Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Shelly Delight Sterner
Aug 10, 2026
Shelly Delight Sterner, 61, passed away on August 10, 2026, after a three-year battle with cancer. Shelly was born November 28, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Dale Sterner and Thelma Baysinger. She grew up in Tipton, Iowa, and spent part of her childhood in Hackensack, Minnesota, where she made some of her favorite memories fishing with her dad on...
Thomas Marhoefer
Aug 8, 2026
Thomas Marhoefer, 81, of Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Charter Memory Care in Moline.
The second son of Harry and Carolyn Marhoefer, Tom was born on November 19, 1944, in Davenport, Iowa. He graduated from Alleman High School, Black Hawk College, and Augustana College before ultimately earning his master’s degree from Western Illinois University.
Tom married...
Dianna Ruiz
Aug 7, 2026
Dianna Lynn Ruiz, 82, of Moline, IL, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at her 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 condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Roger A Senn
Aug 6, 2026
Roger Allen Senn, 62, of Moline, IL, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.
Roger was born on June 28, 1964, in Moline, the son of Paul Senn and Linda Groom.
Celebration of life at a later date.
Roger is survived by his mother, Linda Groom. Brother Brian Senn. Children Marlena Senn, Joshua (Eryn) Senn, Justin...
James A McLemore
Aug 5, 2026
James A. McLemore, 80, of Kewanee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his 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 condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation. com.
Michael Sosa
Aug 5, 2026
Michael Sosa, 65, of Kewanee, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at his residence 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 condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation. com.
Doris Winston
Aug 5, 2026
Doris Caroline Winston, of Bettendorf, Iowa, peacefully passed away surrounded by the love of her two daughters. She was quite the fighter against esophageal cancer for three and a half years. She had only been given a short time, but she counted each day as a blessing.Born on June 27, 1948, to Henry and Norma Witkowski, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Doris...
Nickholas Larry
Aug 4, 2026
Nickholas A. Larry, 39, of Davenport, IA, passed away on August 4, 2026, at The Ivy at Davenport.
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 his memory page at www.mvcremation. com.
Ralph Grunwald
Aug 4, 2026
Ralph H. Grunwald, 86, of Rockford, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Kahl Home in Davenport, IA.
Ralph was born February 15, 1940, to Reinhold and Ardina (Schneider) Grunwald in Kewanee, WI.
Ralph is survived by his brothers and sisters - Earl of Milwaukee, WI, Lee of Plainfield, IL, and Dale (Jill) of Long Grove, IA, Joyce Brown...
Gordon Bender
Aug 3, 2026
Gordon William Bender, 69, of Grand Mound, IA, passed away Monday, August 3, 2026, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport, 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 condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation. com.
Kathleen Sue Vincent
Jul 31, 2026
Kathleen Sue Vincent, 80, of Cambridge, IL, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL. There will be no services per her wishes. Memorial contributions can be made to the Henry County Humane Society or the Cambridge Ambulance Service.
Kathleen was...
Patricia Petersen
Jul 31, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our Mother, Pat Petersen.Patricia Ann Petersen, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away on July 31st 2026. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public visitation or services. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial. A private service and the scattering of ashes will...
Kelly J McBride
Jul 29, 2026
Kelly J. McBride, 64, a cherished soul from Moline, IL, will be remembered for her kindness and warm spirit. Her legacy lives on through the memories shared by loved ones, who carry her kindness in their hearts.
There will be a celebration of life at Leisure Time Billiards in East Moline on Friday, September 11th, from 4 pm. until 9 pm.
Cremation...
Vicki Helmers - Farrell
Jul 27, 2026
Vicki lived life with a heart full of love and a sense of humor that could brighten anyone's day. She never missed a chance to make someone laugh, lend a helping hand, or show up for the people she loved. To so many children, she was the beloved "Book Fair Lady," volunteering at book fairs, field trips, and school carnivals—and...
Paul Jeys
Jul 26, 2026
Paul LeRoy Jeys, 77, of Davenport, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was born November 15, 1948, in Waterloo, IA, the son of Jack and Jayne (Dessinger) Jeys. He married Brenda Cheek on July 6, 1968, in Davenport.
From a young age, Paul was known for his incredible work ethic, loyalty, and kind heart. He...
Dirck Jeff Houtman
Jul 24, 2026
Dirck Jeff Houtman (1957-2026)
Dirck Jeff Houtman died Friday morning, July 24, 2026, at Allure of Quad Cities Hospice, 833 16th Avenue, Moline.
Born in Detroit on November 3, 1957, he was the eldest child of Loren and Lynette Houtman, who moved to the Quad Cities in the 1970s. His parents and siblings moved away over the years, but Dirck Jeff stayed...
Stacy Steele-Lauritzson
Jul 23, 2026
Stacy Rene Steele-Lauritzson, 64, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at her residence with her loving son by her side.
Stacy was a retired RNA with Visiting Nurses. She enjoyed her collection of cookbooks, especially her recipe cards passed on in the family for generations. She found pleasure listening to music, especially on her own jukebox. Stacy...
Janet Linjer
Jul 22, 2026
Janet Ann Linjer, 65, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her 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 condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Ruben Master Salinas
Jul 21, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ruben Master Salinas, who left this world on July 21, 2026, in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born on August 13, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, a wonderfully vibrant soul whose warmth touched all who knew him.
Ruben lived a life rich in laughter, love, and simple joys. His spirit was one that cherished togetherness—he...
Melissa Jo Buckles-Michaud
Jul 21, 2026
Melissa Jo Buckles Michaud, born on June 29, 1972, entered the loving arms of Jesus on July 21, 2026, surrounded by her devoted children and family. Though our hearts are broken, we find comfort in knowing she is at peace with her Savior and that this is not goodbye—it is simply, as Melissa would always say, "See ya later."
Melissa is...
