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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Clara Ellen Littell

Clara Ellen Littell

Jan 5, 2020

Clara E. Littell, 94, of Muscatine, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Lutheran Living.

A Celebration of Life service will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday, January 11, at Church of Christ in Muscatine. Visitation will be from Noon until service time at the Church.

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June Elizabeth Riley

June Elizabeth Riley

Dec 13, 2019

June Elizabeth (McCormick) Riley, 87, passed away on December 13, 2019, in Aledo, Illinois.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, January 24, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.

Please share your love, memories and support with June's family by visiting her Tribute Page at www.NicholsBewley.com

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Patty D. Mullen

Patty D. Mullen

Dec 10, 2019

Patty D. Mullen, 85, of Muscatine, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Premier Estates.

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

She was born November 27, 1934, in...

Robert P. Bryant

Robert P. Bryant

Nov 14, 2019

Robert P. Bryant, 88, of Muscatine, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Lutheran Living.

Robert was born February 2, 1931, in Muscatine, the son of Verldi and Margaret Bramble Bryant. He married Rosemary Lamp on March 24, 1951, in Iowa City.

He retired as a roofing contractor and was past-owner...

Betty Jane Lane

Betty Jane Lane

Oct 30, 2019

Betty J. Lane, 73, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Lutheran Living.

Cremation Rites are being accorded. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, is caring for Betty and her family.

Betty was born February 26, 1946, in Alexeria, Missouri, the daughter of Arthur Joe and Lucy Harriett...

Robert E. Nichols

Robert E. Nichols

Oct 19, 2019

Robert E. Nichols, 80, of Muscatine, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, at the Island United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time Wednesday at the church.

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Dorothy Evelyn Young

Dorothy Evelyn Young

Oct 3, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Young, 90, of Keithsburg, IL, died on October 3, 2019 at Mercer Manor in Aledo, IL.

Per her wishes, cremation rites are being facilitated by Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services.

A Celebration of Life with food and fellowship will be held on Sunday, October 6th from 1:00 pm...

Roxie R. Nichols

Roxie R. Nichols

2019

Roxie R. Nichols, 79, of Muscatine, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, surrounded by her family, at Unity Point Trinity Rock Island.

Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 1, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time Tuesday,...

Francesca P. Murphy

Francesca P. Murphy

Sep 20, 2019

Fran P. Murphy, 92, of New Boston, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019, at her home in New Boston.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 28, at the New Boston United Methodist Church. A luncheon will follow the service in the church hall.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until...

Lisa Diane Johnson

Lisa Diane Johnson

Jul 28, 2019

Lisa Diane Peck Johnson, 54, of Muscatine, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Lisa was born December 24, 1964, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Richard Bard and Carolyn Jean Clark Stewart.

She was a Realtor with Exit Realty.

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John Dixon

John Dixon

Jul 27, 2019

John R. “Rex” Dixon, 93, of Aledo, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Services will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, Aledo. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at...

Donna Marie Harmon

Donna Marie Harmon

Jul 25, 2019

Donna M. Harmon, 73, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Unity Point Health Trinity Rock Island.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, Aledo. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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Margie M. Callahan

Margie M. Callahan

Jul 24, 2019

Margie M. Callahan, 90, formerly of Seaton, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, July 29, 2019, at Saint Catherine's Catholic Church in Aledo. Burial will follow at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery in Keithsburg.

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Bernadine Marie Canady

Bernadine Marie Canady

Jun 28, 2019

Bernadine M. Canady, 77, of Wapello, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

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

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Steven Craig Babcock

Steven Craig Babcock

Jun 23, 2019

Steven C. Babcock, 64, of Columbus Junction, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Private viewing for family and close friends will be 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 26, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Cremation rites are being facilitated by Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services....

Edna M. Riggs

Edna M. Riggs

Jun 21, 2019

Edna Marie Riggs, 97, of Muscatine, beloved mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Wilton Retirement Community.

Graveside services and interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery on Tuesday, June 25 at 11:00 AM. A memorial has been established in her memory to benefit Parkinson's research.

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Candelario Cavazos

Candelario Cavazos

Jun 16, 2019

Candelario Cavazos, 65, of Muscatine, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at his home.

Services will be at 4:30 pm Tuesday, June 25, at Mulford Evangelical Free Church 2400 Hershey Ave., Muscatine.

Visitation will be 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday, June 25, at the church.

Nichols...

Robert Harry Sell

Robert Harry Sell

Jun 11, 2019

Robert H. Sell, 80, of Aledo, IL, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Genesis Senior Living in Aledo.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, June 15, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, Aledo. Burial will be in Muscatine Memorial Park.

Visitation will be...

Jeffrey Alan Paul

Jeffrey Alan Paul

May 22, 2019

Jeffrey Paul, 48, of New Boston, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Trinity Rock Island.

A memorial visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Memorial Services, Aledo. A celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2019,...

Lonnie Henson

Lonnie Henson

May 7, 2019

Lonnie Henson, 63, of Keithsburg, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at home.

Cremation rites will be accorded. No services are planned. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for the arrangements.

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