Obituaries
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...
Wallace L. Green
Sep 30, 2025
Wallace L. Green, 83 of New Boston, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5th from 2 to 5 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Gravesides services with Military Honors will be held on Monday, October 6th at 11:00 AM at Mannon Cemetery, Mannon, Illinois. A...
Gary Lee Schomburg
Sep 8, 2025
Gary Lee Schomburg, 86, of Aledo, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Genesis East, Davenport, Iowa. Memorial services will be held on September 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, Taylor Ridge, Illinois. Burial will follow in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Fellowship and visitation will follow services in...
Jon A. Cutler
Sep 8, 2025
Jon A. Cutler, 57 of Seaton, died Monday, September 8, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois. To celebrate Jon's life, the family asks you to join them at Jim's Knoxville Tap, Milan, Illinois on November 8th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Private family burial will be held. Memorials may be made to the family.
Jon Allen Cutler was...
Scott W. Van Dyke
Sep 6, 2025
Scott (Scotty) Wayne Van Dyke, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Galesburg, Illinois. Born on March 17, 1947, in Muscatine, Iowa. Scotty’s life was a journey marked by laughter, song and service.
He was the cherished son of Albert and Evelyn (Koepping) Van Dyke, both of whom preceded him in death....
Louise "Liz" Zimmerman
Sep 6, 2025
Louise “Liz” Zimmerman, 91 of New Boston, died at her home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center. Speer Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be left at speerfuneralhome.com.
Louise was born on April 11, 1934, in...
Geneva Jenkins
Sep 2, 2025
Geneva P. Jenkins, 73 of Donna, Texas, formerly of Aledo, died September 2, 2025, at Unity Point Health, Trinity, Rock Island. A time of remembrance will be held at a later date. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family. Private family burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the Susan...
Gregory "Greg" A. Lair
Aug 28, 2025
Gregory A. Lair, 70 of New Boston, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Unity Point Health, Trinity Rock Island. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 5th at 11:00 AM at Faith Chapel, Joy, Illinois. A time of fellowship will follow services in the church hall. Memorials may be made to the Lair family. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is...
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