Obituaries
William "Mac" McNamara
Dec 29, 2016
A memorial gathering to celebrate the life of William “Mac” McNamara, 61 of Keithburg, will be Saturday, January 14th from 1 to 4 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. To honor Mac’s memory the family asks any donations be given to the Keithsburg Fire & Ambulance or the Keithsburg Museum. Mac died on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home....
Phyllis L. Attig
Dec 19, 2016
Funeral Services for Phyllis Attig, 79 of Reynolds, are Tuesday, at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Hamlet Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 3 to 7 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hamlet-Perryton Presbyterian Church; Mercer County Quilt Guild or Aledo Rehab and Healthcare Center. The...
John Robert Downey
Nov 5, 2016
A Celebration of Life for John Robert Downey, 64 of Aledo, will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10:30 AM at College Avenue Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Millersburg. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the College Avenue Presbyterian Church or...
Carolyn L. Hanson
Oct 20, 2016
Carolyn L. Hanson, 64 of Aledo, died Thursday, October 20, 2016, at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Funeral services are Monday at 10:00 AM at The First Baptist Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery, Joy. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Music Boosters. Carolyn...
Connie M. Lemon
Oct 13, 2016
Connie Lemon, 60 of Aledo, died Thursday at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Connie’s name for her granddaughter’s education. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family. Connie Marie was born on January 28, 1956 to Lee Maynard & Eva Alma (Crook) Lemon. She...
Richard T. Lower
Oct 1, 2016
Funeral services for Richard T. Lower, 48 of Aledo, will be Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Richard Lower Memorial Fund. Rich died on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Genesis Medical...
Charles Allen Dixon
Sep 29, 2016
Charles “Charlie” Dixon, 82 of Aledo, formerly of Joy, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Graveside services will be Monday at 10:30 AM at the New Boston Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Animal Shelter. Speer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Charlie was born on July 30, 1934...
John-Michael D. Perry
Aug 3, 2016
Join the family of John-Michael Perry, 20 of Viola, in honoring his life on Tuesday, August 9th at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, Aledo. Private family burial will be in Viola Cemetery after the services. Visitation is Monday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to John-Michael Perry Memorial Fund. John-Michael...
Esther Marie Gibbs
Jul 12, 2016
A time of sharing for family and friends of Esther M. Gibbs, 83 of New Boston, will be held on Friday from 5 to 7 at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be left to the Esther Gibbs memorial fund. Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded. Esther died on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Aledo Rehab and Healthcare...
M. Richard Reinhardt
Jun 21, 2016
Melvin Richard “Dick” Reinhardt passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis. Per his request, his remains were placed in the care of the Carver Medical School at the University of Iowa Hospitals. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 3rd at 3PM at College Avenue Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Visitation will be one hour...
Russell M. Dilts
Jun 13, 2016
A Celebration of Life for Russell M. Dilts, 59 of Viola, will be Thursday at 1:00 PM at Community Bible Fellowship, Aledo. Visitation and fellowship will immediately follow the services. Memorials may be made to the Russell Dilts Memorial Fund. Speer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Russell died Monday at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Russell was born on January...
Roger L. Andress
May 26, 2016
Funeral services for Roger L. Andress, 65 of Aledo, will be Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Aledo United Methodist Church. Burial with Military Honors will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Roger’s name for a fund to be established later. Roger died on Thursday,...
Lane R. Hyett
May 7, 2016
Funeral services for Lane R. Hyett, 73 of Aledo, will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10:30 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 be made to the Lane Hyett Memorial Fund. Lane died on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at UnityPoint,...
Patricia M. Olson
Apr 9, 2016
Funeral services for Patricia M. Olson, 76 of Joy, will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM at The Aledo United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be left to the Aledo United Methodist Church. Pat died on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Genesis Medical...
James Jay Earl
Apr 7, 2016
James J. Earl, 66 of Aledo, died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his home. Funeral Services will be Monday at 10:30 AM at The First Baptist Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery, with Military Honors by the American Legion Post #121. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made...
JoAnne M. Kozelichki
Apr 6, 2016
JoAnne Kozelichki, 83 of Alexis, died Wednesday at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital, Rockford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Viola. Visitation is Saturday from 11:00 AM – 1:00PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association...
Mary L. Kistler
Mar 9, 2016
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Kistler, 85 of Aledo, will be Monday at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Athletic Booster Club, Brookstone Assisted Living or St. Catherine’s Catholic...
Larry J. Griffith
Mar 5, 2016
Larry J. Griffith, 67 of Aledo, died Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his home. Memorial Services will be Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Aledo United Methodist Church. Burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Larry Griffith Memorial Fund. Larry was born on August 30, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa to James W. & Evelyn...
Helen I. Stephens
Feb 25, 2016
Helen I. Stephens, 96, of Aledo, died peacefully Thursday, February 25, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family. Private family services will be held, with burial in Candor Cemetery, rural Aledo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church or the VFW Post 1571 Auxiliary and may be sent to Speer Funeral Home,...
Jim R. Hajostek
Feb 11, 2016
Jim R. Hajostek, 63 of Aledo, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his home. Memorial services will be Monday at 7:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is Monday from 5 to 7 PM, prior to services. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Jim Hajostek Memorial Fund. Jim was born on...