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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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...

Margaret Crumly

Margaret Crumly

Jul 19, 2014

Margaret M. Crumly, 48, of Grandview, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Trinity – Rock Island.

A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, July 28, at The Rendezvous 3127 Lucas St., Muscatine, Iowa. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, Illinois is caring for the arrangements.

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Richard Vestal

Richard Vestal

Jul 9, 2014

Richard E. Vestal, Sr., 70, of Keithsburg, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, July 13, at First Christian Church in Keithsburg. Burial will be at Oakridge Cemetery, Millersburg. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Joy is caring for the arrangements.

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Tom Margetich

Tom Margetich

Jul 8, 2014

Tom Margetich, 95, of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo.

Services are 11:00 AM Thursday, July 10, 2014, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery with military honors by Aledo American Legion Post No. 121.

Visitation will be 10:30 AM until...

Patricia Ann Pestle

Patricia Ann Pestle

Jul 4, 2014

Patricia A. Pestle, 71, Aledo, passed away July 4, 2014 at home.

Per her request, there will be no visitation or services. Cremation rites have been accorded. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bewleyfuneralhome.com.

Patricia was born October 17,...

Dylis McCutchan

Dylis McCutchan

Jun 20, 2014

Dylis McCutchan, 77, of Aledo, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014, at her home in Aledo.

Services will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 24, at First Baptist Church in Aledo. Burial will be in the Hamlett Cemetery. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aledo is caring for the arrangements.

Visitation will be 1:30 PM...

David Bewley

David Bewley

Jun 9, 2014

David W. Bewley, 52, of Colona, Illinois, formerly of Aledo, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014, due to injuries received in an accident in Muscatine, Iowa.

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aledo. Burial will be at Aledo Cemetery.

Visitation will be 4 to 8...

Judith Finch

Judith Finch

Jun 5, 2014

Judith K. Finch, 78, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2014, at home.

Memorial services will be 7:00 PM Thursday, June 12, at First Baptist Church in Aledo. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until time of service at the church. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for the arrangements.

Memorials may...

Edward E. Hatfield

Edward E. Hatfield

May 29, 2014

Edward E. Hatfield, 88, of Muscatine, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Lutheran Homes.

Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 2, at Muscatine Memorial Park. Military honors will be offered by the combined squads of the VFW Post #1565 and American Legion Post #27. A time of food and fellowship will follow...

Leonard Ringle

Leonard Ringle

May 13, 2014

Leonard Frank Ringle, 81, of Aledo passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Graveside services with military honors conducted by the Aledo American Legion Post 121 are 2 p.m. Friday at the Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Leonard Ringle memorial fund. Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo, assisted the family....

Lora Jeffcoat

Lora Jeffcoat

Apr 26, 2014

Lora Ann Jeffcoat, 35, of Roseville, formerly of Joy, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, at her home in Roseville.

Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Joy Chapel. Burial will be at Rock Island Memorial Park at a later date.

Memorials may be...

Mildred Johnson

Mildred Johnson

Apr 18, 2014

Mildred A. Johnson, 97, of Aledo, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014, at Genesis Senior Living in Aledo.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, at Greenmound Cemetery in Keithsburg. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Aledo.

Memorials may be left to...

Robert Berglund

Robert Berglund

Mar 25, 2014

Robert L. Berglund, 88, of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at Genesis Medical Center in Aledo.

There will be no visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded. Graveside services, with military rites by the Mercer County VFW Post No. 1571 of Aledo, will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 9th at the Hamlet Cemetery. Bewley Funeral Home...

Debra S. Brammer

Debra S. Brammer

Mar 14, 2014

Debra S. Brammer, 57, of Muscatine, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014, at All American Care in Muscatine.

Per her her request, no services are planned. Cremation rites have been accorded by Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Memorial Services in Muscatine.

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

Robert Vaughn

Robert Vaughn

Mar 10, 2014

Robert D. Vaughn, 74, of Aledo, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014, at Unity Point Health -Trinity Rock Island.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, at the First Baptist Church of Joy. Burial will be at a later date at the Germania Cemetery in Wisconsin. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services is caring for the...

Edward Earl McNall

Edward Earl McNall

Mar 9, 2014

Edward E. McNall, Sr. 74, of Aledo, died Sunday, March 9, 2014 in Joliet, Illinois. Services are 10 a.m. Monday, March 17 at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo. Visitation will be 3 - 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Memorials may be given to the...

Fred E. Franklin

Fred E. Franklin

Mar 5, 2014

Fred E. Franklin, 74, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Trinity Rock Island.

Services will be 6:00 pm Monday, March 10, at Walnut Park Baptist Church 215 Colorado St. Burial will be private at Muscatine Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church. Jeffrey...

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