All Obituaries

Richard Newton, 72, of Matherville, Illinois died Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation is Tuesday, Oct. 13th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  In accordance with public gathering guidelines… social distancing will be observed, and masks required as well as capacity limits followed within the funeral home.  A private family graveside service will be held in Viola Cemetery.  Friends and...

Randy Willits, 67, of Keithsburg, Illinois died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at St. Francis in Peoria. Memorial services are Tuesday, October 13th at 7:00 p.m., with a visitation prior to services from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Keithsburg First Christian Church.  In accordance with public gathering guidelines… social distancing and wearing face coverings will be observed.  Memorial may be made to the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Randy...

Connie Scovil, 97, of Matherville, Illinois died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare.  Visitation is Wednesday, October 7th from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  In accordance with public gathering guidelines… social distancing will be observed, and masks required as well as capacity limits followed within the funeral home.  A private family graveside service will be held in Farlow Grove Cemetery, Matherville.  Memorials...

William L. “Bill” Portugue, 72, of Edgington, passed away on September 27, 2020 at the home he shared with his wife Roxanna. Bill was born November 8, 1947 the son of C. Quentin and Helen M. Portugue.  Bill and Roxie were married November 28, 1970; and are the proud parents of Tonya Odgen, Edgington, David Portugue, Kathy (Steve) Hyde, Milan and William D. (Angela) Portugue, Seaton.  Bill was the proudest grandpa to Amber, Kayla, Kim, Kelly, Lindsey, Dalton, Kylie,...

Martha Diane Lindberg, 78, of Andover, Illinois passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 residing in Centennial Nursing Home (formerly Rosewood).  Per her wishes, she will be cremated and buried with her husband in Candor Cemetery outside of Aledo, Illinois.  Memorials may be made to Trinity Rock Island 7th Floor and may be forwarded (along with condolences) to Dennison Funeral Home PO Box 194 Viola, IL 61486.  Celebrate the wonderful life of Diane - Saturday, Nov. 7th from 1...

Maynard Eugene Thompson, 92, of Aledo, Illinois died Friday, September 18, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Visitation is Wednesday, September 23rd at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola beginning at 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3:30 p.m.  In accordance with public gathering guidelines… social distancing will be observed, and masks required as well as capacity limits followed within the funeral home. Burial, with military rites, will be in Viola...

Marilyn R. James, 76, of Keithsburg, Illinois, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Aledo Health and Rehab.   A memorial visitation is Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 am -12:00 pm at First Christian Church in Keithsburg. Graveside services will follow at Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. In accordance with public gathering guidelines… social distancing will be observed and masks required.  Memorials may be left for First Christian Church, Keithsburg. Marilyn...

Brian Newsom, 49, of Viola, Illinois died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home. Visitation is Monday, September 21st from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola. Graveside services with military honors will be 11:00am Tuesday, September 22nd in Drury Reynolds Cemetery. In accordance with public gathering guidelines… social distancing will be observed, and masks required as well as capacity limits within the funeral home. Memorials may be left for a fund to be...

Robert “Bob” Bieri, 79, of New Boston, Illinois died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at his home. Visitation is Sunday, September 20th from 3:00 -7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo. Graveside services will be 10:00am Monday, September 21st in Eliza Creek Cemetery. In accordance with public gathering guidelines… social distancing will be observed and masks required as well as capacity limits followed within the funeral home. Memorials may be left for New...

Esther V. Diehl, 98, of Keithsburg, Illinois died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Cedar Manor in Tipton, Iowa. Visitation is Monday, September 14th from 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, Keithsburg, with a private family service to follow.  Burial will be in New Boston Cemetery.  Memorials may be left for Keithsburg First Christian Church, New Boston United Methodist Church or Keithsburg Fire Department.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling...