Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Kimberly Kaye Hillman
Jun 30, 2025
Kimberly Kaye Hillman, 55, of Davenport, IA, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. Kimberly was born March 13, 1970, to the parents Betty Thorndike (Crowe) and George Crowe.
Those to honor her memories include her daughters, Kayla (Brandon). Her step kids Kathleen, and Casi, in Davenport, and son Corey (Kimberly) in Maquoketa. She has...
Richard Eugene Wells
Jun 30, 2025
Richard Eugene Wells, 94, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA.
Richard Wells was the son of Dempsey and Clara (Allen) Wells. He was born on December 14, 1930, and grew up on the banks of the Mississippi River in Port Byron, Illinois. Growing up, Richard's favorite pastimes were building landscapes...
Tammy Grimes
Jun 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the passing of Tammy Lynn Grimes, formerly of Moline Illinois, is announced. Known for her quiet nature, she cherished her collection of nick-nacks and enjoyed playing bingo.
Tammy was a devoted mother to Amanda Edmunds (formerly Doyle). She was deeply loved by her four grandchildren: Noah Doyle, Lyrik Ashmore, Isla Edmunds, and Remi Edmunds.
She is...
Jerry "Sam" Boney
Jun 28, 2025
Jerry “Sam” Boney of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, June 28, following a 5-year battle with colon cancer.
Sam was born in Moline, Illinois, on July 26, 1959, to James and Ruth Boney and was raised in Kansas City, Kansas, with his siblings, Della and Ron. He spent many summers during his childhood visiting family in Reynolds, Illinois, and Port...
Frances Martin
Jun 25, 2025
Frances M. Martin, of Davenport, Iowa, entered her eternal rest on June 25, 2025, surrounded by her son, father, and lifelong partner. She was born on May 8, 1963, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Frank Martin and Mary Martin (Collins).
She is survived by her father, Frank Martin; mother, Mary Collins; brothers, James Buchanan and John Martin; sister, Maryanne Buchanan; her children,...
Paul Brown
Jun 25, 2025
Paul Mack Brown, 89, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.
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 his Memory Page at mvcremation.com
Thomas Christian Gray
Jun 24, 2025
Thomas Christian Gray, 75, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife by his side.
Thomas Gray married Melanie Cozad on December 4th, 1983. They shared 46 amazing years together.
Tom was a 2nd-degree black belt in Shorin-ryu martial arts. He competed, taught, and performed shows at Great River Days for over 15...
Gail Staples
Jun 23, 2025
Gail Ellen Staples, nee Dawson, 71, of Moline, IL, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at home with her family. Survived by her husband, Patrick Staples, of 46 years, her daughter Jessica, and son Peter. Born in Evergreen Park Illinois, Gail grew up with 5 siblings, Clyde, Donna, Tim, Stan and Mike. Her close, loving family unit spent their childhood...
Sharon Horner
Jun 21, 2025
Sharon Horner, lovingly known by her family and friends, was a remarkable soul who graced the world with her kindness and laughter. Born on June 4, 1949, in the quaint town of Maquoketa, Iowa, Sharon embarked on a journey that would see her touch the lives of many before her peaceful departure on June 21, 2025. In accordance with Sharon's...
Marian Meyer
Jun 20, 2025
Marian Jean Meyer, age 96, of Blue Grass, Iowa, passed away peacefully on June 20th at her home. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 26th, at Blue Grass Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:30 - 3:30 PM. Burial will take place in Blue Grass Cemetery, followed by...
Randy Jordan
Jun 19, 2025
Randy Jordan, 54, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away June 19, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Friends are invited to express condolences at www.mvcremation.com
Sandra Miller
Jun 19, 2025
Sandra Kay Miller, 81, of Galesburg, IL, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory wall at mvcremation.com.
Barbara Ann Wolfe
Jun 17, 2025
Barbara Ann Wolfe, 73, of Moline, IL, went to our Lord on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Hope Creek Nursing & Rehab Center, East Moline, IL., after complications from surgeries.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Barb was born in Rock Island, IL, on 22 September 1951 to Mr. and Mrs....
Earl Frederick Hamm Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Earl Frederick Hamm Jr. was born on July 14, 1961, and departed this world on June 16, 2025, in Rock Island, Illinois. He lived a life rich with passion and dedication, both in his professional career and personal endeavors. Earl was an Electrician before joining the Dixon Local 727 as a union laborer for over 20 years, earning the respect...
Robert Miller
Jun 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” F. Miller, age 72, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Bob was born on June 13, 1953, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, to Robert L. and Goldie Miller, the eldest of six children. He grew up in Nebraska City...
Sharon Kidd
Jun 14, 2025
Sharon Gladys Kidd, 63, of Davenport, IA, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, after failing to recover from a series of infections and cardiac arrests. She succumbed to her illness at Iowa City Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
Sharon was a devoted mother, and loved and cared deeply for all of those she had the joy of calling family. She...
Janet Lynn Farmer
Jun 14, 2025
Janet Lynn Farmer, 73, of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Generations in Rock Island, IL.
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 her memory wall at mvcremation.com.
Leo Shrimplin
Jun 13, 2025
Leo A. Shrimplin, 95, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Davenport.
Leo was born on March 2, 1930, in Jefferson County, Kansas, to George and Goldie Shrimplin. He attended school through the ninth grade. He would work some odd jobs before entering the U.S. Army on March 26, 1951.
Leo served in the...
Martin Swanson
Jun 12, 2025
Martin Elliott Swanson, 62, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, at his residence. There will be a private family ceremony.
Martin was born on April 6, 1963, in Davenport, IA. He graduated from Davenport West High School in 1981. He served in the United States Navy from 1982 to 1985 as a member of the SeaBees. He...
Gary Joe Duffey
Jun 12, 2025
Gary Joe Duffey, 62, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his residence.
Gary was born June 26, 1962, to Arthur and Pearl Duffey. He graduated from Central High School in 1981 and was most recently employed by Allied Universal.
Gary enjoyed fishing, coin collecting, and playing video games in his free time.
He is survived by sisters Rose...
