Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Janis "Bay Bay" Martin
Oct 24, 2024
Janis “Bay Bay” Martin, 63, of Davenport, IA, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2024, at the Greater Antioch Baptist Church, 929 14th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. In Janis's early years, she attended Grant Elementary and Rock Island High School...
Deano Lee Trevino
Oct 24, 2024
Deano Lee Trevino, 55, of East Moline, IL, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family.
Deano Lee Trevino was born on April 28th, 1969, to Jose and Pat (Fuller) Trevino in Rock Island, IL. He married Sheryl Lear on July 20th, 2002, at the UAW in Rock Island, IL. They met in 1999 at Barjan Products...
Albert Weatherwax
Oct 20, 2024
Albert "Sonny" Weatherwax, born on December 11, 1942, in Albany, California, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was a loving figure whose life was marked by his unwavering kindness, authenticity, and unique sense of humor that endeared him to those who knew him.
Throughout his life, Sonny developed a profound passion for the great outdoors,...
Kevin Sean Fisher
Oct 19, 2024
Kevin Sean Fisher, aged 62, of Scott County, IA, passed away on October 19th, 2024. Born November 14, 1961, he was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central High School in Davenport, IA. Kevin was known for his reserved nature, yet those close to him appreciated his understated humor and deep affection for his cat,Socks. His...
Richard Alan Blackwood Sr.
Oct 19, 2024
Richard Alan Blackwood Sr., 72, of Moline, IL, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at his residence. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline.
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
Leona Frances Foth
Oct 19, 2024
Leona Frances Foth, a beloved mother and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on October 19 2024, in Bettendorf, Iowa, at the age of 93. No formal services will be held. Born on May 23, 1931, in Rockford, Illinois, Leona spent a remarkable life that touched the hearts of all who knew her.
Leona dedicated over thirty years of her career to...
Burton Douglas Stephens, Jr.
Oct 19, 2024
Burton Douglas “Doug” Stephens, 76, passed peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
During his life, Doug maintained all of the trappings of an explorer, keeping an open mind to the adventures and setbacks life presented him with and finding joy in his charitable work. Doug was an avid sailor and skier. He participated in the Chicago Yacht Club’s...
C. Kathi Jacobs Fulkerson Walker
Oct 18, 2024
Toulon, IL - Kathleen Jacobs Fulkerson Walker, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 10:28 am during a short stay at Toulon Hospice Healthcare.
She was born on September 26, 1949, in Kewanee, IL, to Carl and Virginia (Morrison) Jacobs. She married John Fulkerson in Kewanee, IL, where they had three children together, later divorced and remarried to...
Jeffrey Weybright
Oct 17, 2024
Jeffrey Weybright passed away peacefully at his home in Moline, IL, at the age of 70. Born in Moline, Illinois, on December 23, 1953, Jeff led a life of dedication, passion, and camaraderie.
A proud graduate of Moline High School, class of 1972, Jeff devoted over 25 years to his career as a truck driver for Duffy Paper Company. His commitment...
Melissa Parkin
Oct 15, 2024
“I’m not bossy, I just have leadership skills” perfectly describes Melissa “Missy” Dawn Parkin, née Luerssen. However, cancer was something Missy found she could not boss around.
On Oct. 15, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, Missy lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was truly a fighter, as she fought off both anal and thyroid cancer in 2016.
Missy was born...
Tammy Tegg
Oct 14, 2024
Tammy Tegg, 59, Galesburg, IL, passed away on October 14, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her Memory Page at mvcremation.com.
William John Dunn
Oct 12, 2024
William "Bill" Dunn, 78, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born July 6, 1946, in Port Huron, Michigan, to the late William and Aleen Dunn. He is survived by siblings Kenna Schultz, Paul Dunn, and Phil (Joan) Dunn, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters...
Donald K. Moore
Oct 11, 2024
Donald Keith Moore, lovingly known to friends and family as Don, was born on February 2, 1952, in McGregor, Iowa. He lived a life marked by kindness, laughter, and a profound sense of humor that endeared him to all who knew him. On October 11, 2024, he passed away peacefully at Allure of Geneseo in Geneseo, Illinois, leaving behind a...
Daniel L. Rosales
Oct 10, 2024
Daniel Luciano “Dan” Rosales, 62, of Moline, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024, with loved ones by his side. A Celebration of Life will be held for friends and family at Wendt Funeral Home in Moline on Saturday, October 26th, between 1 - 4 pm.
Dan was born October 29, 1961, in Moline, IL, to Deloris and Amador Rosales. He graduated...
Jeffrey Allen Parks
Oct 8, 2024
Jeffrey Allen Parks, 61, of Davenport, IA, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab Center, East Moline, IL. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline.
Those left to honor his memory are his Mother, Mary Bowman; Sister, Carol-Rusty Rettkowski; Brother, Mark House; Sons, Brian and Scott Kephart; and Daughters, Trisha Tyer...
Anita Schutman
Oct 8, 2024
Anita T. Schutman, 95, of Bettendorf, peacefully passed away on October 8, 2024, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, surrounded by her family.
Anita was born on September 13,1929 in Rock Island, IL to Celia and Jack Racine. She grew up in Chicago, IL and moved back to Rock Island when she was 15 years old. She graduated from...
Edward Schmacht
Oct 8, 2024
Edward Schmacht, born on January 6, 1943, in the heart of Rock Island, has transitioned into eternal rest on October 8, 2024, in the same cherished city that witnessed the many chapters of his life. His journey intertwined with the very essence of community, where he embraced both friends and family with an open heart and open doors.
In the realm...
Kimberly McIntyre
Oct 7, 2024
Kimberly Ann McIntyre, 61, of Camanche, IA, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline. There will be a Celebration of Life at Rock Creek Marina & Campground (Pintail Cabin) on November 9th, 2024 from 4 pm - 8pm.
Kimberly Ann McIntyre was born...
Judith Kay Anderson
Oct 6, 2024
Judith Kay (Kluever) Anderson, 81, of Princeton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, October 6,2024 after a brief stay at Bettendorf Health Care Center with Hospice care in Bettendorf, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline, IL. Private services will follow at a later date for burial at McCausland Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her...
Marcia Diane Lorenz
Oct 6, 2024
Marcia Lorenz was born on September 2, 1949, to Roy and Lillian Ruge. She left to join them in heaven on October 6, 2024. Per her wishes, there will be no services. A private burial will be held at Memorial Park in Davenport. Memorials may be made to her family.
Marcia graduated from Central High School. She then married her love,...
