Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
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,...
Brian Scott Gordon
Oct 4, 2021
B SCOTT (BIG DADDY) GORDON passed away on October 4, 2021 at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island, Rock Island, Ill.. There will be no funeral services per his request. He was born DEC 04, 1964 to parents BOB and Patty Gordon in Aledo, Ill.. A "CELEBRTION OF LIFE" will be held at the R I Moose Lodge #190, 4410...
Laird Duncan
Sep 21, 2021
Laird W. Duncan, 67, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport. Cremation rites have been accorded and private burial will take place at a later date. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page.
Kathryn Denton
Sep 16, 2021
Please share your favorite memory of Kathryn to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.
Richard Vanspybrook
Sep 15, 2021
Richard VanSpybrook, 69, formerly of Rock island, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at River Crossing, Moline. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2021 at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Those wishing to attend may meet at the cemetery, 4205 30th Street, Rock Island. Richard was born...
Lori Osborn
Sep 14, 2021
Lori K Osborn, 58, of Davenport (Buffalo), passed away on September 14th in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Lori was one of a kind. She was a free spirit and danced to her own tune. She served in the U.S. Air Force where she met her first Husband, Kenneth Earnest. She was an avid gardener and landscaper, her...
Alesha King
Sep 12, 2021
Alesha M. King, 32 , of Rock Island passed away Sunday, September 12th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is the beloved daughter of Lamont and Maria King as well as the devoted and loving mother to her two beautiful daughters, Kiyomi and Kailani. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. "God grant me the serenity to...
Charles Alexander
Sep 11, 2021
Charles Alexander, 84, of Aledo, Illinois, passed away at Genesis Medical Center – East Rusholme Campus, on September 11, 2021, with his family at his side. Cremation rites have been accorded per his wishes. There will be a memorial service at The Aledo United Methodist Church Saturday, September 18, at 11:00 am. A private burial will be held at a...
Russell Roderick
Sep 7, 2021
Russell Roderick, 75, of Rock Island passed away peacefully on September 7th, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis, IL. Russel was born in Chicago, the son of Russell and Ruth (Blinkhorn) Roderick. A private family service will be held along with an inurnment at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Shelley (Toby) Spicer, Rock Island; a...
