Obituary Listing

Jun 29, 2026

William "Bill" J. Casey,65, of Denmark, Iowa, passed away at 12:34 a.m. Monday, June 29,2026 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Bill was born on December 17,1960, in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Charles R. and Vera R. (Webb) Casey.

On October 10, 1981, he married his loving wife, Darla (Wilbert) Casey, in Fort Madison,...

May 29, 2026

Nancy Mae Blanchard, 88 years, of the Wever and Denmark area, died Friday, May 29, 2026 at her home.  She was born July 22, 1937, the daughter of William "Smoke" and Louise (Jacobs) Knustrom.  On August 28, 1955, she married Donald "Squirt" Lee Blanchard.  They celebrated 70 years of marriage.  She was a 1955 graduate of Denmark Academy.

May 26, 2026

Ruth Ann Peters, 88 years, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died May 26, 2026 in Florida.  She was born November 28, 1937 at Hudson, New York, a daughter of Basil and Hildred (Stone) Hoyt.  On April 5, 1958, she married Carl Peters at Lockport, New York.  He preceded her in death in 1992.

She was a homemaker,...

May 14, 2026

Sandra Dee Willoughby, 66 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Thursday, May 14th, 2026. Sandra lived a life defined by warmth, creativity, and an unwavering faith in God. Her strong spirit and bright smile lit up every room she entered, bringing comfort and joy to everyone around her. As a dedicated homemaker, she was blessed with three loving children....

Apr 2, 2026

Melissa Darlene Copeland, 55 years, of Fort Madison died Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home.  She was born February 4, 1971 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the only child of Marvin and Bertha (Noon) Copeland.

Melissa had a quick wit, and was often heard saying "What comes around, goes around."  She enjoyed music, cooking, and her fur...

Mar 22, 2026

Arthur Bruce Carlson, 91, Fort Madison, Iowa passed peacefully Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa, after a courageous battle against esophageal cancer.  He was born April 16, 1934, the youngest son of Dr. Rudie Julius and Alma (Vold) Carlson.

Bruce met Marilyn Tucker, while they both were attending Western...

Mar 10, 2026

Kelsea Lynn Busard, 28 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa passed Tuesday, March 10, 2026.   She was born October 30, 1997 in Fort Myers, Florida, daughter of Jennifer Busard.

She was a 2016 graduate of Burlington High School.  She started her journey in health care, but found her passion in helping people by selling life insurance. She saw...

Mar 1, 2026

James (Jim) D. Baker, age 86, of Fort Madison, IA, died Sunday, March 1, 2026 in Mason City, IA.

James was born May 26, 1939 in St. Edward, NE, son of Leonard and Ellen Greig Baker.

He was united in marriage to Verna J. Oakley on March 21, 1958 at the Chapel on the Thames...

Feb 27, 2026

Melissa Marie Bernhardt, 39 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died unexpectedly Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison.  She was born March 20, 1986 in California, the daughter of Misty Arp.  On February 14, 2006, she married William J "Bill" Bernhardt  in Peoria, Illinois.  They had two children, Makenna and Wyatt.

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Feb 23, 2026

Darlene Yvonne Kraus, 90 years, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away February 23, 2026 at sunset surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on December 9, 1935, a daughter of Hilbert R. Sr. and Mary E. (Marsh) Cowles, she was the middle child of seven.  On January 10, 1959, she married her kindred...

Feb 16, 2026

Nasha Tyree Jaciunde, 44 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away Monday morning, February 16, 2026.  She was born July 27, 1981 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of Jessie and Lois (Spratley) Beard.  She married Ramon Jaciunde, they later divorced.  They had three children, Jessiona, Leilani, and Aurelio.

She was a 2000 graduate of Fort Madison...

Feb 2, 2026

Tommy J. Marshall, 79, of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away Monday, February 2, 2026.  He was born January 24, 1947, a son of Thomas and Willieada Jewel (Hines) Marshall.

Tommy was a graduate of Fort Madison High School, and lived his whole life in the area.  He loved to sit at Riverview Park, and watch the water...

Jan 31, 2026

Lucille Elaine Nichols Galey, 98, of Fort Madison, passed away on January 31, 2026, at River Hills Village in Keokuk.  She was born on April 22, 1927 in Bloomfield, Iowa, to Daniel and Edna Oliver Nichols.  In 1947, she married James Galey in Ottumwa.  He passed away on August 18, 1980.

She was preceded in death by...

Jan 28, 2026

Patrick Joseph Perry Jr.  ("Joe," "Joe Mama," "Papa Bear," and "Grandpa") The man of many names and hilarious wit has air guitared his way to the stairway to heaven Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026 at his home in Fort Madison, Iowa, surrounded by his long-time love.  He joins his Dad, Patrick Sr., brother Steve, best friend Roy Nerhus, grandbabies...

Jan 28, 2026

Jeannine Haney, 97 years, of rural Wever, Iowa passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at her home. She was born September 15, 1928 in Nebraska, the daughter of Fred and Bernice (Petersen) Hayes. She was attending the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, when a mutual friend introduced her to Gregory Bell Haney. They were married on February 19, 1949,...

Jan 19, 2026

Shawna Dale Rainbolt, 46 years, of Waterloo, Iowa, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died Monday, January 19, 2026 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, Waterloo, Iowa.  She was born November 21, 1979 in Iowa, a daughter of James and Debra (Farmer) Rainbolt.

Shawna was a loving mother to her three children and a dedicated nurse.  She received her...

Jan 19, 2026

Donald "Squirt" Lee Blanchard, 89 years, of the Wever and Denmark area, died Monday, January 19, 2026.  He was born March 18, 1936, the son of Ralph and Edna (Lange) Blanchard.  On August 28, 1955, he married Nancy Knustrom.  He was a 1954 graduate of Denmark Academy.  He farmed all his life, and did other odd jobs along with...

Jan 19, 2026

Jeffrey Lee Madden, 70 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Monday, January 19, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa.  He was born December 12, 1955 in Clarinda, Iowa, a son of Russell Lee and Clarice Joan (VanHooser) Madden.  In 1989, he married Mary Ellen Turner Madden in Wever, Iowa.

He was a...

Jan 9, 2026

Larry John Raid (86) of Denmark, Iowa, died peacefully at home January 9, 2026 after surviving 10 years with dementia.

Larry was born March 18, 1939 in Fairfield, Iowa the son of Arlo J. and Leontina D. (Schlecht) Raid.  On May 28,1966 he married Mary Elizabeth Petsche at St. Alphonsus Church in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

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Jan 9, 2026

James "Jim" Charles Posz (75) died Friday, January 9, 2026 of complications due to heart disease in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 31, 1950, to parents Mabel (Kent) and Charles Posz.  He pursued a degree in psychology at Iowa Wesleyan University and later obtained his master's in social work from the University of Missouri....