Obituaries

Kathryn "Kathy" Brock

Kathryn "Kathy" Brock

Mar 27, 2024

Kathryn “Kathy” Brock, 72 of Seaton, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home. A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 4:30 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will be prior to services, beginning at 3:00 PM. Private burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Loving...

Laura Gowdy

Laura Gowdy

Mar 15, 2024

Laura Ellen Gowdy, beloved sister-in-law and cherished aunt, 96 of Aledo, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15th. She will be remembered for her deep love of reading, unwavering generosity, and profound love for her family.

 Laura was born at home on the family farm, North of Joy, IL on November 28th, 1927 to Joe and Cora Gowdy. She graduated...

Jean Ruggles

Jean Ruggles

Mar 8, 2024

 M. Jean Ruggles, 95 of Aledo, died peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare. Private family services will be held with burial in Aledo Cemetery. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.

Margaret Jean was born on May 31, 1928, in Mendon, Illinois to Edward J. & Margaret (Daughterty) Stockhecke. She married Joseph John Ruggles on...

Frances Kay Kirby

Frances Kay Kirby

Mar 8, 2024

Frances (Kay) Kirby, 87, formerly of Muncie, Indiana, died peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Brookstone of Aledo (Illinois).

Frances (Kay) was born on January 6, 1937, in Muncie, Indiana to local dentist, Ferrell & schoolteacher Margaret Frances (Burr) Hodson.  She was a ’54 Burris High School graduate and continued her education with a Bachelors and Master of Arts in...

Lloyd "Bud" James Lower

Lloyd "Bud" James Lower

Feb 15, 2024

Lloyd “Bud” Lower, 96 of Aledo, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. Visitation is Monday from 4 to 6 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. In lieu of...

Donna J. Johnson

Donna J. Johnson

Feb 8, 2024

Donna J. Johnson, 77 of Aledo, died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. Memorial services will be held on Monday, February 12th at 5:00 PM at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Aledo. Visitation is Monday, prior to services beginning at 3:00 PM at the church. Memorials may be made to the Messiah Lutheran Church or the...

David L. Schwartzkopf

David L. Schwartzkopf

Jan 24, 2024

David L. Schwartzkopf, 75 of Aledo, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Public viewing will be held on Saturday, January 27th from 9 am to 12 pm at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. The family will not be present. Private family services will be held with burial at St. John’s Cemetery, Viola, Illinois. Memorials may be made to...

Yvonne A. Hutchins

Yvonne A. Hutchins

Jan 12, 2024

Yvonne "Vonnie" Hutchins, 88 of Aledo, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Visitation is Friday, January 19th from Noon until 1:30 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private family services and burial will be held after public visitation.  Burial is in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital or the Churches of...

Logan H. Beattie

Logan H. Beattie

Jan 11, 2024

 

Service Update : A Celebration of Life for Logan will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 2 to 6 PM at The Barn in New Boston, Illinois. 



Logan H. Beattie, 25 of New Boston, died January 11, 2024, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa.  A celebration of life will be held later this year when the weather warms...

Phyllis F. Batson

Phyllis F. Batson

Jan 9, 2024

 

Phyllis Batson, age 95 of Aledo, died peacefully at Brookstone of Aledo on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 16th at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is Monday from 4 to 6 PM at the funeral home. Private burial will be held in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials...

Eddy John Bull

Eddy John Bull

Jan 6, 2024

 

Eddy John Bull, 73 of Reynolds, Illinois, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 21st from 3 to 5 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private family burial will be in Buffalo Prairie Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bull Family.

Eddy was born on April 13, 1950, in Rock...

N. Darlene Johnson

N. Darlene Johnson

Dec 27, 2023

 

Darlene Johnson, 93 of Aledo, met her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, while surrounded by the love of her family at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. A celebration of Darlene’s life will be Tuesday, January 2nd at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, Aledo.  Private burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from...

Geraldine "Gerry" Harmon

Geraldine "Gerry" Harmon

Dec 24, 2023

 

Geraldine A. Harmon, 87 of Aledo, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral Services will be Friday, December 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Aledo United Methodist Church...

Larry Franklin Harrison

Larry Franklin Harrison

Dec 22, 2023

 

Larry Franklin Harrison, 80 of Aledo, formerly of the Carthage area, died Friday, December 22, 2023, at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare Center, Aledo. Per his request, cremation was accorded, and no public services will be held. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo assisted the family.

Larry was born on December 25, 1942, in Elvaston, Illinois to Archie Lee & Bertha Elmyra...

Wendell Keith Harroun

Wendell Keith Harroun

Dec 19, 2023

 

Wendell Keith Harroun, 96 of Aledo, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Brookstone of Aledo. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 27th, at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial with Military Honors will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County VFW or the Aledo...

Rosemary Reid

Rosemary Reid

Dec 14, 2023

 

Rosemary W. (Wood) Reid passed away at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on December 14th, 2023.  Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM on Monday, December 18th at Speer Funeral home, Aledo, IL.  Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 19th at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, Aledo, IL.  Pastor Seth Bowker will officiate. ...

Arlene M. Landis

Arlene M. Landis

Nov 29, 2023

 

Arlene Landis, 89, of Galva, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023, at Kewanee Care Nursing Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec. 5th, at 11 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior to services. Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Aledo United Methodist Church or the...

Douglas H. Slagel

Douglas H. Slagel

Nov 29, 2023

 

Douglas H. Slagel, Sr., 62 of Viola, peacefully departed from this world on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 4th from 9 to 11 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Following visitation, graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM at Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the...

Marvin D. Reddick

Marvin D. Reddick

Nov 27, 2023

 

Marvin D. Reddick, 87 of Aledo, died Monday, November 27,2023 at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral services with Military Honors will be Friday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM prior to services. Burial will be in Hamlet Cemetery, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Aledo.

Marvin...

Donna Mae DeToy

Donna Mae DeToy

Nov 19, 2023

 

 

Donna DeToy, 89 of Sherrard, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, lovingly surrounded by family.  Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 AM at the Preemption United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Sherrard Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday, November 21st from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Holdsworth...

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