Obituaries

David Cooper

David Cooper

Nov 16, 2024

David L. Cooper, 85, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at Ray and Kay Ekstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.

David was born on October 29, 1939, in Aledo, Illinois, to Clyde Cooper and Gertrude Sproston Cooper. Known for his remarkable handy skills and creative talents, he spent countless hours restoring antique tractors. His active membership...

Steven C. McGuire

Steven C. McGuire

Nov 15, 2024

Steven C. McGuire, 67 of Joy, died peacefully on November 15, 2024, with his family at his side. A celebration of life will be held on November 30th from 2 to 5 PM at the Mercer County VFW (downstairs). Memorials may be made to the Joy Fire Department. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.

Steven Charles was born on...

Margaret "Peggy" Malone

Margaret "Peggy" Malone

Nov 4, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Malone, 83 of Aledo, IL died November 4, 2024, at Genesis East, Davenport. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo, IL. Visitation and fellowship will follow mass at St. Catherine’s Church Hall. Private family burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Dewitt, Iowa. Memorials may...

Marilyn Mae Hollembaek

Marilyn Mae Hollembaek

Nov 3, 2024

Marilyn M. Hollembaek, 94 of Seaton, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Brookstone of Aledo. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 5:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior to services. Graveside services will be held Friday at 10:00 AM at Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to The Mercer County VFW...

Robert M. Adolphson, Jr.

Robert M. Adolphson, Jr.

Oct 30, 2024

Robert M. Adolphson, Jr. 93 of Aledo, died peacefully on October 30, 2024, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Monday November 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. No visitation will be held. Burial is in Aledo Cemetery, with Military Honors by the Aledo American Legion, Post #121....

Audrey J. Stineman

Audrey J. Stineman

Oct 29, 2024

Audrey J. Stineman, 90 of New Boston, went peacefully to be with her Lord on October 29, 2024, with her family’s love surrounding her. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the New Boston United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the New Boston Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 4 to 7 PM...

Dana L. Caldwell

Dana L. Caldwell

Oct 26, 2024

Dana L. Caldwell, 76 of New Boston, died Saturday, October 26, 2024, on her 76th birthday with her family at her side. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 31st at 11:00 Am at the New Boston United Methodist Church. Burial will be at the New Boston Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the New Boston United...

Jennifer McCaw Zecher

Jennifer McCaw Zecher

Oct 18, 2024

Jennifer Zecher, formally from Aledo, IL but currently living in The Villages, FL, was called to her heavenly home on October 18, 2024, passing away peacefully at home in her sleep. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is Sunday from 3 to 7 PM at the funeral...

Kent Gerber

Kent Gerber

Oct 18, 2024

 Kent Gerber, 73 of Aledo, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at Mercy One Genesis, Aledo Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 23rd at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may...

Ruth Ann Dutton

Ruth Ann Dutton

Oct 14, 2024

Ruth Ann Dutton, 85 of Aledo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Mercy One Genesis, Aledo. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 17th at 1:30 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo, with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM. Burial will be in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Little York. Memorials may be made to Trinity...

Robert Charles Vickrey

Robert Charles Vickrey

Oct 7, 2024

Robert C. Vickrey, 68 of Aledo, died Monday, October 7, 2024, at OSF St. Mary’s Hospital, Galesburg. Funeral services will be on Saturday, October 12th at 3:30 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Visitation is from 1 to 3 PM prior to services at the church. Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity...

Linda Jean Wadsworth

Linda Jean Wadsworth

Sep 29, 2024

Linda J. (Adams) Wadsworth, 80 of New Boston, IL passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at The Lamoine Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility in Macomb, IL where she had resided for over 5 years.

Linda Jean was born on February 26, 1944, in Moline, Illinois to Marvin W. & Dorothy (Snell) Adams. She was united in marriage on September...

Yvonne Nancy Frieden

Yvonne Nancy Frieden

Sep 17, 2024

A celebration of life for Yvonne Nancy Frieden, infant daughter of Wyatt and Lauryn Frieden of Joy will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 2:00 PM at Faith Chapel, Joy, Illinois. A time of fellowship will held after the services until 4:30 PM. Private family burial will be in Drury Reynolds Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the family....

Debra Sue Bodeen

Debra Sue Bodeen

Sep 14, 2024

Debra S. Bodeen, 69 of New Windsor, died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, with her family at her side. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Colona American Legion from 11 AM to 4 PM. Private family burial will be in the New Windsor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family or...

Tracy Dawn Engle

Tracy Dawn Engle

Sep 13, 2024

Tracy Engle, 59 of Aledo, died Friday, September 13, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Tracy’s life will be held on her birthday, September 17th at the Depot in Aledo from 3 to 7 PM. Memorials may be left to the Engle family. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.

Tracy Dawn Peak...

B. Lorene Lee

B. Lorene Lee

Sep 13, 2024

B. Lorene Lee, 97 of Aledo, died peacefully on September 13, 2024, at her home in Brookstone of Aledo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on September 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Interment will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Friday September 27th from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home,...

Robert Allan Whitney

Robert Allan Whitney

Sep 7, 2024

Robert Whitney, 80 of Aledo, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home after a long battle with Parkinsons. Visitation will be Thursday, September 12th from 5 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Graveside services will be held in Aledo Cemetery on Friday at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the...

Kenneth E. Landis

Kenneth E. Landis

Sep 4, 2024

Kenneth Landis, 89, of Aledo, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 4, 2024, at Brookstone of Aledo. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 8th at 2:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo with visitation one hour prior to services. Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Aledo United Methodist Church or Galva Athletic Booster...

Mary Jane Krahl

Mary Jane Krahl

Sep 1, 2024

Mary Jane (Baldwin) Krahl, 97, of Moline, IL passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, in her home. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 pm, Friday September 6, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 800 NE 6th Ave., Aledo, IL with visitation starting two hours prior to the funeral. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family. A private burial will...

Mary Ellen Peterson

Mary Ellen Peterson

Aug 28, 2024

Mary Ellen Peterson, 69 of Aledo, died Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation prior to services from 9 to 11 AM. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery, Joy, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Mercer...

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