Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
James Johns
Dec 21, 2021
James Charles Johns, 61, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at UnityPoint - Trinity Rock Island. The family is composing his obituary at this time. Family and friends are invited to share memories or express online condolences on his memory wall.
Shirley Lemon
Dec 19, 2021
Shirley A. Lemon, 84, of Big Island, formerly of Taylor Ridge, Moline, passed away peacefully in Rock Island surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life for Shirley will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022 at The Pub, 426 1st Avenue West, Milan, IL 61264. Shirley was born on July 9, 1937 to Vernie...
Randall Miller
Dec 17, 2021
Randall E. Miller left his physical body on December 17, 2021, and as the Bible states it, became “present with the Lord”. He was with us in flesh for 72 full years. Now he will continue to be with the Lord Jesus for all of eternity. Randy, better known as Grandpa/Pa, grew up in a small community, Dike, Iowa, where...
David Kundert
Dec 15, 2021
David W. Kundert, 62, of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at his home. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:30 am at Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. Family and friends that wish to attend David's graveside service should meet at DeRoo Funeral Home, 1611 7th Street, Moline, IL,...
Jerry Stogsdill
Dec 13, 2021
Jerry F. Stogsdill, 87, of Coal Valley, passed away Monday, December 13, 2021 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church of Coal Valley, 2431 1st St, Coal Valley, IL, with a visitation one hour prior starting at 1 pm. A dinner will follow the service. Jerry...
Tony Spaeth
Dec 13, 2021
Tony Spaeth, age 74, of Davenport, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021, at home. Tony was always there with a patented dad joke or to tell you about the latest Ciara Donnelly YouTube video or even to tell you about a great movie or book - including all the plot spoilers. He was an avid folk and bluegrass music...
Katherine Hays
Dec 9, 2021
Katherine Hays, 87, of Moline, IL, passed on to Our Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home. Katherine was born on November 20, 1934 to Henry Hollin and Mollie (Maxie) Hollin in Manchester, KY. She was one of 11 children. She met Lawrence Hays from Chicago and fell in love. She then eloped with Lawrence "Bob". She...
Louanna Poston
Dec 9, 2021
Louanna Poston passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 9th at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House. Cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no visitation or services. Louanna led a full life. She was born in Eldon, Iowa on Feb. 9th 1925 to Ralph and Frances Brown. On May 14th, 1946 she and Lawrence K. (Bud) Poston were married...
Dennis Woods
Dec 3, 2021
Long story short, Dennis Woods, 78, passed away Friday, December 3rd in Bettendorf, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation with direct inurnment will be done. There will be no visitation or service, but donations can be made to The American Cancer Society on his behalf. Dennis was born March 23, 1943 in Davenport, Iowa to Raymond B. and Vernetta K. (Makoben)...
Roger Wheelen
Dec 3, 2021
Roger D Wheelen passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2021, in Davenport, IA after a battle with cancer. Celebration of Life to be December 8th from 4-7 pm at Sippis Restaurant 406 W 2nd St. Davenport IA 52801 He was born Derald Ola Dilley Jr in Sioux City, Iowa to Delores (Harrington) Dilley Randall and Derald Dilley Sr.....
Patrice Knudson
Nov 28, 2021
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Bertha Villafana
Nov 27, 2021
Bertha Villafana, 73, of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 16, 1948 in Indiana. Her enjoyments included walking, crossword and word find puzzles along with reading the newspaper. Survivors include her children; Brian Villafana, Kevin Villafana, Andrea Villafana and Angela Villafana all of Davenport; a grandson, Jerry Granville Jr....
Orville Rittmiller
Nov 26, 2021
Orville Rittmiller, 79, of Columbia Heights, MN, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021, at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport, IA. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express online condolences on Orville's Memory Wall.
Robert Hartweg
Nov 25, 2021
Robert Hartweg, age 70, of Sheffield, IL, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021 at Richard Owens Hospice House, Peoria, IL. Robert was born on September 9, 1951 in Kewanee IL, the son of Lewis and Dorothy (Thompson) Hartweg. Robert was a Custom Painter and owned his own business. He enjoyed drag races, car shows, fishing and hanging out with...
Lisa Jo Hughes
Nov 24, 2021
Lisa Jo Hughes, 54, of Davenport, IA, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at her residence from natural causes. Lisa graduated from West High School in Davenport, Class of' '85, She loved her Children very much. She was also an animal lover, her 2 cats being her favorite. Lisa is survived by 6 children and spouses; Andrew Lobdell, Justin and...
Donna Stramel
Nov 23, 2021
Donna Stramel, 59, of Clinton, IA, passed away November 23, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express online condolences on her Memory Wall.
Ricky Clemons
Nov 15, 2021
Ricky Duane Clemons, 63, of Davenport, IA, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at his residence. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of Ricky's Life will be held at a date to be determined. Ricky was born September 9, 1958, in Davenport, the son of Ronald and Kathleen (Amana) Clemons. He loved his Iowa Hawkeyes, the...
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...
