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Sue Daskalos, 82, Keokuk
Sue Daskalos, 82, of Keokuk, passed away at 12:02 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
She was born on Sept. 23, 1934, in Des Moines, the daughter of Martin and Arlene Sponsler Todd.
She married
Dr. Nikitas Daskalos on Sept. 8, 1957, in Mason City. He survives in Keokuk.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children, Nick (Dorothy) Daskalos II of Hamilton, Ill., Chris (Alicia) Daskalos of San Diego, Calif., Diana (Mitch) Corcoran of Mount Vernon, Joe (Angela) St. Clair of Hamilton, Ill., and Tim (Caroline) St. Clair of North Aurora, Ill.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Leah Daskalos of Hamilton and her children, Chloe and Quinn; Layne Daskalos of Hamilton; Desiree Daskalos of San Diego; Jessica Corcoran (fiancé Josh Fitzpatrick) of Mount Vernon and their son, Ryken; Joe and Alyssa Corcoran of Mount Vernon; Jason Lamporte of Carthage, Ill.; Pride St. Clair of Los Angeles, Calif.; Cresten St. Clair of Chicago; Ashtyn St. Clair of North Liberty; Amir (Sara) St. Clair of Sugar Grove, Ill., and their son, Reid; Samantha (Larry) Hau of San Antonio, Texas, and their children, Philip and Thomas; Nathan (Carey) St. Clair of Villa Park, Ill., and their son, Sawyer; and Kaytlin St. Clair of North Aurora; two sisters, Tina Knosby of West Des Moines and Darlene Briggs of Denver, Colo.; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Todd Daskalos.
She graduated from Lincoln High School in Des Moines, and received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from University of Iowa. She worked at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City and Graham Hospital in Keokuk. She was an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Keokuk. Early on, she served as director of the Visiting Nurses Association and on the board of Keokuk Area Hospital. She enjoyed her bridge clubs, prayer group, and traveling with friends.
Nick and Sue’s strong and devoted marriage was the foundation that Sue used to pursue her strongest passions in life: faith, family and stewardship. She and her husband opened their hearts and home to many foster children, three of whom found forever families within the immediate or the extended family. Her life focus and priority became her family, ensuring they were provided for and nurtured into successful adults. Sue loved her family unconditionally, despite their mistakes and weaknesses. Her tenderness extended to animals, both pets and wildlife. Sue found great pleasure in watching wildlife, providing food and preserving habitat at her home for them. She provided care and shelter to stray cats and dogs, taking many of them into her home. To live as a pet in her home, was much like finding heaven. Sue often quoted her father’s sentiments about being able to tell what a person was truly like by how they treated animals. Lastly, Sue will be remembered by her generosity and unwavering faith in the love of God and the promise of peace at the end of our earthly existence. It was this faith that helped Sue persevere through life’s toughest challenges.
A memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Keokuk, with Father Larry Snyder as celebrant.
Family will meet with friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at the church.
Memorials have been established for St. John’s Episcopal Church, West Hancock Canine Rescue or Keokuk Humane Society.
Lamporte-St. Clair Funeral Home in Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.
Carroll T. Briggs
Born in Lockridge, Iowa on December 30, 1914
Departed on January 3, 2010. Resided in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Service: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Cemetery: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Carroll T. Briggs, 95, of 3125 First Ave. SW died Sunday January 3, 2010 at West Ridge Care Center after a brief illness. Private family services will be held on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Per Carroll’s request there will be no public visitation. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia, two sons, Dr. Dennis (Carol) of Muscadine, Alabama and Dr. Terrence (Kathy) of Marshalltown. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Sean, Dr. Chad (Tracy), John (Megan) and David (Melissa) Briggs, Sarah (Chris) Trosper and Susan (B.J.) Huss, and six great grandchildren, Abigail, John and Katherine Trosper, Anna and Lucy Huss and Jacob Briggs.
