All Obituaries

David Goepfert, 71, of Aledo, Illinois died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City.  Services are pending at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo.  Please check back Thursday afternoon for a full obituary. 

Ruth Ann Stokes, 80, of New Boston, Illinois died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded.  Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 18th at New Boston Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for Genesis Hospice or Genesis Ambulance.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Ruth Ann was born November 27, 1938 in Camden, Ohio the daughter of Wilson F. and Kathryn E....

James M. Diehl, 68, of Keithsburg, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Great River Medical Center, West Burlington, Iowa while surrounded by his loving family. Masonic Services will be 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th at First Christian Church, Keithsburg.  Visitation will follow the Masonic Service and will conclude when the Celebration of Life begins at 12:00 p.m. (noon).  Military Rites will be conducted by Mercer County V.F.W. Post 1571, followed by a time...

Evelyn Munson, 89, of Keithsburg, Illinois died Sunday, January 6, 2019 at home. Graveside services are 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9th at Biggsville Cemetery, Biggsville, Illinois.  Memorials may be left for the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is handling arrangements. Ora Evelyn Munson was born March 2, 1929 in Carman Township, Illinois the daughter of John C. and Ora Huelet Siens.  On October 4, 1945, she married Charles Henry “Chub” Munson, Sr. in...

Leo A. Mead, 84, of New Boston, Illinois was surrounded by family as he passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Brookstone of Aledo. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 8th, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service, at New Boston United Methodist Church.  Serving as pallbearers are Nathan Holliday, Gage Kilburn, Richard Osborn, Ronald Osborn, Rex Osborn and Dabu Bunn.  Burial will be in New Boston Cemetery, with graveside military rites by Aledo...

Glenda K. (Terrill) McDonald, 67, of Muscatine, Iowa formerly of New Boston, Illinois died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa. Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded and a memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be left for Clarissa Cook Hospice House and directed to the family, in care of Dennison Funeral Home, PO Box 252, Aledo, IL  61231. Glenda was born July 11, 1951 in Muscatine, Iowa a daughter of E.C....

Isaiah Jordan Metcalf, infant son of Gracie Olson and Jordan Metcalf, went to be with God in Heaven before his parents could welcome him into this world.  He passed on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg. A private memorial service will be held at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo, Illinois.  Memorials and/or cards may be directed to the family in care of Dennison Funeral Home, PO Box 252, Aledo, IL 61231. Baby Isaiah was lovingly expected by his parents, Gracie...

Dale L. Schwartzkopf, 77, of rural Milan, Illinois died Friday, December 21, 2018 at ManorCare in Davenport.  Visitation is Thursday, December 27th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home of Viola, followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m.  Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Rock Island.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left for Ox-Bow Company or Mercer County Search and Rescue. Dale Lee was born January 7, 1941 in Alexis, Illinois the son...

Lucille Baker, 93, of Viola, Illinois passed away at home on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 24th at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola, with visitation one hour prior.  Rev. Terry Evans of Viola United Methodist Church will officiate.  Serving as pallbearers are William Starcevich, Cody McWade, Kurt Noy, Jeff Loete, Matthew Summers and Tom Noy.  Honorary pallbearers are Carson Noy and Randy Diehl.  Burial will be in Viola...

Marcheta Septer, 94, formerly of New Windsor, Illinois died Thursday, November 15, 2018 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Funeral services are 12:00 pm (noon) on Monday, November 19th at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola, with visitation 1 hour prior to services.  Burial will be in Farlow Grove Cemetery, Matherville.  Memorials may be left for Farlow Grove Cemetery or Seventh-day Adventist Church, Moline.  Marcheta was born November 7, 1924 in Rock Island, Illinois the daughter...