All Obituaries

Krista Duytschaever, 66, of Milan, Illinois passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, after a short battle of liver and kidney problems, at University of Iowa Hospitals. Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for the family.  A private burial will be held in Viola Cemetery. Krista was born June 13, 1955 in Moline, Illinois to William and Elaine Richardson Lawson.  In May of...

Joe-Ann Fite, 80, of Viola, Illinois died Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 20th at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola with visitation 1 hour prior.  Burial will be in Viola Cemetery.  Memorials may be left for the family. Joe-Ann was born April 5, 1941 in Rock Island, Illinois the daughter of John W. and Audrey Davis Hayden.  She graduated from Rock Island High School.  On May 20, 1961, she married Jerrold...

Sandy Lantau, 71, of Aledo, Illinois died Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded.  Visitation is Saturday, November 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., followed by a memorial service, at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo.  Burial will be in Millersburg Cemetery.  Memorials may be left for Mercer County V.F.W. Auxiliary. Sandra Ann was born February 5, 1950 in Aledo, Illinois the daughter of R. Wayne and Marie M. Morey...

Troy Adams, 52, of Matherville, Illinois unexpectedly passed away while fishing in Manchester, Iowa. Cremation has been accorded.  Visitation is Friday, November 12th from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  A memorial service is Saturday, November 13th at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.  Memorials may be left for a fund benefitting his granddaughter, Quinn. Troy was born May 31, 1969 in Moline, Illinois the son of Ken and Pam Lindley Adams.  The...

Ron Nelson, 78, of Viola, Illinois joined his Heavenly Father Saturday, November 6, 2021 in an automobile accident in Warren County, Illinois. Visitation is Friday, November 12th from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, New Windsor.  Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 13th at the church.  Burial will be in Woodhull Cemetery followed by a time of fellowship at Winola Grade School, Viola, Illinois.  Memorials may be left for Calvary Lutheran Church,...

Dorothy A. Chewning, 87, of New Boston, Illinois formerly of Galesburg, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Lutheran Living, Muscatine, Iowa. Dorothy was born August 18, 1934 in Bushnell, Illinois to Leo and Zelma Bricker.  She had married Thomas Haulk, then Thomas Inman…having children in each relationship, she later married Frank Chewning.  Dorothy was a beautician in Galesburg for over 40 years.  She loved playing cards, camping,...

Carol June Manning Vipond, 84, of Aledo, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2021.   Her husband, Jim, passed away May 14, 2020. A private burial for Carol and Jim Vipond will be held at Mercer County Bethel Cemetery, rural Aledo.  Friends and family are invited to Beer Belly’s in Aledo on Tuesday, November 9th beginning at 12:00 p.m. (noon) to help celebrate Carol and Jim’s life.  Memorials may left for Mercer County V.F.W.  Dennison...

Mary S. Kenney, 62, of Aledo, Illinois died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Per her wishes cremation has been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is assisting the family. Mary Susan Barnes was born April 30, 1959 in Moline, Illinois the daughter of James and Eleanor Franck Barnes.  She graduated from Winola High School in 1977.  On July 7,...

Thomas L. Harris, Sr., 87, of Matherville, Illinois died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Trinity Rock Island. Recitation of the Rosary will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 1st, followed by visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 2nd at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Matherville.  Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, rural Preemption Township.  Memorials may be left for St. Joseph...

Ken Yeater, 35, of Mackinaw, Illinois died Sunday, October 17, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident near Knoxville, Illinois. Funeral services are Saturday, October 23rd at 2:00 p.m., with visitation 1 hour prior, at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola, Illinois.  Burial will be in Viola Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for his son Atticus Brown. Kenneth Steven was born October 2, 1986 in Peoria, Illinois the son of Joy Brown Yeater.  He graduated from...