Carroll was born on December 30, 1914 in Lockridge, the son of Fred and Maysel Stewart Briggs. He married
Virginia M. Mohler on August 1, 1938 in Anamosa. Carroll was a purchasing manager at F.M.C for 39 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Olivet Presbyterian Church, Independent order of Odd Fellows and Past- President of the Noon Lions Club. Carroll enjoyed fishing and especially time spent with his friends and beloved family.
Memorial donations may be given to Olivet Presbyterian Church or to the Cedar Rapids Noon Lions club.
Mary Chesser, 97, Keokuk
Mary Jane Chesser, 97, of Keokuk, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
Mary was born on Jan. 5, 1919, in Keokuk, the daughter of Zen F. and Ethyl Connor Bradley.
On May 22, 1942, she was united in marriage to Charles V. Chesser in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1992.
She graduated from Argyle High School with the Class of 1937.
Following high school, she worked at Sheaffer Pen in Fort Madison. During World War II, she worked at Sheller Globe in Keokuk. Later, she was employed as a cook for the Keokuk Junior/Senior High School for 13 years before her retirement in 1968.
For the past six years, Mary had resided with her son in Huntsville, Ala., where she made many new acquaintances. She loved to sit on the front porch at her son’s home and watch the beautiful sunsets. She also enjoyed greeting the neighbors and their dogs as they took their daily walks and always had a treat ready for the dogs. Mary was a member of First Christian Church in Keokuk, M & M Circle and Friendly Sunday School Class. She also was a lifelong member of Ladies of the Elks.
Mary enjoyed working word-search puzzles, playing card and board games, and watching Jeopardy. She was an Iowa Hawkeyes and St. Louis Cardinals fan. She also was an avid golfer and league bowler.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and cherished the time she spent with her family. She loved to cook and bake for her family and made everything from scratch. Her homemade noodles, pies and cakes were always a special treat.
She is survived by a son, Charles “Mike” Chesser of Huntsville; grandchildren, Chad (Nancee) Chesser of Grant, Ala., and Chris Chesser of Madison, Ala.; and great-grandchildren, Michael Chesser and Jenna Kay Chesser.
Mary also was preceded in death by four brothers, Duane, Milton, Rae and LZ Bradley; and a daughter-in-law, Janet Chesser.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. today (Monday) at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with the Rev. David Turner officiating. Burial was in Keokuk National Cemetery.
Visitation was from 10:30 to 11 a.m. just prior to the service, with the family meeting with friends at that time.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 3476 Main St., Keokuk, IA 52632.
The family acknowledges the great care and excellent staff at Great River Medical Center ICU, River Hills Bounce Back and HCI Hospice; and appreciates the ladies of First Christian Church for preparing and serving the excellent meal, especially Sharon Brownlee for her support and visits.
Evelyn Nye, 86, Keokuk
Evelyn Bernice Nye, 86, of Keokuk, passed away Nov. 28, 2016, at her home.
Evelyn was born Jan. 20, 1930, in Keokuk, the daughter of Frank and Elva Stephenson Mann.
On March 21, 1946, she married
Robert L. Nye at the Keokuk Gospel Center. He survives.
She was a lifelong resident of Keokuk. Evelyn faithfully attended Bel Air Baptist Church. She was a mighty prayer warrior. She enjoyed sewing and patching clothes for her family. The jeans she patched for the boys were worn with pride. She also enjoyed gardening, canning and freezing food, and later preparing it for family and friends. She fixed dinner every Sunday for the whole family, as well as any friends they would bring along. Her greatest desire was that each and every one of her friends and loved ones would know Jesus Christ and join her in heaven one day.
