Obituaries
Ozma Jean Karch
Jul 19, 2024
Ozma J. Karch, 79 of Aledo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 19, 2024, at her home, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 25th at 5:30 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Visitation will be on Thursday, prior to services from 3 to 5 PM at the church. Graveside...
Brenda Sue Veloz
Jul 18, 2024
Brenda Sue Veloz, 62 of Viola, died unexpectedly on July 18, 2024, in Newton, Iowa while on a trip with her family. Private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Veloz family. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family.
Brenda was born on September 7, 1961, in Moline, Illinois to James & Delores (Richardson) Brown. She...
K. Elaine Rommel
Jul 10, 2024
Katherine “Elaine” Rommel, 85 of East moline, formerly of Reynolds, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Park Vista, East Moline. Visitation will be Sunday, July 14th from 1 to 3 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, followed by Graveside services at 3:30 PM at the Edgington Cemetery, Edgington, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or QC Paws.
Katherine...
Harold D. Mills
Jul 6, 2024
Harold Douglas Mills of rural New Boston, Illinois, went to meet his Lord and Savior on his 93rd birthday, July 6, 2024. He was at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on July 12, 2024, at the Buffalo Prairie Community Church. Funeral services will be at the church on July 13, 2024, at...
Stephen E. Price
Jun 26, 2024
Stephen E. Price, 71 of Aledo, died Wednesday June 26, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be Monday, July 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Edgington Cemetery. There is no visitation. The family will host a celebration of life on July 20th at the Mercer County VFW from 11:00 AM to...
Kathryn "Kitte" M. Lower
Jun 22, 2024
Kathryn Mary “Kitte” Tolliver Lower died on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation is Thursday from 9 to 10:45 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. In...
Marjorie I. Staker
Jun 13, 2024
Marjorie I. Staker, 87 of Aledo, died, Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 5:30 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Visitation is prior to services from 3 to 5 PM at the church. Private burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, St....
Richard "Dick" D. Norton
Jun 11, 2024
Richard D. Norton, 89 of Aledo, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois. Graveside services will be Monday, June 17th at 2:30 PM at Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County Animal Shelter. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, is assisting the family, where condolences may be left at www.speerfuneralhome.com.
Richard Dale Norton was born on...
Eugenia M. Stitzer
Jun 10, 2024
Eugenia M. Stitzer, 92 of Matherville, died Monday, June 10, 2024, at Brookstone of Aledo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10:00 AM at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Matherville. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Viola. Memorials may be left to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church or St. John’s Cemetery. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo is...
Francis "Frank" E. Bockman
Jun 6, 2024
Francis “Frank” Bockman, 81 of Aledo, died June 6, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is Monday from 5 to 7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with a rosary...
Derwood K. Ruggles
Jun 3, 2024
Derwood Ruggles, 86 of Aledo, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home. A celebration of Derwood’s life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Mercer County VFW, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Aledo Fire Department. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, is assisting the family.
Derwood Keith was born...
Blake Matthew Russell
May 25, 2024
Funeral services for Blake M. Russell, 26 of Joy, will be Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. A private family burial will be in New Boston Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 3 to 7 PM at the funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to aid in the development of a...
Roger Kiddoo
May 20, 2024
Roger Kiddoo, 85 of Aledo, formerly of Joy, Illinois died Monday, May 20, 2024, at his home. Funeral Services are Tuesday, May 28th at 10:00 AM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Peniel Cemetery, Joy, Illinois. The visitation is Monday from 3 to 6 PM at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Relay for Life...
Cherie Ann Tracy
May 18, 2024
Cherie A. Tracy, 89 of Aledo, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd at 5:30 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Visitation will be prior to services from 3 to 5 PM at the church. A private family burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Trinity...
Theodore Vernon Granquist
May 12, 2024
Theodore V. (Ted) Granquist died on May 12, 2024, as a result of multiple health conditions. Son of Vernor and Lillian Granquist, he was born on June 22, 1935 in Miami, FL. After graduating from high school in Iron Mountain, MI, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College and Augustana Seminary (LSTC). Upon completing his internship training at Salem Lutheran Church in...
Glen E. Bennett
May 10, 2024
Glen E. Bennett, 85 of Aledo, died Friday, May 10, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Peoria. IL. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 15th at 12:00 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is prior to services beginning at 9 AM. Private burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Aledo Fire Department...
James "Jim" Anderson
May 7, 2024
James M. Anderson, 82 of Aledo, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 10th at 10:00am at First Baptist Church, Aledo, IL. Visitation is Thursday from 4 to7 PM at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private burial will be in Candor Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may...
John W. Roth
Apr 28, 2024
John W. Roth, 80 of Aledo, went to be with his Lord and Savior while surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Funeral services will be on Friday, May 3rd at 11:00 at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is prior to services from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Burial will be in Candor Cemetery, rural Aledo. Memorials made be...
Robert "Bob" Lee Moore
Apr 28, 2024
Robert “Bob” Moore, 73 of Aledo died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his home. Military Honors will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 2nd at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will follow from 4:30 to 7:00 PM. Private family burial will be in Viola Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Moore family.
Bob was...
Ralph W. Gilmore
Apr 16, 2024
Ralph W. Gilmore, age 102, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather whose love for faith, family and community defined his life, passed away on April 16th, 2024, while surrounded by family. He left behind a legacy of hard work, generosity, and unwavering love for his heavenly Father.Ralph was born at home on April 2, 1922. His parents were Glenn...
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