Obituaries

Drena Lynne Johnson

Drena Lynne Johnson

Jul 27, 2019

Funeral Services for Drena L. Johnson, 72 of Aledo, will be Friday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the Mercer County Animal Shelter Building Fund. Drena died on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the University...

Bonnie J. Ricketts

Bonnie J. Ricketts

Jul 21, 2019

Funeral services for Bonnie J. Ricketts, 91 of Aledo, will be Thursday at 10:30 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Aledo Fire Department or to Mercer County Relay for Life. Bonnie died Sunday, July 21, 2019...

Calvin Benjamin Smith

Calvin Benjamin Smith

Jul 19, 2019

Heaven welcomed a sweet Angel on July 19, 2019. Surrounded by family and love, Calvin Benjamin Smith passed away peacefully in his mama’s arms. There will be a public celebration of life held on Saturday, July 27th from 6-8pm at the Aledo Fire Station. In lieu of flowers, a tribute to Warrior Calvin may be made to the family. 

Calvin...

Linda Kathryn Hamilton

Linda Kathryn Hamilton

Jul 12, 2019

Blessed are those that have known love and given love. Linda Kathryn (Dombroski) Hamilton finished her journey through life filled with love on July 12, 2019. “Love always protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres. Love never fails.” (1 Corinthians 13: 4-8). She taught us all the truth of love and showed that to every soul whose life she touched. Her soul...

Frederick Ray Anderson

Frederick Ray Anderson

Jul 9, 2019

Frederick R. Anderson, 67 of Aledo, died Tuesday at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be Friday at 12:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to services. Private Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Fred’s family asks for memorials to be given to Jamie & Bre Smith for the care...

Wanda Joyce VanFleet

Wanda Joyce VanFleet

Apr 17, 2019

Wanda J. VanFleet, 86 of Alexis, died Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Genesis Senior Living. Services will be Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County VFW Auxiliary.

Wanda Joyce Burns was born...

Virginia "Dena" A. DuVerney

Virginia "Dena" A. DuVerney

Mar 24, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Virginia Ann “Dena” DuVerney, 94 of Aledo, will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Family burial will be at the National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal on Monday, April 1st. Visitation is Friday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, where a Rosary will be...

John F. Young

John F. Young

Mar 22, 2019

John F. Young, 77 of Aledo, died Friday, March 22, 2019 at Trinity, Rock Island. Memorial services with Military Honors will be held on Thursday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Churches...

Randi (Ethel) Lafever Christianson

Randi (Ethel) Lafever Christianson

Mar 21, 2019

Memorial services for Randi E. J. (Lafever) Christianson are Saturday, April 27th at 11 A.M. at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Sugar Grove Cemetery.Randi died on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Liberty Village, Clinton, IL.

Randi was born on July 9, 19”and as my mom would say, "its none of your business” in Aledo, Illinois...

Daryl L. Kadel

Daryl L. Kadel

Mar 3, 2019

A celebration of Life for Daryl L. Kadel, 78 of Joy, will be held on Friday at 4:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Following the services, a time of fellowship and visitation will be held at the Aledo Fire Station from 5:30 to 8 PM. Private family burial will be in Leech Cemetery, rural Buffalo Prairie. Memorials may be...

June L Hamilton

June L Hamilton

Feb 19, 2019

Funeral services for June L. Hamilton, 78 of New Windsor, are Monday at 10:30 AM at Speer Funeral home, Aledo. Burial is in New Windsor Cemetery. Visitation is sunday from 4-6 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to New Windsor Presbyterian Church or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. June died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Aledo...

Kyle Dean Ott

Kyle Dean Ott

Feb 14, 2019

Kyle D. Ott, 53 of Milan, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Trinity, Rock Island. Cremation has been accorded. The family will great friends at a visitation on Sunday, March 3rd from 2 to 4 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo.  Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kyle...

Kenneth L. Whitehall

Kenneth L. Whitehall

Feb 4, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Whitehall, 90, of Aledo IL, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline, IL. Surrounded by his loving family. The visitation will be held Saturday, February 9th at Speer Funeral Home from 9am-11am, with the service immediately following.

Kenny was born on November 10, 1928 in Keithsburg Illinois to Roy and Hazel Whitehall....

Roger W. Spivey

Roger W. Spivey

Feb 4, 2019

Roger W. Spivey, 83 of Aledo, died Monday, February 4, 2019 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be at a later date in Reynolds Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County FFA or Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Roger Wayne Spivey was born on January 26,...

William "Bill" Lyle Anderson

William "Bill" Lyle Anderson

Jan 27, 2019

William Lyle "Bill" Anderson, 78 of Aledo, passed away on January 27, 2019, at his home. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 5 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Mercer County Animal Shelter Building Fund or to the donor's choice.

Bill was born in Aledo, Illinois,...

Therese A. Carlson Kipling

Therese A. Carlson Kipling

Jan 14, 2019

Therese A. Carlson Kipling, 83 of Marietta, IL, formerly of Seaton, died Monday January 14, 2019 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made...

Larry E. Chandler

Larry E. Chandler

Jan 11, 2019

Larry E. Chandler, 51 of Rio, died January 11, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM at The Logger House, 256 S. State Ave, Hampton, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Larry Chandler Family. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.

Larry was born...

Ella Mae Baker

Ella Mae Baker

Jan 1, 2019

Ella Mae Baker, 77 of Aledo, died Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at her home in the loving care of her family. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10:30 AM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Burial will be in the Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 4 to 7 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to Mercer County...

Richard LeRoy Schmidt

Richard LeRoy Schmidt

Dec 25, 2018

Richard L. Schmidt, 79 of Aledo, died Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home. Memorial services will be Friday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with Visitation one hour prior to services. Private burial will be at a later date in Viola Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to the Churches of Mercer...

Mildred L. Harris

Mildred L. Harris

Dec 1, 2018

Mildred L. Harris, 97 of Aledo, passed away on December 1, 2018 at her home. Per her wishes cremation was accorded. Private family burial will be in Little Cedar Creek Cemetery, Little York, Illinois. Memorials in Mildred’s name may be sent to the VFW Post #1571 Auxiliary or the American Legion Post #121 Honor Marker Program. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo,...

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