Cynthia Stoner

80th Birthday Open House For Gary Smith

An 80th birthday open house will be held for Gary Smith of Viola from 2 to 4 p.m., Sat., Oct. 14. The event will be held at the Viola United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Your presence will be a gift…

Barbara J. David – Visitation 10/1/23

Barbara J. David, 81 of Aledo, died Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Unity Point Health, Rock Island, surrounded by her family’s love. Visitation is 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, October 1, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Private burial will be…

Green Dragons Class Of 1973 Plans Reunion

Calling ALL 1973 Aledo Green Dragon Classmates! The Class of ’73 will be celebrating their 50th reunion in October. The event will be held at the Mercer County VFW in Aledo on Sat., Oct. 7, and they want to see…

Linda J. (Weatherly) Herrin – No Services

Hi. My name is Linda J. Herrin (Weatherly). I was born the 25th day of December 1958 and I passed away peacefully at home in the loving embrace of my husband on September 15th, 2023. I had an amazing life!…

Talbert ‘Tab’ Balmer, Sr. – Graveside Services 9/30/23

Talbert “Tab” Balmer, Sr., 81 of Joy, IL, passed away at his home Friday, September 15, 2023. Cremation has been accorded. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, September 30, at Aledo Cemetery followed by a Celebration of Life starting…

Kenneth I. ‘Irv’ Tharp – Services 9/14/23

Kenneth I. “Irv” Tharp, 76 of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away at 6:10 a.m., Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his residence. A funeral service for Mr. Tharp is planned for 11 a.m., Thursday, September 14, at the Keithsburg Christian Church in…

Bruce Cirks – No Services

Bruce Cirks, 53 of Mesa, AZ, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 from an extended illness. Per his wishes, cremation has been accorded and there are no services planned at this time. Memorials may be made…

Olin U. Cowser – Memorial Service 9/9/23

Olin U. Cowser, of Woodhull, IL, completed a wonderfully blessed 98 years on earth to enter his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Seminary Village, Galesburg. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 9,…

Michael D. Clark – Services 9/2/23

Michael D. Clark, 64 of Aledo, died Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, September 2, at the First Baptist Church of Aledo.…

Jeffery Allen Cantrill – Private Services

Jeffery Allen Cantrill, 79 of Alpha, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Marigold Rehabilitation & Health Care in Galesburg. Cremation has been accorded. Private Graveside Services will be held at the Alpha Cemetery. Memorials may be made to…