Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Tamra L. Walters
Aug 10, 2025
Tamra L. Walters, lovingly known as Tammy, was born on June 12, 1962, and passed away on August 10, 2025, in her home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Throughout her 63 years, Tammy exemplified kindness, warmth, and generosity, leaving a remarkable impact on family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Tammy had an innate ability to make those around...
Richard E. Ludin
Aug 9, 2025
Richard Edward Ludin, 48, of Davenport, IA, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport.
Richard was born at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, IL, on February 16, 1977, to Steven Ludin and Mary (Recore) Young. Richard grew up in Colona, Illinois, and Milan, Illinois. He moved to the Peoria, IL area and married Michele Gilmore....
Larry Hansen
Aug 9, 2025
Larry Dale Hansen, 76, of Neponset, IL, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
Arrangements are in the care of 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 mvcremation.com
Bobby McNamar
Aug 7, 2025
Bobby Joe McNamar, 59, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
He was the husband of Stacey McNamar, and they shared 33 years of marriage.
Bobby was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Billy McNamar and Bonita Richardson.
He attended Scott Community College, where he studied art and...
Ivan Florescu
Aug 7, 2025
Ivan Florescu, 67, of Rock Island, IL passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at St. Anthomy's Nursing & Rehab Center, Rock Island.
Arrangements are in the care of 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...
Mary Swetland
Aug 6, 2025
Mary Ann Swetland, 70, of Clinton, IA, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
Arrangements are in the care of 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 her memory page at...
Constance Baldwin
Aug 6, 2025
Constance Nadene Baldwin, 91, of Andalusia, IL, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Arrangements are in the care of 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 her memory page at mvcremation.com
Catherine C. Nance
Jul 31, 2025
Catherine (Kay) Nance, 102, passed away on July 31, 2025, at Celebrate of Moline. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, Illinois, with interment in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Catherine was born on December 9, 1922, to Bertha and James Willham in Beardstown, Illinois. She started first grade at the age of 4...
Ruth C. Ingalls
Jul 27, 2025
Ruth C. Ingalls, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Davenport, Iowa, on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 23, 1940, in Wilton, Iowa, Ruth lived a life rich in love, kindness, and service to others that will be cherished by all who knew her.
For 18 years, Ruth devoted...
Connie K. Pewe
Jul 27, 2025
Connie Kay Pewe of Davenport, formerly of Eldridge, IA, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House after a brief illness.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Dixon American Legion from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please join us to share a memory. In Lieu of memorials or flowers,...
Susan Lynn Newman Schultz
Jul 25, 2025
Susan Lynn Newman Schultz, 65, of Moline, IL, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL. She'll be missed by her 4 children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Arrangements are in the care of Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends...
Steven Harris
Jul 24, 2025
Steven Harris, 63, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his loving family at home, he departed this world with grace and strength. He was laid to rest on July 26, 2025, at Pine Hill Cemetery.A celebration of Steve’s life will be held on August 16, 2025, from 3:00 p.m....
Thomas A. Moore
Jul 20, 2025
Thomas Arthur Moore, 69, known to some as “Archie,” passed away on July 20, 2025, in Iowa City due to complications following arterial surgery.
Born on April 15, 1956, in Davenport, Iowa, to Thomas “Junior” and Ellen “Codine” (Goldsberry) Moore, Thomas’s early years were spent in Eldridge, Missouri, where he began his education in a one-room schoolhouse alongside his older brother,...
Daniel H. Kruse
Jul 20, 2025
Dan passed away at home from heart complications on Sunday, July 20 with his wife by his side.
Dan was born July 2, 1949, to Charles and Dolores Kruse in Davenport, IA. He graduated from Davenport West in 1967. He entered the plumbing apprentice program becoming a Master Plumber.
Dan is survived by his wife of 25 years Shelly, his brother Kevin...
Wayne A West
Jul 19, 2025
Wayne West, 75, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, IA, with his wife Carol by his side.
Per his request, cremation rites have been accorded. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Wayne was born on June 4, 1950, to Edward West and...
Gary Conley
Jul 16, 2025
Gary Conley, born on March 8, 1968, peacefully departed this life on July 16, 2025. A beloved figure in his community, Gary's kindness and warmth touched the lives of many throughout his journey.
He is survived by his devoted brother, William Conley, sister-in-law, Elizabeth Conley, as well as his cherished sister, Brenda Sommis. Gary also leaves behind a host of loving...
Lenard Miles
Jul 15, 2025
Lenard Miles, 82, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his residence with his loving wife by his side.
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...
Beverly J. Johnson
Jul 14, 2025
Beverly J. Johnson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, at the age of 83 in Rock Island, Illinois. Born on October 27, 1941, in Rock Island, Beverly embodied the spirit of kindness and warmth throughout her life.
She enjoyed a dedicated career in healthcare, serving at Lutheran Hospital and Heartland Healthcare, where she touched...
James E. Carpentier
Jul 13, 2025
James Earl Carpentier, 41, of Moline, IL, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his residence.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL. There will be no services.
James is survived by his parents, Ketra Loftin of Moline, IL, and Randy Carpentier of East Moline, IL. His children, Allehana, Anthony, Thomas, and...
Diana Castro
Jul 11, 2025
Diana (March) Castro, born on August 10, 1951, in Moline, Illinois, passed away on July 11, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Diana's life was marked by her unwavering dedication to helping others and her rich artistic spirit.
Diana embarked on her professional journey by working at Project Now and the Illinois Migrant Council, where she played a pivotal...
