Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Donald Carmon
Jan 9, 2026
Donald Anthony Carmon Jr., 63, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, 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.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his...
Robert Cather, Sr.
Jan 9, 2026
Robert Cather, Sr., 60, of Sherrard, IL, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was centered around family, passion, and making lasting memories.
Bob is survived by his mother, Rae Jean Cather; his beloved wife, Patricia Cather; and his children, Robert (Ashley Echols) Cather...
Theresa Hillyer
Jan 6, 2026
Theresa "Teri" Lynn Hillyer, 66, of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Generations in Rock Island. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Teri was born June 30, 1959, in Davenport, IA. She attended Rock Island High School and worked in the security field for years. Teri had a feisty...
Gaycha Mayhew
Jan 4, 2026
Gaycha Erene Mayhew, 82, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Gaycha was born on March 10, 1943, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to Lloyd Martens and Annabelle (Gardner) Martens.
She graduated from Davenport High School in 1961 and went on to complete her Registered Nurse training through St....
Johnny Jones Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Johnny Jones Jr., 54, of Moline, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his residence in Moline, IL.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Rick Vedvik
Jan 3, 2026
Harold Richard Vedvik, 74, of Milan, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his residence.
Harold was born and raised in Seneca, Wisconsin. He had a love of hunting and football, and learned life lessons working on the family sawmill. Harold attended technical college before being drafted into the US Army. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne...
Paul Minicucci
Jan 3, 2026
Paul Joseph Minicucci, 78, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Judy Dumire
Jan 2, 2026
Judy Dumire, 66, Waterloo, IA, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, IA. Born in La Crosse, WI, Judy was the daughter of Richard and Bonnie Torgerson. She graduated from East High School in Waterloo, IA, in 1977 and spent many years in various service industry jobs in photography, janitorial, and as a cook. She...
Elbert Leon Kimbrough
Jan 2, 2026
Elbert Leon Kimbrough, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by family.
Elbert’s greatest love and devotion were to his Creator and Heavenly Father, Jehovah. He often spoke fondly of how his grandfather took him to the Kingdom Hall as a child, planting seeds of faith that would shape his life. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s...
Kathleen Ryan
Dec 30, 2025
Kathleen Kyle Ryan, 78, of DeWitt, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2025, at Iowa City University Hospital. An Open House Memorial is scheduled for May 17th at her residence in DeWitt.
Kathleen Anita Kyle was born on July 14, 1947, the daughter of James and Minnie Faye (Blakney) Kyle. As the family expanded, they made multiple moves between Indiana and...
Douglas Zickuhr
Dec 30, 2025
Douglas Wayne Zickuhr of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at home surrounded by the love of his family after a lengthy battle with dementia and Parkinson’s.
Doug was born on December 26, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa. His parents were Vern and Dorothy Zickuhr. Doug lived an amazing life. He gave everything he had to everything he did. Among...
Timithy Joseph Carlson
Dec 29, 2025
The family of Timithy Joseph Carlson, 50, of Davenport, Iowa, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on December 29, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of life will take place at a later date.Timithy Joseph Carlson was born on January 1, 1975, in Moline, Illinois, the firstborn son...
Beverly Simkins
Dec 29, 2025
Beverly Mae Simkins (née Hol), age 88, passed away peacefully on December 29, surrounded by family. She was born on August 4, 1937, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to John and Waunita Hol. Bev graduated from Davenport High School in 1955 and the St. Luke’s nursing program. She worked as a nurse and fierce advocate for elder-care for many decades, positively impacting...
Jeanne Theresa (Cyrier) Alvarez
Dec 28, 2025
Jeanne Theresa (Cyrier) Alvarez, 74, of East Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, Illinois.
Jeanne was born on October 5, 1951, in Kankakee, Illinois, the oldest daughter of Bernard Paul and Mary June (Raymond) Cyrier. She was raised in a lively household of eleven children, where her vibrant spirit, warm...
Marilyn Osborne
Dec 26, 2025
Marilyn Christine Osborne, 65, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at UnityPoint - Trinity Hospital, Bettendorf, 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 express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Raymond Coolbaugh
Dec 25, 2025
Raymond Coolbaugh, 85, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on December 25, 2025, at Woodridge Supportive Living, Geneseo, IL. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Raymond is survived by a daughter Kathy Coolbaugh, Dallas, PA, a son Ray Coolbaugh (Cindy) , Geneseo, IL, a sister Janet (George), Binghamton NY and grandchildren John and Destiny.
Family...
Gregory Zirbes
Dec 25, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Zirbes, born on March 30, 1957, in Clinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa. He was a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, remembered for his kind and welcoming nature. Greg possessed a unique ability to make others laugh and feel good, continually striving to spread joy to those around him.
Throughout his...
Kevin Lee Roberts
Dec 24, 2025
Kevin Lee Roberts, 39, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Coralville, Iowa.
Kevin was born in Davenport, Iowa, on October 26, 1986.
Kevin was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. His one true joy in life was being an uncle, and he wore that badge with honor.
Kevin was also a proud U.S. Army veteran, serving his...
Norma Norton
Dec 24, 2025
Norma Jean Norton 86, of Colona, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, 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 express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Marvel Faye (Swenson) Roggendorf
Dec 24, 2025
Marvel Faye (Swenson) Roggendorf, 86, of Calamus, IA, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her residence in DeWitt, IA.
Marvel was born June 24, 1939, in Clinton, Iowa, to George and Irma Swenson of Calamus. She was given the name Marvel by her parents and was a beautiful woman who more than lived up to her name. She was...
