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Lou Ann Smith – Private Services

June 8, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Lou Ann Smith passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026, surrounded by the comfort and familiarity of the place she called home. Though her passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those [FULL STORY]

Brenton G. Collins – Services 6/6/26

June 3, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Brenton G. Collins, 38 of Seaton, died from injuries sustained in a traffic accident on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, June 6, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. [FULL STORY]

Michael G. Blaser – Graveside Services 6/3/26

June 1, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Michael G. Blaser, 79 of Aledo, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, Aledo. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, at Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is prior to services from 10 [FULL STORY]

Kirby E. Willems – Services 6/2/26

May 29, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Kirby E. Willems, 68 of New Windsor, died Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Trinity, Rock Island, Illinois. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 2, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Matherville, Illinois. [FULL STORY]

Patricia Ann Essig – Memorial Services 5/30/26

May 29, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Patricia Ann Essig, 90 of Aledo, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, May 1, 2026, at Brookstone of Aledo. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May [FULL STORY]

William E. ‘Bill’ Crawford – Graveside Services 6/1/26

May 27, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

William E. “Bill” Crawford, 88 of Joy, died at his home on the family farm on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Monday, June 1, at Peniel Cemetery, Joy, Illinois. Visitation [FULL STORY]

Ricky Lantau – Services 5/28/26

May 26, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Ricky L. Lantau, 69 of Aledo, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, May 28, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation 2 hours prior to [FULL STORY]

Robert ‘Bob’ E. Slater – Graveside Service 5/21/26

May 18, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Robert “Bob” E. Slater, 86 of Milan, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at his home. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 21, at the Viola Cemetery. Memorial [FULL STORY]

Joy Norton – Services 5/18/26

May 13, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Joy Norton, 87 of Aledo, died Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Mercer Manor, Aledo, with her family at her side. A service celebrating Joy’s life will be held at 12 p.m., Monday, May 18, at [FULL STORY]

Robert L. Britton – Visitation 5/16/26

May 11, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Robert L. Britton, 70 of Joy, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, East Campus, Davenport. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial [FULL STORY]