Ottumwa Daily Courier

Frederick BaggFrederick Francis Bagg

1944 - 2026

Frederick Ralph "Fred" Bagg, 81, of Estacada, Oregon, passed away on February 1, 2026. He was born July 19, 1944, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Ralph Francis Bagg and Grace Marie (Birkinbine) Bagg.
Fred grew up in Ottumwa, graduated from Ottumwa High School and at the age of 17 enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as...

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David KookerDavid Kooker

1944 - 2026

David Leroy Kooker, 81, of Albia, Iowa passed away Saturday, January 31st, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois.

He was born June 5th, 1944 in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the son of Ivan and Vernice Kooker. David lived most of his life in Iowa, residing in Des Moines, Winterset, and Albia.

After graduating from...

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Hanna KyhlHanna Jo Kyhl

1937 - 2026

Hanna Jo T. Kyhl, of Ottumwa, died at 5:05 a.m. February 8, 2026 at Vista Woods Care Center.
She was born July 1, 1937 in Cedar Rapids to Rudolph and Helen Tecklenburg. She was an enthusiastic ice skater, attended McKinley High, and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in home economics.
Jo married...

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Francis RileyFrancis Riley

1934 - 2026

Francis "Fran" Riley, 91, of Davenport, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Senior Star Assisted Living, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral Service and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 am, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. The family will...

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