and relocated to Edmond, and in 1996, moved to Horseshoe Bay, Texas.
Jack became an avid fisherman, traveling all over the U.S., Canada, and Alaska in the quest for trout and salmon. His favorite place was Bennet Springs, Mo. He also kept active building sets for the local Hill Country Theatre. When he was not helping build something, somewhere for his family (which he loved doing), he was on the road, traveling the United States and abroad, attending live theatre, concerts and Spurs basketball games, which became one of his favorite pastimes.
Jack was a member of St. Paul Apostle Catholic Church in Horseshoe Bay, and a lifetime member of third-degree Knights of Columbus and a long-time member of Kahoka Kiwanis Club.
Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Mark S. (Laura) McAndrew of McKinney, Texas, and Michael J. McAndrew of Prosper, Texas; three daughters, Jeanne (Mark) Samii of Seguin, Lucinda “Cindy” Logsdon of Phoenix, Ariz., and Melinda “Mendy” (George) Roberts of San Antonio, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Theresa Baker; a son, John L. McAndrew III; two brothers, Thomas E. and Richard H. McAndrew; a sister, Mrs. Rose Ann Glazer; and a niece, Lori McAndrew.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kahoka. Burial will follow in the Kahoka Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 1 p.m. Friday, with the family meeting with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Cal Farley Boys’ Ranch, St. Michael’s Church or the Shrine of St. Patrick.
Suzanne "Sue" Hoerner Jackson
Suzanne “Sue” Hoerner Jackson bid adieu and so long to this life at 3 p.m. July 6, 2017, at Brookdale Senior Living Community, eager to reunite with family and friends after a long and honorable battle with Alzheimer’s – one she didn’t lose – the clock just ran out!
Sue was born on March 6, 1928, in Tulsa, Okla., to parents Richard Norris Hoerner and Kathryn Pontius. She survived her younger brother, Dick Hoerner Jr., whom she will be teasing again soon.
Sue grew up in Sand Springs, Okla., and Keokuk, with horses and horseback riding in her blood. She was a graduate of Earlham College (a family tradition), competing and later teaching within the Equestrian Program – a program and building that now bears her name and legacy. She also was a graduate of Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Chicago, where she was courted and heart won by C. Charles “Charlie” Jackson Jr., also from Keokuk.
Sue and Charlie Jackson raised their family in Wayzata, Minn., and were early members of the Wayzata Community Church and Wayzata Country Club. For more than 50 years, she dedicated herself to community causes and charities, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the Earlham Equestrian Program. If you ever bid on a needlepoint still life, our mother probably made it.
She already is deeply missed by her surviving children, Sandy Jackson (Steve Young), Chuck Jackson (Beverly), Kathy Parker (Steven) and Bruce Jackson (Marta); and six grandchildren, Jacob, Jack, Emily, Blake, Lucas and Mia; sister-in-law, Anne Hoerner; niece, Marie Hagberg (Carlton); and nephew, Wynn Hoerner (Colleen) – ready to continue the journey ahead.
Few will forget the many parties, political and charitable fundraising events that were had at homes in Wayzata, where so many happy times and friendships were made. A few legendary stories will remain sealed until further notice.
By her request, there will be no public service, with a private interment taking place with family members at the Hoerner Family Mausoleum in Keokuk.
Gifts in honor of Suzanne Hoerner Jackson may be directed to the Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities, Camp Voyageur, 690 Jackson St., St. Paul, MN 55130, or the Golay Endowment for the Equestrian program, Earlham College, Institutional Advancement Office, 801 National Road West, Drawer 193, Richmond, IN 47374.
Godspeed to a loving and dedicated mother. You will be forever cherished.
Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk is assisting the family with arrangements.
David Holmes
CHARLESTON – David Holmes, 56, of Charleston, passed away at 2:26 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill.
Funeral services are pending at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.
Wesley Miller
Wesley L. Miller, 88, of Keokuk, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Arrangements are pending at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers in Keokuk.
David 'Lee' Boudewyn
David “Lee” Boudewyn, 66, of Keokuk, died Monday, July 3, 2017, at his home.
He was born Aug. 19, 1950, in Keokuk, the son of Edward and Flora Mae Breitenbucher Boudewyn.
Lee had been employed at Keokuk Steel Castings for many years.
He liked spending time outdoors fishing. He also loved sitting on the river bank enjoying the view of the Mississippi River.
He is survived by three daughters, Michelle Rhodes of Alexandria, Mo., Tracy Long of Nauvoo, Ill., and Cora Burgess of Keokuk; a granddaughter, Shannon Desherlia; a great-grandson, Wyatt Miller; four sisters, Mary Weirather (Roland), Nan Brown, Rose Davis and Dorothy Jefferson (Dan), all of Keokuk; three stepchildren whom he raised, Butch and Doug Rhodes and Julie Wixom, all of Keokuk; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his significant other of 24 years, Betty Lou Rhodes; and a brother, Edward Charles Boudewyn.
