Obituary Listing

Aug 10, 2025

James "Jim" Kuhlmeier, 78 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Sunday, August 10, 2025 at the Birkwood Village, Fort Madison, Iowa.  He was born June 26, 1947 in Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Adolph John and Geraldine Dorothy (Boeding) Kuhlmeier.  On May 3, 1969, he married Carol Louise Sprenger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Fort Madison.

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Jul 26, 2025

Kimberly "Kim" A. Allen, 64 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Saturday, July 26, 2025 at her home from complications of Huntington's Disease.  She was born September 27, 1960 in Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of William Robert "Bob" and Joan (Kern) Allen.

She was a 1979 graduate of Fort Madison High School, where she was active...

Jul 19, 2025

Roy Eugene Stotlar, 76 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Saturday, July 19, 2025 at his home.  He was born December 27, 1948 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a son of Eugene Joseph and Emily Olive (Patterson) Stotlar.  On October 4, 2008, he married Karen Marie (Kanne) Jensen at Burlington, Iowa.

He was a 1968 graduate of the...

Jul 10, 2025

Tamara "Tammy" Sue Rudd passed away at 3:53 p.m. in Iowa City on July 10, 2025 at the age of 63.  Tammy was born in Des Moines, Iowa on November 16, 1961 to William "Bill" and Sandra "Sandy" (Lewis) Freel.  On May 21, 1983, she married Jerry Rudd of Fort Madison.

She worked for many years at...

Jul 7, 2025

Barbara Lynn Johnson, 76 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away Monday, July 7, 2025.

Barr Memorial Chapel is honored to serve the Barbara Johnson family and any online condolences to Barbara's family may be made on the Barr Memorial Chapel website, www.barrmemorialchapel.com

Jul 5, 2025

Diana Lynn Thele, 73 years, formerly of Wever, Iowa died July 5, 2025 at her daughter's home in Luray, Missouri.  She was born July 11, 1951 in Burlington, Iowa, a daughter of Donald and Dorothy (DeVilbiss) Gillette.  On November 5, 1971, she married Gerald M. Thele in Fort Madison, Iowa.  He preceded her in death January 6, 2010.

Jul 4, 2025

Mary Ruth Durante, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died Friday, July 4, 2025 at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon, Lisbon, Iowa.  She was born July 17, 1935 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of Harold S. and Pearl E. (Nutgrass) Clark.  On July 2, 1983, she married Walter S. Whitledge at Fort Madison, Iowa.  He preceded her in death.  ...

Jun 16, 2025

Theresa Bell, 68 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Monday, June 16, 2025 at Stone Cottage Care Center, Sigourney, Iowa.  She was born May 31, 1957, a daughter of Carl and Louise (Schaubroeck) Anderson.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessica (Jamie) Collins of Fort Madison; one sister Kathy Dobbeleare of Moline, Illinois; nieces and nephews.  She...

Jun 10, 2025

Thomas Everett Crocker, 75 years,  West Point, Iowa died Tuesday June 10, 2025 at his home.  He was born September 1, 1949 in Lincoln, Nebraska, a son of Everett Monroe and Jean Louise (Stuhr) Crocker.  He graduated from Nishna Valley School in 1967.  He enlisted in the United States Navy in August 1969.  He was a veteran the United...

Jun 9, 2025

Wayne L. Stocker, 55 years, of Wever, Iowa died Monday June 9, 2025 at his home.  He was born November 9, 1969 in Iowa.  On April 22, 2023, he married Rena Hernandez at Fort Madison, Iowa.

Wayne was raised by his grandparents.  He graduated from Bonaparte High School, Bonaparte, Iowa.  He drove a truck for Hillard Farms....

Jun 5, 2025

Virginia "Gin" Ethel Calvert, 83 years, of Donnellson, Iowa passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025 at River Hills Village, Keokuk, Iowa.  She was born February 19, 1942 in Keokuk, Iowa, a daughter of William and Maxine "Jesse" (Kite) Hocker.  On July 25, 1959, she married Ronald R. Calvert in Keokuk, Iowa. She was an Argyle High School graduate.  She...

Jun 2, 2025

William "Bill" Lewis Hudson, age 86, of Michigan and formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died Monday, June 2, 2025 at Memorial Healthcare Hospital, Owosso, Michigan. He was born June 18, 1938 in Portland, Indiana, a son of Chester and R. Katheryn (Caster) Hudson.  On February 14, 1995, he married Ferol Leonhard at the Santa Fe United Methodist Church, Fort...

May 30, 2025

Neva J. Briggs, formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died Friday, May 30, 2025 in Fishers, Indiana.  She was born September 17, 1926 in Marceline, Missouri, a daughter of Cecil R. and Della M. (Blake) Smith.

She graduated from Fort Madison High School.  She attended the University of Iowa for a year.  Later Neva went back to college...

May 14, 2025

Theresa Agnes Hellman, born November 15, 1936 died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at age 88. She was a loving wife, devoted mother of 13 children, grandma, great-grandma, faithful Catholic, and kind-hearted woman.

Born to Anthony Joseph and Mary Genevieve (Millane) Arndt, the youngest of five siblings, Theresa grew up on the family farm outside Fairfield, Iowa. There...

May 8, 2025

Elda Woodroffe, 108 years, of rural Denmark, Iowa died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born at home in Des Moines County on September 24, 1916, a daughter of Herman and Emma (Wagner) Hasenclever who were second-generation German immigrants. Their home was the same one her father...

Apr 30, 2025

Norman H. Coffman, 61 years, of Coralville, Iowa and formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa died Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at his apartment.  He was born December 28, 1963 in Tennessee, a son of Blaine Jarvis "Bud" Coffman and Norma (Lawrence) Coffman.  He was raised in Nauvoo, Illinois by Bud and Betty Coffman.  Norman was a graduate of Nauvoo Colusa...

Apr 19, 2025

Kelly James Russell, born on August 24th, 2001, left us far too soon April 19th, 2025, at the tender age of 23.  At the time of his passing, Kelly was a resident of Fort Madison, Iowa, where he built a life filled with laughter, love, and the occasional playful chaos thanks to his two beloved daughters, Wrenly and Anelia,...

Apr 15, 2025

Karen Elizabeth Hogan, 71 years, of Niota, Illinois died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.  She was born April 20, 1953 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of Harold and Mary B. (Schulte) Laughlin.  On February 11, 1984, she married Roger Hogan at the St. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church,...

Apr 12, 2025

Ft. Madison lost a true booster Saturday night. Dan Reppert, age 83, who had been proud to call Ft. Madison his home for the last 34 years, died peacefully at his home with family by his side on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after a long illness.  Arthur Daniel Reppert II was born in Burlington, IA on January 28, 1942.  ...

Apr 12, 2025

Joan Elizabeth Hunold, 91 years, of Montrose, Iowa died Saturday, April 12, 2025 at The Kensington, Fort Madison, Iowa.   She was born March 3, 1934 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of Harry and Elizabeth (Mertens) Nichting.   She married Harold R. Hunold on June 9, 1953 and the couple started their life together farming northeast of West Point, Iowa.  ...