Obituaries

Feb 10, 2026

Tim Nixon, 61, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the home of his friend, Kim Hurst, in Fruitland Park, Florida.

He was born July 8, 1964 in LaHarpe, Illinois the son of James Rae and Phyllis Whittemore Nixon.

Tim was a graduate of the...

Feb 9, 2026

Donald William "Bill" Phillips, 91, of Media, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.  He was born July 24, 1934 in Mount Sterling, Illinois, the son of Roy Arthur and Helen Evans Phillips.  On July 31, 1954, he married Theo Brewer at the Stronghurst United Methodist Church....

Feb 8, 2026

Kathy Jane Kendall, 72, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away on February 8, 2026, in Iowa City.

Born on February 4, 1954, in LaHarpe, Illinois, Kathy was the daughter of Robert and Jean Cratsenberg. She received her bachelor's degree in education from Western Illinois University and retired after more than 20 years in elementary...

Feb 6, 2026

Carol Sue Huss, 76, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 7:04 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2026 at her home.

Carol was born October 8, 1949 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth Lee "Bud" and Naomi Irene (Tollman) Whittemore. On March 2, 1968 she married Raymond Huss in Dallas City. He...

Feb 5, 2026

Bradley Earl Link, 59, of Prairie City, Illinois, passed away at 6:52 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois.

Brad was born October 20, 1966 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Edwin E. "Butch" and Madeline C. (Garrett) Link. On July 30, 2007 he married Kelle...

Jan 30, 2026

Cynthia "Cindy" Eaves, 74, of Burlington, Iowa, formerly of Dallas City, Illinois passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Addington Place of Burlington.

Cindy was born June 27, 1951 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Audrey (Wilson) Eaves.

Cindy was raised and educated in Dallas City....

Jan 28, 2026

Deanna Jane (Bowen) Klossing, 81, of Farmington, New Hampshire passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

Born April 7, 1944 in LaHarpe, Illinois to Roy Junior Bowen and Louella Mae (Link) Bowen.

Deanna attended LaHarpe Schools and graduated from LaHarpe High School Class of 1962. Growing up she was a member of The LaHarpe Christian Church, Girl Scout Troop 57, and a member...

Jan 25, 2026

Jeffrey Dean Vaughn, 70, of rural Lomax, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his home.

Jeff was born October 20, 1955 in Burlington, Iowa, the son of Haven D. and Betty R. (Myers) Vaughn.

Jeff was a 1974 graduate of Dallas City High School. Following high...

Jan 25, 2026

Merlin Wayne Todd, age 77, of Lomax, Illinois, passed away at 10:56 p.m. Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 10, 1948 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Charles (Chuck) and Fern Tate Todd. He was a lifelong resident of Lomax, a place he was proud to call home....

Jan 23, 2026

James Richard "Jim" Owsley, 91, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 9:20 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

Jim was born February 19, 1934 in LaHarpe, the son of Arlie and Helen (Wilson) Owsley. On October 12, 1952 he married Donna Jean McPeak...

Jan 17, 2026

Cassius Ray Sutton, 20 day old son of Christopher Sutton and Novalee Kauffman, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

Cassius was born December 28, 2025 in Iowa City. Although Cassius' time was short, his strength was fierce and his impact on those...

Jan 9, 2026

Michael A. Watson, 71, of Dallas City, Illinois, formerly of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed away at 1:10 p.m. Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, Iowa.

Mike was born November 4, 1954 in Fort Madison, the son of Michelle P. and Phyllis (Graham) Watson. On November 16,...

Jan 6, 2026

Lora Jean Parks, 78, of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at The Elms in Macomb.

Lora was born March 16, 1947 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Maurice and Adra (Harrison) Shipley. On August 13, 1977 she married Bruce D. Parks at the Oak Street Baptist Church...

Jan 3, 2026

Patricia Ann Beals Housewright, 94, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home surrounded by family.

Patsy was born October 24, 1931 in LaHarpe, the daughter of John Lewis and Neva Bell (Moon) Banks. On September 22, 1950 she married Dean E. Beals in LaHarpe. He...

Jan 2, 2026

Marilon Anne Annegers Smith, age 70, of Gladstone, Illinois passed away at 9:42 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.  She was born June 2, 1955 in Burlington, the daughter of Raymond and Marilon McCollum Annegers. On August 6, 1983, she married Maurice A. Smith Jr. in Stronghurst.

Anne...

Dec 31, 2025

Russell. W. Antes, 76, of Pontoosuc, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois.

He was born October 15, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Roland and Gladys Street Antes.  Russell graduated from Plainfield, Illinois High School and attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Earlier, he...

Dec 31, 2025

Marilon J. Stewart, age 91, of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away Wednesday December, 31, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.  She was born April 9, 1934 in Smithshire, Illinois, the daughter of Casey and Gladys Aten McCollum. She was married to Raymond Annegers in 1954.  They later divorced.  On December 25, 1967, she married Leslie...

Dec 30, 2025

Jean Louden, 102, of LaHarpe, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.

Jean was born the fourth of nine children May 26, 1923 in LaHarpe, the daughter of Lewis "Skimmer" and Eva (Laybourne) Link. She was raised on a farm southeast of...

Dec 29, 2025

Julie Love, 72, formerly of Stronghurst, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at the Wapello Care Center. Julie will be remembered for her warm heart, sense of humor, and the joy she brought to family and friends. Her kindness, faith, and love for others touched everyone who knew her.

She was...

Dec 28, 2025

Raymond L. Olson, 74, of Dallas City, Illinois, passed away at 10:51 a.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

Raymond was born December 30, 1950 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of William A. "Andy" and Jean (Anderson) Olson. On October 10, 1972 he married Pamela Jean Daniels in Dallas...