Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Dennis Woods
Dec 3, 2021
Long story short, Dennis Woods, 78, passed away Friday, December 3rd in Bettendorf, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation with direct inurnment will be done. There will be no visitation or service, but donations can be made to The American Cancer Society on his behalf. Dennis was born March 23, 1943 in Davenport, Iowa to Raymond B. and Vernetta K. (Makoben)...
Patrice Knudson
Nov 28, 2021
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Bertha Villafana
Nov 27, 2021
Bertha Villafana, 73, of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 16, 1948 in Indiana. Her enjoyments included walking, crossword and word find puzzles along with reading the newspaper. Survivors include her children; Brian Villafana, Kevin Villafana, Andrea Villafana and Angela Villafana all of Davenport; a grandson, Jerry Granville Jr....
Orville Rittmiller
Nov 26, 2021
Orville Rittmiller, 79, of Columbia Heights, MN, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express online condolences on Orville's Memory Wall.
Robert Hartweg
Nov 25, 2021
Robert Hartweg, age 70, of Sheffield, IL, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021 at Richard Owens Hospice House, Peoria, IL. Robert was born on September 9, 1951 in Kewanee IL, the son of Lewis and Dorothy (Thompson) Hartweg. Robert was a Custom Painter and owned his own business. He enjoyed drag races, car shows, fishing and hanging out with...
Lisa Jo Hughes
Nov 24, 2021
Lisa Jo Hughes, 54, of Davenport, IA, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her residence from natural causes. Lisa graduated from West High School in Davenport, Class of' '85, She loved her Children very much. She was also an animal lover, her 2 cats being her favorite. Lisa is survived by 6 children and spouses; Andrew Lobdell, Justin and...
Donna Stramel
Nov 23, 2021
Donna Stramel, 59, of Clinton, IA, passed away November 23, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express online condolences on her Memory Wall.
Ricky Clemons
Nov 15, 2021
Ricky Duane Clemons, 63, of Davenport, IA, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his residence. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Ricky's Life will be held at a date to be determined. Ricky was born September 9, 1958, in Davenport, the son of Ronald and Kathleen (Amana) Clemons. He loved his Iowa Hawkeyes, the...
Carolyn Hick
Nov 10, 2021
Carolyn Sue (Brumbaugh) (Needs) Hick passed away at home on November 10, 2021. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 5-7 pm, at the American Legion, 829 - 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244. Please wear bright colors in honor of Carolyn as bright colors were her favorite. Cremation rites will be accorded by...
Gary Rouw
Nov 7, 2021
Gary Dean Rouw, 87, of Coal Valley, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his residence surround by his loving family. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Coal Valley Township Cemetery. Those wishing to attend can meet at the cemetery. Gary was born March 8, 1934 in Pella, IA, the son of Gerrit...
Janis Grogan
Nov 2, 2021
Janis "Jan" Grogan, 72, of Colona, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the home of her daughter after a short, brave battle with cancer. Graveside Services and inurnment will be held Monday, November 8, 2021 at 12:00 pm in Rock Island National Cemetery Rock Island, IL. Family and friends wishing to attend the graveside service, please meet at...
Donald Youngers
Oct 22, 2021
Donald Michael "Don" Youngers, 68, of Davenport, IA, passed away October 22, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center - East Rusholme Street, Davenport. A private family gathering will be held to honor his memory. Don was born December 4, 1952 in Le Claire, IA, the son of Donald Lyle and Bernice (Husset) Youngers. He was most recently employed at Lewis Machine...
Donald Ploog
Oct 22, 2021
BETTENDORF – On October 22nd, 2021, US Navy 3rd Class Damage Controlman Veteran, Donald (Don) Lynn Ploog, age 78, of Bettendorf, took his final breath at his daughter’s home in Bettendorf after suffering from long-term health issues. He is leaving family and friends to carry on his numerous memories and stories he shared with them over the years. He will...
Virginia Baggott
Oct 14, 2021
Virginia "Ginger" Ann Baggott, 68, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society, Davenport, IA . Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. She was born January 23, 1953, in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of Cyrilla (Wingler) Baggott. Virginia worked as a waitress in the restaurant industry. She was a hard-working woman that dealt...
Kathleen Murphy
Oct 14, 2021
Kathleen Murphy, age 69 , of Moline, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14th, 2021, at St. Anthony's Continuing Care, Rock Island, IL . Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A private service and Inurnment will take place at a later date. She was the daughter of Delbert and Ruth (Schilling) Murphy. She graduated from Moline High School...
Robert Bradley
Oct 14, 2021
Robert Bradley, age 68, of Moline, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at his home. Robert was born in Vandalia, MO, to James and Janet (Anderson) Bradley. He was a beloved father and grandfather. His spirit was too big for this world. "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under Heaven." He is survived by...
William Kelly
Oct 12, 2021
William (Bill) Ellison Kelly January 3, 1929 – October 12, 2021 On Tuesday, October 12th, Korean War Veteran, William (Bill) Ellison Kelly, age 92, of Rock Island, took his final breath on earth, leaving family and friends for his next journey traveling onto our Lord. Bill was preceded in death by his spouse, LaVerna Darleen (Meyer), his parents, Clarence William...
Larita Hoeck
Oct 11, 2021
Larita Mae Hoeck of Davenport, passed away on October 11, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City from injuries received after she was struck by a truck as she was walking to the Dollar Store in Davenport, on October 7, 2021. A Celebration of life will be held this Sunday June 26th, 2022 from 12:30 till 3:30 at Tappas...
Jerry Baca
Oct 10, 2021
Jerry W. Baca, 58, of Rock Island, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, November 13 from 1 - 5 p.m. at the Friends Circle Club, Moline. Jerry was...
Veronica Vasquez
Oct 5, 2021
Veronica Vasquez, age 45, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 5th, 2021. Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded and a Celebration of Life for Veronica will be held at a later date. She was the daughter of Carmen Ochoa. She met and fell in love with her one true love, Jesse Garcia,...
