Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Thomas Brobston
Dec 5, 2023
Thomas M. Brobston, 79, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Tom was born on May 14, 1944, to Evelyn and Richard Brobston in Fairfield, IA. As soon as he turned eighteen, Tom began working at John Deere-Harvester Works. Three years later, he made the best decision he has ever made, and married...
Leslie Kilgore
Dec 2, 2023
Leslie Kilgore, 69, of Camanche, IA, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center, Clinton, IA. A full obituary will be available soon. Please leave condolences for the family on his Memory Page at mvcremation.com
Cheryl Sickler
Nov 28, 2023
Cheryl Gene Sickler, 76, of Bettendorf, passed away on Nov. 28, 2023 peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family and pets. Cheryl was born in Davenport on July 30, 1947, to the late Arleen (Keiser) and Gene Smith. She spent the majority of her life in the Quad Cities where she called Bettendorf home. Cheryl...
Eda Nipper
Nov 24, 2023
In the gentle town of Sterling, born in fifty-eight, Eda Nipper arrived, her spirit innate. On a September morn, as the world spun its tale, A life of pure heart and love did unveil. She danced through the years with a joyous beam, Collecting her dreams as one would a stream. With cats, music, and swimming, she found her delight,...
Betty Kaesbauer
Nov 24, 2023
Betty Jo Kaesbauer, a Loving Grandma, Passed Away at Age 68. Betty Jo ‘BJ’ Kaesbauer, a loving wife, mother, and grandma, passed away peacefully at her home in Rock Island, Illinois, on November 24, 2023, at the age of 68. Born on June 23, 1955, in Arkansas, Betty Jo was the daughter of Steven Huff Brown Jr. and Hazel Norine...
Norman Berglund
Nov 22, 2023
Norman Berglund, 62, of Davenport, IA, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline. A full obituary will be available soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his Memory Page at mvcremation.com
Ivy Willits
Nov 21, 2023
Ivy Lynn Willits 65, of Aledo, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday November 21, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Per Ivys wishes there will be no services. A celebration of life will be set up at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, is handling her...
Richard Hakes
Nov 20, 2023
Richard Dale "Rich" Hakes, a beloved husband, stepfather, brother, and friend passed away peacefully on November 20, 2023, due to a sudden illness. Born in Davenport, IA on July 28, 1956, he spent his entire life in the city he loved, and he died in the same place where his story began. Rich was a proud graduate of West High...
Barbara Knowlton
Nov 19, 2023
Barbara J. Knowlton, 92, of Moline, IL, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Hope Creek Care Center, Moline, IL. Arrangements are pending at Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline.
Jose Pena
Nov 18, 2023
Jose Pena, 72, of Davenport, IA, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at his residence. A full obituary will be available soon. Condolences may be made to the family at mvcremation.com
Adrian Whitfield
Nov 17, 2023
Adrain Lee Whitfield, 47, of Rock Island, IL, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at his residence. A full obituary will be available soon. Condolences may be made to the family on his Memory Page at mvcremation.com
Vickie Wright
Nov 16, 2023
Vickie S Wright, 57, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA. Condolences may be made to the family on her Memory Page at mvcremation.com
Waunetta Foutch
Nov 14, 2023
Waunetta L. Foutch, affectionately known as Wendy, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa. Born on November 6, 1941, in San Diego, California, Wendy was a beacon of love, faith, and generosity, whose spirit touched the lives of many. Wendy was a woman of boundless energy and ceaseless love. Her zest for life was infectious, and she...
Jeff Ince
Nov 14, 2023
Jeffery Leroy Ince, fondly known as Jeff, passed away peacefully from heart failure on November 14th, 2023, in his beloved hometown of Kewanee, IL. Born on December 8th, 1953, also in Kewanee, Jeff was 69 years old at the time of his passing. Jeff was a loving father to his children, Tracy Ince, Chad Ince, and Autumn Woods, and cherished...
Larry Lamb
Nov 12, 2023
Larry Ray Lamb passed away in Bettendorf, IA, at Clarissa C. Cook on November 12, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, at the age of 70. He was born on June 22, 1953, in Mount Pleasant, IA, to the late Marcella and Robert Lamb. Larry distinguished himself as an intelligent, wise, and handy individual who served his country...
Martha Swank
Nov 6, 2023
Martha Kay Swank, 73, of Davenport, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street, Davenport, Iowa. Arrangements are pending at Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline.
Kimberly Gibbs
Nov 6, 2023
Kimberly Ann Gibbs (Johnson), 67, of Colona, IL, passed away on November 6, 2023. A UTHS alumna and holder of an Associate degree in Marketing/Management, Kimberly worked in sales. She had deep Christian faith, playing piano and organ in church, teaching Sunday school, and dedication to Big Brothers & Sisters organization. Kimberly, cherished for her caring nature, especially towards children...
William Glafka
Nov 5, 2023
William C. "Bill" Glafka, born on June 17, 1936, passed away peacefully at his family home in Walnut, IL, on November 5, 2023 in the same place he was born and raised. Bill was the son of Marion and Beulah (Parker) Glafka. He was a proud graduate of Walnut High School, class of 1954. His strong work ethic and diverse...
Bobby Hines
Nov 4, 2023
Robert Earl Hines Jr., affectionately known as Bobby, passed away peacefully from natural causes on November 4, 2023, in his beloved hometown of Davenport, Iowa. Born on August 18, 1968, Bobby was a beacon of love, humor, and friendship, deeply cherished by his family and the community he so proudly served. Bobby's life was marked by his immeasurable dedication to...
Barbara Proeger
Nov 3, 2023
Barbara (Bohnert) Proeger, 66, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home. Barbara was born November 17, 1956, to Edgar R. and Loretta (Dirck) Bohnert in Aledo, IL. She married Wayne C. Proeger on November 26, 1977, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Port Byron, IL. She was a 1974 graduate of Erie High School. She received...
