Funerals

Judith “Judy” Lorraine Zenk, 85 of Aledo, Illinois, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 10, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, Aledo. A Mass celebrating Judy’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July [FULL STORY]

Jean M. Mahaffey, 97 of Aledo, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior [FULL STORY]

Derrick Alan Ramsey, 49 of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL. [FULL STORY]

Daniel L. Barnes, 79 of New Windsor, died Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home. There will be no public services. Cremation was accorded. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, is assisting the family. Daniel was born [FULL STORY]

Timothy Imler, 68 of New Boston, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, at the New Boston United Methodist Church in New [FULL STORY]

Joyce M. Mizner, 89 of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026, surrounded by her family at home. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12p.m., Thursday, June 25, [FULL STORY]

Leitha C. Gowdy, 92 of Aledo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Overlook Village, Moline. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m., Monday, June 29, at the [FULL STORY]

Leonard H. McCaw, 99 of Moline, formerly of New Boston, IL, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Hope Creek Nursing Rehab & Care Center, East Moline, Illinois, after a brief stay. Per Leonard’s wishes, cremation [FULL STORY]

Loyd V. Wakeland, 78 of Keithsburg, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 19, at First Christian [FULL STORY]