Obituaries
Christopher Scott Nelson
Nov 5, 2025
Christopher S. Nelson, 58 of Aledo, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 9th at 4:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, with visitation prior to services from 2 to 4 PM. Memorials may be made to the Nelson Family for a memorial to be established later.
Christopher Scott Nelson was born on...
Jack Albert Wirth
Nov 2, 2025
Jack Albert Wirth, 97, of Willow Springs, Missouri, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, to John and Alice Wirth.
Jack spent his early years in Barrington, Illinois, and graduated from high school in 1946. Shortly after, he joined the United States Navy, proudly serving his country for...
William "Bill" Retherford
Oct 23, 2025
William “Bill” C. Retherford, 89 of Joy, died October 23, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Funeral services will be Monday, October 27th at 10:00 AM at the Joy United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Eliza Creek Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made...
George W. Ewing
Oct 18, 2025
George W. Ewing, 81 of Seaton, passed away on Saturday, October 18,, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. A celebration of George’s life will be held on Friday, October 24, 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...
Leila Marie Wagner
Oct 13, 2025
Leila M. Wagner, 86, of New Boston, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the First Christian Church, Keithsburg, Illinois. Visitation is from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, prior to services. Burial is in Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. Memorials may be made...
Wallace L. Green
Sep 30, 2025
Wallace L. Green, 83 of New Boston, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5th from 2 to 5 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Gravesides services with Military Honors will be held on Monday, October 6th at 11:00 AM at Mannon Cemetery, Mannon, Illinois. A...
Gary Lee Schomburg
Sep 8, 2025
Gary Lee Schomburg, 86, of Aledo, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Genesis East, Davenport, Iowa. Memorial services will be held on September 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, Taylor Ridge, Illinois. Burial will follow in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery. Fellowship and visitation will follow services in...
Jon A. Cutler
Sep 8, 2025
Jon A. Cutler, 57 of Seaton, died Monday, September 8, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois. To celebrate Jon's life, the family asks you to join them at Jim's Knoxville Tap, Milan, Illinois on November 8th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Private family burial will be held. Memorials may be made to the family.
Jon Allen Cutler was...
Scott W. Van Dyke
Sep 6, 2025
Scott (Scotty) Wayne Van Dyke, a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Galesburg, Illinois. Born on March 17, 1947, in Muscatine, Iowa. Scotty’s life was a journey marked by laughter, song and service.
He was the cherished son of Albert and Evelyn (Koepping) Van Dyke, both of whom preceded him in death....
Louise "Liz" Zimmerman
Sep 6, 2025
Louise “Liz” Zimmerman, 91 of New Boston, died at her home on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center. Speer Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be left at speerfuneralhome.com.
Louise was born on April 11, 1934, in...
Geneva Jenkins
Sep 2, 2025
Geneva P. Jenkins, 73 of Donna, Texas, formerly of Aledo, died September 2, 2025, at Unity Point Health, Trinity, Rock Island. A time of remembrance will be held at a later date. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family. Private family burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the Susan...
Gregory "Greg" A. Lair
Aug 28, 2025
Gregory A. Lair, 70 of New Boston, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Unity Point Health, Trinity Rock Island. Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 5th at 11:00 AM at Faith Chapel, Joy, Illinois. A time of fellowship will follow services in the church hall. Memorials may be made to the Lair family. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is...
Courtney J. Munson
Aug 27, 2025
Courtney John Munson, 84, of Little York, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Jupiter, Florida, with family by his side. A graveside memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 14th at 1:00 PM at the New Boston Cemetery with the Aledo American Legion providing Military honors. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Courtney was born on March...
Kenneth C. Kinsey, Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
Kenneth C. Kinsey, Jr, 77 of Viola, died Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home. Military Honors by the Aledo American Legion will be held on Tuesday, August 26th at 3:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will follow Military honors from 3 to 7 PM. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Private family...
Sharon Bledsoe
Aug 14, 2025
Sharon Bledsoe, 80 of Aledo, died Thursday, August 14, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 19th at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Hamlet Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hamlet Cemetery Association.
Sharon Kay was born on December 15,...
Edward Haines McIntyre
Aug 11, 2025
Edward H. McIntyre, 61 of Aledo, died peacefully on Monday August 11, 2025, at Arcadia Care at Toulon with his brother and sister-in-law at his side. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 13th at 10:00 AM at the Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry. Speer Funeral...
David O. Edy
Aug 10, 2025
David O. Edy (September 28, 1958 – August 10, 2025)
David O. Edy, a lifelong Hoosier and visual communicator, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with a prolonged illness. He was surrounded by love, with his husband, Keith Holdsworth, at his side.
An Indianapolis native, David was born on September 28, 1958. He graduated from Thomas Carr...
Ruthie Catherine Schrock
Aug 6, 2025
Ruthie Schrock, 67 of Moline, formerly of Mercer County, died at her daughter’s home on August 6, 2025. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12th from 12 to 2 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. A time to share memories will follow visitation at 2:00 PM. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery, Joy, Illinois. Memorials may be left to...
Carole J. Schmidt
Jul 28, 2025
Carole J. Schmidt, 87 of Aledo, died Monday, July 28, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital, North Liberty Campus. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Aledo United Methodist Church, where Carole was a member. Visitation will follow the services in the church fellowship hall. Private family burial will be in...
Pastor Dennis K. Norton
Jul 26, 2025
Pastor Dennis K. Norton, 66 of Aledo, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 26, 2025, at his home. Funeral services, with Military Honors, will be Saturday, August 2nd at 3:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM. Memorials may be made to Donate Life, in honor of Dennis’ lung transplant.
Dennis Kevin...
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