Lewis H. Millett, 81, of Aledo, Illinois died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Genesis West in Davenport, Iowa. Services are 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2015 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the Reynolds Cemetery where graveside military rites will be conducted. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Fippinger’s. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association and online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. Lewis was born October 17, 1933 in rural Reynolds, Illinois to George and Nellie Dellitt Millett. He graduated from Aledo High School in 1951. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Japan from 1956 to 1958. On May 15, 1960, he was united in marriage to Janet S. Reed at the Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton. He began his telephone career with Western Illinois Telephone Company as lineman/installer. He retired from CONTEL as an engineer after 38 years. Lewis was a member of the CONTEL Organization, ITPA Illinois Association and the NRA. He was an avid reader, enjoyed hunting and fishing, working in the yard and gardening. He especially enjoyed being with his family and attending his grandchildren’s activities. Lewis is survived by his wife, Janet; one daughter, Kim and her husband, Mike McCutchan; one son, Greg Millett, all of Aledo; two grandchildren, John and Kevin McCutchan of Aledo; one sister-in-law, Doris Millett of Aledo; one brother-in-law, Lyle (Judy) Reed of Burlington, Iowa; one cousin, Judy McKinley of Milan, IL; nephews, Robert and Mike Millett. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Bill and Richard Millett and one sister-in-law, Donna Millett.
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John Willis
John C. “J.C.” Willis age 67 of Rio, Illinois died Monday March 2, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Funeral Services are 4:30 PM Sunday March 8, 2015 at the Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home in Alpha, IL. Private Burial will be at a later date. Visitation is from 2-4 PM Sunday prior to services at the funeral home where a memorial will be established. Online condolences can be made at www.petersonwallinknox.com He was born March 9, 1947 in Roodhouse, IL to Otis and Betty Osborne Willis. He attended the Sherrard Schools and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served in the Vietnam War. On March 9, 1968, he was united in marriage to Judith P. Young in Swedona, IL JC was an over the road truck driver for 47 years most recently being employed at RUAN in Muscatine, Iowa. He enjoyed putting together model ships, hunting, fishing, and being with his family and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Judy 2 daughters, Carey (Andy) Bancroft of Pooler, GA, Jennifer (Bill) Faulkner of Alpha, IL, 2 sons, John Willis of Viola, IL, Craig Willis of Rio, IL, 7 grandchildren, Alyssa, James, John, William, Elizabeth, Allison and River. 2 sisters, Twyla (Greg) Smith of Swedona, IL, Marsha (Carl) Timmerman of Abingdon, Il, 2 brothers, Kenn (Barb) Willis of Nekoma, Il, Keith (Mitzi) Willis of Sherrard, Il, a sister-in-law, Frances (Kenneth) Link of Lynn Center, IL, a special friend Joe McWilliams of Swedona, Il, several nieces and nephews. His parents and a sister, Michelle, preceded him in death
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Juli Pitman
Juli A. “Judy” Pitman, 69, of Matherville, IL died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Unity Point-Health in Rock Island. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Matherville. Burial is in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Viola. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be left to St. Anthony’s Catholic Church or the Juvenile Diabetes Association and online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. She was born November 2, 1945 in Rock Island, IL to James and Ella David Redpath. She graduated from Sherrard High School. On June 6, 1964, she was united in marriage to Donald Pitman in Matherville. Juli was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. She was employed as a customer service representative at Modern Woodmen of America for many years, retiring in 2009. Juli enjoyed decorating the house, especially for holidays, gardening and flowers. She is survived by her husband, Donald, two daughters, Denise (Pete) Mack; Christine (Mikey) DeLoose, both of Viola; one son, Joe (Allison) Pitman of Oneida, IL; nine grandchildren: Collin and Hanna Pitman, Katelyn, Kyle and Ryan Mack, Makayla, Kian and Quinn DeLoose and Jessica Pitman; one brother, Robert (Carol) Redpath of Matherville; two sisters, Dorothy Anderson of Matherville; and Mary Adams of Viola; one sister-in-law, Jeanette Starr of Rock Island; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Jolene Pitman; one brother, Ronald Redpath, one sister, Marjorie Mapes.
