All Obituaries

Karen A. Clough, 64, of Alpha, formerly of Aledo, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home.  Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be at a later date. Private burial will be in the Peniel Cemetery.  Memorials may be left to the Joy Volunteer Fire Department.  Online condolences can be made at fippingerfuneralhome.com. Karen was born September 13, 1956 in Oquawka, IL to John and Mary (Sandrock) Lair. She married Robert Schmidt in 1978 and...

Sandra K. Murdock, 80 of Aledo, IL, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Aledo Rehab and Health Care Center. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the Aledo Cemetery. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Monday at Fippinger’s where memorials may be left to the College Avenue Presbyterian Church. Online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. She was born April 21, 1940 in Monmouth, IL to Klein and Wilma Temple...

Kali Mae Lynn Walker, infant daughter of Karrina Crawford and Joseph Walker of Galesburg, IL, entered into the eternal arms of Jesus at her birth Saturday, March 27, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  Private graveside services are in the Alpha Cemetery. Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home in Alpha is in charge of arrangements and online condolences can be made at www.petersonwallinknox.com.

Patricia Rose Munson, age 75, of Woodhull, IL went to be with the Lord Monday, March 22, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  Private graveside services are Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Woodhull Cemetery.  There is no visitation.  Memorials may be left to American Diabetes Association, Woodhull Cemetery Association or Tri-County Ambulance. Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home in Woodhull is in charge of arrangements and online condolences can be left at...

Sharon J. Shoemaker, 78, of Aledo lost her courageous battle with cancer Thursday, March 18, 2021 with her son and daughter-in-law at her side.   Cremation has been accorded.  A Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Aledo.  Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery.  Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Friday at Fippinger’s where memorials may be left to Friends of Dorothy Day, a mission of Catholic Charities...

Amanique Sproston, 25, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.  Amanique was born May 14, 1995 in Detroit, Michigan to Tennessa (Palmer) Knox and Lennon Jones Jr.  She graduated from Galesburg High School and Monmouth College with a bachelor’s degree in education.  She was working towards her master’s degree in early education.  Amanique married Cody Sproston May 9, 2020 in...

Lois M. Rush, 94 of Chesterfield, Virginia, formerly of Aledo, Illinois died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her son’s home in Chesterfield. Cremation has been accorded.  A Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Aledo.  Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery.  There is no visitation.  Memorials may be left to St. Catherine’s Catholic Church.  Online condolences may be left at...

Dorothy V. Dew, 88 of Aledo, Illinois passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Mercer Manor Rehabilitation in Aledo. Cremation rites have been accorded with Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, IL. A graveside service for Dorothy as well as her husband Keith are pending. Memorial contributions may be left to Alexis United Presbyterian Church or the Aledo Trinity Presbyterian Church. Online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. Dorothy was born August 3, 1932 in Galesburg,...

Sara Elizabeth Murphy, 48, of Dripping Springs, TX, formerly of Aledo, IL, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. Cremation has been accorded. Service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the Aledo Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 9:00 AM. Memorials may be left to Maria Neff which will be distributed to Sara’s children. Fippinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online...

Karen K. O’Hearn, 77, of Aledo, IL died Monday, March 1, 2021 at home. Cremation has been accorded. Private funeral services are Monday March 8, 2021 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the Buffalo Prairie Cemetery. Visitation is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Fippinger’s where memorials may be left to Trinity Presbyterian Church or the Buffalo Prairie Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.fippingerfuneralhome.com. Karen was born April 19, 1943 in Buffalo Prairie,...