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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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Donna L. Long

Donna L. Long

May 4, 2024

Donna L. Long, a cherished mother, grandmother, friend and long-time resident of Aledo, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 97. She was born on Wednesday, June 9, 1926, in Joy, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar and Della Mc Neal Johnson.

Donna spent her life in Mercer...

Eva May Fickel

Eva May Fickel

May 1, 2024

Eva May Fickel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, surrounded by family, at Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois at the age of 95. She was born to Alva and Carrie Morris Hileman on Sunday, February 24, 1929, in Grand River, Iowa. She married Hubert B. Fickel on November 11, 1947, in Donnellson, Iowa. Eva's life...

Lillian Sue Freed

Lillian Sue Freed

Apr 7, 2024

Lillian S. Freed, of Aledo, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Aledo, IL, at the age of 77. Born on Sunday, March 9, 1947, in Christopher, IL, the daughter of Frederick and Barbara Sanks Draper. She married Donald E. Freed, Sr. on August 8, 1965, in Covington, IN.

Lillian's...

Kirk D. Minteer Ii

Kirk D. Minteer Ii

Mar 19, 2024

Kirk D. Minteer II, of Aledo, IL, known affectionately as Kirkie to his loved ones, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Tuesday, May 6, 2003, in Rock Island, IL. Kirk's vibrant spirit, quirky smile and infectious laughter brought joy to all who knew him...

Ronald E. Lilly

Ronald E. Lilly

Mar 16, 2024

Ronald E. "Ron" Lilly, affectionately known as "Papa Ron", a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at his home in Viola, Illinois.

Ron was born on Monday, September 19, 1955, in New Boston, Illinois, the son of Elmer Lloyd and Bernice Deanon Lilly,...

Dannie E. Miller

Dannie E. Miller

Mar 13, 2024

Dannie E. Miller, of Rock Island, formerly of Reynolds, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at the age of 76, at Unity Point Trinity – Rock Island.

Dannie Eugene Miller was born on Thursday, January 22, 1948, in Quincy, IL, the son of...

Larry Lee Winkel

Larry Lee Winkel

Feb 10, 2024

Larry Lee Winkel, of Coralville, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Premier Estates in Muscatine. Iowa, after a lengthy battle of Parkinson's disease.

A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Larry Winkel was born June 25,1948, in George Iowa, to George and...

Winona Sue Perrine

Winona Sue Perrine

Jan 15, 2024

Winona Sue Perrine, affectionately known as Sue, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, at the age of 73, at Genesis Medical Center in Aledo, Illinois.

She was born on Monday, December 11, 1950, in New Boston, Illinois, the daughter of Alva and Bernice Ahef Lilly, Jr.

Sue was a...

Ernest E. "Eddy" Shoemaker

Ernest E. "Eddy" Shoemaker

Jan 15, 2024

SERVICE UPDATE: Graveside Services with Military Rites will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024, at New Boston Cemetery 640 Cemetery Rd., New Boston, IL.

Ernest Edward Shoemaker, 59, affectionately known as Eddy to his friends and family, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home...

Earl Lee Newton

Earl Lee Newton

Jan 9, 2024

Earl L. Newton, 93, of Aledo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, on January 9, 2024, at Celebrate Senior Living in Moline, IL.

Earl was born on Saturday, August 23, 1930, in Chillicothe, MO, the son of Bert and Edith (Brown) Newton. He married Ida Lou Williams on February 19, 1954.

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Betty Jane Mcmanus

Betty Jane Mcmanus

Nov 26, 2023

Betty Jane McManus, 85, of New Boston, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Mercer Manor Rehabilitation in Aledo, IL. Born on August 24, 1938, in the quaint town of Oakville, IA, the daughter of Sam and Edith Leona Tisor Reiman. She married Michael James McManus on October 10, 1960, in Aledo, IL. Betty...

Helen L. Dale

Helen L. Dale

Nov 16, 2023

Helen L. Dale, 77, of New Boston, formerly of Aledo, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at home.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Helen's family and arrangements.

Helen L. Downey was born January 19,...

Francine Ellen Carraher

Francine Ellen Carraher

Oct 10, 2023

Francine E. Carraher, 71, of West Liberty, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Aspire of Muscatine.

Private services are being planned. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Francine's family and arrangements.

Share your love, memories and support with Francine's family on her Memorial Tribute site...

Harold Eugene Robertson

Harold Eugene Robertson

Aug 5, 2023

Harold E. Robertson, Jr., 69, of Washington, IA, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Harold was born April 09, 1954, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Harold Eugene and Theresa M. Grimm Robertson, Sr.

Those left to honor...

Bill Robinson

Bill Robinson

Jul 25, 2023

William L. Robinson, 86, of New Boston, passes away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home in New Boston.

William Lee Robinson was born June 1, 1937, in Powell, WY, the son of Lawrence Hahn and Cecil Elma Bogart Robinson.

Bill had worked for John Deere prior to his retirement. He...

Frank Burr

Frank Burr

Jul 23, 2023

Frank H. Burr, 85, of Muscatine passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Franklin Henry Burr was born May 1, 1938, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Albert and Wanda Loga Burr. He married Lois Acker Parchert on November 10, 1983, in Muscatine.

He had worked...

Dorothy J. Smith

Dorothy J. Smith

Jun 18, 2023

Dorothy J. Smith, 98, of Aledo, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Mercer Manor in Aledo.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial will be at the Eliza Creek Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Dorothy's family and arrangements.

Dorothy Jean Gritton was born January 24, 1925,...

George Gritton

George Gritton

Jun 3, 2023

George D. Gritton, 100, of Aledo, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at his home.

Graveside services, with military rites, will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, June 7, at Aledo Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for George's family and arrangements.

Memorials may be left to the education fund...

Richard H. Stammer

Richard H. Stammer

May 29, 2023

Richard H. Stammer, 98, of Wilton, formerly of Muscatine, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Wilton Care Center.

Private interment, with military honors will be at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery.

Please share your love, memories and support with Richard's family at www.NicholsBewley.com.

Nichols...

Stephen G. Frew

Stephen G. Frew

May 26, 2023

Stephen G. Frew, 74, of Aledo, formerly of Sherrard, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home.

A private Celebration of Life is being planned. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Stephen's family and arrangements.

Stephen Guy Frew was born December 3, 1948, in Moline, IL, the...

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