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Evelyn Tucker, 94, West Point
WEST POINT – Evelyn M. Tucker, 94, of West Point, passed away at 2:08 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the West Point Care Center.
She was born Nov. 10, 1922, the daughter of Henry and Lena Menke Kaltefleiter.
Friends may call after noon Friday at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. A parish rosary will be at 3 p.m. and a Christian wake service will be held at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in West Point, with Father Dennis Hoffman as celebrant.
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in West Point.
Brenda Sturm, 67, Ainsworth
AINSWORTH – Brenda J. Sturm, 67, of Ainsworth, died Thursday, April 27, 2017, at her daughter’s home in Keosauqua.
She was born July 4, 1949, the daughter of Robert and Maude Vickers Morrison in St. Louis, Iowa.
Survivors include three children, including locally, Teri (Andrew) Bunnell of Keosauqua.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Vigen Memorial Home in Kahoka, Mo., with Pastor Andrew Bunnell officiating. Burial will be in Kahoka Cemetery.
Visitation will be an hour prior to the services from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home, with family meeting with friends at that time.
Evelyn Metcalf, 55, Fort Madison
FORT MADISON – Evelyn Lynn Whiteside Metcalf, 55, of Fort Madison, born Sept. 10, 1960, in Keokuk, died March 15, 2016.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at Augusta Cemetery in Augusta. Officiating will be Rod Reynoldson.
Carl G. Mitchell
April 10, 1910 - Oct. 8, 2004
Carl G. Mitchell, 94, of Keokuk, formerly of Packwood, died at 1 a.m Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, in Lexington Square, Keokuk.
He was born on April 10, 1910, in Abingdon, the son of Arthur G. and Elizabeth Ann Minnick Mitchell.
He married
Mary Jo Pierce on Aug. 7, 1945, in Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 1969. He later married
Kate DeBusk. She died in 1998.
His family lived in the Abingdon, Martinburg and Hedrick communities before moving to Packwood in February 1922. He graduated from Packwood High School and attended Iowa Success Business College in Ottumwa.
He served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1945 in the European Theater operation, including the Battle of the Bulge.
He was a member of the Packwood Methodist Church and later the Prairie View United Methodist Church.
He worked as a bookkeeper for Dickey's Transport in Packwood and had owned and operated a grocery store in Packwood. He drove a school bus for the Packwood and Pekin schools for more than 30 years. He was active in church and school activities in the Packwood community.
He had lived in Abingdon, Va., prior to moving to Keokuk in 1998.
Survivors include: a sister, Dorothy Brown of Keokuk, and her daughter, Mary Schneider, also of Keokuk; a brother, Roy Mitchell and his wife, Ruth, of Packwood; a daughter, Bettie Downey of Oskaloosa; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He also was preceded in death by a brother, Willis Mitchell.
He had recently made his home with his sister, Dorothy.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Raymond Funeral Home in Fairfield, with the Rev. Harlan Van Voorst officiating.
Burial will be in the Packwood Cemetery, with military rites.
Visitation is until 5 p.m. today at the funeral home and beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, with family receiving friends the one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Packwood Fire Department.
Raymond Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert "Bob" Lee, 55, Santa Fe, N.M.
SANTA FE, N.M. – Robert “Bob” Nash Lee, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, died peacefully on March 29 at his mother’s home, after a two and a half year battle with stage IV lung cancer. Living until his last breath with tenacity, generosity and a positive spirit, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Born on Aug. 18, 1961, in Ensenada, Mexico, Bob was proud of his dual citizenship. Always curious and sociable, he enjoyed spending time as a young boy hanging out with the boat tenders around the docks while on vacations with the family in Las Cruces, Mexico. When the family lived in Ankara, Turkey, little Bobby often visited with the garbage men as they took their lunch breaks in their trucks. As an adult living in Phoenix, Ariz., he took Thanksgiving dinners to homeless people living on the streets.
Bob attended elementary and junior high school in Keokuk, where he had many legendary adventures and misadventures with numerous friends. He then attended high school at Deerfield Academy, graduating in 1979 and making many lifelong friends in his four years there. He attended Tufts University and then the University of Iowa, where he received his bachelor of arts degree in 1983.
Bob’s intelligence and wit made him a charming and motivational public speaker. An adventurer and believer in self-reliance, he earned his black belt in karate and launched a self-defense program, under the name Robert Lee Associates, to help people of all ages protect themselves. His self-defense VHS tapes live on. He also was generous with his defensive driving tips.
Loyal in all things, Bob most recently worked for Financial and Insurance Management Consultants for 19 years, rising to the position of vice president of sales. He considered his colleagues there to be an extended family.
Bob lived in Phoenix for 31 years before moving to Santa Fe, N.M., in late 2016 so his family could care for him. He left several close friends in Phoenix.
He loved golfing and skiing with his buddies, and spending holidays with his family. We will all remember long phone calls in between visits in which Bob would tell tales, plan his next adventures, tell us how to prepare for the impending end of civilization, and share advice – including these key nuggets: stock up on non-perishable goods, and never buy a time share.
A natural comedian, Bob regaled everyone with a spot-on Austin Powers impersonation, complete with fake teeth and a lace cravat.
More than anything else, Bob loved dogs. During his life, he took in at least six rescue dogs, and dreamed one day of opening a sanctuary for abandoned canines.
