Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Sue Ellen McKown
Nov 27, 2025
Sue Ellen McKown, 76, of Maquoketa, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 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 express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Holly Lee
Nov 26, 2025
Holly Lee, formerly known as Holly Trussen, was born on December 17, 1962, in Kewanee, Illinois. She passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at Avenues of Royal Oaks in Kewanee, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Holly was known for her vibrant personality and infectious laughter. She was truly the life of the party, a beacon of...
Justin M. Slieter
Nov 25, 2025
Justin Michael Slieter, 41, of Coal Valley, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Shawn Patrick Larson
Nov 25, 2025
Shawn Patrick Larson, born on August 11, 1966, in Moline, IL, left our world on November 25, 2025, after bravely battling cancer. He was a beloved husband to Chuck Tovrea, a cherished brother to Randy Larson and sister-in-law Mary Larson, and the proud uncle to a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews who adored him.
Shawn's life was marked by...
Esther Pizano DeLaRosa
Nov 25, 2025
Esther Pizano DeLaRosa, 90, of Moline, IL, passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her family.
Esther was born in Silvis, Illinois, on June 15th, 1935, the daughter of Librado DeLaRosa and Maria Moreno.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Luis G. Pizano, and her parents. Brothers Jose DeLaRosa, Manuel DeLaRosa, Leo DeLaRosa, sisters Theresa Tribbet, and Lucy Tapia.
Esther...
Jeana Kay Osborne
Nov 24, 2025
Jeana Kay Osborne, 60, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on Monday, November 24, 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 express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Thomas Duett
Nov 22, 2025
Thomas Duett, 67, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Jimmy Larssen
Nov 22, 2025
Jimmy Arthur Larssen, 86, of Long Grove, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Mabel Lenore Reeves
Nov 21, 2025
Mabel Lenore Reeves, 65, of Silvis, IL, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Silvis.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Mabel was born on June 5th, 1960. She was the eldest daughter of Raymond and Barbara Reeves.
Her grandchildren, bingo, and hanging with her family were her greatest joys.
She is...
Dennis Eugene Wittrock
Nov 19, 2025
Dennis Eugene “Denny” Wittrock, 69, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. Born on July 6, 1956, in Davenport, Denny’s life was characterized by hard work, unwavering loyalty, and the joy he so effortlessly brought to everyone around him.
Denny dedicated 19 years of his career to the Scott County Courthouse...
Lynda Ann ‘Gladney’ Swift
Nov 18, 2025
Lynda Ann ‘Gladney’ Swift, a devoted mother, grandmother, and lifelong seamstress, passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on December 23, 1954, Lynda lived a life dedicated to her passion for sewing and nurturing her family and friends.
Lynda's professional journey began with her tenure at Big Yank where she worked for many years until its...
Jean L. Clavette
Nov 15, 2025
Jean L. Clavette (Jeannie) passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, in Rock Island, Illinois. She was born on August 30, 1950, in Madison, Wisconsin.
A proud graduate of Monona Grove High School in 1968, Jean dedicated many years to her career as a payroll account manager for Stokely Canning Company until its closure. Following this, she continued her hard work...
Leonard D. Schnowske
Nov 15, 2025
Leonard D. Schnowske, 85, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on November 15, 2025, at his home. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A full obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Mary E. Olson
Nov 14, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Olson, 42, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence.
Mary is survived by her 3 children, Mya Stoops, Marybeth Walters, and Cole Walters. Also by her siblings Bobby (Jamie) Townsley, Catherine Arendt, Carrie (A-Jay) DeCrane, and Sarah (Brandon) Gomez, and her later-in-life father, Gregory DeCrane. Two of her greatest friends, Meghan Holman and...
Paula Wilker
Nov 13, 2025
Paula Ann Wilker, 58, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital, 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 express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Jeff Lyons
Nov 13, 2025
Jeff Jay Lyons, 62, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
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.
Barbara Collman
Nov 10, 2025
Barbara Jean (Peffer) Collman, age 72, of North Liberty, IA, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, and entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior.
Barb was born on January 17, 1953, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Glenn & Mildred (Murphy) Peffer. She graduated from West Waterloo HS in 1971 and Central College (KS) in 1973 before obtaining her...
Pearl (Fulscher) Tetens
Nov 10, 2025
Pearl (Fulscher) Tetens passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Silvis Center in Silvis, IL, at the age of 92.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Pearl was born in Moline on March 13, 1933, the son of Clarence Hull and Jennie (Myers) Hull.
She married Ronald Fulscher (1951), who passed in 1982; she later married...
Laurel Norris
Nov 10, 2025
Laurel Lynn Norris, 65, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Monday November 10th 2025, at UnityPoint Health, Trinity Bettendorf of Septic shock.
Laurel was born on July 25th 1960 in Walworth Wisconsin to Edward Joseph Norris and Vera Iverson. Later she moved to Silvis, IL and graduated High school there. She then moved to Dekalb, IL and worked as an accountant...
Jessica Anderson
Nov 9, 2025
Jessica Louise Bentley-Anderson, 68, of Clinton, IA, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at her residence.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation, 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.