Evelyn is survived by her husband, Robert Nye of Keokuk; four children, Bobbie B. (Lem) Blankenship and Susan J. (Dennis) Schulte, both of Keokuk, Gariann (Kirk) Mickelson of Argyle and Lynn (Karen) Nye of Danville; nine grandchildren, Troy Blankenship, Travis (Gail) Schulte, Tyler (Kathy) Schulte, Valerie (Ryan) Morford, Kyle (Alanna) Mickelson, Joe (Joy) Nye, Jacob (Melissa) Nye, Jerad Nye and Krista (Weston) Carter; 17 great-grandchildren, Nicole, Troy Lem, Amya and Natalie Blankenship, Jacob, Zach and Wyatt Schulte, Ashley (Christian) Hallock, Amy (Keith) Carothers, Aaron Wheatley, Kayla Morford, Evelyn Mickelson, Malachi and Drew Nye, Emma and Isabelle Nye, and one due to arrive in February, Kimber Carter; five great-great-grandchildren, Kaileigh, Kyra and Kade Carothers, and Beckton and Eisley Hallock; four foreign exchange grandchildren, Sylia of Finland, Juan of Spain, Viktor of Ukraine and Ruben of Honduras; special friends whom she considered family, Donnie Thomas, Betty McFarland, Karen Hempen and Steve Freel; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings and their spouses, a daughter-in-law, four brothers-in-law, and a sister-in-law.
A celebration of her life will be at 10 a.m. Monday at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center, 917 Blondeau St., Keokuk, with Pastor Mike Shea officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with family meeting friends at DeJong-Greaves.
Memorials may be made to KMDY-Radio in Carthage, Ill., or Forest Springs Camp in Westboro, Wis.
Gary Justice, 69, Williamstown, Mo.
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mo. – Gary L. Justice, 69, of Williamstown, Mo., died Friday, April 14, 2017, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill.
He was born Jan. 11, 1948, at his parents’ home near Williamstown, a son of Harry C. and Ruby Christine DeWitt Justice.
Survivors include his wife, Esther; and two sons.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka, Mo., with Pastor Shawn McAfee officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Neeper Cemetery.
Friends called after 1 p.m. today (Monday) at the funeral home, with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by a public Masonic service at 8 p.m.
Ronald Brodie, 68, Springfield, Ill.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ronald Glenn Brodie, 68, of Springfield, Ill., passed away early Friday morning, Jan. 20, 2017, at St. Mary Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
A gathering of friends and family will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 28, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage, Ill.
A graveside service will be at 11:30 a.m. April 28 at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage, following the gathering at the funeral home.
Wendell Ash, 76, Wyaconda, Mo.
WYACONDA, Mo. – Wendell M. Ash, 76, of rural Wyaconda, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Mo.
Wendell was born July 16, 1940, at home, one of eight children born to Alva M. and Wilma Taylor Ash.
Survivors include his wife, Jewel Ann of Wyaconda; two sons, including locally, Jason Ash of Wyaconda; and three daughters, including locally, Kelly (Lynn) Logsdon and Wendy Ray (fiancé, Rick Atterberg), both of Kahoka, Mo.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. today (Monday) at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka, with Pastor Shawn McAfee officiating.
Burial followed in Kahoka Cemetery.
Friends called after noon on Sunday, with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m.
Henrietta Blint, 95, West Point
WEST POINT – Henrietta M. Blint, 95, of rural West Point, passed away at 4:28 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2017, at West Point Care Center.
She was born March 8, 1922, in rural Fort Madison, the daughter of Henry and Catherine Wellman Pomberg.
Survivors include two children, including locally, Larry (Tina) Blint of rural West Point.
Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. that evening. A parish rosary will be recited at 3 p.m. and a Christian wake service will be at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday 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.
Following the burial, a luncheon will be held at the West Point American Legion.
Mildred Jeffers, 91, Red Oak, Texas
RED OAK, Texas – Mildred Lydia Neu Jeffers, 91, of Red Oak, Texas, formerly of Farmington, passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
Friends may call and meet with the family from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Schmitz Funeral Home in Farmington.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Farmington United Methodist Church, with Pastor Peg Ellingson officiating.
Burial will be in Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington.
