Obituaries

On Monday, 10 August 2026, Ruth Elizabeth “Ruthie” Briggs (Darrah), at the age of 88 years, at the family homestead, known as the “Purple Palace” in Libertyville, Iowa, passed away, […]

Lillian Jeanette Schweer, 84, of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, August 13 , 2026, at the West Point Care Center. She was born on May 28, 1942 in […]

Maureen Edwards, 71, of Mount Pleasant, died Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Keosauqua Healthcare Center. Maureen was born October 14, 1954, in Fairfield, the daughter of Maurice and Margaret […]

Melissa Mae Leu Patel, 37, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Melissa was born on January 31, 1989, […]

Linda Lee Barrett, 80, of Fairfield, IA and formerly of Mt. Pleasant, IA and St. Louis, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at the Parkview Care Center in […]

 Stephanie Cecile Hymes, 43, of Fort Madison, Iowa, formerly of Salem, Iowa, passed away at 10:34 a.m. Sunday, August 9, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 16, […]

Wendy Prough, 53, of New London passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at the Prestige Care Center in Fairfield. According to her wishes, her body has been cremated. A celebration […]

Michael Raye Joy, 57, of New London, IA and formerly of Sikeston, MO, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at his residence. Michael was born November 1, 1968 in […]