Obituaries
Timothy Charles Havens
Dec 5, 2010
Memorial services for Timothy Havens, 57 of New Boston, will be Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Faith Chapel, corner of Hwy 92 and the New Boston Blacktop. Timothy died on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at his home. He was born on August 11, 1953 in Burlington, Iowa to Robert and Phyllis (Hull) Havens. Timothy was always willing...
Robert Seiver
Nov 27, 2010
Memorial services for Robert E. Seiver, 89, of Aledo, are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Speer Funeral Home in Aledo. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mercer County VFW Post 1571. Visitation and fellowship will immediately follow at Aledo United Methodist Church, where he was a member. Bob died on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010 , at Mercer County Hospital in...
William Nelson Glydwell, Sr.
Nov 25, 2010
Graveside services for William Nelson Glydwell, Sr, 85 of East Moline will be Friday at 1:00 PM at the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Friends are asked to gather at Trimble Funeral Home, Moline at 12:30 PM for the procession to the cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a local Angel Tree. Speer Funeral...
Karna Bloomberg Peterson
Oct 10, 2010
Karna (Bloomberg) Peterson died October 10, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska after a happy and fulfilling life. She was born July 14, 1935, in Moline, Illinois to Iverd B. and Alice (Peterson) Bloomberg. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois, Urbana, where she was a member of Theta Sigma Phi and Gamma Alpha Chi...
Mary Jo McLee
Oct 2, 2010
Mary Jo McLee, 75 of Keithburg, went to be with her loving husband Jerry and her Lord on October 2, 2010 at Trinity Rock Island. Her family was at her side. Services will be Tuesday at 10:30 AM at the First Christian Church, Keithsburg. Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 4 to 7 PM at the...
Arlene Joy Gidel
Sep 18, 2010
Funeral Services for Arlene J. Gidel, 84 of Tayor Ridge, will be Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the Edgington Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Edgington Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 4 to 6 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to Edgington Presbyterian Church or to Avonlea Cottage. Arlene died on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at...
Joel Franklin Puckett
Aug 14, 2010
A time of remembrance for Joel F. Puckett, 49 of Millersburg, will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday at the New Boston United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held immediately prior to services, beginning at 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joel Puckett Memorial Fund. Speer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Joel...
Donald E. Hamilton, Sr.
Jul 22, 2010
Funeral services for Donald E. Hamilton, Sr., 93 of Viola are 2:00 p.m. Monday at Viola United Methodist Church, Viola, Illinois, with The Reverend Cindy Rettig officiating. Burial is in Viola Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the church or a favorite charity. Don died Thursday, July 22,...
William S. Taylor
Jun 21, 2010
William S. Taylor, 84 of Aledo, died Monday at the Mercer County Nursing Home. Services will be Thursday at 1:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery, rural Aledo. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Aledo United Methodist Church or Sugar Grove...
Eugene R. Castor
Jun 12, 2010
Funeral Services for Eugene R. Castor, 88 of Reynolds, will be Tuesday at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Edgington Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church or American Cancer Society. Eugene died on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Trinity, Rock...
Jack A. Baker
Jun 8, 2010
Jack Baker, 86 of Aledo, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at his home. Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Edgington Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County FFA Chapter; Community Projects for Mercer County or Serenity Hospice....
Nancy P. Leonard
May 26, 2010
Nancy P. Leonard, 67 of Matherville, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 after a courageous seven year battle with cancer. Private family graveside services will be held in Farlow Grove Cemetery, Matherville. A time of fellowship and sharing of memories will be held on Saturday from 1 to 3 PM at Nancy and Robert’s home. Memorials may be made to Gilda’s...
Michael W. McIntire
Apr 29, 2010
Funeral Services for Michael McIntire, 46 of Aledo are Monday at 10:30 AM at College Avenue Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at Speer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Michael’s Daughters. Michael died on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from injuries sustained in...
Norman C. Tracy
Apr 29, 2010
Norman Clarence Tracy, 81 of Aledo, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, with his family at his side. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2:00 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at Trinity...
Alice R. Donaldson
Apr 16, 2010
Alice Donaldson, of Aledo died Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Mercer County Nursing Home. A time of remembrance to celebrate Alice’s 98 years of life will be held on Monday at 4:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private family burial will be in Fair Lawn Cemetery, Vandalia, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your...
Merle M. Waugh
Apr 14, 2010
Merle Waugh, 98 of Aledo, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Mercer County Nursing Home. Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon on Saturday at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Nursing Home Scholarship Fund or Mercer County 4-H. Merle...
Ethel May Crawford
Apr 13, 2010
Funeral Services for Ethel Crawford, 99 of Joy, are Friday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Joy United Methodist Church. Ethel May was born on May 15, 1910 on the Rickey family farm near Pomeroy in New Boston Township...
Opal G. Ruggles
Apr 2, 2010
Opal G. Ruggles, 93 of Aledo, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at the Mercer County Nursing Home. Funeral Services are Monday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Opal Ruggles memorial fund. Opal Genevieve Neal was born on November 26,...
Frances J. Anderson
Mar 11, 2010
Funeral Services for Frances J. Anderson, 96 of Aledo will be Saturday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Frances Anderson Memorial Fund. Frances died on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare Center....
Evelyn V. Reynolds
Mar 7, 2010
Funeral Services for Evelyn V. Reynolds, 85 of Viola and formerly of Galesburg and Alexis will be Thursday at 2:30 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Evelyn Reynolds Memorial Fund. Evelyn died on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Aledo Rehab and...