Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Donald Thompson
Aug 17, 2025
Donald Russell Thompson, 75, of Moline, IL, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Celebrate Living, Moline.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL. Per his wishes, cremation rights have been accorded, and there will be no services. Friends and family are invited to share a toast at Les and Molly’s...
Judith Faber
Aug 15, 2025
Judith Ann Faber, 79, of Davenport, IA, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport.
Judith was born in Dubuque, IA, on October 21, 1945, to Evlon Peter Faber and Helen Susan Werner. Raised in Fort Dodge, IA, she and her family moved to Waterloo, IA, a few years later. After graduating from high school, Judith’s...
Culver Jess Hovey
Aug 15, 2025
Culver (Cully) Jess Hovey, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Culver was born on July 2, 1937, the youngest of 10 children. He was the son of Culver F. and Jessie P. (Ellsworth) Hovey. He graduated from...
Alisha A. Sparling
Aug 14, 2025
Alisha A. Sparling, a beloved mother, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on August 14, 2025, in Illinois at the age of 42. Born on July 22, 1983, in Florida, Alisha was a beacon of warmth and kindness, known for her big heart and her knack for taking people under her wing.
From an early age, Alisha displayed a spirit...
Randy Campbell
Aug 13, 2025
Randy Campbell, beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 13, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis East in Davenport, surrounded by family and friends. Born on July 1, 1961, in Iowa, Randy lived a life marked by warmth, humor, and an unwavering love for those around him.
A proud graduate of Davenport Central High, Randy forged lasting friendships during his school...
Kris Moyer
Aug 12, 2025
Krystal Rose Lynn Moyer passed away on August 12, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa. Born on October 8, 1982, she was preceded in death by her father, siblings, nephew, and her beloved mother, Charlotta.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline.
Kris was loved and will be missed.
Family and friends are invited to share...
Dean Allen Smith
Aug 12, 2025
Born November 21, 1964, Dean Allen Smith, 60, passed away at home on August 12, 2025, after an extended illness.
He worked as a painter and drywall finisher and was a member of the UIPAT union. He was also a member of the West End Canoe Club. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, family, and his beloved cat, KiKi.
He is...
Tamra L. Walters
Aug 10, 2025
Tamra L. Walters, lovingly known as Tammy, was born on June 12, 1962, and passed away on August 10, 2025, in her home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Throughout her 63 years, Tammy exemplified kindness, warmth, and generosity, leaving a remarkable impact on family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Tammy had an innate ability to make those around...
Richard E. Ludin
Aug 9, 2025
Richard Edward Ludin, 48, of Davenport, IA, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport.
Richard was born at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL, on February 16, 1977, to Steven Ludin and Mary (Recore) Young. Richard grew up in Colona, Illinois, and Milan, Illinois. He moved to the Peoria, IL area and married Michele Gilmore....
Larry Hansen
Aug 9, 2025
Larry Dale Hansen, 76, of Neponset, IL, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
Arrangements are in the care of 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 express condolences on his memory page at mvcremation.com
Bobby McNamar
Aug 7, 2025
Bobby Joe McNamar, 59, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
He was the husband of Stacey McNamar, and they shared 33 years of marriage.
Bobby was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Billy McNamar and Bonita Richardson.
He attended Scott Community College, where he studied art and...
Ivan Florescu
Aug 7, 2025
Ivan Florescu, 67, of Rock Island, IL passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at St. Anthomy's Nursing & Rehab Center, Rock Island.
Arrangements are in the care of 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 express condolences on his memory page at...
Mary Swetland
Aug 6, 2025
Mary Ann Swetland, 70, of Clinton, IA, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
Arrangements are in the care of 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 express condolences on her memory page at...
Constance Baldwin
Aug 6, 2025
Constance Nadene Baldwin, 91, of Andalusia, IL, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Arrangements are in the care of 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 express condolences on her memory page at mvcremation.com
Catherine C. Nance
Jul 31, 2025
Catherine (Kay) Nance, 102, passed away on July 31, 2025, at Celebrate of Moline. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, Illinois, with interment in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Catherine was born on December 9, 1922, to Bertha and James Willham in Beardstown, Illinois. She started first grade at the age of 4...
Ruth C. Ingalls
Jul 27, 2025
Ruth C. Ingalls, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Davenport, Iowa, on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 23, 1940, in Wilton, Iowa, Ruth lived a life rich in love, kindness, and service to others that will be cherished by all who knew her.
For 18 years, Ruth devoted...
Connie K. Pewe
Jul 27, 2025
Connie Kay Pewe of Davenport, formerly of Eldridge, IA, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House after a brief illness.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Dixon American Legion from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please join us to share a memory. In Lieu of memorials or flowers,...
Susan Lynn Newman Schultz
Jul 25, 2025
Susan Lynn Newman Schultz, 65, of Moline, IL, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL. She'll be missed by her 4 children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Arrangements are in the care of Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends...
Steven Harris
Jul 24, 2025
Steven Harris, 63, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his loving family at home, he departed this world with grace and strength. He was laid to rest on July 26, 2025, at Pine Hill Cemetery.A celebration of Steve’s life will be held on August 16, 2025, from 3:00 p.m....
Thomas A. Moore
Jul 20, 2025
Thomas Arthur Moore, 69, known to some as “Archie,” passed away on July 20, 2025, in Iowa City due to complications following arterial surgery.
Born on April 15, 1956, in Davenport, Iowa, to Thomas “Junior” and Ellen “Codine” (Goldsberry) Moore, Thomas’s early years were spent in Eldridge, Missouri, where he began his education in a one-room schoolhouse alongside his older brother,...
