Funerals

Marion H. Sutherland – Memorial Service 2/17/24

Marion H. Sutherland, 92 of Moline, formerly of Aledo, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Illini Restorative Care in Silvis, IL, with family by her side. According to her wishes, Mrs. Sutherland has been cremated. There will…

Donna J. Johnson – Services 2/12/24

Donna J. Johnson, 77 of Aledo, died Thursday, February 8, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m., Monday, February 12, at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Aledo. Visitation is Monday, prior to…

Judy Lynne Elder – Services 1/30/24

Judy Lynne Elder, 86 of Alexis, after a long and full life, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be at the Alexis Fieldhouse (old High School gym) on Monday, January 29. The…

Beverly J. Lenz – Services 1/29/24

Beverly J. Lenz, 82 of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 29, at Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m.,…

David L. Schwartzkopf – Viewing 1/27/24

David L. Schwartzkopf, 75 of Aledo, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Public viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, January 27, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. The family will not be present.…

Arlene Grace Shotwell – Services 1/27/24

Arlene Grace Shotwell, 82 of Joy, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Mercer Manor after losing a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January 26, and the funeral service is 10 a.m., Saturday,…

Joyce M. Kernan – Services 1/26/24

Joyce M. Kernan, 91 of Aledo, Illinois, met Jesus Friday, January 19, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Services are 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 26, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is from…

Charles ‘Charlie’ Lee Lemon – Services At A Later Date

Charles “Charlie” Lee Lemon, 75 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Mercer Manor in Aledo. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be left to…

Ernest Edward Shoemaker – Memorial Visitation 1/20/24

Ernest Edward Shoemaker, 59 of New Boston, affectionately known as Eddy to his friends and family, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in New Boston, IL. A memorial visitation will be held from…

Yvonne ‘Vonnie’ Hutchins – Visitation 1/19/24

Yvonne “Vonnie” Hutchins, 88 of Aledo, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Visitation is 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m., Friday, January 19, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private family services and burial will be held. Burial is…