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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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...
Berton Weatherly
Feb 8, 2021
Berton Weatherly, Jr., 74, of Keithsburg, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021, at home.
No public services are planned at this time. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Berton's family and arrangements.
Berton was born June 13, 1946, in Herrin, IL, the son of Berton, Sr. and Lois...
Maymie Esther Lorber
Jan 20, 2021
Maymie Lorber, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Good Samaritan in Davenport.
Arrangements are pending with Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.
David Edward Wisniewski
Dec 24, 2020
Dave Wisniewski, 86, of Muscatine, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Lutheran Homes.
In light of COVID-19 protocols, there will not be a viewing or Funeral Mass at this time. The family plans to have a celebration of our Dad’s life at Muscatine at a date and local place to be determined in...
Tay Scott Boden
Nov 18, 2020
Tay Boden, 73, of New Boston, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
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 Tay's family and arrangements.
Tay Scott Boden...
Emma J. Stahl
Nov 17, 2020
Emma J. Stahl, 65, of Milan, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at the Kahl Home in Davenport.
Visitation will be 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, with cremation to follow. If you plan to attend the visitation, RSVP on Emma's Memorial Tribute page to...
Susan Jean Todd
Nov 14, 2020
Susan J. Todd, 79, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Private graveside services are planned. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Sue's family and arrangements.
COVID-19 restrictions regarding masks...

Mitchell Lee Longcor
Nov 14, 2020
Mitchell L. Longcor, 53, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Unity Point Health - Trinity Muscatine.
Private interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Mitch's family and arrangements.
He was born November 15, 1966, in Muscatine, IA, the son of...
Margery Joan Youngquist
Oct 27, 2020
Margery J. Youngquist, 75, of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis, IL.
No public services are planned. Cremation rites have been accorded. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Margery's family and arrangements.
Margery was born November 27, 1944, the daughter of...
Dennis Charles Kuntzi
Oct 15, 2020
Dennis C. Kuntzi, 69, of Rock Island, IL, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Veterans Administration Central Iowa Health Care in Des Moines, IA.
Inurnment, with military honors, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Denny's family...
Rosemary Bryant
Oct 10, 2020
Rosemary Lamp Bryant, 89, of Muscatine, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Healthpark Medical in Fort Myers, FL.
A celebration of life will be planned in the future. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Rosemary's family and arrangements.
Memorials may be left to Muscatine Parks and...
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