Obituary Listing

Jan 15, 2025

Betty Arlene Nelson, 91, of Fort Madison, Iowa died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, January 15, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison.  She was born July 16, 1933 to Howard Roy and Geneva Ortha (Swinderman) Marsh.  On December 21, 1951, she married Richard Earl Nelson.  After raising her sons, she went to work at Sheaffer Pen Company,...

Jan 12, 2025

Robert Bernard "Bob" Moeller, 89, of West Point, Iowa died Sunday, January 12, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison, Iowa.  Bob was born October 10, 1935 in rural Henry County, Iowa, a son of "Stacy" and Gwendoline (Pauly) Moeller.  He attended school in Houghton, Iowa.  On June 27, 1959, he married Florence Zelinski in Pleasant...

Jan 10, 2025

Anna Ruth "Ann" Pickard passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at the age of 96 after recently celebrating her birthday on November 27, 2024.  Ann remained very active and sharp of mind in her home.  She was born in Bethel, Missouri on November 27, 1928 to William Kessler and Annie Grace (Wharton) Thomas.  She was united in marriage...

Jan 4, 2025

Melvin Leo "Shorty" Moeller, 84, of West Point, Iowa passed away Saturday evening, January 4, 2025.  Shorty was born May 2, 1940 to Joseph and Cecilia (Geers) Moeller of Pilot Grove, Iowa.  On September 8, 1962, he married Maureen Christina Steffensmeier.  He was a 1958 graduate of St. James High School, St. Paul.  He served in the National Guard....

Dec 23, 2024

Karen Lola Dickey, 66 years, of Houston, Texas, and formerly of Fort Madison, Iowa, died December 23, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was born May 17, 1958, in Keosauqua, Iowa, a daughter of Matthew Wendell and Marjorie Lou (Sullivan) Dickey. Karen graduated in 1977 from Fort Madison High School and in 1992 from Indian...

Dec 22, 2024

Kristina Michelle Metcalf, 35 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family,  Sunday morning, December 22, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington, Iowa.  She was born June 22, 1989 in Burlington, Iowa, a daughter of Louis E II and Yvonne (DeWitt) Metcalf.

She was a 2007 graduate of Fort...

Dec 19, 2024

Carla Jo Howell, 68 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died, surrounded by her family and loved ones, on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the University of Iowa Healthcare Medical Center, Iowa City, Iowa.  She was born May 5, 1956 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Ivan D and Mary L (Reeder) Boose.  She first married Randy Eid, they...

Dec 12, 2024

Paul Eldon Sly passed away on December 12, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Paul was born on September 2,1940, in Ft. Madison, Iowa, to Arthur and Lois Sly. He grew up in Nauvoo, Illinois, alongside his brother, Dennis.  In 1958, he graduated Valedictorian of his class from Nauvoo High School and continued his education at...

Dec 9, 2024

DONALD PAUL "DOC" SHANNON 1934-2024 Don, "Doc", Shannon, 90, of Houghton passed away on the morning of December 9, 2024 at Fort Madison Community Hospital in Fort Madison, Iowa. Doc was born July 31, 1934 in Keokuk County, Iowa to Bill and Fronie Shannon of Keota. He was the middle of three sons including older brother Jim and younger...

Dec 6, 2024

Mildred Maxine Rempe, 88 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa, died Friday, December 6, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.  She was born July 16, 1936 in Iowa, a daughter of Joseph and Dessie D. (Haddock) Wardle.  She married Edward Bernard Rempe Sr.

She worked for Sheaffer Pen for awhile. After many...

Nov 20, 2024

Rebecca Anne "Becky" Wade, 75 yrs., of Fort Madison, Iowa died peacefully at 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at her home after a short battle with cancer. She was born January 22, 1949, in Swisher, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Rosemary Maresh. On July 1, 1967, she married Robert (Bob) Wade in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Becky was...

Nov 20, 2024

Diana Lynn Chamberlin-Johnston, 58 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died peacefully Wednesday November 20, 2024 at her daughter's home in Fort Madison, Iowa.  She was born August 20, 1966 in Alaska, a daughter of Arthur L and Lela J (Lowe) Chamberlin.  She lived in Fort Madison for many years.  Diana loved nursing and caring for people, and worked as...

Nov 15, 2024

Nancy Lynne Kuhljuergen, 70 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died unexpectedly Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Fort Madison, Iowa.  She was born August 6, 1954, the daughter of Ira Jr. and Doris (Gutting) Johnson. She married Richard "Rick" Kuhljuergen, they had two children, Kaitlin and Evan.  They later divorced.

Nancy was...

Nov 10, 2024

Paul Joseph "PJ" Beckert, 67 years, of  Fort Madison, Iowa died Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Birkwood Village of Fort Madison.  He was born August 29, 1957 at Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Francis B. and Beverly A. (Hoenig) Beckert.

PJ was a lifelong resident of Fort Madison.  He worked at E.T. DuPont, Fort Madison for...

Nov 8, 2024

Vera Elaine Dixon, 69 years, of West Burlington, Iowa died Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House, West Burlington.    Elaine was born was born January 22, 1955, a daughter of C.W. and Rose Ellen (Klingbiel) Gross.  She married Tony Dixon on September 19, 1971.  They were married 53 years.  He survives.

She attended...

Nov 4, 2024

Pamela Lynne Ciciliano, 79, of  Fort Madison, Iowa died at 10:30 pm Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa.  She was born January 14, 1945 at Keokuk, Iowa, a daughter of Robert Grandville Sr. and Virginia Augusta (Sorenson) Whiteside.

She was born and raised in Keokuk, Iowa.  She worked in...

Nov 2, 2024

Jeffrey Allen Moore, 39 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa was found deceased on Saturday, November 2, 2024.  He was born July 20, 1985, a son of Alice Jean Moore and Anthony Norris Smith.  He attended Fort Madison High School.  He enjoyed mushroom hunting, playing video games, people watching from his porch, and hanging out with his nephew, Jaxon.

Oct 22, 2024

Ida Louise Sprenger, 96 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa died Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at the West Point Care Center, West Point, Iowa.  She was born July 6, 1928 at Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of William and Mary (Kendall) Schumaker.  On April 17, 1948, she married Carroll William "Curly" Sprenger at Donnellson, Iowa.

She was a...

Oct 15, 2024

Marion "Mike" Nelson Beall, 73 years, of Fort Madison, Iowa passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Iowa.  Mike was born March 29, 1951 at Keokuk, Iowa, a son of Wayne and Betty Mae (Brown) Beall.  On June 24, 1978, he married Sherri Miller.  They later divorced.  On December 20,...

Oct 15, 2024

Glen Arnold Holtkamp, 55 years, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of rural West Point, Iowa died Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Florida.  He was born August 10, 1969, a son of Arnold and Mary Jane (Meierotto) Holtkamp.  He married Coryl Graney on May 20, 2000 in Tampa.

He was a 1988 graduate of Marquette High School, West...