Obituaries

Obituaries

Life & legacy

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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John W. Crook

John W. Crook

Aug 16, 2017

John W. Crook, Sr., 76, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Lutheran Living.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 24, at Calvary Church. A time of food and fellowship will follow the service. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, is caring for John’s family and...

Theresa M. Robertson

Theresa M. Robertson

Aug 5, 2017

Theresa M. Robertson, 90, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017, at her home.

Private family services are planned. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, is caring for Theresa's family and arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for Theresa's family at www.LifeTributeServices.com.

She was...

Bettie Monts

Bettie Monts

Aug 2, 2017

Bettie L. Monts, 93, of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo.

Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Aledo. A time of dessert and fellowship will follow at the church. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for...

James Mcneal

James Mcneal

Jun 24, 2017

James E. McNeal, 62, of Reynolds, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017, after a two year battle with cancer.

There will be no public services. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for Jim and his family.

Online condolences may be...

Opal Axtell

Opal Axtell

Jun 17, 2017

Opal M. Axtell, 74, of Morning Sun, passed away Saturday, Jun. 17, 2017, at home.

Private family services will be held. Cremation rites have been facilitated by Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine.

Online condolences may be left for Opal's family at www.lifetributeservices.com.

She was...

Rose C. Kinyon

Rose C. Kinyon

May 5, 2017

Rose C. “Rosie” Kinyon, 87, of Wapello, Ia, formerly of New Boston, Il, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at home in Wapello.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at the New Boston United Methodist Church. A time of food and fellowship will follow at the church.

Bewley...

Kenneth I. Finley

Kenneth I. Finley

Mar 23, 2017

Kenneth I. “Sonny” Finley, 88, of Aledo, formerly of Seaton, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 31, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service...

Raymond Kissell

Raymond Kissell

Feb 28, 2017

Raymond L. Kissell, 30, of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at his parent’s home in Panama City, Florida.

Services will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. A private family graveside service will be held at a later...

Jerry Duncan

Jerry Duncan

Feb 23, 2017

Jerry A. Duncan, 75, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Premier Estates in Muscatine.

Graveside Services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday, February 27, at New Boston Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until Noon Monday, February 27, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Joy.

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Anthony James Steckman

Anthony James Steckman

Jan 19, 2017

Anthony ‘Tony’ James Steckman, 50, of Muscatine, passed into the presence of the Lord on January 19, 2017, after a sudden illness.

Services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, at Island United Methodist Church. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the church. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, is...

Karen J. Kallenberger

Karen J. Kallenberger

Jan 12, 2017

Karen “Kay” J. Kallenberger, 74, of Muscatine, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Pearl Valley Care Center in Muscatine.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, at New Hope United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Muscatine Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January...

William Bewley

William Bewley

Jan 11, 2017

William J. Bewley, 71, of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017, at Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas, NV.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, at First Baptist Church, Aledo. Burial will be in the Aledo Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19,...

Lois J. Smith

Lois J. Smith

Dec 28, 2016

Lois J. Smith, 87, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Bickford Senior Living.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 30, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, is caring for the arrangements. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be...

Verne Daves

Verne Daves

Dec 25, 2016

Verne O. Daves, 61, of New Boston, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016, at his home.

Services will be 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at New Boston United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, at the church. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is...

Barbara Kelly

Barbara Kelly

Nov 25, 2016

Barbara J. Kelly, 78, of Flagler Beach, Florida, formerly of Aledo, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Florida Hospital Flagler, Palm Coast, Florida.

Graveside Services are 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Aledo Cemetery. Visitation will be Noon until service time Tuesday at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Burial will be...

Thomas Kellogg

Thomas Kellogg

Nov 24, 2016

Thomas J. Kellogg, 67, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016, at Brookstone in Aledo.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aledo. Private burial will be at Monmouth County Cemetery in Monmouth.

Memorials may be made to...

Louran Francis Mullen

Louran Francis Mullen

Nov 13, 2016

Louran F. Mullen, 90, of Muscatine, passed away Sunday evening, November 13, 2016, at his home.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, is caring for the arrangements....

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