Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Denise Van Acker
Aug 26, 2022
Denise H. Van Acker, 55, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA. A Celebration of life will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Moline VFW from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Moline. Denise was born July 29, 1967 in Moline, the daughter of Donald...
Charles Sheeder
Aug 21, 2022
Charles Eli Sheeder, 73, of Buffalo, IA, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 21, 2022, at home. He fought a long and hard battle with cancer but still enjoyed life to the end. Thanks to the outstanding care of his hospice team, who made it possible for him to be at home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in...
Jacob Rink
Aug 21, 2022
Jacob Mitchel Rink, 23, of Silvis, IL, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. Jacob was born on May 5, 1999, in Rock Island, IL, the son of John and Candie Marie (Lang) Rink. He graduated from Hononegah High School, Rockton, IL. Jacob was happiest when he was with his friends, or with his loving dog, Ava. He had worked at...
Jacquelyn Kramer
Aug 15, 2022
Jacquelyn H. Kramer, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 15, 2022, at her home in Davenport Iowa. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 pm Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, IA. Those wishing to attend can meet at Oakland Cemetery, 3900 N 3rd Street, Clinton, IA, 52732. Ms. Kramer grew up in Sabula, Iowa and...
Roy Millbrook
Aug 13, 2022
Roy Chester Millbrook, 65, of Moline, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Christ Redemption Pentecostal Church, 2012 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL. The repass will occur immediately following the service and...
Kathleen "Kitty" Anne Kruse
Aug 9, 2022
Kathleen "Kitty" Anne Kruse passed away at home in her sleep on Monday, August 8. She was born in Davenport June 22, 1955, to Charles and Dolores (Savage) Kruse. Kitty graduated from West High after spending three years in Germany with her family. Left to remember her are brothers Dan (Shelly) Kruse and Kevin Kruse, the Renihan and the Mitchell...
Henry Merryman
Aug 8, 2022
Henry Merryman, 87, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. A full obituary will be available once complete. Please offer your condolences to the family.
William Peterson
Aug 5, 2022
William "Bill" Edward Peterson, 54, of Milan, IL, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. There are no services scheduled at this time and a full obituary will be available soon. Bill loved playing golf and was a HUGE St. Louis Cardinals fan. He also enjoyed playing his guitar. He was born with a musical gift and could...
Dan Copeland
Jul 30, 2022
Dan James Copeland, 59, of Le Claire, Iowa, passed away peacefully in his home with his daughter and wife at his side. Cremation rites have been accorded, and a Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 9th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Celebration Center, 21st Floor, Le Claire, Iowa. Dan was born on December 24th, 1962, in Lewiston,...
Robert Wright
Jul 30, 2022
Robert Wright, 76, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his home. A full obituary will be available very soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his Memory Wall at mvcremation.com
Esther Wanzel
Jul 30, 2022
Esther Wanzel, 97, of Davenport, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday July 30, 2022,at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa. She was a faithful lifetime member of Sacred Heart Cathedral. She had a true gift for baking. Everyone loved her sticky buns and mexican cream candy, not to mention all of the other yummy goodies she...
Robert Murnik
Jul 29, 2022
Robert Murnik, 72, of Bettendorf, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, at Bettendorf Health Care, Bettendorf, IA. 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 Wall at mvcremation.com
Larry Goudy
Jul 25, 2022
Larry R. Goudy, 66, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Arrangements: Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline, IL. His full obituary will be available very soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express online condolences on his Memory Wall.
Sandra Bukowsky
Jul 24, 2022
Sandra Bukowsky, 85, of East Moline, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Park Vista Retirement Living, East Moline, IL. The full obituary will be available very soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her Memory Wall.
Carl Larvenz
Jul 22, 2022
Carl Lee Larvenz, 63 of Moline, IL passed away on July 22, 2022, in Davenport, IA. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded, with ashes to be spread by family and friends in the many places Carl found special. A private family service will be held at a later date. Carl was born prematurely to James and Phyllis (Lee)...
Carol Benedict
Jul 19, 2022
Carol Ann Benedict, 87, of Moline, IL, passed away July 19, 2022, at Clarissa Cook Hospice in Bettendorf, IA. Per her request, cremation rites were accorded and burial will be a private ceremony in the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to King’s Harvest Pet Rescue in Davenport. Carol was born on June...
Charles Holm
Jul 17, 2022
Charles Holm, or Chuck, or Dad as I call him, has been so dearly missed since his passing. Dad passed away July 17th, 2022, at 10:52 pm from secondary health issues from his lung cancer. My dad's cancer was incredibly aggressive and fast-growing. There were only three weeks between diagnosis and passing. The whole event has left our family so...
Clarence Cole
Jul 14, 2022
Clarence Edward Cole, 80, of Rapids City, IL, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, at his home. Private family services will be held at Pittsburgh Cemetery, Keosauqua, IA. Clarence was born January 29, 1942, in Keosauqua, IA, the son of Grover Paul and Sarah Letitia (Rhoades) Cole. He shared a special bond with his sister and lifelong caregiver, Norma Smith....
Patricia Mcfadden
Jul 12, 2022
Patricia Ann (Blakemore) McFadden, 80, of LeClaire, IA, passed away on July 12, 2022, at Bettendorf Health Center in Bettendorf, IA. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Cremation rites will be accorded. Patti was born January 3, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Bernard and Anne (Iovinelli) Blakemore. She was raised in the Chicago area and graduated...
Gary Bradley
Jul 11, 2022
Gary Bradley, 74, of East Moline, IL, passed away on July 11, 2022, at his home. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory wall.
