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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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Margaret Nyberg Coffman
Feb 2, 2012
Margaret Nyberg Coffman, 88, of Keokuk, Iowa, formerly of Viola, Illinois, died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Lexington Square nursing home, Keokuk. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo. There is no visitation. Burial will be in the Sugar Grove cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Margaret Coffman memorial fund.
...Vella Gowdy
Jan 27, 2012
Vella L. Gowdy, 101, of Aledo, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Mercer County Hospital. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at Peniel cemetery rural Joy. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church, Aledo or the American Heart Association. Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo, assisted the family with arrangements.
Vella was born...
Elmer Lloyd Lilly
Jan 20, 2012
Elmer Lloyd Lilly, Sr., 81, of Viola died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Mercer County Hospital, Aledo, IL.
Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo. Visitation is 4 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is in the New Boston Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the...
Harold Bryant
Jan 11, 2012
Harold E. Bryant, 86, of Joy, IL died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at his residence. Per his wishes, there are no services. Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo, assisted the family with arrangements.
Harold was born May 9, 1925 in Rock Island Township, IL, the son of Archie and Bannie Epperly Bryant. He married Martha Jane...
Yvonne Mary Simmons
Jan 5, 2012
Yvonne M. Simmons, 69, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, at the Aledo Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A memorial luncheon will be held 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Lion’s Club in Andalusia.
Memorials may be given to the Yvonne Simmons Memorial Fund and...
Lowell Bowen
Dec 31, 2011
Lowell Davis Bowen, beloved son, brother and trusted friend departed this earth on December 31, 2011.
Born on February 3, 1956, he resided in Columbus Junction during most of his youth and graduated from Columbus Community High School in 1974. After attending the University of Northern Iowa, he enlisted in the United States Navy and...
Wendell T. Carlson
Dec 28, 2011
Wendell T. “Smokie” Carlson, 95, of Aledo died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Mercer County Hospital, Aledo. Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo. Memorials may be left to the Mercer County Family YMCA.
Smokie was born July 18,...
Lloyd Wellington
Dec 21, 2011
Lloyd M. Wellington, 86, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Lutheran Homes.
Lloyd was born June 27, 1925, in Otsego, MI, the son of Donald Oscar and Edith Rachel Davis Wellington. He married Norma Schaer in Santa Cruz, CA, on Nov. 22, 1968.
He was a veteran having...
Chester Manary
Dec 7, 2011
Chester D. Manary, 58, of Percy, IL died Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL. Services were held on December 9, 2011 in Percy.
Mr. Manary was born June 3, 1953 in Moline, IL, the son of Dale and Bernice Balmer Manary. He married Penny Brasmer June 21, 1975 in Edgington, IL.
...
Janice Marie Fell Garrett
Nov 20, 2011
Janice Marie Fell Garrett, 79, of Bonita Springs, FL, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 in Florida. A celebration of her life will be held 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5 at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo.
Janice was born June 13, 1932 in Duncan Township, the daughter of Harry Lewis and Dora Kathryn...
Billy L. Todd
Nov 16, 2011
Billy L. Todd, 67, of Muscatine, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, at his home.
He was born Nov. 5, 1944, at Coast Spring, MO., the son of Lawrence Harding and Anna Lavern Cole Todd. He married Susan J. Brown on July 1, 1972, in Muscatine.
He had served in...
Gloria M. McNeil
Oct 31, 2011
Gloria M. McNeil, 83, of Muscatine, Iowa, died Monday, October 31, 2011 at her residence. Services are 1 p.m. Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 103 SW Third Street, Aledo. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in the New Boston cemetery. Memorials may be given...
Jim R. Finch
Oct 16, 2011
Jim R. Finch, 75, of Aledo, IL, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Mercer County Nursing Home, Aledo, IL. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo. Visitation is 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Aledo cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Jim...
Effie Schroeder
Aug 14, 2011
Effie Schroeder, 88, of Aledo, formerly of Newberry, Michigan died Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Mercer County Nursing Home, Aledo, IL. Services are pending at Beaulieu Funeral Home in Newberry, Michigan. Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo, assisted the family with local arrangements.
Effie was born November 27, 1922 in Engadine, Michigan, the daughter of John...
Leatha Mae Stoner
Aug 13, 2011
Leatha Mae Stoner, 96, of Aledo, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Mercer County Hospital, Aledo, IL. Services are 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo. There is no visitation. Private burial will be following the funeral in the Monmouth cemetery. Memorials may be given to Mercer County Senior Center.
Leatha was...
Emily Greer
Jul 28, 2011
Emily Greer, 93, of Aledo, died on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at Mercer County Hospital, Aledo.
Per her wishes, graveside services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Aledo Cemetery. There is no visitation. Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church, Aledo.
Emily was born Jan. 11, 1918, in Aledo, the daughter of Fred...
Eugene White
Jul 27, 2011
Eugene "Smiley" O. White, 89, of Aledo, died July 27, 2011, at Mercer County Nursing Home, Aledo.
Graveside services are 10 a.m. Friday at Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus Junction, Iowa.
He was born Sept. 26, 1921. He married Kathel Crawford in 1942. She died in 2007.
Surviving are children, Ron, Rock Island, Linda...
Norma E. Vetter
Jun 24, 2011
Norma E. Vetter, 86, of Muscatine, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011, at Trinity Muscatine.
Norma was born August 6, 1924, in Muscatine, the daughter of Henry George and Minnie Wilhemina Sylvester Benninger. She married Ardis R. Vetter on February 8, 1942, in Muscatine. She was a homemaker.
Norma most enjoyed...
Nancee J. Bean
Jun 20, 2011
Nancee Joanne Bean, 75, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011, at her daughter’s home in Moline.
A memorial reception and luncheon will be held 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Moose Lodge. Jeffrey S. Nichols – Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine is assisting the family with the...
Hazel L. Danko
Mar 14, 2011
Hazel Laura Danko, 87, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011, at Trinity Muscatine Hospital with her dearest friends Rick and Louise by her side.
She was born December 29, 1923m in Letts, the daughter of Frank and Emma Lecretia Westerbrook Fry. She was a graduate of Muscatine High School. She married Steve Danko...
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