Obituaries
Susan A. Ewing
Dec 15, 2024
Susan A. Ewing, 79, of Seaton, died peacefully at home on Sunday, December 15, 2024. A celebration of Susan’s life will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, 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 will take place in...
Patricia M. Short
Dec 9, 2024
Patricia M. Short, 87 of Aledo, formerly of Milan, died Monday, December 9, 2024, at Arcadia Care of Aledo. Private family burial will be held at the Rock Island Arsenal. A celebration of life will be held next summer. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made left at the funeral home to help with expenses.
Patricia was born on March...
Holly M. Blythe
Nov 27, 2024
Holly M. Blythe, 79 of Aledo, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her home. A celebration of Holly’s life will be held on Friday, December 6th at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation from 9:00 AM to 11 AM, prior to services. The family will have a private burial in Candor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to...
Susan Kay Imler
Nov 24, 2024
Susan Kay Imler, 75 of Aledo and formerly of Galesburg, died suddenly on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Brookstone of Aledo. Private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the New Boston/Eliza Fire Department. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Susan was born on March 9, 1949, to...
David Cooper
Nov 16, 2024
David L. Cooper, 85, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Ray and Kay Ekstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.
David was born on October 29, 1939, in Aledo, Illinois, to Clyde Cooper and Gertrude Sproston Cooper. Known for his remarkable handy skills and creative talents, he spent countless hours restoring antique tractors. His active membership...
Steven C. McGuire
Nov 15, 2024
Steven C. McGuire, 67 of Joy, died peacefully on November 15, 2024, with his family at his side. A celebration of life will be held on November 30th from 2 to 5 PM at the Mercer County VFW (downstairs). Memorials may be made to the Joy Fire Department. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Steven Charles was born on...
Margaret "Peggy" Malone
Nov 4, 2024
Margaret “Peggy” Malone, 83 of Aledo, IL died November 4, 2024, at Genesis East, Davenport. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo, IL. Visitation and fellowship will follow mass at St. Catherine’s Church Hall. Private family burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Dewitt, Iowa. Memorials may...
Marilyn Mae Hollembaek
Nov 3, 2024
Marilyn M. Hollembaek, 94 of Seaton, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Brookstone of Aledo. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 5:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior to services. Graveside services will be held Friday at 10:00 AM at Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Mercer County VFW...
Robert M. Adolphson, Jr.
Oct 30, 2024
Robert M. Adolphson, Jr. 93 of Aledo, died peacefully on October 30, 2024, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Monday November 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. No visitation will be held. Burial is in Aledo Cemetery, with Military Honors by the Aledo American Legion, Post #121....
Audrey J. Stineman
Oct 29, 2024
Audrey J. Stineman, 90 of New Boston, went peacefully to be with her Lord on October 29, 2024, with her family’s love surrounding her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the New Boston United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the New Boston Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 4 to 7 PM...
Dana L. Caldwell
Oct 26, 2024
Dana L. Caldwell, 76 of New Boston, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, on her 76th birthday with her family at her side. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 31st at 11:00 Am at the New Boston United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the New Boston Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the New Boston United...
Jennifer McCaw Zecher
Oct 18, 2024
Jennifer Zecher, formally from Aledo, IL but currently living in The Villages, FL, was called to her heavenly home on October 18, 2024, passing away peacefully at home in her sleep. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is Sunday from 3 to 7 PM at the funeral...
Kent Gerber
Oct 18, 2024
Kent Gerber, 73 of Aledo, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at Mercy One Genesis, Aledo Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 23rd at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may...
Ruth Ann Dutton
Oct 14, 2024
Ruth Ann Dutton, 85 of Aledo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Mercy One Genesis, Aledo. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 17th at 1:30 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo, with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM. Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Little York. Memorials may be made to Trinity...
Robert Charles Vickrey
Oct 7, 2024
Robert C. Vickrey, 68 of Aledo, died Monday, October 7, 2024, at OSF St. Mary’s Hospital, Galesburg. Funeral services will be on Saturday, October 12th at 3:30 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Visitation is from 1 to 3 PM prior to services at the church. Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity...
Linda Jean Wadsworth
Sep 29, 2024
Linda J. (Adams) Wadsworth, 80 of New Boston, IL passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at The Lamoine Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Macomb, IL where she had resided for over 5 years.
Linda Jean was born on February 26, 1944, in Moline, Illinois to Marvin W. & Dorothy (Snell) Adams. She was united in marriage on September...
Yvonne Nancy Frieden
Sep 17, 2024
A celebration of life for Yvonne Nancy Frieden, infant daughter of Wyatt and Lauryn Frieden of Joy will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 2:00 PM at Faith Chapel, Joy, Illinois. A time of fellowship will held after the services until 4:30 PM. Private family burial will be in Drury Reynolds Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the family....
Debra Sue Bodeen
Sep 14, 2024
Debra S. Bodeen, 69 of New Windsor, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, with her family at her side. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Colona American Legion from 11 AM to 4 PM. Private family burial will be in the New Windsor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family or...
Tracy Dawn Engle
Sep 13, 2024
Tracy Engle, 59 of Aledo, died Friday, September 13, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Tracy’s life will be held on her birthday, September 17th at the Depot in Aledo from 3 to 7 PM. Memorials may be left to the Engle family. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Tracy Dawn Peak...
B. Lorene Lee
Sep 13, 2024
B. Lorene Lee, 97 of Aledo, died peacefully on September 13, 2024, at her home in Brookstone of Aledo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on September 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Interment will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Friday September 27th from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home,...