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Stephen Bush
Stephen T. “Skip” Bush, 53, of Aledo, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Unity-Point Health in Rock Island. Cremation has been accorded. Services are 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Private burial will be Thursday in the Candor Cemetery. Visitation is 3-6 p.m. Wednesday at Fippinger’s where a memorial fund will be established and online condolences may be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. Skip was born August 5, 1961, in Rock Island, Illinois to Thomas and Joan Morlan Bush. He graduated from Aledo High School in 1979. Skip married Lee Ann Hennenfent. He later married Wendy Mason in Aledo, Illinois on June 2, 1990. He was employed in the agriculture industry at Harney Morgan, Case IH and Empire, all in Aledo for several years. Skip was later employed at Pioneer Seed Company. Most recently, he joined his mother in the operation of the Almond Hut. His memberships include the Center Presbyterian Church in Seaton where he was a member of the session, a trustee of the Candor Cemetery Board, Pope River Church trustee and a NRA member. He enjoyed doing anything outdoors, antique mower restoration and small engine repair. Survivors include his wife, Wendy, one daughter, Madison Bush of Aledo, two sons, Brenton (Nina) Bush of Dunlap, IL, Mason Bush of Dekalb, IL, 1 grandson, Noah, his mother, Joan Bush of Aledo, a niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom.
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Marjorie Bonynge
Marjorie J. Bonynge, 93, of Aledo died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Genesis Senior Living in Aledo. Services are 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial will be in the Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to services at Fippinger’s where memorials may be left to the American Cancer Society or the Hamlet-Perryton Presbyterian Church. Online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. She was born October 7, 1921 in Richland Grove Township to Lee and Ruth Stitt Swanson. She graduated from Viola High School and attended the American Institute of Commerce in Davenport, IA. She married Walter R. Chard January 7, 1947 in Davenport. He died in 1967. She married Floyd J. Bonynge October 12, 1968 in Aledo. He died in 2010. She was employed as a secretary for Dr. Wilbur A. Miller, M.D. and Gary Olson DDS, retiring in January 1988. She was a member of the Hamlet-Perryton Presbyterian Church, Mercer County Hospital Auxiliary, Mercer County YMCA, Mercer County Senior Center, AARP, American Cancer Society and the Christian Women’s Club. She is survived by 3 sons and daughters-in-law, Ernest (Olene) Chard of Carmichael, CA; Allan (Kate) Chard of LaGrange Park, IL; Randy Chard of Aledo, IL; 2 grandchildren, Christopher Holmes of Sacramento, CA and Jon (Amy) Holmes of Fair Oaks, CA; 2 great grandchildren, Jeshua and Grace Holmes of Fair Oaks, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands.
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Anna Rose Rednour
Anna Rose Rednour, 90, of Rio, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Rio Presbyterian Church. Burial is in the Rio Baptist Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 PM Friday at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Alpha. Memorials may be left to Rio Baptist Cemetery or the Rio Presbyterian Church. Online condolences can be made at www.petersonwallinknox.com. She was born June 11, 1924 in North Henderson, Illinois to Herman and Martha Munson Devlin. She attended the Rio schools and graduated from Alpha High School. Anna Rose married Elmer R. Rednour April 8, 1944 in Henderson, Illinois. He died January 18, 2010. Anna Rose was a homemaker and was previously employed as a Rio telephone operator for several years. She was a cook at the Rio grade school, the Woodhull Plaza, and at her Uncle Butch’s Restaurant in Rio. She was a member of Rio Presbyterian Church and the Service Guild. Anna Rose enjoyed cooking and baking and was known for her taffy apples, divinity and fudge. Survivors include three daughters, Melodee (Gene) Gibson of Dahinda, IL; Sherri (Curtis) Pitman of Rio; Penny (Gary) Peterson of Oneida; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; one sister, Della Jean (Jack) Foster of Oneida; two brothers, Cletus (Joyce) Devlin of New Windsor; Darrel (Martha) Devlin of Galesburg; sister-in-law, Bessie Devlin of Galesburg; brother-in-law, Roy (Sally) Rednour of Galesburg; several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, an infant daughter, four sisters, three brothers preceded her in death.
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Genevieve McVeigh
Genevieve A. McVeigh, 98, of Medesto, CA, formerly of Viola, IL died Monday, March 9, 2015 in Modesto. Private graveside services will be at a later date in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Viola. Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo is in charge of arrangements and online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. She was born in 1916 in Wausa, Nebraska. Her father was ordained from the Lutheran School of Theology and accepted the call to Woodhull, IL where he pastored the Swedish Augustana Lutheran Church. Genevieve began her schooling in Rock Island, Illinois and graduated from Woodhull High School in 1934. She moved to Chicago in 1935 where she graduated from the Augustana School of Infant Nursing. She was employed in the Chicago area for three years caring for newborn infants. She was married to John McVeigh in 1942. He died in 1994. Survivors include one daughter, Julie Saenz of Modesto, CA; two grandchildren, Derek Saenz and Kristen Schlie; two great grandchildren, Avery and Cameron. Her parents, husband, one son, Robert preceded her in death.
