Mary Ann McKinney, 69 of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Aledo. Private graveside service will be held at a later date at Aledo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Edwards River Public Library,…
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Eliza Co-Ed Softball Registration
Spring is just around the corner, so summer softball is as well! The Eliza Softball Committee is holding registration by mail. Our registration forms are found in all four Mercer County Schools’ offices and on our Facebook page, “Eliza Softball.”…
Ellen Christiansen – Memorial Service 3/9/24
Ellen Christiansen, 75 of Viola, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at Genesis-Illini, Silvis. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9, at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.…
Marvin Lee Drowns – Celebration Of Life At A Later Date
Marvin Lee Drowns, 68 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at his home with family by his side. Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Memorial…
Shirley Coppes – Graveside Services 3/3/24
Shirley Coppes, 79 of Cordova, Illinois, formerly of Keithsburg, Illinois, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at Advent Health, Dade City, Florida, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, March 3, at Dennison…
Nancy Jo Heck – Memorial Service 3/2/24
Nancy Jo Heck, 76 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at her home. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 1, at Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo. The memorial service…
Area Food Pantries And Hours
Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry The Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry at 1200 S. College Avenue in Aledo is open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays. They accept food…
Audrey C. Mosher – Graveside Service 2/27/24
Audrey C. Mosher, 93 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, in Reynolds Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to Audrey’s…
William Eugene Glenn – Services 2/21/24
William Eugene Glenn, 70 of Aledo, Illinois, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Trinity Rock Island Hospital. Services are 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, at the Aledo United Methodist Church. Burial is in the Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is from 9:30…
Lloyd ‘Bud’ Lower – Services 2/20/24
Lloyd “Bud” Lower, 96 of Aledo, died Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 20, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be…