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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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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
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...
Diane Susan Byrne
Apr 5, 2020
Diane S. Byrne, 63, of Aledo, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Mercer Manor in Aledo.
Cremation rites are being accorded. Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services is caring for Diane's family and arrangements.
Please share you love, memories and support with Diane's family on her tribute page at www.NicholsBewley.com....
Pauline Marie Robinson
Mar 17, 2020
Pauline M. Robinson, 84, of New Haven, IN, formerly of Aledo, IL, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at her daughter’s home in New Haven.
Following the Coronavirus guidelines of the CDC, Illinois and Mercer County Departments of Public Health, visitation and services will be private. Burial will be at the Sugar Grove Cemetery. Nichols...
Steven Paul Blake
Feb 18, 2020
Steven Blake, 59, of Muscatine, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at his home.
Interment will be at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, July 18th, at Letts Cemetery.
A celebration of life will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at VFW Post No. 1565 in Muscatine.
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Bernice Deanon Lilly
Feb 16, 2020
Bernice Deanon Lilly, 87, of Viola, passed away Sunday. February 16, 2020, at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 22, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services. Burial will be at the New Boston Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, February...
Nathan B. Streat
Jan 17, 2020
Nathan B. Streat, 28, of Muscatine, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020, at the Univeristy of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 31, at Calvary Church. Please dress casual, Nathan would like that.
Please share your love support and...
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.
Please share your...
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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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