Lee County Iowa Genealogy
Early Obituary Index
Daily Gate City Newspaper _ Keokuk, Iowa
Index compiled by John Johnson
Transcribed by Susan Steveson & Sally Youngquist 2008These are obituaries from early newspapers, 1850's, 60's & 70's. At this early date there be no more then a one line "Death Notice". Don't expect to find the parents of the deceased. There may be stories of accidental deaths, etc.
You may send a self addressed, stamped envelope and $4.00 for a printout of the notice. Alternately, you may include your email address along with your request and $4.00 to have the obituary emailed to you in lieu of postal mail. Send to: Keokuk Public Library, 210 N. 5th Street, Keokuk, IA 52632.
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