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Obituaries

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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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Richard Hunter

Richard Hunter

Mar 20, 2015

Richard E. Hunter, 81, former Mayor of Aledo, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015, at Trinity Rock Island.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Burial will be in the Aledo Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Aledo United Methodist...

Mary E. Snyder

Mary E. Snyder

Feb 25, 2015

Mary E. Snyder, 64, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Unity Health Systems Trinity Muscatine.

Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Saturday, February 28, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Cremation rites will be facilitated by Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Memorial Services, Muscatine.

A time of...

Jean Carolyn Larson

Jean Carolyn Larson

Jan 29, 2015

Jean Larson, 88, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at her residence. An open house will be 3 – 7 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 305 SW 12th Street, Aledo. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Garden West Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Jean Larson memorial fund. Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation...

Charles Keith Miller

Charles Keith Miller

Jan 29, 2015

Keith Miller, 68, of Keithsburg, Illinois died Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Services are 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 3, at the First Christian Church, Keithsburg. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Peniel Cemetery, rural Joy. Memorials may be left to the Keith Miller Memorial fund.

Keith...

Lane McCaw

Lane McCaw

Jan 28, 2015

Lane Clark McCaw, 88, of Monmouth, formerly of Keithsburg, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at his home in Monmouth.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at First Christian Church in Keithsburg. Burial will follow at Greenmound Cemetery. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the...

David B. Stone

David B. Stone

Jan 26, 2015

David B. Stone, 58, of Rock Island died Monday, January 26, 2015, at Trinity Rock Island,

Funeral services were 11:00 AM Friday, January 30. Memorials may be made to the David B. Stone Memorial Fund in care of Marcia Stone.

Online memorials may be left at www.lifetributeservices.com.

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Harold McNeil

Harold McNeil

Jan 3, 2015

Harold E. McNeil, 91, of Aledo, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at All American Care in Muscatine, Ia.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo.

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made...

Florence Goveia

Florence Goveia

Dec 30, 2014

Florence E. Goveia, 89, of Aledo, formerly of Rock Island and Silvis, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014, at Aledo Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for the arrangements.

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

Mary Loving

Mary Loving

Nov 24, 2014

Mary L. Loving, 76, of Viola, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, at her home in Viola.

Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Friday, Nov. 28, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo.

Memorials may be made to the Mary Loving Memorial Fund.

Online condolences may...

Steven Cahoone

Steven Cahoone

Nov 21, 2014

Steven Wayne Cahoone, 59, of Keithsburg, IL, passed away Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at his home in Keithsburg.

There are no services planned. Cremation rites have been accorded by Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo.

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

Richard "Dean" Blanchard

Richard "Dean" Blanchard

Nov 12, 2014

Richard "Dean" Blanchard, 84, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014, at Trinity Rock Island.

Cremation rites are being facilitated by Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine. Per his wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.

Online...

Willow Dean Owens

Willow Dean Owens

Oct 26, 2014

Willow Dean Burns Hicks Owens, 67, of Aledo, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014, at Aledo Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A private service will be held at a later date. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for the arrangements.

She was born October 3, 1947, in Shreveport, Louisiana, the daughter of Luther...

Ila Riddell

Ila Riddell

Sep 27, 2014

Ila Mae Riddell, 95, of Aledo, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Genesis Senior Living in Aledo.

Services will be 1:00 PM Friday, October 3, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Burial will be in the Aledo Cemetery.

Visitation will be 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Friday, at the funeral home. Memorial...

Robert Fearn

Robert Fearn

Sep 10, 2014

Robert L. Fearn, 76, of Seaton, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Trinity Rock Island.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, September 15, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Memorials may be left to the Robert Fearn Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bewley...

Richard "Chuck" W. McGill

Richard "Chuck" W. McGill

Aug 28, 2014

Richard W. “Chuck” McGill, 70, of Muscatine, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014, at All American Care in Muscatine.

Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, at the Island Cemetery. Military honors will be offered by the combined squads of the VFW Post #1565 and American Legion Post #27. A time of food...

Harry Glen Nash

Harry Glen Nash

Aug 2, 2014

Harry Glen Nash, 53, of New Boston, Illinois, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Services will be 1:00PM Wednesday, August 6, at the First Christian Church in Keithsburg, Illinois. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until time of the service on Wednesday at the church. Bewley Funeral...

Perry D. Atkins

Perry D. Atkins

Jul 27, 2014

Perry D. Atkins, 58, of Muscatine, formerly of Florida, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014, at home.

Per his wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Memorial Services, Muscatine, is caring for the arrangements.

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

Frank J. Stalkfleet

Frank J. Stalkfleet

Jul 24, 2014

Frank J. Stalkfleet, 83, of Nichols, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, July 27, at St Mary’s Hall in Nichols, IA. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Memorial Services of Muscatine, is caring for the arrangements.

Memorials may...

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