All Obituaries

Randy Wayne Dixon, age 66, went to be with our Savior, peacefully at home on October 23, 2019. His family, whom think he was an amazing dad, compassionate husband, and fun-loving grandpa, surrounded him. Randy was born November 27, 1952.  Wife, Connie, of nearly 47 years, survives him. They were introduced on a blind date as two “Dudley-Do-Rights” that needed to meet. Also surviving are son, Anthony (Girlfriend, Malina and her son Kaiden) of Aledo, IL, daughter and his...

David L. Basala, 90, of Rock Island, formerly of Matherville, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Trinity Rock Island. Visitation is Thursday, October 24th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., with rosary being recited at 3:30 p.m., at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25th at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Matherville with Father John Thieryoung officiating.  Serving as pallbearers are Eric Grawe, David...

Donna M. Fourdyce, 81, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Lutheran Living in Muscatine, Iowa. Visitation is Tuesday, October 22nd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at New Boston United Methodist Church.  Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23rd at the church.  Burial will be in New Boston Cemetery.  Memorials may be left for New Boston United Methodist Church.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Donna Mae was born August 21, 1938 in New...

Stephen P. Kehoe Sr., 71, of Viola, Illinois (formerly of Rock Island) died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at home. Funeral Mass is Monday, October 21st at 11:00 a.m., with visitation 1 hour prior, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Viola.  Burial with military honors will be in Rock Island National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is handling arrangements. Stephen Phillip Kehoe was born April 27, 1948 in Rock...

Cynthia L. Huston, 62, of rural Keithsburg, Illinois died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at home.   Graveside services are 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 14th at New Boston Cemetery.  Per Cindy’s wishes, cremation has been accorded. Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements.   Online condolences may be left at www.dennisonfuneralhome.com.

Carole Watson, 78, of Galesburg (formerly of Keithsburg) died Monday, October 7, 2019 at Aperion Care Galesburg North after a brief illness. Funeral services are Friday, October 11th at 10:30 a.m., with visitation 1 hour prior, at First Christian Church, Keithsburg, Illinois.  Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg.  Memorials may be left for the American Cancer Society or First Christian Church.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Carole Ann...

Dale E. Garner, 66, of Keithsburg, Illinois died as a result of a farming accident on Thursday, October 3, 2019 in rural Keithsburg. Visitation is Monday, October 7th from 2:00 – 7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, Keithsburg.  The funeral service is 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8th at the church.  Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for the Keithsburg Fire Department (for Agricultural Safety and Rescue...

Leatrice “Lea” Thompson, 87, of Burgess, Illinois died Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Mercer Manor in Aledo. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5th at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Burial will be in Viola Cemetery.  Following the graveside service, all are welcome to a Celebration of Life at the Viola Community Center for a time of food and shared memories.  Memorials may be left for Fur-Ever Friends of Mercer County, PO Box 32, Aledo, IL...

Pete Grammer, 53, of Seaton, Illinois died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Keithsburg Boat Club on Saturday, October 19th from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for the family.  Cremation has been accorded.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Peter J. Grammer was born November 4, 1965 in Eugene, Oregon the son of William Eugene and Karen Sue Halm Grammer.  The Westmer...

Russell J. Grabbe, 67, of Aledo, Illinois died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. A family directed memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 10th at First Christian Church, Keithsburg.  Cremation has been accorded.  The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorials be left for the family to help with expenses.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo assisted the family. Russell was born October 19, 1951 in Aledo, Illinois the son...