All Obituaries

Mary Bjorling, 85, of Altona, Illinois  stepped into heaven on January 13, 2021 at her daughter's home in Viola surrounded by her five children.  A “walk through” visitation will be held from 1 – 4 p.m. Sunday, January 17th at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing guidelines will be followed and masks will be required within the funeral home.  Private funeral services will be held Monday followed by burial in...

Jack L. Dowsett, 80, of Viola, Illinois, died Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport. Per his wishes, cremation has been accorded and a celebration of Jack’s life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family for a memorial to be established. Dennison Funeral Home, Viola, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.dennisonfuneralhome.com. Jack was born to Willard and Alma (Maynard) Dowsett on August 31, 1940...

James E. Litwiler, 68, of Keithsburg, Illinois died Monday, December 21, 2020 at home. Per his wishes there are no services.  Cremation has been accorded.  Memorials may be given to the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family. James Earl was born March 10, 1952 in Aledo, Illinois a son of Earl James and Florene Marie Munson Litwiler.  He was a 1971 graduate of Westmer High School.  Jim worked for Alexander Lumber in Joy for 10 years, then...

Dennis Franklin, 61, of Ophiem, Illinois died Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Iowa City V.A. Medical Center. Per his wishes, cremation has been accorded.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 23, 2021, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at 5333 E. 490th Street  Alpha, IL 61413.  Memorials may be left for Mercer County V.F.W.  Dennison Funeral Home is assisting the family. Dennis Dean was born October 29, 1959 in Davenport, Iowa a son of Ronald Dean and Ellen...

Clinton R. Hays, 74, of Viola, Illinois died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Genesis Silvis. Per his wishes, cremation has been accorded and there are no services.  Memorials may be given in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is assisting the family. Clinton Ray was born September 9, 1946 in Greeley, Colorado the son of Clinton Charles and Dorothy Josephine (Robbins) Hays.  He grew up in Viola. Clint survived Polio in 1954.  The 1964...

Cynthia “Cindy” Feik, 69, of New Windsor, Illinois died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Trinity Rock Island. Visitation is Tuesday, December 22nd from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Masks will be required and all social distancing protocol will be followed.  Private funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 23rd with burial in Calvary Lutheran Cemetery, New Windsor.  Memorials may be left for New Windsor Library or New Windsor...

Pamela S. Heath, 67, of Keithsburg, Illinois died Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Aledo Health and Rehab. Cremation has been accorded.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be left for Keithsburg Fire Dept. and directed to the family.  Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo is assisting the family. Pamela Sue was born June 6, 1953 in Aledo, Illinois a daughter of Albert and Bertha Ortery Finch.  She graduated from Westmer High School in 1971.  On...

Helen J. Graham, 94, of Iowa City, Iowa died Monday, December 7, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis. Cremation has been accorded with a memorial service to be held at a later date.  Helen adored animals, therefore memorials may be made to Quad City Animal Welfare Center.  Dennison Funeral home, Viola is assisting the family.  Helen was born January 30, 1926 in Muscatine, Iowa the only child of Ralph and Crystal Miller Althaus.  She graduated from Iowa State...

Ken Verplaetse, 62, of Matherville, Illinois died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Amber Ridge Memory Care, Moline from complications of COVID-19.  Private family graveside services will be held at John’s Catholic Cemetery, Viola.  A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Matherville Fire Department.  Dennison Funeral Home, Viola is handling arrangements. Ken was born May 12, 1958 in Moline, a son...

Curtis Nichols, 56, of Matherville, Illinois died Monday, November 30, 2020 at home. Private memorial services will be held at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola.  Memorials may be made to the family.  Curt was born February 22, 1964 in Waterloo, Iowa the son of Mike and Josephine Modzelewski Nichols.  In 1995, he married Lena Layman in Little York.  Curt was a jack of all trades who enjoyed tinkering on cars and dominated road construction. Survivors include his wife: ...