All Obituaries

Sampson “Bud” E. Munson, 82, of Keithsburg, IL, passed away at 5:06 a.m., Friday, September 14, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 5, 1936 in Oakville, IA, the son of Joseph H. Sr., and Thelma (Wickey) Munson.  Bud was raised and educated in Joy and graduated from Joy High School in 1954.   Bud married Sandra Thompson in June 4, 1955 in Milan, IL; she preceded him in death on May 6, 2016. He was first employed by Weyerhaeuser Company in Cedar Rapids,...

Rodney Thirtyacre, 66, of Viola, Illinois died on Monday, September 10, 2018 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 13th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Funeral services are Friday, Sept. 14th at 10:30 a.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Burial will be in Viola Cemetery.  Memorials may be for the Viola Methodist Church. Rodney was born December 1, 1951 in Aledo, Illinois the son of Ellis Boyd and...

Feryl Cutkomp, Jr., 53, of Lynn Center, Illinois was at home, surrounded by family, as he passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018. A memorial visitation is Wednesday, Sept. 12th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13th at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Burial will be in Viola Cemetery.  The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for his family. Feryl was...

Vernon Dixon, 91, of Joy, Illinois died Friday, September 7, 2018 at Heartland Healthcare in Moline. Visitation will be at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo on Monday, Sept. 10th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., followed by a Masonic Service.  Funeral services are 11:00 am on Tuesday, Sept. 11th at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo.  Burial, with graveside military rites, will be in Peniel Cemetery, rural Joy.  Memorials may be left for the family.  Garold Vernon Dixon was born July...

Paul Atkins, Jr., 84, of Sherrard, Illinois passed away at 8:02 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 in the Trinity Rock Island ICU.  Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 6th from 5 – 7 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 7:15 p.m., at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Memorials may be left for the family. Paul was born October 25, 1933 in Iowa City, Iowa the son of Paul Sr. and Marjorie Wood Atkins.  He was a 1951 graduate of Davenport Central High School.   On April...

Evelyn Smith, 88, of Edgington, Illinois died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Avonlea Cottage, Milan. Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4th at Edgington Cemetery.  Memorials may be left for the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is handling arrangements. Evelyn was born May 21, 1930 in Karnak, Illinois the daughter of Nettie McDonough Tapley.  On April 17, 1952, she married Ronald Smith in Metropolis, Illinois.  They were married until his death...

Marcia R. Johnson, 88, formerly of New Windsor, Illinois  passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo, Illinois. A family graveside service will be at Hopewell Cemetery, New Windsor at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 19th.   Following the family graveside, friends and family are welcome to attend a memorial service to be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at New Windsor Presbyterian Church.   Memorials can be made to the New Windsor Presbyterian...

Billy Tines, 41, of Belleview, Florida died Friday, August 10, 2018 at Ocala Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. Visitation is Saturday, August 18th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon), followed by funeral services at 12:30 pm, at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery, New Windsor.  Memorials may be left for Foster’s Voice – Suicide Prevention. Billy was born January 21, 1977 in Geneseo, Illinois the son of Richard and Tammy...

Lloyd E. Burton, 71, of Reynolds, Illinois was at home, surrounded by family, as he passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018.  Per his wishes cremation has been accorded.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo assisted the family. Lloyd Eugene was born August 1, 1947 in Macomb, Illinois the son of Glen and Elinor Edgerton Burton.  On August 27, 1966, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Murphy in Taylor Ridge.  Lloyd was...

Erika Lynn Johnson, 35, of Woodhull, Illinois died at her home on Monday, July 30, 2018.  Visitation is Friday, August 3rd from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Memorial services are 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 4th at the funeral home.  Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Viola.  In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated.  Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Those left to cherish her memories include her...