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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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George Bridger

George Bridger

Apr 10, 2016

George W. Bridger, 79, of New Boston, IL, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA.

Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, at the New Boston Cemetery. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for the arrangements.

Online condolences may be...

Walter Schellenberg

Walter Schellenberg

Mar 18, 2016

Walter Max Schellenberg, 80, of Aledo, IL, died Fri., Mar. 18, 2016, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Mass of Resurrection will be 10:00 a.m. Wed. Mar. 23, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Aledo. Burial will be in the Aledo Cemetery. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for the...

Brandon Bruner

Brandon Bruner

Feb 24, 2016

Brandon R. “Butch” Bruner, 44, of Davenport, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, at home.

Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb 28, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. There will be no public services. Private burial will be at the Aledo Cemetery.

Memorials may be...

Ronald Eugene Little

Ronald Eugene Little

Feb 8, 2016

Ronald Eugene "Gene" Little, 75, of Moscow, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016, at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty.

A celebration of life reception will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, February 12, at the American Legion Post #27 101 South Houser St., Muscatine. Cremation rites were facilitated by Nichols Life...

David L. Nickler

David L. Nickler

Feb 2, 2016

David Lee Nickler, 74, of Wilton, passed away February 2, 2016, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

A Celebration of Life will be held 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9th, at Heartland Fellowship Church 315 West Summit St., Wilton. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, is caring for the arrangements....

Marjorie J. Pfeiffer

Marjorie J. Pfeiffer

Jan 1, 2016

Marjorie Pfeiffer, 91, of Upland, California, formerly of Muscatine, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2016, at Jace Guest Home in Chino, California.

Private interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, is caring for the arrangements. Online condolences may be left for her family at www.lifetributeservices.com.

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Sabrina Tipton

Sabrina Tipton

Dec 23, 2015

Sabrina Tipton, 43, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2015, at her home.

A celebration of life will be held from 11 AM until Noon on Saturday, January 2nd at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo.

Memorials may be made to the Sabrina Tipton Memorial Fund as established at the funeral home. Online...

W. Roy Anderson

W. Roy Anderson

Dec 19, 2015

W. Roy Anderson, 91, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Bloomington - Muscatine Friends Church 2698 180th St. and Hwy 38 North, Muscatine. Cremation rites have been facilitated by Nichols...

Tresa Winn

Tresa Winn

Nov 22, 2015

Tresa E. Winn, 86, of Coyne Center, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, at Trinity - Rock Island.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, at Trinity Methodist Church in Milan. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, at the church....

William O'Hearn

William O'Hearn

Nov 20, 2015

William O. O’Hearn, 71, of New Boston, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015, at home.

There are no public services planned. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for William’s family and arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for William’s family at www.bewleyfuneralhome.com.

William was...

Esther Verdi

Esther Verdi

Nov 3, 2015

Esther A. Verdi, 92, of Aledo, Illinois formerly of California, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at Genesis Senior Living in Aledo, Illinois.

There will be no public services. Cremation rites have been accorded. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for the arrangements.

Esther was born January 30, 1923, in Rowe County, Oklahoma,...

Mary R. Gould

Mary R. Gould

Oct 10, 2015

Mary R. Gould, 73, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2015, at Heartland Health Care Center in Moline.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Memorial Services, Muscatine, is caring for Mary and her family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.lifetributeservices.com.

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Alan Ricketts

Alan Ricketts

Oct 7, 2015

Charles Alan Ricketts, 86, of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aledo.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday,...

Kirk Irwin Chatfield

Kirk Irwin Chatfield

Sep 25, 2015

Kirk I. Chatfield, 59, of Muscatine, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 29,...

Robert Lindquist

Robert Lindquist

Sep 19, 2015

Robert J. Lindquist, 87, of Aledo, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo.

A Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Aledo. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Viola. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 23, at...

Shirley Palmer

Shirley Palmer

Sep 12, 2015

Shirley J. Palmer, 79, of Aledo passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Aledo Health Care Center.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo.

Memorials may be left to the Shirley Palmer memorial fund. Online condolences may be left for Shirley’s family...

Bernice Manary

Bernice Manary

Sep 8, 2015

Bernice L. Manary, 87, of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at her home.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 12, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Burial will be in the Aledo Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bewleyfuneralhome.com.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m....

Harold Ottoson

Harold Ottoson

Aug 31, 2015

Harold F. “Butch” Ottoson, 72, of Aledo, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Ia.

Memorial Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo.

Memorials may be made to the Harold “Butch” Ottoson Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left...

Jerry Bowlyou

Jerry Bowlyou

Aug 31, 2015

Jerry Lynn “Lynnie” Bowlyou, 69, of Aledo, IL, passed away at home on Monday, August 31, 2015, at his home.

Lynnie was born March 12, 1946, in La Harpe, IL, to Charles and Helen Bowlyou. He graduated from Aledo High School in 1965, and married Linda Sue Fickel on July 5, 1969, in Fort Madison,...

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