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V. Darlene Doak
V. Darlene Doak, 81, of Davenport, Iowa passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at Simpson Memorial Home in West Liberty, Iowa. Services are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the New Boston United Methodist Church. Burial is in the New Boston Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to services where memorials may be left to the New Boston United Methodist Church and online condolences may be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. Darlene was born March 27, 1934 in Muscatine, Iowa to Frank and Valeria Willis Lee. She graduated from Muscatine High School. Darlene married Curtis L. Doak on November 21, 1959 in Muscatine, Iowa. She was a homemaker. Darlene collected bells and coins. She enjoyed sports, playing cards and especially being with her family. Survivors include her husband, Curtis; three daughters, Diana Doak of Davenport, Iowa; Darla Mills of Muscatine, Iowa; Debra (Kurt) Johnson of Springdale, Arkansas; one son, Darren Doak of Springdale, Arkansas; 9 grandchildren, Cory, Dustin, Arren, Amanda, Nicholas, Zachary, Shaun, Jay and Angela; one great granddaughter, Abigail; one sister, Ileta Lee of Morning Sun, Iowa; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and two brothers.
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Norma Brooks
Norma Brooks, age 92, of New Windsor, IL, died Saturday April 18, 2015 at the Aledo Health and Rehab Center in Aledo, IL. Cremation has been accorded and memorial services are 2:00 PM Saturday May 9, 2015 at the New Windsor Presbyterian Church. Private Burial is in the New Windsor Cemetery. There is no visitation. Memorials may be left to the New Windsor Presbyterian Church or the Tri-County Ambulance Service. Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences can be made at www.petersonwallinknox.com Norma was born December 2, 1922 in Gerlaw, Illinois to Frank and Elizabeth Danielson Scott. She graduated from New Windsor High School in 1940. On August 31, 1940 she was united in marriage to Ernest M. Brooks Jr. in Davenport, Iowa. He died in 1987. She was a homemaker and very active on the family farm and in the New Windsor Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed reading, embroidery, cooking and being with family. Survivors include 3 daughters, Bonnie (Donald) Wadhams of New Windsor, IL, Ann Witt of East Moline, IL, Joan (David) Seaton of Prophetstown, IL, 4 sons, David (Ann) Brooks of The Villages, FL, Steven (Terry) Brooks of New Windsor, IL, Roger Brooks of Andover, IL, Robert Brooks of Tucson, AZ, 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Clara (Larry) McCreight of Aledo, IL, Betty Needham of Santee, CA, 1 brother Laverne Scott of Winter Haven, FL, and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, 2 infant children, 2 sisters, Lola and Mary Jane and 2 brothers Frank Jr. and Jack preceded her in death
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Helen Kerner
H. “Ruth” Kerner, 82, of Alpha, Illinois died Saturday, April 19, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center in Galesburg. Services are 10:30 AM Thursday April 23, 2015 at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Alpha. Burial is in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Kewanee. Visitation is from 5-7 PM Wednesday at the funeral home where a memorial fund will be established. Online condolences can be made at www.petersonwallinknox.com. She was born November 4, 1932 in rural Kewanee, IL to Charles and Helen White Stone. Ruth attended the Kewanee schools. On August 12, 1950, she married Louis M. Kerner in Galva, IL. Ruth was a homemaker. Prior to her marriage, she was employed at People’s Cleaners and the Boss Factory in Kewanee. She was a former member of the Kewanee Hospital Auxiliary and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, embroidery and especially being with her family. Survivors include her husband, Louis, one son, David (Teresa) Kerner of Galva, 5 grandchildren, Angela Freberg of Alpha, Amy (Rich Waggoner) Freberg of New Windsor, Chad (Caroline) Freberg of Illinois City, Amanda Freberg of Colona, Josh Porter of Galva, 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Her parents, one daughter, Doreen, one son, Virgil and two brothers preceded her in death.
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Darlene Lutrell
Darlene M. Lutrell, 85, of Alpha, IL, died Wednesday April 22, 2015 at the Abingdon Care Center in Abingdon, Illinos. Cremation has been accorded and graveside services will be at a later date in the New Windsor Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the American Heart Association or the Oxford American Legion Post 1197 Auxiliary. Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and Online condolences can be made at www.petersonwallinknox.com. She was born October 6, 1929 in Sioux Falls, SD to Alfred and Florence Brazel Forseth. She graduated from John Marshall High School in Chicago and married Max Lutrell September 24, 1948 in New Windsor, IL. Darlene was a homemaker, member of the Oxford American Legion Post 1197 Auxiliary and Bethany Lutheran Church in Woodhull. She enjoyed painting and loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Darlene and Max moved to Arizona in 2006 and returned to Bettendorf in 2012. Survivors include her husband: Max; one daughter: Lori (Greg) Nimrick of Woodhull, IL; one son: Chris (Cathy) Lutrell of Phoenix, AZ; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; children, Monte, Stewart and Gail Beth; one brother: Marlo; and one sister: Delores Anderson.