There will be no services at this time.
Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk is assisting the family with arrangements.
Darlene Snively, 85, Keokuk
Darlene M. Snively, 85, of Keokuk, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2017, at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Darlene was born Oct. 21, 1931, in Keokuk, the daughter of William McKinnley and Edna McGruder Hampton. She was united in marriage to Horace “Sonny” Snively in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1999.
A lifelong resident of Keokuk, Darlene was a member of Bethel AME and New Bethel Church, and was employed at Sheller Globe in production. She gave her life to Christ at an early age, and faithfully lived her life in service to the Lord. In her spare time, Darlene enjoyed ceramic painting.
Darlene is survived by her son, Sonny Snively of Keokuk; three daughters, Teresa (Richard) Smith of Cincinnati, Ohio, Renee (David) Snively of St. Paul, Minn., and Twana (Kelvin) Snively of Cincinnati; her sister, Delores Bradley of Keokuk; and her lapdog, Chico. Other survivors include numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Horace; her brother, McKinnley Hampton Sr.; three sisters, Rosemary Buckner, Ecksteine Galbreath and Maxine Buckner; granddaughter, Ivy Smith; and great granddaughter, Nora Smith.
Darlene’s life will be celebrated with a homegoing service at noon Saturday at New Bethel Church, with the Rev. Richard L. Smith and Pastor Debbie Letcher officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk. Visitation for family and friends will be held between 5 and 9 p.m. Friday at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center, 1212 Concert St., Keokuk.
DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers in Keokuk is in charge of arrangements.
Joani Sturms, 53, Keokuk
Joani Kelso Sturms, 53, of Keokuk, formerly of Burlington, died at 7:27 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.
Born May 2, 1964, in Burlington, she was the daughter of Wayne A. and Lorraine Huppenbauer Kelso.
On Oct. 11, 1986, she married
Kyle James Sturms at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Burlington.
Joani was a sales representative at Mediacom for almost 30 years.
She was a member of Sts. John and Paul Catholic Church. She was a volunteer at Keokuk Humane Society and Relay for Life and a member of the American Cancer Society and the American Diabetes Association. She enjoyed playing with her dogs, dancing, reading, camping, traveling, being with her friends and sisters, and spending time with her grandson. Joani never knew a stranger.
She was an organ donor and through her passing was able to make someone else’s life better. It is comforting to know her vision lives on.
Survivors include her husband, Kyle; two daughters, Kayla (Derek) Gail of Keokuk and Jenna Sturms of Fort Madison; a grandson, Drayton Joseph Linn Gail; a brother, John E. Kelso of Stamford, Conn.; two sisters, Ann Marie (Jeff) Japsen of Burlington and Mary Lee Stevenson of Cedar Rapids; her aunt and uncle, Richard and Phyllis Knopp of Burlington; two nieces; two nephews; a great-niece; four great-nephews; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, James and Barbara Sturms of Muscatine; a brother-in-law, Jay Sturms of Hilton Head Island, S.C.; and a sister-in-law, Becky (Joel) Wichers of Muscatine and their children, Drake, Drew and Luke.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorraine and Wayne; and her brother, Joseph Kelso.
Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, with the family to receive friends following a 5 p.m. rosary service until 7 p.m. at Prugh’s Chapel in Burlington.
The funeral Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Sturms will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with the Very Rev. Father Marty Goetz as celebrant. Music will be provided by the Des Moines County Resurrection Choir. Burial will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held in St. John’s Cafeteria following the burial.
A celebration of life will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Lake Cooper Foundation, 810 Main St., Keokuk.
Memorials have been established for the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society.
Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Linda Hoyt, 65, Keokuk
Linda S. Hoyt, 64, of Keokuk passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at her home.
Linda was born Aug. 14, 1952, in Keokuk, the daughter of Bill and Wilma Krouse Carroll.
On Oct. 17, 1969, she was united to marriage to John Mark Hoyt in Kahoka, Mo. He survives.
A lifelong resident of Keokuk and Kahoka, Linda was employed in production at Fruehauf for 21 years, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Linda is survived by her husband, John Mark Hoyt of Keokuk; her son, Bryan (Golda) Monohon of North Liberty; her daughter, Jan (Jerry) Hoyt-Brown of Dallas City, Ill.; her grandsons, Landon and Calvin; her brothers, Arney Carroll of Kahoka and Billy Carroll of Donnellson; and her sisters, Brenda Long of Huntsville, Ala.; and Barb Pentzel of Winfield.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter Dina Hoyt.
Per Linda’s wishes, there will be no services at this time.
DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Centers is in charge of arrangements.
