Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Irene Kwiatkowski
Jun 5, 2026
Irene Kwiatkowski, 96, of Sherrard, IL, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Allure of Quad Cities in Moline, IL. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Please offer your condolences and expressions of sympathy to the family on her Memory Page at www.mvcremation. com.
Michael English
Jun 4, 2026
Oh Michael English, the man who could out-tinker any gadget while simultaneously fixing absolutely nothing, and who fiercely guarded his secret dislike of smiling in photos, has finally shifted gears on June 4, 2026, at his beloved home. Born on September 29, 1961, Michael lived life at full throttle, from drag racing tracks to motorcycle rides, all the while collecting...
Arlene Hogan
May 31, 2026
Arlene Marie Hogan, 89, of Dubuque, IA, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Ridgecrest Village, 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.
Please offer your condolences and expressions of sympathy to the family on her Memory Page at www.mvcremation. com
Richard Nevills
May 30, 2026
Richard Thomas Nevills, 79, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026.
Richard was born in Manistique, MI, on June 6, 1946, to the late Louis Nevills and Lucy Wells. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Paula Jean Nevills; his parents; and his daughter-in-law, Patty Nevills.
Richard enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life. He loved playing bluegrass...
Michael Johnson
May 30, 2026
Michael David Johnson, 57, of Fulton, died Saturday, May 30, 2026, in his home surrounded by the love of his wife, Cindie. His faithful cat Frankie remained by his side. Cremation rites have been accorded per Mike’s wishes by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
He was born June 29, 1968, to Thomas Shaw and...
Terry Ashmore
May 28, 2026
Terry Lee Ashmore, 65, of Savanna, IL, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his tribute wall at www.mvcremation.com.
Jonathan Wille
May 27, 2026
Jonathan P. Wille (Jon), age 48, of Geneseo, passed away at home surrounded by love on May 27, 2026.
He was born on June 7, 1977, in Aledo to the late Patrick S. Wille and Susan (Kedrowski) Smithson. He married Stephanie O’Hare on July 30, 2005, and they had two children, Jonathan and his princess, Allison. He was a proud business...
Ricky Howser
May 25, 2026
Ricky Blaine Howser, 66, of Rock Island, IL, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026, at his residence.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his tribute wall at www.mvcremation.com.
Kristi Lynn Cargill
May 25, 2026
Kristi Lynn Cargill, 61, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on May 25, 2026.She is survived by her husband, Michael Cargill Sr.; children Linda (Bill) Bennett, Michelle Aguilar, and Michael Cargill Jr.; grandchildren Steven, Maria, Jennifer, Kaylee, Nicolas, Emberlynn, Kysen, and Oakley; great-grandchild Emersen; and brothers Ken (Linda) Hoffman and Ron (Julie) Hoffman of Bettendorf, Iowa.Kristi treasured her family and especially...
Thomas Smessaert
May 24, 2026
Thomas Robert Smessaert, 74, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away on May 24, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side.
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 his tribute wall at www.mvcremation.com.
Jamy Richard Ashby
May 24, 2026
Jamy Ashby, 51 years of age, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at his home in Le Claire, IA, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 7, 1975, Jamy's life was marked by exciting adventures and good times.
Jamy attended both the Pleasant Valley and Bettendorf school districts. In his younger years, he eagerly participated in softball and baseball...
Erin Hamilton
May 24, 2026
Erin Hamilton, 63, of Princeton, IA, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, 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.
Marlin A. Seiler
May 23, 2026
Marlin A. Seiler, age 92, was a proud Navy veteran, father, and grandfather who passed away peacefully at Mercy One Genesis in Davenport, Iowa, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on November 7, 1933, to Amos and Emilie Seiler in Clark County, SD. lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his...
Robert J. Rannow
May 22, 2026
Robert J. Rannow, 89, of Neponset, IL, passed away on May 22, 2026, at OSF HealthCare, Peoria, IL. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his tribute wall at www.mvcremation.com.
Larry Andresen
May 22, 2026
Larry "Ouddie" Andresen, 72, of Davenport, IA, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at Ridgecrest Village, Davenport.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Larry was born on 12/28/1953 to Melvin E and Cecilia M (Hirl) Andresen. He worked for many years as a laborer for the railroad, He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by...
Daniel Malnar
May 22, 2026
Daniel Malnar, 66, of Davenport, IA, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026, at Harmony Davenport.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family with expenses; https://gofund.me/20e85a72b
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Marlee Davis
May 21, 2026
Marlee Jonae Davis, 59, of Long Grove, IA, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
Marlee was born February 22nd 1967 in Owensboro, Kentucky, Born to Fred and Oleta Davis becoming the 2nd youngest of 9 children, Marlee enjoyed cooking where she began working at Clarks Landing in Buffalo, IA, She also worked at...
DeMarcus Lawless
May 21, 2026
DeMarcus Lawless, 36, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his 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 express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
John Watts
May 18, 2026
John Watts, a dedicated and accomplished Operations Manager at Mark of the Quad Cities, as well as the proud owner of Glass Heritage, passed away on May 18, 2026, in East Moline. Born on February 26, 1949, in Staten Island, John lived a life marked by commitment, leadership, and a passion for craftsmanship that left a lasting impression on all...
James Skutnick
May 18, 2026
James William Skutnick, 76, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at his home in Galesburg.
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.






