Obituaries
Robert M. VanOpdorp
May 31, 2025
Robert M (Bob) VanOpdorp, 69, passed away on Saturday, May 31st at his home in Aledo, IL just shy of his 70th birthday. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his unexpected passing.
Bob was born on June 19, 1955, in Moline, IL, the son of Robert C. VanOpdorp and MaryAnn (Lampo) Meincke. Cremation services have been provided by Speer...
Philip Franklin
May 15, 2025
Philip Franklin, 78 of New Boston, died at his home on May 15, 2025. Per his request there will be no formal services. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Phil was born on May 14, 1947, in Columbus, Ohio to Elmer A. & Julia B. (Kennedy) Franklin. He worked with his family as a master carpenter and served his...
Johnetta Kathryn Schoonover
May 12, 2025
Johnetta K. Schoonover, 89 of New Windsor, died peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family at her daughter’s home. Private family services will be held with burial in Hopewell Cemetery, New Windsor, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the family. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Johnetta Kathryn Tittle was born on August...
Suzanne "Sue" Jones
May 11, 2025
Suzanne “Sue” Jones, 91 of Seaton, Illinois, died Sunday, May 11, 2025, at the Clarrisa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa. Per her wishes, private family services will be held. Burial will be in Candor Cemetery, Seaton, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mercer County Senior Center or the Seaton Fire Department. Speer Funeral Home,...
John 'Ed' Steadman
May 10, 2025
John “Ed” Steadman, Jr. 81 of Burgess, Illinois, died Saturday, May 10th at his home. Private family services will be held with burial in Viola Cemetery, Viola, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Steadman Family. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
John Edward Steadman was born on April 30, 1944, in Aledo, Illinois to John E. & Evelyn...
Thomasine "Tommie" Bockman
Apr 29, 2025
Thomasine, “Tommie” Bockman, 82 of Aledo, died April 29, 2025, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery, Aledo, Illinois. Visitation is prior to services at Speer Funeral Home from 9 to 10:45...
Grace K. Brown
Apr 20, 2025
Grace K. Brown, 79 of Silvis, died Sunday, April 20, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis, Silvis. Visitation and fellowship will be held on Monday, April 28th from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Grace Kathryn McAllister was born on May 21, 1945, in Moline, IL, to Thomas & Irene...
Dorothy Violet McWhorter
Apr 9, 2025
Dorothy V. McWhorter, 99 of Aledo, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her home. A private family service will take place, followed by interment at Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery, Monmouth, Illinois Memorials may be made in Dorothy’s honor to the Mercer County Senior Center. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Dorothy Violet was born on July 23, 1925,...
Myrtle J. McWhorter
Mar 12, 2025
Myrtle J. McWhorter, 90 of Aledo, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Friendship Manor. Rock Island, Illinois. Funeral services will be Monday, March 17th at 10:30 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Churches of Mercer County...
Helen Jean Randolph
Mar 8, 2025
Helen Randolph, 94, of Reynolds, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois. Funeral services are Wednesday, March 12th, at 10 AM, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, Illinois. Burial will be in Buffalo Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 6 PM at...
Celia Ann Hart
Feb 23, 2025
Celia A. Hart, 82 of Aledo, died Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2nd from 2 to 4 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. A private family burial will be held in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, North Henderson, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Athletic Boosters...
Rita Ruth Richwine
Feb 23, 2025
Rita R. Richwine, 74 of Coal Valley, died Sunday, February 23, 2025, at her home. Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and there will be no services. A private burial will be held in Norwood Cemetery, Norwood, Illinois.
Rita Ruth was born on May 13, 1950, in Aledo, Illinois to Guy Kuntz & Mary Swiger Richwine. She was a 1968...
Laura Jean McGinnis
Feb 23, 2025
Laura McGinnis, 73, of Illinois City, died February 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of Laura’s life will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Aledo United Methodist Church at 10am with a luncheon to follow in the church fellowship room. A private family burial will take place at the Illinois City...
Joann Wolf
Jan 17, 2025
Joann Wolf, 93 of Viola, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at Mercer Manor with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo with visitation one hour prior to services. Private family burial will be in Viola Cemetery, Viola, Illinois. Memorials may be made to MercyOne...
Jean Kinnamon
Jan 15, 2025
Emma Jean Kinnamon, 88 of Aledo, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Arcadia of Aledo. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 25th at 2:00 PM, with visitation one hour prior to services at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Candor Cemetery, rural Aledo. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Emma Jean was born on July 29,...
Florence "Babe" Kokos
Jan 15, 2025
Florence A. “Babe” Kokos, 92 of Joy, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. Memorial services will be Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Speer Funeral Home at 11:00 AM. Private family burial will be in Oquawka Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.
Florence Ann was born on December 11, 1932, in Oakville, Iowa to Burr...
Erma J. Dobbins
Jan 6, 2025
Erma J. Dobbins, 91 of Aledo, died Monday, January 6, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis, Aledo. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, January 14th at 1:00 PM at the Aledo United Methodist Church, with Visitation prior to services from 11 to 1. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Erma Jeanette was born...
Richard "Dick" E. Sage, Sr.
Jan 2, 2025
Richard “Dick” E. Sage, Sr., 80 of Aledo, died at his home on January 2, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7th at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 AM, prior to services. Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sage Family,...
Daniel Lee Carpenter
Dec 28, 2024
Daniel Lee Carpenter, 74 of Aledo, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, with his family at his side. Visitation is Saturday, January 4th from 2 to 4 PM at the Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will conclude with Military Honors by the Aledo American Legion. Private family burial will be at the Rock Island Arsenal. Memorials may be made...
Conne C. Christie
Dec 21, 2024
Conne Christie, 84 of Keithsburg, passed away at The Fountains Senior Living Community in Bettendorf, Iowa at 7:11 AM on December 21, 2024. Private family graveside services will be held at the Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. Memorials may be made to the Keithsburg Fire Department.
Conne was born on July 1, 1940 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa to Glen & Hazel (Rowland )...
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