Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Gail Staples
Jun 23, 2025
Gail Ellen Staples, nee Dawson, 71, of Moline, IL, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at home with her family. Survived by her husband, Patrick Staples, of 46 years, her daughter Jessica, and son Peter. Born in Evergreen Park Illinois, Gail grew up with 5 siblings, Clyde, Donna, Tim, Stan and Mike. Her close, loving family unit spent their childhood...
Sharon Horner
Jun 21, 2025
Sharon Horner, lovingly known by her family and friends, was a remarkable soul who graced the world with her kindness and laughter. Born on June 4, 1949, in the quaint town of Maquoketa, Iowa, Sharon embarked on a journey that would see her touch the lives of many before her peaceful departure on June 21, 2025. In accordance with Sharon's...
Marian Meyer
Jun 20, 2025
Marian Jean Meyer, age 96, of Blue Grass, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 20th at her home. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26th, at Blue Grass Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Burial will take place in Blue Grass Cemetery, followed by...
Randy Jordan
Jun 19, 2025
Randy Jordan, 54, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away June 19, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Friends are invited to express condolences at www.mvcremation.com
Sandra Miller
Jun 19, 2025
Sandra Kay Miller, 81, of Galesburg, IL, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory wall at mvcremation.com.
Barbara Ann Wolfe
Jun 17, 2025
Barbara Ann Wolfe, 73, of Moline, IL, went to our Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Hope Creek Nursing & Rehab Center, East Moline, IL., after complications from surgeries.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Barb was born in Rock Island, IL, on 22 September 1951 to Mr. and Mrs....
Earl Frederick Hamm Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Earl Frederick Hamm Jr. was born on July 14, 1961, and departed this world on June 16, 2025, in Rock Island, Illinois. He lived a life rich with passion and dedication, both in his professional career and personal endeavors. Earl was an Electrician before joining the Dixon Local 727 as a union laborer for over 20 years, earning the respect...
Robert Miller
Jun 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” F. Miller, age 72, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Bob was born on June 13, 1953, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to Robert L. and Goldie Miller, the eldest of six children. He grew up in Nebraska City...
Sharon Kidd
Jun 14, 2025
Sharon Gladys Kidd, 63, of Davenport, IA, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, after failing to recover from a series of infections and cardiac arrests. She succumbed to her illness at Iowa City Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
Sharon was a devoted mother, and loved and cared deeply for all of those she had the joy of calling family. She...
Janet Lynn Farmer
Jun 14, 2025
Janet Lynn Farmer, 73, of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Generations in Rock Island, IL.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory wall at mvcremation.com.
Leo Shrimplin
Jun 13, 2025
Leo A. Shrimplin, 95, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Davenport.
Leo was born on March 2, 1930, in Jefferson County, Kansas, to George and Goldie Shrimplin. He attended school through the ninth grade. He would work some odd jobs before entering the U.S. Army on March 26, 1951.
Leo served in the...
Martin Swanson
Jun 12, 2025
Martin Elliott Swanson, 62, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, at his residence. There will be a private family ceremony.
Martin was born on April 6, 1963, in Davenport, IA. He graduated from Davenport West High School in 1981. He served in the United States Navy from 1982 to 1985 as a member of the SeaBees. He...
Gary Joe Duffey
Jun 12, 2025
Gary Joe Duffey, 62, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his residence.
Gary was born June 26, 1962, to Arthur and Pearl Duffey. He graduated from Central High School in 1981 and was most recently employed by Allied Universal.
Gary enjoyed fishing, coin collecting, and playing video games in his free time.
He is survived by sisters Rose...
Sue Peters
Jun 12, 2025
Sue Peters, age 89, died peacefully at The Summit in Bettendorf, with her loving family by her side on June 12, 2025. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25, at The Unity Center, 562 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 5:00 p.m. In addition, a...
Freida Nickels
Jun 12, 2025
Freida was born June 26, 1937, the tenth and final child of Mike and Anna Clauss in Hamilton County, IL. She passed away peacefully at her home in Pinnacle Place, Savanna, IL, just two weeks shy of her 88th birthday. Several weeks ago, she told family members that she did not want to have another birthday. Being the determined woman...
Bonnie Ann Kruse
Jun 11, 2025
Bonnie Ann Kruse, 75, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her residence.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory wall at mvcremation.com.
Anson Claire Weeks
Jun 8, 2025
Anson Claire Weeks, 83, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis East, Davenport, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at mvcremation.com.
Deborah M. Schumann
Jun 7, 2025
Deborah M. Schumann, 66, of Lisle, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory wall at mvcremation.com.
Mary Licht
Jun 6, 2025
Mary Licht, Preston, IA, found peace and glory at 4:40 pm, June 6, 2025, at the age of 74. There will be cremation rites and a private family celebration of life for Mary, per her wishes. She asked that if anyone feels compelled to do anything in her memory, to please donate to your local animal shelter. Adopt a pet. Be...
Mark Steven Rich
Jun 4, 2025
Mark Steven Rich, a beloved figure known for his kindness and humility, passed away at his home in East Moline, Illinois, on June 4, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born on November 16, 1960, in Davenport, Iowa, and grew to embody a spirit of joy and devotion throughout his life.
Mark was a man of many passions, but none...
