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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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.

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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...

Ellen Rose Kallenberger

Ellen Rose Kallenberger

Oct 4, 2021

Ellen Rose Kallenberger, 79, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, surrounded by family at her home.

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

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Ellen Rose Kallenberger Memorial Fund...

Randell James Brewer

Randell James Brewer

Sep 8, 2021

Randell J. "Randy" Brewer, 60, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

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

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Carol Joan Lissy

Carol Joan Lissy

Sep 6, 2021

Carol J. Lissy, 78, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Melpine Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Carol's family and arrangements.

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Carolyn Joyce Harmon

Carolyn Joyce Harmon

May 22, 2021

Carolyn J. Harmon, 84, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Unity Point Health - Trinity Muscatine.

Carolyn was born December 3, 1936, in Allerton, IA, the daughter of Albert Henry and Velma Lucille Lance Elder. She married Elton J. Sandidge on October 6, 1956. Two wonderful daughters, Teresa Lynn and Tamara Sue,...

Joshua Scott Lewis

Joshua Scott Lewis

May 22, 2021

Joshua Scott Lewis, 35, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, after a brief illness.

He was born the son of Candi Rhodes on December 27, 1985, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, a full eight minutes before his twin sister....

Charles Anthony Vroman

Charles Anthony Vroman

Apr 3, 2021

Charles A. Vroman, 89, of New Boston, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City, IA.

Arrangements are pending with Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.

Kathy Lynn Zimmerman

Kathy Lynn Zimmerman

Mar 19, 2021

Kathy L. Zimmerman, 56, of New Boston, passed away at home on Friday, March 19, 2021.

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

Kathy Lynn Stokes was born March...

Harlan H. King

Harlan H. King

Mar 12, 2021

Harlan H. King, 80, of New Boston, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021, at Lutheran Living in Muscatine.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm Tuesday, March 16, at New Boston Cemetery.

Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 16, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services....

Delores Pavelec

Delores Pavelec

Mar 1, 2021

Delores Pavelec , 76, of Wilton, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at home.

Interment will be at a later date. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Delores's family and arrangements.

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

Delores...

Leah Arlene Anderson

Leah Arlene Anderson

Feb 22, 2021

Leah A. Anderson , 91, of Muscatine, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 22, 2021.

Burial will be at a later date. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Leah's family and arrangements.

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

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Betty Jane McCaw

Betty Jane McCaw

Feb 14, 2021

Betty Jane McCaw, 93, of Aledo, formerly of Keithsburg, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Mercer Manor.

Burial will be held at a later date. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Betty Jane’s family and arrangements.

Please share your love, memories and support with Betty Jane’s family...

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