All Obituaries

Bradley K. Switzer, 66, of New Windsor, Illinois died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Trinity Rock Island. Private services will be held at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  A celebration of Brad’s life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established. Brad was born December 21, 1953 in Moline, Illinois the son of Dallas and Pauline Carlson Switzer.  He graduated from Winola High School in 1972.  On January 26, 1974, he...

Richard “Steve” Ream, 65, of Preemption, Illinois died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at home. A private memorial gathering will be held at a later date.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola, is assisting the family.  The family requests... In lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to the funeral home to help with final expenses. Steve was born July 17, 1954 in Moline, Illinois, the son of Richard and Darlene Hubbard Ream.  He attended Moline and East Moline schools. ...

Randy Thompson, 60, of Kittredge, Colorado died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at home. Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 26th at Peniel Cemetery, Joy.  Family will be allowed at the immediate gravesite…others may attend but must remain at their cars as we follow social distancing guidelines.  Memorials may be left for the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Randy William was born February 18, 1960 in Rock Island, Illinois the son of...

Sherry Barnett, 64, of Aledo, Illinois died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Genesis Silvis after a brief battle with cancer. A private ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21st at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo.  For those family and friends that are unable to attend the private service, the ceremony will be livestreamed at Dennison Funeral Homes Facebook page @ 10:50 a.m. on Thursday.  Memorials may be left for FurEver Friends of Mercer County. Sheryl...

Carol V. Foglesong, 73, of New Boston, Illinois died Friday, May 15, 2020 at Trinity Rock Island.  A private family visitation will be held at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo.  Graveside services are Wednesday, May 20th at New Boston Cemetery, with Pastor Charles Reynolds officiating.  Serving as pallbearers are Melissa and Brad Carrell, Amy and Dusty Terrill, Lindsay Etheridge and Tyler Johnston, Brandon Coulter and Matt Zimmerman.  In lieu of flowers,...

James F. Vipond, 81, of Aledo died Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo.   Due to social distancing requirements, no visitation will be held.  A private funeral is planned with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.  Memorials may be left to the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. James was born June 18, 1938 in Aledo to Malon and Edna Esp Vipond.  He graduated from Winola High School in 1956.  Jim...

Mary Arlene Shoemaker, 80, of Stronghurst, Illinois passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 with her husband and son by her side at Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab in Stronghurst. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting with arrangements. Arlene was born October 27, 1939 in New Boston, IL the daughter of Orville and Violet Gaines Sweet. She married Freeman Shoemaker Sr. July 3, 1959 in New Boston. Arlene worked at the former Wilsons in Monmouth...

Dorothy J. Bloomfield, 80, of Viola, Illinois died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Private graveside services will be held in Viola Cemetery.  Memorials may be left for the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is handling arrangements.   Dorothy Juanita was born December 3, 1939 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Bernard and Helen Richardson Martin.   On August 3, 1964 she married Allen Bloomfield.  Dorothy had worked as a waitress at the...

With deepest sorrow, we announce Connor Ray Brown, age 15, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, left this world unexpectedly on April 30, 2020. Through Connor’s death others will be given a gift, as Connor was a tissue/organ donor. Connor was born in Moline, Illinois, on September 1, 2004 to Connie and Gary Brown. He grew up outside of Matherville, where he attended Sherrard schools. Connor loved both playing and watching sports. Among his favorites were...

Doug Roberts, 55, of Keithsburg, Illinois died Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at home. Cremation has been accorded.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be left for the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Douglas Ray was born June 4, 1964 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Virgil Ray and Judith Ann Joy Roberts.  The Westmer High School graduate went on to study at South Eastern Community College, West...