Obituaries
Ronald Engstrom
Jan 15, 2018
Memorial services for Ronald D. “Ron” Engstrom, 69 of New Boston, are Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the Aledo United Methodist Church, with visitation one hour prior to services. Private family burial will be at the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Martinsburg, Iowa, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Aledo United Methodist Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Research...
Juanita J. Sims
Jan 5, 2018
Juanita J. Sims, 86, of New Windsor, passed away peacefully at her home on January 5, 2018 surrounded by her family’s love. She was born May 14, 1931 in Keithsburg, IL to Nels & Josephine (Harrison) Fredrickson. Juanita attended the one-room schools of Maple Grove and Walnut Grove, graduating from Seaton High School. She attended Western Illinois University, receiving her...
Donnie L. Kenney
Dec 23, 2017
Funeral services for Donnie L. Kenney, 84 of Lehigh Acres, Florida, formerly 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 6 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Landry’s Helping Heart Foundation. Donnie died on December 23, 2017 at the...
Henry "Hank" D. Allan
Dec 14, 2017
Henry David Allan, (Hank) passed away peacefully on December 14, 2017, surrounded by family in Aledo, IL. Hank was born in Gillespie, IL, on May 29, 1930. An only son, he was a Boy Scout and a 1948 graduate of Gillespie High School. He married the former Betty J. Coe, a lab technician on March 23, 1952. Hank started his...
Larry Johnson
Dec 11, 2017
Funeral services for Larry Johnson, 72 of Aledo, are Friday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial with Military Honors is in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Larry was never comfortable in a suit, so those attending are encouraged to dress casual. Larry died on Monday, December 11, 2017...
Mary Ellen Clark
Nov 22, 2017
Mary Ellen Clark, 95, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Viola, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg. The family will greet guests from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 26th with services to follow at 2:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home in Aledo. A light meal will be served at Viola United Methodist Church Community...
Julia G. Fairburn
Nov 21, 2017
Julia G. Fairburn, 97 of Aledo, formerly of Rockford, Illinois died Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Private family burial will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Machesney Park, IL. Memorials may be made to the Aledo United Methodist Church, Genesis Senior Living, Westminster Presbyterian Church of Rockford and PEO Chapter NJ. Julia was born on July...
Thomas Wilson Lower
Nov 13, 2017
Thomas W. Lower, 71 of Aledo, died Monday at his home. Visitation for Thomas will be Friday from 5 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. There are no funeral services. Memorials may be made to the Thomas Lower Memorial Fund. Thomas Wilson Lower was born on February 6, 1946 in Orion, Illinois to Harvey & Edna (McWhinney) Lower....
LaVon Line
Nov 6, 2017
Funeral Services for LaVon Line, 85 of Seaton, will be Saturday at 10:00 AM at the Center Presbyterian Church, Seaton. Burial will be in the Alexis Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Center Presbyterian Church. LaVon died on Monday at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. LaVon was...
Erma L. Brownlee
Oct 9, 2017
Erma L. Brownlee, 99 of Aledo, died Monday, October 9, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, surrounded by her families love. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM at Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery, Monmouth. Visitation is Thursday from 5 to 7 PM at the...
Marlee Frank Anderson
Sep 24, 2017
Marlee F. Anderson, 90 of Galva, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. Services are Thursday at 3:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, where visitation is from 1:00 PM until the time of services. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County VFW or Aledo United Methodist Church....
Leona Irene Willits
Aug 16, 2017
Graveside services for Leona Willits, 96 of Aledo, formerly of New Boston, will be Saturday at 11:00 AM at the New Boston Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Leona Willits Memorial Fund. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family. Leona died on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Leona Irene was born on February 7,...
Benjamin Horton Randall
Aug 4, 2017
Graveside services for Benjamin Horton Randall, 87 of Aledo, Illinois will be held on Tuesday at 3:00 PM at the Davisville Cemetery, Davisville, Missouri. Visitation is Monday at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, Illinois from 5 to 7 PM. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Animal Shelter or your local Humane Society. Ben died on Friday, August 4,...
Marjorie F Schrock
Jul 26, 2017
Funeral services for Marjorie F. Schrock 87 of Aledo, will be Sunday at 3:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery, Joy, Illinois. Visitation is prior to services on Sunday from 1 to 3 PM. Memorials may be made to the Marjorie Schrock Memorial Fund. Marjorie died Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at her home. Marjorie...
Wilbur L Frieden
Jun 30, 2017
Funeral Services for Wilbur Frieden, 81 of New Boston, are Thursday at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in New Boston Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM at Speer Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Wilbur Frieden Memorial Fund. Wilbur died on Friday, June 30, 2017 at his home. Wilbur Lee...
Joe W. Vann, III
Jun 29, 2017
Joe Vann, 63, of New Boston, IL, formerly of Mesquite, TX and many other lovely places, passed away on Thursday June 29th, 2017. He was born in California on November 16, 1953 to Donna (Snethen) Vann and Joe Vann Jr. He calls his home town Mesquite, TX, where he participated in marching band and graduated high school in...
Lori Elaine Spilman
Jun 9, 2017
A memorial gathering to celebrate the life of Lori E. (Chandler) Spilman, 54 of Waterloo, Iowa, formerly of the Quad Cities, will be held on Saturday, June 17th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM at the Green Rock Free Will Baptist Church, Colona. Memories will be shared at 2:00 PM. Lori was visiting her daughter in Aledo, when she died on...
Toni Faye McAvoy
May 22, 2017
Toni Faye McAvoy, 70 of Seaton, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 at Trinity Hospital, Rock Island after valiantly battling lung cancer for several years. Toni was born on January 31, 1947 in Macomb, Illinois to John Thomas & Barbara (Breeden) McAvoy. She was a 1964 graduate of Macomb High School and later received her Associate degree from Southeastern...
Curtis Eli Richardson
May 16, 2017
Curtis Eli Richardson, 73 of Aledo, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Military Graveside services will be Monday at 12:00 Noon at the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Visitation is Monday from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, with Masonic Rites at 10:30 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Mary Eileen Lloyd
Apr 30, 2017
Mary E. Lloyd, 89 of Reynolds, died Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Avonlea Cottage, Milan. Funeral services will be Thursday at 12:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Private family burial will be in Edgington Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Avonlea Cottage or Antioch Baptist Church. Mary Eileen...
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