All Obituaries

John W. Stewart, Sr., 84, of Keithsburg, Illinois died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Great River Klein Center, West Burlington, Iowa. Services will be on Saturday, March 16th at First Christian Church in Keithsburg.  A Masonic Service will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon), with a Celebration of Life beginning at 12:30 p.m.  Serving as pallbearers are John Penrod, Warren Sanford, Sean Morris, Billy Spearman, Kenneth Morris, TJ...

Ed Brewer, 68, of Viola, Illinois died Friday, March 8, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Cremation has been accorded.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 15th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Memorials may be left for the family or Ed’s AA Club. Laurence Edgar Brewer, Jr. was born July 14, 1950 in Moline, Illinois the son of Laurence Sr. and Marian Robbins Brewer.  The Winola High School graduate went on to marry...

Ronny K. Weikert, 75, of Interlachen, Florida passed from this life on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Haven Hospice Care Center of Palatka, Florida following an extended illness. Visitation is Thursday, March 14th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Funeral services are Friday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola with Ray Hudson officating.  Burial will be in Viola Cemetery.  Ron was born June 17, 1943 in Illinois City, Illinois the...

Theanell “Nell” Morrow, 81, of New Windsor, Illinois died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at home.  Visitation is Monday, March 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo.  Cremation has been accorded and interment will be held at a later date in Rock Island Memorial Park.  Memorials may be left for Rock Island Conservation Club. Theanell “Nell” Chambers was born September 7, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa the daughter of Alfred and Francis...

Ernest B. Lindsay, 91, of Keithsburg, Illinois entered into God’s arms on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at home. Visitation is Saturday, February 16th from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Keithsburg.  A celebration of life will follow visitation, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the church.  Burial will be in Oquawka Cemetery in Oquawka, Illinois.  Memorials may be left for the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Ernest...

Richard “Dick” Lemon, 84, of rural Aledo, Illinois passed away at home on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Visitation is Wednesday, Feb. 13th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14th at United Methodist Church, Viola with Pastor Terry Evans officiating.  Pallbearers are Aaron Lemon, Jamy Anderson, Josh Barton, Jessica Plunkett, Rusty Plunkett and Lacy Beydler.  Burial will be in Viola...

Lorraine E. Martin died at Meadowood Nursing Center in Clearlake, California on February 3, 2019. Lorraine married Robert Martin on March 27, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. Lorraine was a retired pastor of the Viola United Methodist Church. She came to Lake County 6 years ago, joining her son and daughter-in-law, James Martin and Martha Bakerjian in Clearlake, California. She enjoyed church activities, fishing on the family vacations, and making doll houses. Lorraine was the Mercer County...

Nathan “Nate” David Snitker, 84, of Viola, Illinois died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Funeral services will be at Dennison Funeral Home in Viola, Illinois on Monday, February 4th at 1:00 p.m., with visitation 1 hour prior to services.  Burial will be in Viola Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for Alzheimer’s Association or American Diabetes Association. Nate was born August 11, 1934 in Postville, Iowa to Daniel and...

Frances R. McCaw of Viola, Illinois was 18 hours shy of 102 when she passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Friendship Manor, Rock Island. Visitation is Friday, January 25th from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26th at United Presbyterian Church, Viola with Rev. Matthew Downey officating.  Pallbearers are Eric Miller, Andrew Miller, Nathan Miller, Colton Miller, Braden Miller, Jack Ballard,...

Mildred “Louise” Robinson, 93, of Matherville, Illinois died Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Avonlea Cottage, Milan, Illinois. Visitation is Sunday, January 20th from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 21st at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Serving as pallbearers are Daniel Robinson, Robert Robinson, Drew Bloomfield, Jacob Strom, Mike Robinson and Don Bloomfield.  Burial will be in Farlow...