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Area Obituaries

Joseph A. Lake

Joseph A. Lake Joseph (Joe) Albert Lake or “007, Joe Cool or Missouri Joe”, was taken too soon from our world to be with his Heavenly Father. His family honors his passing on January 12, 2024. Joe was born April 25, 1967, to Howard and Carmen (Elder) Lake in Hannibal, Mo. He graduated from Philadelphia,…

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Catherine Darlene Doyle

On Dec. 25, 2023 at 5:02 a.m., Catherine Darlene Doyle, 84, passed away peacefully in Blessing Hospice Care with her son, daughter and son-in-law by her side.  Darlene, “Dee Dee” was born March 4, 1939 in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Hannibal, Mo., a daughter to Albert L. Juette and Catherine Bowen Juette. She grew up…

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Ruth E. Hart

Ruth E. Hart, 92, long-time resident of Milan, Ill., passed away Friday, Dec, 15, 2023, at the Summit of Bettendorf.  Ruth was born April 11, 1931, in Palmyra, Mo., to Clarence O. and Dorthea K. (Voepel) Knueppel.  She graduated from Palmyra High School in 1949 and attended the Lutheran School of Nursing in St. Louis,…

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Darlene von Thun

Darlene von Thun, 78, Palmyra, Mo., went to her eternal rest at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, at her home in Palmyra, Mo. Darlene was born Feb. 9, 1945, in Berwick, Ill., to Rufus Miller and Mary LaVaughn Briggs Miller. She was married to Barry von Thun on March 21, 1965, in Shelbyville, Mo.…

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Ren Michael Fessenden

Ren Michael Fessenden, infant son of Ryan and Katelyn Fessenden of Maywood, Mo.,  was born and passed away on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, at Blessing Hospital as a result of Trisomy 18. In his short time on this earth, he knew nothing but love and comfort. Ren was baptized by Deacon Bob Lundberg shortly after…

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Ralph F. Keim

Ralph F. Keim, 89, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at Luther Manor, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023.   Ralph was born on Aug. 28, 1934, in Hull, Ill., to Ed and Elizabeth (Goellner) Keim. He was united in marriage to DeLois (Howard) Keim on June 4, 1960 in Perry, Mo.  Survivors include wife, DeLois Keim, Palmyra; a…

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Stacey L. Dunkle

Stacey L. Dunkle, 54, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 2:10 p.m., Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at  University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 8, at the United Methodist Church. Rev. Eric Anderson will officiate. Friends and family are invited to Stacey’s Life Celebration at a visitation…

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Teresa Lea Sweet

Teresa Lea Sweet, 65, West Ely, Mo., passed away at 6:42 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at Mississippi Valley Healthcare in Keokuk, Iowa. Teresa’s memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra. Pastor Gregg Koelliker will officiate. Friends and family are invited to her…

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Becky Sue Happel

Becky Sue Happel, 64, Palmyra, Mo., passed away at 11:50 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Becky was born July 11, 1959, in Hannibal, to Earl E. Happel and Frances E. Reed Happel. Survivors include three sisters, Judy Bounds, Cindy (Greg) Hancock and Kelly (John) Moore, all of Palmyra,…

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Dennis Lee Thornburg

Dennis Lee Thornburg, a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend,  passed away on Oct. 21, 2023.  Dennis was born in 1950 to Nelson and Chrystal (Shade) Thornburg in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He married the love of his life, Dianna Street, on Dec. 13, 1980 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Dennis is survived by his wife,…

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