Funerals

Susan L. Sewald, 61 of Aurora, Colorado, died suddenly Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her home in Aurora, Colorado, and was welcomed by her personal savior, Jesus Christ. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., [FULL STORY]

Clara Elizabeth McCreight, 94 of Aledo, formerly of Hamlet, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Mercer Manor Rehabilitation in Aledo. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., on Monday, September 28, at [FULL STORY]

Bettie J. Speer, 95 of Aledo, died peacefully, Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, September 25, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation 2 hours [FULL STORY]

Richard T. Bemis, 90 of Aledo, died Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Mercer Manor, Aledo, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation from [FULL STORY]

Gary N. Simpson, 63 of Alexis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at his home. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 24, at Alexis United Presbyterian Church, Alexis. Visitation will [FULL STORY]

Sarah C. Harroun, 78 of Macomb, formerly of Aledo, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, in Macomb, IL. A Celebration of Life will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, September 17, at the [FULL STORY]

David E. Salmon, 76 of Aledo, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at OSF St. Mary’s Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois. A celebration of life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, September 20, [FULL STORY]

Richard E. Nylin, 86 of Keithsburg, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026, at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, Iowa. A celebration of life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 [FULL STORY]

Renee J. Forber, 85 of Aledo, formerly of Houston, Texas, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Cremation rites are accorded with Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, [FULL STORY]

Ginger Arlene Jameson, 71 of New Boston, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at her home in New Boston. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be [FULL STORY]