OBITUARIES

Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial


Janet Lynn Farmer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donald Joseph Holem

Donald Joseph Holem

Jun 3, 2025

Donald Joseph Holem, affectionately known as "Homie," was born on March 20, 1966, and transitioned to eternal rest on June 3, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of love and strength that will forever resonate with those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Donald was a loving father to his daughters, Paige (Bryan) Naber and Heather (Adam) Hill, who were...

Steven Schulz

Steven Schulz

Jun 3, 2025

Steven Schulz, 70, was born on October 19, 1954, in Davenport, Iowa, and passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial.

He spent his formative years in Davenport, where he graduated from Davenport West High School in 1973. Following his education, Steve embarked on a fulfilling...

Argus Leon Bunch

Argus Leon Bunch

Jun 2, 2025

Argus Leon Bunch, 65, of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Lee was such a good man, with a big heart and he loved his family and Jesus with all of it....

Daniel Joseph McCormick

Daniel Joseph McCormick

May 31, 2025

Daniel Joseph McCormick, 71, of Moline, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. 

Survived by his loving wife of over 20 years, Robin, his kids, Garry, Michael, & Ryan. His absolutely wonderful grandchildren, Killian, Dameon & Laney.

& to those that dad cared about beyond just immediate family, we want to say we see you and we recognize how much he...

Jacob DeVore

Jacob DeVore

May 30, 2025

Jacob Lee DeVore, 42, of Davenport, IA, passed after a long battle with Cystic Fibrosis on Friday, May 30, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, with loved ones by his side. 

Throughout Jacob's life he enjoyed many hobbies, including painting hot wheels, music, drawing designs for local tattoo artists, and building Lego sets with his son.  

Jacob is survived...

Dusty Wallace

Dusty Wallace

May 29, 2025

Dusty Gene Wallace, 51, of Long Grove, Iowa, passed away at his home in Long Grove on May 29, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held at the family home on July 19th from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All who knew and loved him are welcome.Dusty was born at Misawa Air Force Base, Aomori, Japan, on May...

Daniel John Mason

Daniel John Mason

May 27, 2025

Daniel John Mason, 74, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at his residence in Davenport, IA. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife Jane, his twin children Allison and John, and his sister, Deborah. In addition, the children of his brother, David Langley...

Larry Dingman

Larry Dingman

May 26, 2025

Larry Eugene Dingman, 78, of Davenport, IA, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at his residence. 

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.

A complete obituary will be available soon.

Please offer your condolences and expressions of sympathy to the family.

Julie E. Gibson

Julie E. Gibson

May 26, 2025

Julie Elizabeth Gibson, 63, of Muscatine, IA, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2025, with her daughter Jessica by her side. She was loved immensely in life by her daughters, Sara, Jessica, and Stephanie, and her sons, Jacob and Jason. The love of her parents, Jerry and Lind, endured even after her death, and her big brother...

Subscribe

Ensure you never miss an update by subscribing to receive alerts whenever new obituaries are posted.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

About Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial Obituaries & Tributes

Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial  offers a collection of obituaries for Moline, Illinois. With services throughout Illinois that are updated regularly. Find local Moline, IL obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

Griefsteps
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

Subscribe

Ensure you never miss an update by subscribing to receive alerts whenever new obituaries are posted.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

About Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial Obituaries & Tributes

Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial offers a collection of obituaries for Moline, IA. With services throughout Iowa that are updated regularly. Find local Moline, IA obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.  

Griefsteps
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.