Obituaries

Andy "Hap" Fuller

Andy "Hap" Fuller

Nov 6, 2014

Andy “Hap” M. Fuller, 93, of Lexington, MO formerly of New Boston, IL passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Mo. Military Honors by American Legion Post #121 will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Speer Funeral Home, 2502 S.E. 3rd St., Aledo, IL. Funeral services will follow...

Dorothy A. Sponsler

Dorothy A. Sponsler

Oct 26, 2014

Dorothy Sponsler, 96 of Aledo, died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. A Celebration of Dorothy’s life will be Thursday at 10:30 AM at the First Baptist Church, Aledo, with the Rev. Luke Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 7:30 PM at Speer Funeral Home, where an Eastern Star...

Hans H. Sunken

Hans H. Sunken

Sep 18, 2014

Hans Sunken, 76 of Aledo, died peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2014, surrounded by his family. Visitation and time of fellowship for Hans will be held on Saturday at Speer Funeral Home from 10 AM to 12 Noon. Private family burial will be at a later date in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brain Injury Alliance or...

Helen Marie Vickrey

Helen Marie Vickrey

Sep 7, 2014

Funeral Services for Helen Marie Vickrey, 97 of Aledo, will be Friday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of services. Private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the College Avenue Presbyterian Church, Trinity Presbyterian Church or the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Helen passed...

Dylan R. "Pickles" Smith

Dylan R. "Pickles" Smith

Aug 28, 2014

Services for Dylan R. “Pickles” Smith, 23 of Aledo, will be Monday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation is Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at Speer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dylan Smith Memorial Fund. Dylan died on Thursday, August 28, 2014....

Edward DeBlock

Edward DeBlock

Aug 19, 2014

Edward DeBlock, 96 of Aledo, died Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Viola. Visitation is Friday from 5 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, where a Rosary will be recited...

Wendell D. Dillavou

Wendell D. Dillavou

Aug 15, 2014

Funeral services for Wendell Dillavou, 94 of Aledo, will be Wednesday at 10:30 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial with Military Honors will be in Candor Cemetery, rural Seaton, IL. Visitation is Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM with Masonic Services at 8 PM. Memorials may be made to Center Presbyterian Church or Mercer County Historical Society. Wendell died...

Ruth E. Harlan

Ruth E. Harlan

Aug 8, 2014

Funeral services for Ruth E. Harlan, 97 of Seaton, will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at the Center Presbyterian Church, Seaton. Burial will be in McClure Cemetery, Seaton, Illinois. Visitation is Wednesday from 4 to 8 at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the McClure Cemetery or to S.P.A.R.K.S. (Seaton Park and Recreation for Kids Safety). Ruth...

Vicki J. Patterson

Vicki J. Patterson

Jul 28, 2014

Services for Vicki Patterson, 59 of Aledo, are Friday at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 3 to 7 PM at the funeral home where a memorial has been established for Methodist Medical Center, Peoria or the Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry. Vicki died Monday, July 28, 2014...

Shirley Reiser

Shirley Reiser

Jul 4, 2014

Funeral services for Shirley M. Reiser, 93 of Aledo, are Thursday at 10:30 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Aledo Band Shell or the Mercer County High School Pom Squad. Shirley died on Friday, July 4, 2014 at Genesis Senior Living,...

Robert Hofmann

Robert Hofmann

May 25, 2014

Robert E. Hofmann, 80 of Aledo, died Sunday, May 25, 2014, at Trinity Rock Island. Graveside services are Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Robert Hofmann Memorial Fund for Cancer Research. Bob was born on December 15, 1933 in Rock...

Raymond Edward Hemphill

Raymond Edward Hemphill

May 18, 2014

Funeral services for Raymond E. Hemphill, 94 of Aledo, will be Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Candor Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Raymond Hemphill Memorial Fund. Ray died on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Aledo Rehab and Healthcare Center. Ray was born...

Kenneth E. Jacobs

Kenneth E. Jacobs

May 2, 2014

Graveside services for Kenneth E. Jacobs, 67 of Davenport, formerly of Matherville are Saturday, May 17th at 11:00 AM at Farlow Grove Cemetery, Matherville. A memorial fund has been established in Kenneth’s name at the Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Kenneth died on May 2, 2014 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clincis, Iowa City. Kenneth was born on January 15, 1947...

Daniel Springer

Daniel Springer

Mar 16, 2014

Daniel Springer, 72 of Seaton, died Sunday, March 16, 2014 at his home, with his family at his side. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 6:30 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is prior to services from 4 to 6:30 PM at the funeral home. Private burial will be at a later date in Candor Cemetery, rural Seaton. Memorials...

Paul Gilliland

Paul Gilliland

Jan 30, 2014

Funeral Services for Paul Gilliland, 62 of Aledo will be Monday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 1:30 – 3:30 at the funeral home, with Masonic Rites at 3:30 PM. Memorials may be made to the Paul Gilliland Memorial Fund. Paul died on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at...

Ralph "Jonesy" Jones

Ralph "Jonesy" Jones

Jan 26, 2014

Funeral Services for Ralph “Jonesy” Jones, 90 of Aledo, will be Friday at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home. Military Honors will be conducted by the Mercer County VFW Post #1571. Visitation is Thursday from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home, with Masonic Services at 7:30 PM. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to...

Marlin L. Marple

Marlin L. Marple

Jan 25, 2014

Marlin Lorraine Marple, 86 of Reynolds, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Funeral Services are Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is from 12:00 – 2:00 PM, just prior to services. Burial will be in Reynolds Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Reynolds United Methodist Church Elevator Fund. Marlin was born...

Leona Springer

Leona Springer

Jan 21, 2014

Funeral services for Leona Springer, 70 of Seaton, will be Saturday at 4:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is from 2 to 4 PM on Saturday, prior to services. Private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Leona Springer Memorial Fund. Leona died on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at the Genesis...

Dwaine L. Fisher

Dwaine L. Fisher

Jan 14, 2014

Dwaine L. Fisher, 83 of Joy, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth. Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Memorials may be made to the Dwaine Fisher Memorial Fund. Dwaine was born on May 28, 1930 on the family farm outside of Joy to Everett &...

M. Verlee Thornton

M. Verlee Thornton

Jan 9, 2014

M. Verlee Thornton, 93 of Millersburg, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM at the College Avenue Presbyterian Church, with visitation just prior to services from 9 to 11 AM at the church. Burial will be in Millersburg Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the College Avenue...

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