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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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Elizabeth Kissell

Elizabeth Kissell

May 24, 2023

Elizabeth A. "Beth" Kissell, 56, of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

A Celebration of Life will be 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Saturday, June 10, at VFW Post No.1571 in Aledo. Memorials may be left to the Elizabeth Kissell Memorial Fund in care of Bud...

Ryan A. Klick

Ryan A. Klick

May 13, 2023

Ryan A. Klick, 18, of Keithsburg, passed away May 13, 2023, peacefully at home.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, June 24th, at the Big River State Park.

Please share your memories, support, and love with Ryan’s family on his memorial...

Jack F. Chatfield

Jack F. Chatfield

May 1, 2023

Jack F. Chatfield, 74, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services will be 12:00 pm Friday, May 5, at the American Legion Post No. 27 in Muscatine. Burial, with Military Honors by the Honor Guard of Muscatine County, will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will...

Ralph J. Brewer

Ralph J. Brewer

Apr 30, 2023

Ralph J. Brewer, 88, of Muscatine, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Saturday, May 6, at the American Legion Post No. 27 in Muscatine. Burial, with Military Honors by the Honor Guard of Muscatine County, will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will...

Deborah A. Terkleson

Deborah A. Terkleson

Apr 5, 2023

Deborah A. Terkleson, 74, of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Center.

Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Deborah's family and arrangements.

Please share your...

Joseph A. Smyser

Joseph A. Smyser

Feb 23, 2023

Joseph A. Smyser, 58, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Center.

No public services are planned. Interment will be at the Aledo Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Joe's family and arrangements. Please share your love, support and memories with Joe's family at his Memorial Tribute...

Janet K. Davis

Janet K. Davis

Feb 23, 2023

Janet Kay Davis 84, of Muscatine died unexpectedly Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Janet enjoyed and had a "good eye" for antiquing, loved cooking and baking for her family, had opinions on politics, and watching sports, especially the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes football and basketball teams.

Janet was born July 16,...

Frank H. Bearce

Frank H. Bearce

Feb 12, 2023

Frank H. Bearce, 74, of Aledo, IL, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at the Veteran Administration Hospital in Iowa City, IA.

According to Frank's wishes, cremation will follow a private family farewell. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Frank's family and arrangements.

Please share your love, memories,...

Sherry L. Franklin

Sherry L. Franklin

Jan 31, 2023

Sherry L. Franklin, 70, of Muscatine, passed away surrounded by family, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Lutheran Living.

Per Sherry’s wishes no services will be held at this time. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Sherry's family and arrangements.

Sherry Lee Hill was born June 11, 1952, in...

Pamela J. Russell

Pamela J. Russell

Jan 24, 2023

Pamela J. Russell, 73, of New Boston, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her home.

Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.

Please share your memories, love and support with Pam's family on her Memorial Tribute site at...

Randall Fordyce

Randall Fordyce

Dec 23, 2022

Randall J. Fordyce, 64, took the Hand of God and left this world Friday, December 23, 2022, at his home in East Moline, IL.

Per Randy's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for Randy's family and arrangements. Please share your love, memories and support with his...

Raymond Dean Brown

Raymond Dean Brown

Dec 18, 2022

Raymond D. Brown, 73, of Moline, Illinois, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Graveside services, with military honors, will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Island Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00 AM at the American Legion Post No....

April E. Minteer

April E. Minteer

Dec 18, 2022

April Minteer, 46, of Aledo, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Center.

Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Wednesday, December 21, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.

Memorials may be left to the April E. Minteer Memorial Fund in care of Kenneth Minteer.

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Gary I. Adams

Gary I. Adams

Dec 11, 2022

Gary I. Adams, 75, of New Boston, IL, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his home.

Graveside services, with Military Rites, will be 10:00 AM Friday, December 16, at the Aledo Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Gary's family and arrangements.

Please share your love, memories...

Charles E. Baldwin

Charles E. Baldwin

Oct 31, 2022

Charles E. "Chuck" Baldwin, 98, of Aledo, formerly of New Boston, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022 at Brookstone Assisted Living in Aledo.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 12, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. A time of food...

Robin K. Taylor

Robin K. Taylor

Sep 14, 2022

Robin K. Taylor, 70, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Per Robin's wishes, she will be laid to rest in a private family gathering at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Robin's family and arrangements.

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Joseph M. Duverney

Joseph M. Duverney

Aug 30, 2022

Joseph M. DuVerney, 62, of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home.

He was born April 30, 1960, in Davenport, IA, the son of Joseph George and Virginia Anne Heskett DuVerney. He married Melody Mae Unsworth in Aledo, IL.

Joe was a carpenter and also enjoyed woodworking in...

Nancy A. Grabbe

Nancy A. Grabbe

Aug 20, 2022

Nancy A. Grabbe, 72, of Milan, IL, formerly of Joy, IL, recently residing in Aledo, IL , passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Center.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, at New Boston Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Nancy's family and...

Rita F. Gomez

Rita F. Gomez

Aug 2, 2022

Rita F. Gomez, 60, of New Boston, IL, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at her home.

No public services are planned. Cremation rites are being accorded. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Rita's family and arrangements.

Please share your love, memories and support with Rita's family on...

Elizabeth A. Mckinney

Elizabeth A. Mckinney

Jul 24, 2022

Elizabeth A. McKinney, 70, of Aledo, IL, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Unity Point Trinity in Rock Island.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, Aledo. Pastor Darren Larkin will officiate. Burial will be at the Peniel Cemetery.

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