All Obituaries

George F. Matthews, 82, of Aledo, Illinos died Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Aledo Rehab and Health Care.  Per his wishes, cremation has been accorded.  A graveside memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2nd at New Boston Cemetery.  The family request no flowers.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements.  George Franklin was born June 25, 1939 in Aledo, Illinois the son of Denver and...

R. Elaine Peterson, 79, of Viola, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at home. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 24th at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola with visitation 2 hours prior.  Burial will be in Viola Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Preemption United Methodist Church or Viola Fire Department.  Per state mandates and the family’s wishes… masks will be required and social distancing encouraged within the...

James Slavish, 87, of Matherville, Illinois died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Visitation is Sunday, September 19th from 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola with rosary recitation prior to visitation at 2:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 20th at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Matherville.  Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Viola.  The family request that in lieu...

Donald Richardson, 82, of rural Reynolds, Illinois was at home, surrounded by family, when he passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. Visitation is Wednesday, September 8th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 9th at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Burial will be in Preemption Cemetery.  Memorials may be left for Mercer County Relay for Life. Donald Lee was born May 24, 1939 in Davenport, Iowa the son...

Ralph Corwin, 88, of Matherville, Illinois died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Per his wishes, cremation has been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family, benefiting the Matherville Fire Department.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is assisting the family.  Ralph Eugene was born December 13, 1932 in Cable, Illinois the son of Carl and Alberta Hartman Corwin.  Ralph was raised by his...

Joyce Seitz, 56, of Sherrard, Illinois died Sunday, August 8, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital. Visitation is Saturday, August 14th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon) followed by a funeral service at 12:30 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Burial will be in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Viola.  Memorials may be left for the family. Joyce Elaine was born May 15, 1965 in Moline, Illinois the daughter of Keith and Allene Hilderbrand Allen.  She graduated from...

Robert G. Skiles, 85, of Biggsville, Illinois died at his daughter’s home on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11th at First Christian Church, Keithsburg with visitation one hour prior.  Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg.  Memorials may be left for Keithsburg First Christian Church.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Robert Gene was born February 26, 1936 in Schuyler County, Illinois the son...

Steve Pahl, 61, of East Moline, Illinois died Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at home. Graveside services are 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 9th at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Viola.  Memorials may be left for Transitions or to the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is assisting the family. Steven Dwaine was born November 28, 1959 in Davenport, Iowa the son of Dwaine and Suzanne Burton Pahl.  In 1977, he graduated from Sherrard High School.  For many years Steve worked at the...

Gloria K. Dixon, 66, of Aledo, Illinois died Friday, July 30, 2021 at Aledo Rehab and Health Care Center. Cremation has been accorded, there are no services.  Memorials may be directed to the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family. Gloria Kay was born April 26, 1955 in Aledo, Illinois the daughter of Maynard and Anita Jean Armstrong Bargar.  She graduated from Aledo High School.  Gloria was a CNA for many years; working at Mercer County Nursing...

Joseph W. Miller, 73, of Aledo, Illinois, after battling bravely with complications from Agent Orange, died peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at V.A. Medical Center, Iowa City. Visitation is Monday, August 2nd from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo.  Funeral services are 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3rd at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo.  Burial, with graveside military rites, will be in Peniel Cemetery, Joy.  Memorials may be left for...