Funeral Homes in Maquoketa, IA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Sage Rosenfels (american football player), and Brian Banowetz (actor).

Maquoketa /ˌməˈkoʊkɨtə/ is a city in Jackson county in the U.S. state of Iowa. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County.U.S. Route 61 adjoins the city, which therefore benefits from traffic between Dubuque and the Quad Cities. Iowa Highways 62 and 64 also pass through the city. Maquoketa Caves State Park is located a few miles northwest of the city.The population was 6,141 at the 2010 census.

Maquoketa Obituaries

It was revealed by Des Moines Register on January 15th, 2022 that Asher E Schroeder perished in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Schroeder was 96 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Asher E's life.

It was reported by Des Moines Register on December 27th, 2020 that Bobbi Alpers died in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Alpers was 69 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Bobbi's life.

It was reported by Quad-City Times on December 16th, 2020 that Barbara L Hamilton (Jones) perished in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Ms. Hamilton was 94 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Barbara L's life.

It was disclosed by Quad-City Times on December 15th, 2020 that Wayne Edward Adrian passed on in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Adrian was 87 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Wayne Edward's life.

It was reported by Quad-City Times on December 9th, 2020 that Myrna Mae Cavanagh (Emerson) perished in Maquoketa, Iowa.  Ms. Cavanagh was 87 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Myrna Mae's life.

It was disclosed by Peoria Journal Star on July 29th, 2020 that Dawn Edith Black (Wilcox) passed away in Farmington, Illinois.  Ms. Black was 64 years old and was born in Maquoketa, IA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Dawn Edith's life.

It was noted by Fennimore Times on June 18th, 2020 that Donita "Blondie" Blackbourn (Bean) perished in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.  Ms. Blackbourn was 63 years old and was born in Maquoketa, IA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Donita "Blondie"'s life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on June 14th, 2020 that Thomas O McDonald died in Batavia, Illinois.  McDonald was 94 years old and was born in Maquoketa, IA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas O's life.

It was disclosed by Pine Bluff Commercial on November 12th, 2019 that Margery Rittenhouse (Watters) passed away in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  Ms. Rittenhouse was 78 years old and was born in Maquoketa, IA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Margery's life.

It was written by McCook Daily Gazette on July 29th, 2019 that Donald F The Rev Jenkins passed away in Edison, Nebraska.  Jenkins was 85 years old and was born in Maquoketa, IA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donald F The Rev's life.

History

The historic Hurstville Lime Kilns are located just north of the city. Maquoketa derives from the Native American word meaning "bear river". Originally referred to as Springfield, on March 13 1844 its name was changed to Maquoketa because of the number of towns and cities already named Springfield. Goodenow and Lyman Bates. Located on the Maquoketa River, it is the county seat of Jackson County.

Maquoketa was founded in 1838 with the building of a log cabin by J.E.