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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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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Gene R. Fowler

Gene R. Fowler

Jul 4, 2022

Gene R. Fowler, 88, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, July 4, 2022, at Premier Estates in Muscatine.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, July 8, at the First Christian Church in Muscatine. Visitation will be 9:30 AM to service time on Friday at the church. A luncheon will be held at the church following...

Dora Mae Howlett

Dora Mae Howlett

Jun 23, 2022

Dora Mae Howlett, 104, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Center.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 28, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services. Burial will be at the Aledo Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday, June...

Sharon M. Adams

Sharon M. Adams

May 27, 2022

Sharon M. Adams, 85, of Aledo, passed away suddenly, Friday, May 27, 2022, at her daughter's home in Viola.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services. Rev. Douglas Johnson of the United Community Church in Matherville will officiate. There will be no public visitation. Burial...

Alberta E. "Bertie" Campbell

Alberta E. "Bertie" Campbell

May 7, 2022

Alberta E. "Bertie" Campbell, 98, of Keithsburg, IL passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at her home.

Funeral services will be 4:00 pm Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Keithsburg Christian Church. Pastor Chuck Reynolds will officiate. Toby Scribner will be the soloist. Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery. Following the graveside service, a time of...

Thomas D. Spencer

Thomas D. Spencer

Apr 25, 2022

Thomas D. Spencer, 71, of Aledo, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at his home.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Per his wishes, no services are planned. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Tom's family and arrangements.

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

Douglas John Ricklefs

Douglas John Ricklefs

Apr 11, 2022

Douglas J. Ricklefs, 51, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island.

A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday, May 21, at Happy Joe's - Lake Park Blvd. location. Private burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is...

Robert Dale Stutchman

Robert Dale Stutchman

Mar 20, 2022

Robert D. "Rob" Stutchman, 52, of Viola, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Mercer Manor in Aledo.

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

Robert Dale Stutchman was born August 29, 1969, at St. John's Creek, OK, the son...

Lori Jean Buster

Lori Jean Buster

Mar 5, 2022

Lori Buster, 60, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Private family graveside services are planned. Burial will be at Illinois City Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Lori's family and arrangements.

The family suggests memorials to the Muscatine...

Robert Maurice McCutchan

Robert Maurice McCutchan

Feb 21, 2022

Robert Maurice McCutchan, 84, of Aledo, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, February 26, at First Baptist Church in Aledo. Pastor Luke Dunn and Reverend Seth Bowker will co-officiate. The service will be livestreamed on the First Baptist Church of Aledo Facebook page. Burial will...

Max Duane Paulsgrove

Max Duane Paulsgrove

Feb 4, 2022

Max D. Paulsgrove, 98, of Aledo, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at Mercer Manor in Aledo.

Inurnment will be 1:00 p.m. Satruday, July 9, 2022, at Abingdon Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will begin at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022, at The Depot in Aledo. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring...

Ruth F. Yerington

Ruth F. Yerington

Jan 28, 2022

Ruth F. Yerington, 98, of Muscatine, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at Unity Point Health Trinity Muscatine.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 10, at Walnut Park Baptist Church. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Ruth's family and arrangements.

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Susan Dale Cornwell

Susan Dale Cornwell

Jan 28, 2022

Susan Cornwell, of Aledo, formerly of Lomax, IL, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health in Aledo.

Service plans will be announced at a later date. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Susan's family and arrangements.

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Tracey Lee Imler

Tracey Lee Imler

Jan 2, 2022

Tracey L. Imler, 74, of Viola, IL, passed away at home surrounded by her family.

No services are planned. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Tracey's family and arrangements.

Christopher Lee Rechenberger

Christopher Lee Rechenberger

Dec 15, 2021

Christopher L. Rechenberger, 39, of New Boston, IL, formerly of Letts, IA, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at home in New Boston.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, January 3, 2022, at Letts Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held beginning at 12:00 PM Saturday, January 15, at the American Legion Post...

Joyce Yvonne Todd

Joyce Yvonne Todd

Dec 11, 2021

Joyce Alexander Todd, 89, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Premier Estates in Muscatine.

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

Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Sumpter of Charlotte, Iowa.

Alois Dean Dekeyrel

Alois Dean Dekeyrel

Nov 13, 2021

Alois Dean DeKeyrel, 78, of Alexis, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.

Memorial services for both Dean and Mary will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 19, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, November 18, at the funeral home. Interment...

Catherine Marie Crawford

Catherine Marie Crawford

Nov 2, 2021

Catherine M. "Catt" Crawford, 65, of Muscatine, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

No public services are planned. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Catherine's family and arrangements.

Catherine Marie Winton was born February 9, 1956, in El Paso, Texas,...

Diane Marie Sharp

Diane Marie Sharp

Oct 27, 2021

Diane Sharp, 76, of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Diane's family and arrangements.

Please share your love, support...

Mary K. Dekeyrel

Mary K. Dekeyrel

Oct 18, 2021

Mary K. DeKeyrel, 77, of Alexis, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

Memorial services for both Mary and Dean will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 19, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, November 18, at the funeral home. Interment...

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