All Obituaries

Kimberly A. Kness, 54, of New Windsor, Illinois passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 in Davenport.  Graveside services are 11:00 am on Monday, August 10th at Hopewell Cemetery, rural New Windsor, Illinois.  Memorials may be given to the family. Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is handling arrangements. Kimberly was born September 13, 1965 in Moline, Illinois the daughter of Thomas and Mary “Fran” Weihler Masters. She married Michael Kness on November 12, 1983 in...

Lilamae Sipes, 93, of Hamlet, Illinois died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Trinity Rock Island. Private family graveside services will be held at Hamlet Cemetery, rural Aledo.  Memorials may be left to Hamlet-Perryton Presbyterian Church or given to the family for a scholarship to be established in Lilamae’s name   Lilamae was born January 21, 1927 at home in rural Perryton Township the daughter of Rollie and Fara Pratt Dunn.  The high school graduate went on to...

James D. Anderson, 90, of New Boston, Illinois died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Cremation has been accorded.  A private family service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be left in his name to Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family. James was born March 13, 1930 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of Dewey Chester and Louise Clementine Smith Anderson.  For over 60 years, James worked as a...

Peggy Phillips, 77, of New Boston, Illinois was surrounded by family as she passed away at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25th at New Boston Cemetery.   Due to current restrictions, all social distancing guidelines will be observed.  Memorials may be left for American Cancer Society.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Frances Marie “Peggy” was born January 28, 1943 in Aledo, Illinois the...

Denise E. Retherford, 65, of Joy, Illinois passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Visitation will be 1-7pm Sunday, June 28th at Joy United Methodist Church. A private funeral service will be held Monday.  Burial will be in Eliza Creek Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions all social distancing practices will be observed.  Memorials may be made to Joy United Methodist Church, Joy Community Fire Department, or Eliza Creek...

Karen Russell, 68, of New Boston, Illinois died Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at St. Francis, Peoria. New Boston Assembly of God is hosting a memorial service on Saturday, June 27th at 2:00 p.m.   Following the service, Karen’s family will greet friends and family.  Memorials may be left for New Boston Assembly of God.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo assisted the family.  Karen was born October 5, 1951 in Aledo, Illinois the daughter of LaVerne and Phyllis Crawford...

Russell D. Bellinger, 90, of New Windsor, Illinois died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Unity Point Rock Island. Due to covid, we will leave Dennison Funeral Home in Viola @ 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19th to take Russell on a country drive past his farm and home as we proceed to Calvary Lutheran Cemetery for a private graveside service with military rites.  Friends may gather along the way to say “fare-well” to Russell.   Memorials may be left for New Windsor Fire...

Janet Jensen Fowler – New Windsor, Illinois Janet Jensen, 69, of New Windsor, Illinois was surrounded by family as she passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at home. Due to the current situation, a private visitation and funeral will be held at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Burial will be in Viola Cemetery on Thursday, June 11th at 11:00 a.m.  Family will be allowed at the immediate gravesite, others may attend but must practice all social distancing guidelines. ...

Ronald L. Johnson, 67, of Sherrard, Illinois died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Trinity Rock Island. A graveside service with military rites will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at German Cemetery, rural Sherrard.  The family will be allowed at the immediate graveside, others may attend but must practice all social distancing guidelines.  Memorials may be left for the family or Cable Community Church.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is handling arrangements. Ronald was...

Larry D. Adams, 71, of Matherville, Illinois died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at home. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Matherville.  Burial will be in Farlow Grove Cemetery, Matherville.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is handling arrangements. Larry Dean was born January 20, 1949 in Moline, Illinois the son of Marvin and Dorothy Snell Adams.  After graduating from Sherrard High School in 1967,...