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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Emma J. Stahl

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Daryl Wayne Bewley

Daryl Wayne Bewley

Oct 4, 2020

Daryl W. Bewley, 76, of Aledo, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Aledo Health and Rehabilitation.

Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.

Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time Friday at the funeral home. The family will be...

Robert Michael Schuman

Robert Michael Schuman

Sep 25, 2020

Robert M. Schuman, 63, of New Boston, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at home.

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

Please share your love, support and memories with Bob's family on his memorial tribute page at www.NicholsBewley.com.

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Scott Allen Havel

Scott Allen Havel

Sep 24, 2020

Scott A. Havel, 51, of Muscatine, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at his home.

Cremation rites were accorded in the care Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, at Greenwood Cemetery. Ralph Jeamby will officiate.

Due to COVID-19 requirements, attendance limits and...

Robert William Beutler

Robert William Beutler

Sep 13, 2020

Robert William Beutler, 69, of Wilton, went eternally home on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at his home.

A celebration of Robert's life will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 18, at New Hope United Methodist Church. Burial, with military honors by the US Army and the combined squads of the American Legion Post 27 and...

Mary Louise Nevling

Mary Louise Nevling

Jul 30, 2020

Mary L. Nevling, 84, of Aledo, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Mercer Manor.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Mannon Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Mary's family and arrangements.

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Robert Scott Peppel

Robert Scott Peppel

Jul 19, 2020

Robert S. Peppel, 58, went on to Heaven on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Robert was born June 11,1962, the son of Robert L. and Darlene M. (Christner) Peppel. He married Phillis Peterson. They were later divorced and stayed good friends through the years for their girls.

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Duane Leo Mosch

Duane Leo Mosch

Jun 26, 2020

Duane Mosch, 85, passed away Friday, June 26,2020, following a lengthy illness.

Duane, always a devoted catholic carried his cross with dignity, courage, strength, and devotion. Duane, the son of Nicholas and Mary Fonteyn Mosch was born July 28, 1934, in Marshall, MN.

Duane was a graduate of the University of...

Myra Lynn Long

Myra Lynn Long

May 20, 2020

Myra L. Long, 62, of Preemption, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at her home.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Burial was at the Aledo Cemetery.

Visitation was from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. May 26, 2020 at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services. Due...

Loren Henry Cooke

Loren Henry Cooke

May 18, 2020

Loren H. "Butch" Cooke, 50, of Davenport, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020, at Genesis Medical Center East Campus in Davenport.

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

Please share you love, memories and...

Murry Albert Wright

Murry Albert Wright

May 12, 2020

Murry A. Wright, Jr., 58, of Muscatine, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites are being accorded in the care of Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.

Please share you love, memories and support with Murry’s...

Janet Ilene Bennett

Janet Ilene Bennett

May 4, 2020

Janet I. Bennett, 64, of New Boston, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020, at home.

A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Janet’s family and arrangements.

Condolences may be left for Janet’s family on her Memorial Tribute page...

Judy Ann Anson

Judy Ann Anson

Apr 28, 2020

Judy A. Anson, 80, of Muscatine, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Lutheran Living.

Cremation rites are being accorded in the care of Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.

Please share you love, memories and support with Judy’s family on her Memorial Tribute page at www.NicholsBewley.com.

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Tommy C. Todd

Tommy C. Todd

Apr 28, 2020

Tommy C. Todd, 80, of Muscatine, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Unity Point Health Systems - Trinity Muscatine.

Arrangements are pending with Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.

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

Tommy was born August 17,...

Vernon Leroy Wilson

Vernon Leroy Wilson

Apr 25, 2020

Vernon L. "Mickey" Wilson, Sr., 82 , of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his home.

Private family graveside services will be held. Burial will be at the Island Cemetery. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Mickey's arrangements and family.

Please share you love, support and...

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