Dec 9, 2025

Donald Murphy went home to be with his Lord, peacefully entering his eternal life on Dec 9.2025.

As per Don's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

Don was born in Washington, Iowa on May 10, 1937. He grew up in Washington and graduated from High school in 1955. He was the oldest of four children. Don went on to enter the Air...

Nov 27, 2025

Larry W. Conklin, Sr., 79, of Davenport, formerly of Muscatine, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Good Samaritan of Davenport.Larry was born July 10, 1946, in Muscatine, IA, the son of Merrit and Evelyn Fry Conklin.He had served in the United States Navy from April 16, 1968 - September 9, 1969.Larry retired after working many years in the Shipping...

Oct 8, 2025

Sharon Tompkins, 84, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Accura Healthcare of Muscatine.

Sharon was born April 1, 1941, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Paul and Irene Purkapile Mitchell. She married Gary Lee Tompkins on October 27, 1966. They later divorced in December 1978.

Sharon spent many of her working years at Tom Hoopes Farm and helping out...

2025

Joan C. Mizner, 90, of Aledo, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by family at Unity Point Health - Trinity Rock Island.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Private interment will be at the Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to College Avenue Presbyterian Church 501 S. College Ave. Aledo, IL 61231 or American...

2025

James E. Qualls, known affectionately as Jim to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 80, in his hometown of Muscatine, IA. Born on Friday, June 8, 1945, the son of Louis Edwin and Jean Louise Wilson Qualls, Jim's life was a testament to his dedication to his family, his work,...

2025

Phyllis Darlene Danner Snyder, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the age of 94, surrounded by her family at The Vistas in Bettendorf, Iowa. She was born Sunday, March 1, 1931, at Swan Lake, Mercer County, Illinois, to Orvie P. and Minnie Isabella Smith Fuller. Phyllis's life was a tapestry of...

2025

Linda Kay Tompkins, a beacon of love and joy within her family, passed away peacefully at her Viola home surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on Wednesday, November 8, 1950, in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of Louis Eugene and Doris Ilene Skinner Chandler.

2025

Debra J. Thomas, 67, of Aledo, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Mercer Manor in Aledo, after a life rich with family and laughter.

Debra Jane Gregory was born Monday, September 9, 1957, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Byron and Vera Irvin Gregory. Her vibrant spirit and kind heart touched everyone she met. Debra married...

Feb 5, 2025

Steven L. Ferguson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Unity Point Health Trinity-Rock Island, at the age of 81. Steven was born on Saturday, March 27, 1943, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Delbert L. and Marie Elizabeth Dacy Ferguson. He married Rita S. Sedam on September...

2025

Robert Wayne "Bob" Chambliss, Sr., a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Unity Point Health – Trinity Muscatine Hospital in Muscatine, Iowa.

Bob was born on Wednesday, March 11, 1942, the son of Gerald and Norma Birkhofer Chambliss. He married Judy Anson in...

2024

Walter P. Finch, 90, of Aledo, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Charter Memory Care in Moline, IL.

Walt was born to Water M. and Ola D. Bigham Finch on March 26, 1934, in Aledo, IL. He was raised and educated in Rock Island and Keithsburg, IL, graduating from Keithsburg...

2024

Raymond Edward Anson, Jr., 85, of Muscatine, left us peacefully following a brief illness, with his son and daughter-in-law by his side.

Raymond was born Thursday, August 24, 1939, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Raymond Edward, Sr. and Helen Arlee Brown Anson. He married Judy A. Havel on Saturday, July 6, 1963,...

2024

Sheryl Susan Peterson, a beacon of creativity and love, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2024, at the age of 69, at MercyOne Genesis in Aledo, IL. She was born on Sunday, February 20, 1955, in LaHarpe, IL, the daughter of Bobby Lyle and Phyllis Jean Green Henry. Sheryl's life was a tapestry of dedication to...

2024

Ruth M. Baldwin, 95, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of New Boston, IL, passed away Sunday December 8, 2024 at Tidewell Hospice House in Sarasota, Florida.

Ruth May Dunham was born on October 28, 1929 in Masonville, IA, the youngest of the five children of George Bierer and Ella May Miller Dunham. She married Charles E. Baldwin on December 25, 1946 in...

2024

Judy Ann Warren, a beacon of joy and kindness, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, in her hometown of Muscatine, IA at the age of 74. She was born Saturday, April 15, 1950, also in Muscatine, the daughter of George F. and Erma I. Newton Butler. She married Jim W. Warren at the Sweetland United...

2024

Rodney Lyle Stegall, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the age of 60, in Joy, Illinois. He was born on Friday, May 15, 1964, in Keosauqua, Iowa, the son of Robert Edgar and Edith Maxine King Stegall. He married Trudy Jo Kenney on Wednesday, December 13, 1995,...

2024

Janet Y. Mosher, 89. of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Janet Yvonne Harris was born September 15, 1935, in Keithsburg, Illinois, the daughter of John and Cuba Noble Harris. She married James Hainline in 1954. She later married Lewis Mosher in 2010.

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2024

Gregg D. Thirtyacre. 67, of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Allure of Knox County in Galesburg, Illinois.

Gregg was born July 31, 1957, in Aledo, Illinois, the son of Ellis Boyd and Mildred Carlson Thirtyacre. He graduated from Winola High School in 1975, and attended Scott Community College in...

2024

Delmar L. Harmon, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home in Aledo, IL. He was born on Wednesday, March 5, 1941, in New Boston, IL, the son of Henry Abraham and Vivian Marie McCoy Harmon. He married Donna M. Hagan on July 18, 1963, in Aledo....

2024

Everett "Jack" Youngquist, 84, of Aledo, IL, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport, IA. Jack was born Monday, May 20, 1940, in Moline, IL, the son of Everett John and Rita Sharrar Youngquist. He married Margery “Penny” Adams on Friday, October 23,...