Obituaries

Esther Marie Gibbs

Esther Marie Gibbs

Jul 12, 2016

A time of sharing for family and friends of Esther M. Gibbs, 83 of New Boston, will be held on Friday from 5 to 7 at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be left to the Esther Gibbs memorial fund. Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded. Esther died on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the Aledo Rehab and Healthcare...

M. Richard Reinhardt

M. Richard Reinhardt

Jun 21, 2016

Melvin Richard “Dick” Reinhardt passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis. Per his request, his remains were placed in the care of the Carver Medical School at the University of Iowa Hospitals. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 3rd at 3PM at College Avenue Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Visitation will be one hour...

Russell M. Dilts

Russell M. Dilts

Jun 13, 2016

A Celebration of Life for Russell M. Dilts, 59 of Viola, will be Thursday at 1:00 PM at Community Bible Fellowship, Aledo. Visitation and fellowship will immediately follow the services. Memorials may be made to the Russell Dilts Memorial Fund. Speer Funeral Home is assisting the family. Russell died Monday at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Russell was born on January...

Roger L. Andress

Roger L. Andress

May 26, 2016

Funeral services for Roger L. Andress, 65 of Aledo, will be Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the Aledo United Methodist Church. Burial with Military Honors will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Roger’s name for a fund to be established later. Roger died on Thursday,...

Lane R. Hyett

Lane R. Hyett

May 7, 2016

Funeral services for Lane R. Hyett, 73 of Aledo, will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10:30 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 be made to the Lane Hyett Memorial Fund. Lane died on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at UnityPoint,...

Patricia M. Olson

Patricia M. Olson

Apr 9, 2016

Funeral services for Patricia M. Olson, 76 of Joy, will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM at The Aledo United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be left to the Aledo United Methodist Church. Pat died on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Genesis Medical...

James Jay Earl

James Jay Earl

Apr 7, 2016

James J. Earl, 66 of Aledo, died Thursday, April 7, 2016 at his home. Funeral Services will be Monday at 10:30 AM at The First Baptist Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery, with Military Honors by the American Legion Post #121. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made...

JoAnne M. Kozelichki

JoAnne M. Kozelichki

Apr 6, 2016

JoAnne Kozelichki, 83 of Alexis, died Wednesday at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital, Rockford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 1:00 PM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Viola. Visitation is Saturday from 11:00 AM – 1:00PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association...

Mary L. Kistler

Mary L. Kistler

Mar 9, 2016

A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Kistler, 85 of Aledo, will be Monday at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Athletic Booster Club, Brookstone Assisted Living or St. Catherine’s Catholic...

Larry J. Griffith

Larry J. Griffith

Mar 5, 2016

Larry J. Griffith, 67 of Aledo, died Saturday, March 5, 2016 at his home. Memorial Services will be Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Aledo United Methodist Church. Burial in Sugar Grove Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Larry Griffith Memorial Fund. Larry was born on August 30, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa to James W. & Evelyn...

Helen I. Stephens

Helen I. Stephens

Feb 25, 2016

Helen I. Stephens, 96, of Aledo, died peacefully Thursday, February 25, 2016, at home surrounded by her loving family. Private family services will be held, with burial in Candor Cemetery, rural Aledo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church or the VFW Post 1571 Auxiliary and may be sent to Speer Funeral Home,...

Jim R. Hajostek

Jim R. Hajostek

Feb 11, 2016

Jim R. Hajostek, 63 of Aledo, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 at his home. Memorial services will be Monday at 7:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is Monday from 5 to 7 PM, prior to services. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Jim Hajostek Memorial Fund. Jim was born on...

Aileen G. Andress

Aileen G. Andress

Feb 9, 2016

Aileen G. Andress, 95 of Aledo, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Brookstone Estates, Aledo. Funeral services are Monday at 10:30 AM at the Aledo United Methodist Church. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 4 PM at Speer Funeral Home. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Aledo United Methodist Church...

Samuel R. Speaker, Sr.

Samuel R. Speaker, Sr.

Feb 7, 2016

Samuel R. Speaker, Sr., 75 of Aledo, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Services are Thursday at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Masonic Services will begin at 5:00 PM, followed by Reverend Chuck Reynolds conducting funeral services. Visitation is from 3 to 5 on Thursday, prior to services. Cremation rites will be accorded after the services. Memorials...

Georgiabelle Holstine

Georgiabelle Holstine

Jan 28, 2016

Georgiabelle Becker Holstine, 92 of Aledo, formerly of Reynolds, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Reynolds United Methodist Church,...

Ann Feik

Ann Feik

Jan 27, 2016

Funeral services for Ann Feik, 92 of Burgess, will be Monday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church. Ann died on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Amber Ridge Memory Care, Moline. Ann was born on February...

Aldus E. Gridley

Aldus E. Gridley

Jan 18, 2016

Funeral services for Aldus Gridley, 89 of Aledo, formerly of Milan, will be Thursday at 7:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Private burial will be Friday in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Aledo Health and Rehab Center. Aldus died on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Aledo Health and...

A. Lee Gray

A. Lee Gray

Jan 13, 2016

A celebration of life for A. Lee Gray, 92 of Hamlet, will be held on Sunday at 2:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will be one hour prior to services and fellowship will immediately follow the services at the funeral home. Per Lee’s wishes, his remains were donated to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for medical...

James E. "Bud" Rader

James E. "Bud" Rader

Jan 1, 2016

James E. “Bud” Rader, 87 of Little York, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at the Roseville Heath and Rehab Center. Services for Bud will be held on Monday at 1:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Sunbeam United Presbyterian Church, where...

Patricia A. Banks

Patricia A. Banks

Dec 25, 2015

A celebration of Life for Patricia A. Banks, 50 of Aledo, will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Inurnment will be in Aledo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Patty Banks Memorial Fund. Patty died on Friday, December 25, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Patricia Ann...

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