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Marcella Malone
\Marcella L. Malone, 94, of Aledo, IL, died Friday, April 24, 2015 at Brookstone in Aledo. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2015 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Aledo. Burial is in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Viola. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Sunday at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo where a rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. She was born September 2, 1920 in Mannon, IL to Charles and Florence Baugues Moseley. She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Rock Island. Marcella married Arthur Ryan on September 6, 1956. He died in 1975. She later married Clyde L. “Pat” Malone on September 23, 1982 in Aledo. He died April 26, 2013. Marcella was employed at JI Case in the clerical department for 27 years. She assisted her husband, Arthur in the operation of the family farm and later was a cashier for Lane Hyett Auction Company. She was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. Marcella was a very special caregiver for her family. Survivors include two sisters, Charlotte Doonan of Moline, Janet Likely of Milan, two brothers, Curtis (Beverly) Moseley of Detroit, Michigan, Cletus (Sandy) Moseley of Davenport, IA, sister-in-law, Loretta Moseley of Illinois City, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, a sister, Mary M. Johnson and two brothers, Macy Lane and Charles “Bud” Moseley.
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Nan Shaw
Nan F. Shaw, age 60, of Rock Island, IL. died Friday April 24, 2015 at Unity Point in Rock Island, IL. Services are 11:00 AM Wednesday April 29, 2015 at the Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 4-7 PM Tuesday at Fippingers where memorials may be left to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com She was born April 12, 1955 in McKeesport, PA to James and Naomi Ward Moody. She graduated from McKeesport High School in 1973. She attended the South Campus of Allegheny County Community College graduating in 1979 with an associate’s degree in Applied Sciences. She married James A. Shaw February 14, 2004 in Joy, Illinois. He died May 29, 2013. Nan was a registered nurse at the Braddock, PA hospital and also did home healthcare. After moving to the Quad Cities, Nan worked at Bridgeway in Galesburg and John Deere Health Insurance in Moline. She was currently employed at UnitedHealth Care Optum in Moline. She enjoyed traveling and being with her family. Survivors include three daughters, Amy Richardson of Pittsburg, PA, Katie (Chris) Yenor of Geneseo, IL, Jennie Moody of Rock Island, IL, 1 step-son Joseph (Shaunnessy) Shaw of Rock Island, Il, 2 grandchildren, a brother Mark Moody of McKeesport, PA and nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, and 2 brothers preceded her in death.
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McKenzie Larson
McKenzie R. Larson, 8, of Alpha, IL, died Saturday, May 2, 2015 at home with her mother by her side. Services are 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Woodhull. Burial is in the Woodhull Cemetery. Visitation is one-half hour prior to services. Memorials may be left to Blackhawk Area Special Education Center and online condolences can be made at www.petersonwallinknox.com. She was born August 15, 2006 in Canton, IL. She was entrusted in the care of Karleen Larson at 2 1/2 months and later adopted by Karleen and lived in the family home with her mother in rural Alpha. She attended Blackhawk Area Special Education Center through the AlWood school District. She was baptized in the Catholic faith at St. Francis Medical Center. McKenzie enjoyed going to school, balloons, Disney, music and bubbles. Survivors include her mother, Karleen, two half-sisters, Jocelyn and Ann Larson, both of Alpha, special friends, Pegge Wilson of Woodhull, Lori Rounds of Kewanee and Lindsay Colburn of Alpha.
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Norma Stroud
Norma L. Stroud, 88, of Woodhull, IL, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at home. Services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Peterson-Wallin-Knox Funeral Home in Woodhull. Burial is in the Woodhull Cemetery. Visitation is one hour prior to services. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Henry County 4H and online condolences can be made at www.petersonwallinknox.com. She was born December 4, 1926 in Macomb, IL to Ernest and Virtue Stites Tucker. She graduated from Galva High School. Norma married Charles Marion Oliver Stroud on March 2, 1945 in Victoria, IL. He died November 17, 1979. Norma was a homemaker and assisted her husband in the operation of the family farm. She was employed as a cashier at Jumer’s in Galesburg and The Homestead in Woodhull, retiring in 2008. She was also employed at Pioneer in Woodhull. For many years, she was a leader at the Henry County Roughriders 4H Club. Survivors include one daughter, Vickie (Al) Hayden of Dahinda, IL, two sons, Don (Evelyn) Stroud and Terry Stroud, all of Woodhull, two grandchildren, Heather (Andy) Galbreath of Galesburg and Amy (Pete) Spencer of Edmond, OK, 4 great grandchildren, Hayden and Aubrey Galbreath, Eileen and Elliot Spencer, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Gloria Cross and one brother, Dick Tucker.
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