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Obituaries

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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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Irven Young

Irven Young

May 5, 2018

Irven L. Young, 61, of Aledo, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Aspen Rehab and Health Care in Silvis, IL.

A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Military Honors will be accorded at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, at the...

Fred J. Snyder

Fred J. Snyder

Mar 29, 2018

Fred J. Snyder, 87, of Illinois City, IL, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the Illinois City United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Andalusia Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, April...

Wayne C. King

Wayne C. King

Mar 23, 2018

Wayne Clifford King, 88, of Aledo, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at Unity Point Health Trinity Rock Island.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, IL. Burial will be at the Hamlet Cemetery.

Visitation for Wayne will be Monday, March26, 2018,...

Anthony F. Blake

Anthony F. Blake

Mar 19, 2018

Anthony F. "Tony" Blake, 56, of Muscatine, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018, at Manor Care in Davenport.

A Celebration of Life will be held 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at Pearl City Station (The Red Brick Building) on the Muscatine Riverfront. Private burial will be in Letts Cemetery. Nichols Life Tribute...

Norma J. Wellington

Norma J. Wellington

Mar 15, 2018

Norma J. Wellington, 93, of Muscatine, went Home on Thursday., March. 15, 2018, at Lutheran Living in Muscatine.

Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Mon., March 19, at the New Hope United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Muscatine Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to Noon at the church.

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William Henry Hoffman

William Henry Hoffman

Mar 9, 2018

William H. Hoffman, Sr., 86, of Moline, formerly of Aledo, passed away Friday, March. 9, 2018, at Rosewood Care Center in Moline.

Funeral services will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday., March. 14, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo. Burial will be in the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery.

Visitation will...

Jerry Leroy Russell

Jerry Leroy Russell

Mar 8, 2018

Jerry L. Russell, 65, of New Boston, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018, at his home.

Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, at the New Boston United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at the church. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for Jerry’s...

Carol M. Gilbert

Carol M. Gilbert

Feb 17, 2018

Carol M. Gilbert, 73, of Joy, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Unity Point Health Trinity Rock Island.

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo.

Memorials may be left to the Carol Gilbert Memorial Fund. Online condolences may...

Johnny Casteel

Johnny Casteel

Feb 17, 2018

Johnny R. Casteel, 57, of Aledo, IL, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018, at his home.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 22, at the Riverview Center on the Muscatine River Front. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for the arrangements.

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Connie Diane Lough

Connie Diane Lough

Dec 28, 2017

Connie D. Lough, 70, of Muscatine, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Unity Point Health - Trinity Bettendorf.

Per Connie's request, no public services are planned. Cremation rites are being facilitated by Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine.

Online condolences may be left for Connie's family at www.lifetributeservices.com....

Brenda Lynn Freeman

Brenda Lynn Freeman

Dec 5, 2017

Brenda L. Freeman, 50, of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Heartland Health Care Center in Moline.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 11, at First Evangelical Free Church 3321 7th St. in Moline.

Bewley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Aledo, is caring for Brenda's family and arrangements.

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Delbert W. Loving

Delbert W. Loving

Dec 5, 2017

Delbert W. Loving, 58, of Viola, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, at Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Aledo.

Memorials may be left to the Delbert Loving Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left for Delbert's...

Marvin Stolley

Marvin Stolley

Oct 4, 2017

Marvin R. Stolley, 79, of Wapello, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at his home.

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, at New Hope United Methodist Church in Muscatine. Cremation rites will follow facilitated by Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine.

Marvin was born...

Sandra J. Kiene

Sandra J. Kiene

Oct 2, 2017

Sandra J. Shoppa - Kiene, 59, of Letts, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, at Muscatine Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be held 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 14, at the Letts Community Center. Nichols Life...

Betty Turner

Betty Turner

Sep 21, 2017

Betty J. Turner, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 25, at Boden Community Church. Burial will be in Farlow Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Bewley Funeral Home and Cremation Services,...

John W. Crook

John W. Crook

Aug 16, 2017

John W. Crook, Sr., 76, of Muscatine, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Lutheran Living.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 24, at Calvary Church. A time of food and fellowship will follow the service. Nichols Life Tribute Funeral and Cremation Services, Muscatine, is caring for John’s family and...

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