Obituaries
Vernon Guy Dale
Oct 21, 2019
Vernon Guy Dale, 90 of Aledo, died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 21, 2019. Per his wishes, there will be a private family burial at a later date in New Boston Cemetery.
Vernon was born on July 31, 1929 in Davenport, Iowa to Guy Nathanial & Alice May (Schultz) Dale. He served with the National Guard.
Vernon was...
Rev. Mark N. Harris
Oct 5, 2019
Reverend Mark N. Harris, 58, peacefully left this world, surrounded by his sons and his wife, at their home, in Aledo, IL on October 5, 2019. Mark was the youngest of Richard N. and “Dottie” Dorothy E. (Riley) Harris’ four children. He considered himself a country boy from Godfrey, IL. Mark was a creative child and he loved to entertain...
Carol Lynn McAtee
Oct 1, 2019
Carol L. McAtee, 69 of Viola, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Viola...
Carolyn Lois McGuire
Sep 17, 2019
Carolyn L. McGuire, 82 of Seaton, died peacefully September 17, 2019 at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare Center, Aledo. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 AM beginning with Order of the Eastern Star Services, followed with Ecumenical services at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 5 to 7 at the funeral home....
Ethel "Tommy" Greer
Aug 21, 2019
Ethel Merle “Tommy” Greer, 103, of Aledo, died peacefully Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Brookstone of Aledo, where she had lived since 2012. Graveside services will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at Viola Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Relay for Life or...
Beverly Alice Barnhouse
Aug 3, 2019
Beverly A. Barnhouse, 83 of Keithsburg, passed away peacefully Saturday at her home, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Community Bible Fellowship, Aledo. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 PM Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery, Joy, IL. Speer Funeral Home is assisting the family. In honor of...
Drena Lynne Johnson
Jul 27, 2019
Funeral Services for Drena L. Johnson, 72 of Aledo, will be Friday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the Mercer County Animal Shelter Building Fund. Drena died on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the University...
Bonnie J. Ricketts
Jul 21, 2019
Funeral services for Bonnie J. Ricketts, 91 of Aledo, will be Thursday at 10:30 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Aledo Fire Department or to Mercer County Relay for Life. Bonnie died Sunday, July 21, 2019...
Calvin Benjamin Smith
Jul 19, 2019
Heaven welcomed a sweet Angel on July 19, 2019. Surrounded by family and love, Calvin Benjamin Smith passed away peacefully in his mama’s arms. There will be a public celebration of life held on Saturday, July 27th from 6-8pm at the Aledo Fire Station. In lieu of flowers, a tribute to Warrior Calvin may be made to the family.
Calvin...
Linda Kathryn Hamilton
Jul 12, 2019
Blessed are those that have known love and given love. Linda Kathryn (Dombroski) Hamilton finished her journey through life filled with love on July 12, 2019. “Love always protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres. Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8). She taught us all the truth of love and showed that to every soul whose life she touched. Her soul...
Frederick Ray Anderson
Jul 9, 2019
Frederick R. Anderson, 67 of Aledo, died Tuesday at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be Friday at 12:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to services. Private Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Fred’s family asks for memorials to be given to Jamie & Bre Smith for the care...
Wanda Joyce VanFleet
Apr 17, 2019
Wanda J. VanFleet, 86 of Alexis, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Genesis Senior Living. Services will be Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County VFW Auxiliary.
Wanda Joyce Burns was born...
Virginia "Dena" A. DuVerney
Mar 24, 2019
A Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia Ann “Dena” DuVerney, 94 of Aledo, will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Family burial will be at the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal on Monday, April 1st. Visitation is Friday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, where a Rosary will be...
John F. Young
Mar 22, 2019
John F. Young, 77 of Aledo, died Friday, March 22, 2019 at Trinity, Rock Island. Memorial services with Military Honors will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Churches...
Randi (Ethel) Lafever Christianson
Mar 21, 2019
Memorial services for Randi E. J. (Lafever) Christianson are Saturday, April 27th at 11 A.M. at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Sugar Grove Cemetery.Randi died on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Liberty Village, Clinton, IL.
Randi was born on July 9, 19”and as my mom would say, "its none of your business” in Aledo, Illinois...
Daryl L. Kadel
Mar 3, 2019
A celebration of Life for Daryl L. Kadel, 78 of Joy, will be held on Friday at 4:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Following the services, a time of fellowship and visitation will be held at the Aledo Fire Station from 5:30 to 8 PM. Private family burial will be in Leech Cemetery, rural Buffalo Prairie. Memorials may be...
June L Hamilton
Feb 19, 2019
Funeral services for June L. Hamilton, 78 of New Windsor, are Monday at 10:30 AM at Speer Funeral home, Aledo. Burial is in New Windsor Cemetery. Visitation is sunday from 4-6 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to New Windsor Presbyterian Church or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. June died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Aledo...
Kyle Dean Ott
Feb 14, 2019
Kyle D. Ott, 53 of Milan, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Trinity, Rock Island. Cremation has been accorded. The family will great friends at a visitation on Sunday, March 3rd from 2 to 4 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kyle...
Kenneth L. Whitehall
Feb 4, 2019
Mr. Kenneth Whitehall, 90, of Aledo IL, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline, IL. Surrounded by his loving family. The visitation will be held Saturday, February 9th at Speer Funeral Home from 9am-11am, with the service immediately following.
Kenny was born on November 10, 1928 in Keithsburg Illinois to Roy and Hazel Whitehall....
Roger W. Spivey
Feb 4, 2019
Roger W. Spivey, 83 of Aledo, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be at a later date in Reynolds Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County FFA or Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Roger Wayne Spivey was born on January 26,...
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