While Bob did not have children of his own, that did not stop him from chiming in to his siblings on how best to raise their children (we say that with love, Bob!). He was a fun and loving uncle to his nieces, Celia, Rachel and Madeleine; and nephews, Alex, Emmet, Justin and Jack. He also was a friend, a fellow prankster, a father figure. He will always be remembered with deep fondness for allowing them to dress him up as a woman, prank him with rubber snakes and salt, for playing endless rounds of Life, and for remembering their birthdays at surprising times with belated gift cards. He had planned to write a book of advice for his nieces and nephews based on many hard-earned lessons in his life.
Bob was predeceased by his father, Alan. He is survived by his mother, Lynn of Santa Fe; sisters, Carolyn (Ted) and Elizabeth of Santa Fe, and Catherine Christie (Earl) of Boston; brother, David (Chris) of Boston; and his beloved rescue dog, Brisa.
The family thanks the compassionate caregivers at Ambercare who supported us all in Bob’s last few weeks, and extends their deep gratitude to the many friends across the country who helped and supported Bob in his journey.
Bob’s family will honor his wish that his ashes be scattered along with those of his dogs who preceded him in death. A celebration of his life will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe.
In lieu of flowers, Bob would appreciate contributions to the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA, a no-kill shelter in Phoenix (aawl.org).
Danny 'Dan' McCartney, 68, Keokuk
Danny Leroy “Dan” McCartney, 68, of Keokuk, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, in Athens, Tenn.
He was born Oct. 20, 1948, in Queen City, Mo., the son of Ray Howard and Evalee Victoria Henderson McCartney.
On Dec. 24, 1999, he was united in marriage to Kathy Kutzner in Argyle. She survives.
Other survivors include two brothers, James “Jim” McCartney (Cindy) of Junction City, Kan., and David McCartney (Laura) of Memphis, Mo.; four sisters, Carol Hasselbring of Lancaster, Mo., Sandy Kelly (Dick) of Cantril, Leslie Eggers (Greg) of Memphis and Jan Stockwell (Shawn) of Fort Madison; a sister-in-law, Brenda McCarntey of Columbia, Mo.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews; and a brother-in-law, Ron Kutzner (Barb) of Keokuk.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fred McCartney and Robert McCartney; and a sister-in-law, Lettie McCartney.
Dan was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.
He graduated from Wyaconda High School in Wyaconda, Mo., with the Class of 1966.
He had been employed as an over-the-road truck driver for Dickey Transport Inc. in Packwood for more than 35 years.
Dan was a member of New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk.
Dan loved being outdoors gardening and took pride in his yard. He adored his dogs and horse. He liked going out dancing and was a very good dancer. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends.
A time of remembrance will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with family meeting with friends at that time, followed by military rites at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Roger Cook, 62, Donnellson
DONNELLSON – Roger Lynn Cook, 62, of rural Donnellson, passed away at 2:53 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, at his home, following a 12-year battle with cancer.
He was born May 1, 1954, in Keokuk, the son of Jack Christy and Mary Jane Gray Cook.
Survivors include his wife, Theresa; a daughter, Nicole (Todd) Herdrich of Donnellson; and two sons, Nate (Amy) Cook of West Point and Travis Toops of St. Francesville, Mo.
Friends may call after noon on Wednesday at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson, where the family will meet with friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with Jared McAfee officiating.
Burial will be in Revere Cemetery in Revere, Mo.
Marilyn Peper, 89, Waco, Texas
WACO, Texas - Marilyn Schmidt Peper, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Waco, Texas.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1928, in Keokuk.
She was a graduate of Keokuk High School where her older brother had bestowed on her the nickname “Bones” in her freshman year, a name that stuck with her throughout high school and followed her in later years in her hometown, and Iowa State Teachers College (now known as the University of Northern Iowa), where she obtained a teaching certificate.
After graduation, she began flying as a hostess with Trans World Airlines, where she met a pilot, Howard L. Peper, whom she later married
on May 20, 1951. After several years in Keokuk and then in the Chicago area where they began raising their three sons, they moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1965.
When her husband died prematurely in 1968, Marilyn returned to school at Southern Methodist University, receiving her master of liberal arts degree, and began many years of teaching mathematics-related courses in Dallas area public schools and the local community college. She also focused the balance of her life on the upbringing and support of her three sons.
Marilyn took up painting later in life and loved to paint landscapes. She was a diehard Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers fan, and always enjoyed playing bridge and Scrabble and working crossword puzzles. She also especially enjoyed the lifelong friendships and support of her sisters in P.E.O. and hosting small dinners for friends.
Marilyn is survived by her three sons, John Peper of Houston, Texas, Dr. William “Bill” Peper (Amy) of Crawford, Texas, and James “Jim” Peper of Dallas; six grandchildren, Adriane Mraz (Danny) and William “Will” Peper of Houston, Austin Peper of Belton, Texas, Barron Peper of Seattle, Wash., Hanna Fischer of Tyler, Texas, and Blaine Fischer of Crawford; three great-grandchildren, Meredith, Marshall and Madeline Mraz, of Houston; and many nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Ella Leu Schmidt; her brother and sister, Carl Schmidt Jr. and Julia “Judy” Huiskamp; her daughter-in-law, Ann Peper; and her granddaughter, Amanda Peper.
A graveside service and burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk, with arrangements having been made through Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
