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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Brenda Lynn Freeman
Dec 5, 2017
Brenda L. Freeman, 50, of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Moline.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 11, at First Evangelical Free Church 3321 7th St. in Moline.
Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for Brenda's family and arrangements.
...Delbert W. Loving
Dec 5, 2017
Delbert W. Loving, 58, of Viola, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at his home.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo.
Memorials may be left to the Delbert Loving Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for Delbert's...
Marvin Stolley
Oct 4, 2017
Marvin R. Stolley, 79, of Wapello, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at his home.
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, at New Hope United Methodist Church in Muscatine. Cremation rites will follow facilitated by Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine.
Marvin was born...
Sandra J. Kiene
Oct 2, 2017
Sandra J. Shoppa - Kiene, 59, of Letts, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, at Muscatine Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be held 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, at the Letts Community Center. Nichols Life...
Betty Turner
Sep 21, 2017
Betty J. Turner, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 25, at Boden Community Church. Burial will be in Farlow Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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