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M. Jean Ruggles – Private Family Services

M. Jean Ruggles, 95 of Aledo, died peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare. Private family services will be held with burial in Aledo Cemetery. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, is assisting the family. Margaret Jean was…

Mary Ann McKinney – Private Graveside Service

Mary Ann McKinney, 69 of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Aledo. Private graveside service will be held at a later date at Aledo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Edwards River Public Library,…

Drury Reynolds Memorial Day Service Committee Announces 2024 Event

The 123rd Annual Drury-Reynolds Memorial Day Service, themed “Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall,” will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 26, at the Drury-Reynolds Cemetery. Drury-Reynolds Cemetery is located in Drury Township of lower Rock Island County, approximately…

Eliza Co-Ed Softball Registration

Spring is just around the corner, so summer softball is as well! The Eliza Softball Committee is holding registration by mail. Our registration forms are found in all four Mercer County Schools’ offices and on our Facebook page, “Eliza Softball.”…

Ellen Christiansen – Memorial Service 3/9/24

Ellen Christiansen, 75 of Viola, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at Genesis-Illini, Silvis. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9, at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.…

Shirley Coppes – Graveside Services 3/3/24

Shirley Coppes, 79 of Cordova, Illinois, formerly of Keithsburg, Illinois, died Monday, February 26, 2024, at Advent Health, Dade City, Florida, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, March 3, at Dennison…

Nancy Jo Heck – Memorial Service 3/2/24

Nancy Jo Heck, 76 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at her home. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, March 1, at Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo. The memorial service…

Area Food Pantries And Hours

Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry The Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry at 1200 S. College Avenue in Aledo is open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 8 a.m. to noon on Fridays. They accept food…

Audrey C. Mosher – Graveside Service 2/27/24

Audrey C. Mosher, 93 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 27, in Reynolds Cemetery. Online condolences may be left to Audrey’s…