Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Jill Lamb
Jun 29, 2026
Jill Ann Lamb, 68, of Moline, IL, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island.
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.
Gerald L. Wheeler
Jun 27, 2026
Gerald L. Wheeler, 90, of Davenport, IA, passed away on June 27, 2026, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
"Jerry" is survived by his wife of 65 years, MaryLou, daughter Sue of Peoria IL, fur baby Nellee, and grand-dogs, Lily, Sassy, and Oliver. Brother, John (Deb) Wheeler and their family. Jerry retired from Sexton Ford in the parts department...
John "Jack" Newton
Jun 27, 2026
John “Jack” Lee Newton, 86, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born on April 20, 1940, in Moline, Illinois, Jack graduated from Rockridge High School in 1958. He married Andrea McGinnis on August 4, 1962. They raised two daughters, Joanie and Natalie, who spent many summers being toted around to sprint car races with Andy and Jack,...
Peggy Sue Boone
Jun 25, 2026
Peggy Sue Boone, 60, of Geneseo, Illinois, entered into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, her Savior, on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at UnityPoint Health–Trinity Rock Island Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.
There are some people whose presence is impossible to describe with a handful of words because they refuse to live ordinary lives. Peggy Sue Boone was...
Reann Patterson
Jun 23, 2026
Reann Patterson, 52, of Davenport, IA, passed away on June 23, 2026.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Marjorie Preston
Jun 20, 2026
Marjorie Jane Preston, 76, of Moline, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones.
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.
John David Findlay
Jun 20, 2026
John David Findlay, 56, of Rock Island, IL, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Silvis Center for Nursing & Rehab, Silvis. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline. He is survived by his children, Kyra Findlay and Killian Boone; his brothers, Joe Findlay and Jay Findlay; their respective families; and many friends. He was...
Jamie Miller
Jun 19, 2026
Jamie D. Miller, 59, of East Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.
Jamie was born on August 9, 1966, in Moline, Illinois, to Marilyn (Cady) Shinninger and Dale Inskeep. She married the love of her life, Mark Miller, on April 21, 1990. Together they built a life centered on...
Rebecca Keen
Jun 18, 2026
Rebecca Keen, 61, of Kewanee, IL, passed away on June 18, 2026, at Avenues at Royal Oak, Kewanee, 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 her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Douglas Mitten
Jun 18, 2026
Douglas "Doug" Mitten
March 24, 1956 – June 18, 2026
Douglas "Doug" Mitten, 70, of Moline, Illinois, passed away on June 18, 2026, at Allure of the Quad Cities in Moline. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, Illinois.
Doug was born on March 24, 1956, in Kankakee, Illinois. Throughout his life, he shared his creativity, kindness, generosity,...
Helen Daufeldt
Jun 17, 2026
Helen Christine Daufeldt, 77, of Davenport, IA, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center East, 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.
Ricky Bowman, Sr.
Jun 16, 2026
Ricky Lee Bowman, Sr., 58, of Davenport, IA, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport.
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 his Memory Page at www.mvcremation. com.
Dottie Ague-Becht
Jun 15, 2026
Dottie Ague-Becht, age 53, of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on June 15th, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City after battling an ongoing illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Bowers, Jr., and was a beloved mother and mother figure to Kenneth...
Barbara Buchanan
Jun 15, 2026
Barbara Buchanan, 90, of Moline, IL, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026, at her residence.
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.
Harold Tetens
Jun 14, 2026
Harold Tetens, 98, passed away at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA, on June 14, 2026.
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 tribute wall at www.mvcremation.com.
Francisco “Papas” Mora
Jun 14, 2026
Francisco Mora, affectionately known as "Papas," passed away on June 14, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis in Silvis, IL. Born on November 10, 1998, in Rock Island, Francisco “Papas” lived a life marked by the warmth and kindness that endeared him to his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Papas’s journey through life was one of connection and...
Lucinda Smith
Jun 14, 2026
Lucinda Janeen Smith, age 72, passed away peacefully at her home on June 14, 2026, in Muscatine, Iowa.
Lucinda will be remembered for her love of family, her caring spirit, and the many lives she touched throughout her years as an emergency room nurse, homemaker and Nana. Her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and those she loved.
She...
Saundra Roberson
Jun 13, 2026
Saundra "Sandy" Jean (Presley) Roberson, 74, of Port Byron, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on June 13, 2026, following a sudden decline in health.Born on September 23, 1951, in St. Louis, MO. Sandy was the child of Pattie and Daniel Neumann. She grew up in St. Louis and Moline, IL, in a busy home with 8 brothers and sisters....
Candy Czupka
Jun 11, 2026
Candy Czupka, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Rock Island, Illinois. Born on December 2, 1955, in Moline, Illinois, Candy’s life was marked by kindness, a generous spirit, and a deep dedication to those she loved.
Candy spent the majority of her career tending bar, a role in which she brought warmth and cheerfulness...
Earl Hofer
Jun 10, 2026
Earl Benjamin Hofer passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis East ICU in Davenport, Iowa. Born on April 15, 1959, in West Union, Iowa, Earl’s life journey was marked by hard work, humor, and heartfelt connections.
Earl graduated from West Marshall High School in State Center, Iowa, in 1977. He continued his education at Ellsworth Community College in...
