Obituaries
Anthony Howard
Jan 24, 2026
Anthony Howard, 69 of Aledo, died Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Arcadia of Aledo. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg, Illinois. Military Honors will be given by the Aledo American Legion. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Anthony was born on March 19, 1956, in Muscatine, Iowa to Walter Lee & Leora...
John William Rylander
Jan 17, 2026
John W. Rylander, 82 of Sterling, passed away comfortably at his home on January 17, 2026. Memorial services are Monday, February 2nd at 11:00 AM at the East Jordan United Methodist Church, 22027 Polo Road, Sterling, IL. Visitation is two hours prior to services beginning at 9:00 AM. Private family burial will be in Oneida Cemetery, Oneida, Illinois.
John William was...
Thomas A. Bischoff
Jan 16, 2026
Thomas A. Bischoff, 76 of New Windsor, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, January 16, 2026. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 21st at 10:30 AM at Calvary Lutheran Church, New Windsor. Burial will be in New Windsor Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 3 to 7 PM at Calvary Lutheran Church, New...
Barbara Ann Etheridge
Jan 13, 2026
Barbara A. Etheridge, 88 of Aledo, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Mercy One Genesis, Aledo, with her family at her side. Memorial services will be Saturday, January 31st at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is 2 hours prior to services beginning at 9 AM. Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. The family...
Curtis J. Johnson
Jan 7, 2026
Curtis J. Johnson, 62 of Aledo, died Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport. Private family services will be held with burial in Norwood Cemetery, Norwood, Illinois. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Curtis was born on January 16, 1963, in Aledo, Illinois to James C. “Butch” & Nancy Carol (Hall) Johnson. The family moved to...
Marilyn L. Boswell
Jan 3, 2026
Marilyn Lee (Dale) Boswell was born on November 18, 1934, in Pleasanton, Iowa, to Alan and Wynema (Davis) Dale. She passed away on January 3, 2026, in Davenport, IA, after a short, intense battle with cancer.
Marilyn was an only child. She graduated from Leon, Iowa, High School in 1953 and Simpson College in 1957 with a bachelor's in education. While...
William "Bill" Kadel
Dec 17, 2025
William L. Kadel, 91 of Buffalo Prairie, died peacefully on December 17, 2025, with his wife of 66 years at his side. Funeral services celebrating Bill’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd at 10:30 AM at the Buffalo Prairie Community Church. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Buffalo Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday...
Monica Rush
Dec 12, 2025
Monica Rush, 60 of Aledo, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 19th at 5:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to services, beginning at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Juvy Paris Hutchins
Nov 30, 2025
Juvy Paris Hutchins, 47 of Aledo, died peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on November 30, 2025. No services will be held at this time. In Juvy’s honor, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Juvy Paris Zamora was born on March 8, 1978, in Manila,...
Gerald "Jerry" D. Anderson
Nov 22, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” D. Anderson, 81 of Aledo, died on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Mercy One Genesis, Aledo Campus. Memorial services will be postponed until December 13th at 2:00 PM, with visitation 2 hours prior beginning at 12:00 PM. . Memorials may be made to Relay for Life of Mercer County.
Gerald Dan Anderson was born on August 3, 1944, in Muscatine, Iowa to...
Margaret F. Reinhardt
Nov 17, 2025
Margaret F. Reinhardt, 95 of Aledo, died peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Mercer Manor of Aledo. Private family services will be held with burial in Aledo Cemetery. If you wish to honor Margaret’s memory, a donation may be made to College Avenue Presbyterian Church, where she was a lifetime member. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, is assisting the family.
Margaret...
Ronald "Bo" D. Bodeen
Nov 13, 2025
Ronald “Bo” D. Bodeen, 70 of New Windsor, died November 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. A celebration of life will be held on December 7th from 1 to 5 PM at the Mercer County Senior Center. Private family burial will be in New Windsor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family or the New Windsor...
Richard "Dick" Allen Zimmerman
Nov 13, 2025
Richard “Dick” A. Zimmerman, 92 of New Boston, died peacefully at the home surrounded by his family on November 13, 2025. Private family services will be held with interment at the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made to the Aledo American Legion, Mercer County VFW, or the Quad City Animal Welfare Center. Speer Funeral Home is assisting...
Patti S. VanGetson
Nov 12, 2025
Patti S. VanGetson, 62 of Aledo, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her families love on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM at Speer Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to services from 3 to 5 PM. Private family burial will be at Candor Cemetery, Seaton, Illinois.
Patti Sue Tracy was born...
Marlene "Marti" Koncel Cortright
Nov 11, 2025
Marlene “Marti” E. Koncel Cortright, 81 of Aledo, died peacefully at her home with her husband at her side on November 11, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo with fellowship following in the church hall. Interment will be in Aledo Cemetery at a later...
Christopher Scott Nelson
Nov 5, 2025
Christopher S. Nelson, 58 of Aledo, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 9th at 4:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, with visitation prior to services from 2 to 4 PM. Memorials may be made to the Nelson Family for a memorial to be established later.
Christopher Scott Nelson was born on...
Jack Albert Wirth
Nov 2, 2025
Jack Albert Wirth, 97, of Willow Springs, Missouri, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Alice Wirth.
Jack spent his early years in Barrington, Illinois, and graduated from high school in 1946. Shortly after, he joined the United States Navy, proudly serving his country for...
William "Bill" Retherford
Oct 23, 2025
William “Bill” C. Retherford, 89 of Joy, died October 23, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Funeral services will be Monday, October 27th at 10:00 AM at the Joy United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Eliza Creek Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made...
George W. Ewing
Oct 18, 2025
George W. Ewing, 81 of Seaton, passed away on Saturday, October 18,, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. A celebration of George’s life will be held on Friday, October 24, at 3:30 PM at Community Bible Fellowship, Aledo. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 PM prior to the service at the church. A private family burial...
Leila Marie Wagner
Oct 13, 2025
Leila M. Wagner, 86, of New Boston, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church, Keithsburg, Illinois. Visitation is from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, prior to services. Burial is in Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. Memorials may be made...
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