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Each life leaves a unique imprint on the world — a legacy of love, laughter, and the moments that mattered most. Here, we honor those memories, celebrating the journeys that continue to inspire and connect us all.

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James E. Qualls

James E. Qualls

Jun 13, 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...

Phyllis Darlene Snyder

Phyllis Darlene Snyder

Apr 8, 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...

Linda Kay Tompkins

Linda Kay Tompkins

Mar 17, 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.

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Debra Jane Thomas

Debra Jane Thomas

Feb 22, 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...

Steven L. Ferguson

Steven L. Ferguson

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...

Robert W. "Bob" Chambliss, Sr.

Robert W. "Bob" Chambliss, Sr.

Jan 14, 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...

Walter Pettis Finch

Walter Pettis Finch

Dec 26, 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...

Raymond Edward Anson

Raymond Edward Anson

Dec 24, 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,...

Sheryl Susan Peterson

Sheryl Susan Peterson

Dec 23, 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...

Ruth May Baldwin

Ruth May Baldwin

Dec 8, 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...

Judy Ann Warren

Judy Ann Warren

Nov 17, 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...

Rodney Lyle Stegall

Rodney Lyle Stegall

Nov 7, 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,...

Janet Yvonne Mosher

Janet Yvonne Mosher

Oct 26, 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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Gregg D. Thirtyacre

Gregg D. Thirtyacre

Oct 22, 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...

Delmar Leroy Harmon

Delmar Leroy Harmon

Oct 9, 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....

Everett Jack Youngquist

Everett Jack Youngquist

Oct 7, 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,...

Lisa Kay Marks

Lisa Kay Marks

Sep 9, 2024

Lisa Kay Marks, a beacon of joy and laughter, departed this Earth surrounded by love on Monday, September 9, 2024, in Iowa City, IA, at the age of 57. Born on Saturday, April 1, 1967, in Muscatine, IA, the daughter of Larry LeRoy and Nancy Kay (Ridenour) Zaehringer. Lisa's life was a testament to the joy and...

Tyler James Gilbert

Tyler James Gilbert

Sep 1, 2024

Tyler James Gilbert left this world far too soon on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the age of 32, in his hometown of Aledo, Illinois. Born on Saturday, May 2, 1992, in Aledo, to Sean Dale and Teresa Gilbert, Tyler was a beacon of light and joy to those who knew him. His sudden passing due to...

Shannon Marie Miller

Shannon Marie Miller

Jul 31, 2024

Shannon M. Miller, 44, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East Campus in Davenport, IA.

A celebration of life will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 9th at the Mercer County VFW Post No. 1571 - Lower Level. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Shannon’s...

David Charles Weston

David Charles Weston

May 25, 2024

David Weston, 65, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2024, in Aledo, Illinois.

Arrangements are pending with Nichols Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aledo.

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