Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Mark Mckittrick
Sep 17, 2023
On Sunday, September 17, 2023, Mark Steven McKittrick (AKA Pops/Poppy), age 65, of Milan, IL, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. He was born April 1, 1958, in Davenport, Iowa to Lorrena and Lawrence McKittrick. After his father’s passing, he was raised by his mom and wonderful stepfather...
Lyle Vance
Sep 17, 2023
Lyle Vance, 72, of Davenport, IA, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Harmony Davenport. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 pm., Tuesday, September 26 at Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities, 2930 W Locust Street, Davenport, IA 52804. A full obituary will be available once completed by the family. Please offer your condolences and expressions of...
Ellen Rohner
Sep 11, 2023
Ellen Evelyn Rohner, 87, formerly of Terre Haute, IN, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, at Hope Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. A full obituary will be available soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her Memory Page at mvcremation.com.
James Bisanz
Sep 5, 2023
James Rex Bisanz, known fondly by friends and family as Jim, passed away on September 5, 2023, in East Moline, IL, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 25, 1967, in Moline, IL, Jim was a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Jim was a graduate of Augustana College, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in...
Marlene Stumphy
Sep 3, 2023
Marlene Stumphy, 62, of Aledo, IL, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her home. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at The Gladstone Community Center in Gladstone, IL. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Those left to honor her memory are her husband Dennis; three daughters: Faith Cook, Christina Terrill, and...
Craig Howell
Sep 3, 2023
Craig Howell, 75, of Moline, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his Memory Wall at mvcremation.com.
Kathleen Deatrick
Aug 28, 2023
Kathleen Deatrick, 72, of Davenport, IA, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, at Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA. A full obituary will be posted soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on Kathleen's Memory Wall.
Barbara Trapp
Aug 27, 2023
Barbara Trapp, 82, of East Moline, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, IL. Private family services will be held at a later date. Please offer your condolences and expressions of sympathy to the family.
Linda Hoffman
Aug 27, 2023
Linda Hoffman, 78, of Rock Island, IL, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded and a private family service will be held at a later date. Please offer your condolences or share a memory of Linda with her family at mvcremation.com.
Candace Divinere
Aug 26, 2023
Candace Divinere, 57, of Chicago, IL, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Walcott, Iowa. She was a headstrong individual, who always found a way to follow her own path. She is survived by her grandmother Madeline Tovar, mother Maureen Tovar, daughters Brittany Jariabka, Season Jariabka, Heyven Divinere and granddaughters, Nayeli and Elena Sanchez. Please offer your condolences or share...
Steven Carleson
Aug 23, 2023
Steven James Carleson, 70, of Bishop Hill, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, August 23rd of cancer. A nationally recognized, award-winning mixed-media artist, avid gardener, and fly-fisher, he is survived by his wife Marsha Carleson (Bishop Hill), daughter Nora Ellen Carleson and son-in-law, Chase Tarleton (Massachusetts), as well as his Mother, Mary Carleson, and sisters--Marcia Carleson and Nora Massengill (Texas). Condolences...
Jessica Luciano
Aug 23, 2023
It is with a heavy heart and an empty wine glass that we announce the passing of the incomparable Jessica "Jessi" Luciano. She took her final bow on August 23, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa, after a short-running duel with brain cancer. We reckon the cancer didn't know who it was messing with, because Jessi was a fighter, with a spirit...
Richard Shaffnit
Aug 18, 2023
Richard "Rick" Shaffnit, a man who could light up a room with his laughter and charm, passed away on August 18, 2023, at his home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Born on December 2, 1958, in Davenport, IA, Rick was a man who lived life to the fullest, always ready with a joke or a funny story to share. His heart, as...
Patricia Carroll
Aug 18, 2023
Patricia Elaine Carroll, 78, of Moline, entered God's Kingdom on August 18, 2023. She was born October 17, 1944, to Wilma and Harold Main of Grinnell, IA. There will be a small memorial service at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at The Lighthouse Church in Rock Island. Patricia, the most loving and devoted wife, mom, and grandmother, is...
Alan Baker
Aug 12, 2023
Alan Robert Baker, 71, of LeClaire, IA, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Harmony Davenport in IA. A full obituary will be available soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences at mvcremation.com
Duane Block
Aug 12, 2023
Duane Lee Block, a man who could tell a fish tale like no other and grow tomatoes that would make you weep with joy, passed away on August 12, 2023. Born on May 22, 1954, Duane spent his 69 years on this earth spreading laughter and love, and cultivating an appreciation for the simple pleasures in life - family, friends,...
Elizabeth Morris
Aug 11, 2023
Elizabeth Mary Morris, 66, of Mount Pleasant passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA. Arrangements are pending with Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline, IL. A full obituary will be posted soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her Memory Wall.
Garry Near
Aug 8, 2023
Garry L. Near, 67, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend of many. He enjoyed being outdoors, German Shepherds and spending time with his kids and grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 10, 2023, in Fulton, IL, at Manny's Too, 2:00pm....
Benjamin Tarnish
Aug 5, 2023
Benjamin James Tarnish, 37, of The Quad Cities, passed away on Saturday, August, 5th, 2023 at home surrounded by his family while they prepared dinner. We believe he was salty at the cancer preventing him from the pleasure of solid food, so he shuffled off this mortal coil. Ben was born on August, 27, 1985, in Silvis, IL, a free...
Marlene Talbot
Jul 30, 2023
Born August 26, 1948, to Eloise and Jim Mackey, Marlene Talbot of Bishop Hill, IL, passed away July 30, 2023, after prolonged health issues. She was the proud wife of Don Talbot, and mother of Angela (John) Hathaway and Tony (April) Talbot. She was grandmother to Lyndsey and Derek Heise, Xander Talbot, great grandmother to Margaret Wilhelm and sister to...
