Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Jean L. Clavette
Nov 15, 2025
Jean L. Clavette (Jeannie) passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, in Rock Island, Illinois. She was born on August 30, 1950, in Madison, Wisconsin.
A proud graduate of Monona Grove High School in 1968, Jean dedicated many years to her career as a payroll account manager for Stokely Canning Company until its closure. Following this, she continued her hard work...
Leonard D. Schnowske
Nov 15, 2025
Leonard D. Schnowske, 85, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on November 15, 2025, at his home. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Mary E. Olson
Nov 14, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Olson, 42, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence.
Mary is survived by her 3 children, Mya Stoops, Marybeth Walters, and Cole Walters. Also by her siblings Bobby (Jamie) Townsley, Catherine Arendt, Carrie (A-Jay) DeCrane, and Sarah (Brandon) Gomez, and her later-in-life father, Gregory DeCrane. Two of her greatest friends, Meghan Holman and...
Paula Wilker
Nov 13, 2025
Paula Ann Wilker, 58, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital, 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 express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Jeff Lyons
Nov 13, 2025
Jeff Jay Lyons, 62, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
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 express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Barbara Collman
Nov 10, 2025
Barbara Jean (Peffer) Collman, age 72, of North Liberty, IA, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, and entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior.
Barb was born on January 17, 1953, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Glenn & Mildred (Murphy) Peffer. She graduated from West Waterloo HS in 1971 and Central College (KS) in 1973 before obtaining her...
Pearl (Fulscher) Tetens
Nov 10, 2025
Pearl (Fulscher) Tetens passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Silvis Center in Silvis, IL, at the age of 92.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Pearl was born in Moline on March 13, 1933, the son of Clarence Hull and Jennie (Myers) Hull.
She married Ronald Fulscher (1951), who passed in 1982; she later married...
Laurel Norris
Nov 10, 2025
Laurel Lynn Norris, 65, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Monday November 10th 2025, at UnityPoint Health, Trinity Bettendorf of Septic shock.
Laurel was born on July 25th 1960 in Walworth Wisconsin to Edward Joseph Norris and Vera Iverson. Later she moved to Silvis, IL and graduated High school there. She then moved to Dekalb, IL and worked as an accountant...
Jessica Anderson
Nov 9, 2025
Jessica Louise Bentley-Anderson, 68, of Clinton, IA, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at her residence.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Charles Lindsey
Nov 9, 2025
Charles “Chuck” David Lindsey, 82, of Rio, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Chuck was born on August 7, 1943, in Woodhull, Illinois, to Rolland and Marian (Nelson) Lindsey. He graduated from Alwood High School and married his high school sweetheart, Diane Henrikson, on October 8, 1965. At Alwood, Chuck played basketball...
Gail Eileen Johns
Nov 7, 2025
Gail Eileen Johns, 63, of Clinton, IA, passed away on Friday November 7, 2025, at Eagle Point Health Care Center, Clinton.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation, Moline, IL.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Gordon Grams
Nov 7, 2025
Gordon Noel Grams, 59, of Milan, IL, passed away on Friday November 7, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation, Moline, IL.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Donna Rae Copeland
Nov 7, 2025
Donna Rae Copeland (Mathys) passed away peacefully in her Davenport, Iowa, home, surrounded by her children, on November 7, 2025.
Donna graduated from Keokuk Senior High in 1973 and later earned a degree from Southeastern Community College of Nursing in 1992. She dedicated many years to her work as a Registered Nurse, sharing her exceptional care and compassion for helping others...
Buddy Wright
Nov 7, 2025
Buddy Wright, a beloved figure in the Moline community, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on January 18, 1954, in Moline, Buddy was known for his hardheadedness, which often made him a force to be reckoned with, yet his profound care for others remained at the heart of his character. He touched the lives...
David Larimer
Nov 6, 2025
David Larimer, 40, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation, Moline, IL.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Wanda D. Covington
Nov 6, 2025
Wanda D. Covington, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island Hospital. Born on July 24, 1940, in Louisville, Mississippi, Wanda lived a life enriched by her passion for family and the joy of nurturing those she held dear.
Wanda devoted her life to her loved ones, always cherishing...
Betty Cooper
Nov 6, 2025
Betty Cooper, born Betty Stauffer on June 6, 1945, in the vibrant heart of Iowa City, Iowa, has left us, peacefully passing away on November 6, 2025, in Clinton, Iowa. Her life, a colorful tapestry of laughter, love, and audacious frankness, will forever be cherished by those fortunate enough to have shared in her journey.
Fun-loving, crazy, and unabashedly candid, Betty...
Dorothy May McAlister
Nov 6, 2025
Dorothy May McAlister, 91, passed away on November 6, 2025, at 2211 North Ohio, Iowa. Born October 4, 1934. She was beloved and will be greatly missed.
Survived by: Mickey Tigges (Ron), Peggy Armstrong (Don), Lester McAlister (Julie), Pam Gray (Bill), Wade McAlister (Doreen), Teresa Sims (David), Chris McAlister (Becky). Preceded in death by: Max McAlister (Husband); Herbert Miller (Father); Iva...
Dona Rae Roberts
Nov 5, 2025
Dona Rae Roberts, 81, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on November 5, 2025, at her home.
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 page at www.mvcremation.com.
Barbara Jean Hallmann
Nov 5, 2025
Barbara Jean Hallmann, 80, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her residence.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
She worked at the Chicken Coop, Caterpillar, and Leisure Lanes. She loved her St. Louis Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Elvis.
Survivors include sister Joyce (Wayne) Hendricks, niece Terrie...
