Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
James LaCroix
Jul 10, 2025
James Douglas LaCroix, 66, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at his residence.
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 condolences on his memory page at mvcremation.com
Ileana D. Gray
Jul 9, 2025
Ileana D. Gray, 68, of Coal Valley, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at her residence.
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 condolences on her memory page at mvcremation.com
Gladys Pulse
Jul 8, 2025
Glayds Elizabeth Pulse, 73, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, 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 condolences on her memory page at mvcremation.com
Steven Milbrandt
Jul 8, 2025
Steven Pat Milbrandt, 65, of Donahue, Iowa, passed away at his residence on July 8th. He was born in Britton, South Dakota, in 1959 to Vernon and Shirley Milbrandt. Steve graduated in 1977 from Sargent Central before finding his passion in Home Improvement. Steve married Penny in 1979 in Davenport, Iowa. They had two daughters, Nicole and Stacey. Adding to...
Herbert Comer
Jul 6, 2025
Herbert Comer, 89, of Princeton, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Goldwater Care, Princeton.
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 condolences on his memory page at mvcremation.com
Joyce Heald
Jul 6, 2025
Joyce Elaine Heald, 86, of Moline, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at UnityPoint - Trinity Rock Island.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline,
She was born July 3,1939 in Moline, IL and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1957.
She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Brugman...
Stanley Kennell Smith, Sr.
Jul 5, 2025
Stanley Kennell Smith, Sr., 67, of East Moline, Illinois, formerly of Rock Island, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at his residence.
Born on December 21, 1957, in Louisville, Mississippi, Stanley was the son of Juanita Smith and Willie D. Hardy. In 1958, Juanita moved to Rock Island, Illinois, where she met and later married Rogers Terry on February 13,...
Barbara Michelle Danner-Boyd
Jul 5, 2025
Barbara Michelle Danner Boyd, 44, of Davenport, IA, passed away on July 5, 2025, at home, surrounded by love, after a courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will take place at Living Hope Community Church on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. To honor Barb, please wear bright colors or your "Team Barb" apparel.
Born on July 1,...
Robert Lee Claybrook
Jul 5, 2025
It is with profound sorrow and deep love that we announce the passing of a beloved member of the family, Robert Lee Claybrook, who departed this life on July 5, 2025, in Rock Island, Illinois, at the age of 67, surrounded by loved ones. Through his absence, a hole is left in our hearts, but his memory will live on...
Jeffrey L. Stenzel
Jul 4, 2025
Jeffrey L. Stenzel, born on October 4, 1951, in Geneseo, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, at the Allure of Geneseo. A cherished member of his community, Jeff filled the lives of all who knew him with warmth and joy.
Jeff was an active individual who graduated in 1971 from J.D. Darnall High School, where he took part in...
John Shields
Jul 4, 2025
John Mathias Shields, 63, of Durant, IA, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his residence.
John Shields was born on New Year’s Day, 1962, to John D. and Mary Ellen Shields in Maquoketa, Iowa, earning the special distinction of being the county’s New Year’s Baby at Jackson County Public Hospital.
He graduated from North Scott High School in 1980 and...
Timothy J. McMahill
Jul 3, 2025
Timothy J. McMahill, born on December 4, 1968, in Galesburg, Illinois, passed away at his home on July 3, 2025, after a long illness. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for all who knew him.
Timothy is survived by his devoted partner, Lynn Heflin, and his beloved son, Nicholas McMahill. He held a special bond with the...
Richard E Shewmake
Jul 1, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Shewmake, who left this world peacefully at home on July 1, 2025. Born on March 9, 1949, in Joliet, Illinois, Richard embodied a spirit of unwavering love and commitment to his family, something that will surely be cherished always.
Richard was a dedicated father and adoring grandfather whose life...
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...
