Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Anthony Atkinson
Sep 10, 2022
Anthony J Atkinson, 62, of Maquoketa, IA, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Jackson County Regional Health Center, Maquoketa, IA. The family is composing an obituary to be posted soon. Please offer your condolences.
Gary Andersen
Sep 10, 2022
Gary R. Andersen, 74, of Kewanee, IL, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022, at his residence. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a private service will be held at a later date. Gary was born on July 22, 1948, in Borger, TX, to George K. and Janet (Davis) Andersen. He attended school in Mineral and Annawan, IL....
Louis Diamond
Sep 9, 2022
Renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Frank Pittman believed, “fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man.” Dr. Louis James “Chip” Diamond, Jr., passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Genesis East Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. A true “Chip” off the old block, Dr. Diamond is survived by his devoted wife, Kathe, and legions...
Richard Kuehner
Sep 9, 2022
Richard (Rick) D. Kuehner, 66, of Muscatine, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the Iowa Masonic Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Rick was born March 1, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Al and Bernice Kuehner. On June 24, 1989, he was united in marriage to Cynthia L. Bealer in Eldridge, Iowa. They were married for...
Carol Proeger
Sep 8, 2022
Carol Ruth Proeger, 90, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 8, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family burial service will be held at a later date. Carol was born August 5, 1932, in Sterling, Illinois, to Herman and Luceille Oltman. She was educated in the Rock Falls,...
Jeanne Johnson
Sep 8, 2022
Jeanne Marie Johnson, 53, of Atkinson, IL, was killed Thursday, September 8, 2022, in a car accident. Born on November 2, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA, to parents George and Marie Bedell of Tucson, AZ. Jeanne was full of life and compassion for others. She loved animals, especially cats, and was adept at learning languages, having learned Japanese while living...
Sharon Pettit
Sep 7, 2022
Sharon K. Pettit, 75, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at ProMedica Nursing and Rehabilitation, Moline. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Polish Pub, 2301 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201. Memorials may be made to QC Paws. Sharon was born September 30, 1946, in Iowa City,...
Sharon Bogener
Sep 2, 2022
Sharon Bogener passed away peacefully in her family home on September 2, 2022, at age 69, and is now reunited with the love of her life, Tom Bogener who preceded her in death. Sharon was born on September 29, 1952, to the late Nina and James Wilson. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Sharon enjoyed to...
Joseph Dilts
Aug 31, 2022
Joseph Earl Dilts, 75, of Rock Island, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at his home. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences.
Sammy Carver
Aug 29, 2022
Sammy H. Carver, 66, of Moline, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, August 29, 2022, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Bethel Assembly of God, 3535 38th Avenue, Rock Island, with a visitation one hour prior to the service, starting at 10 am until 11 am. Sammy was born...
Sandra Hauer
Aug 27, 2022
Sandra Hauer, 66, of Andalusia, IL, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In honor of her memory, please make a donation to your local or favorite animal shelter in her name. Sandra Kay Woolley was...
Denise Van Acker
Aug 26, 2022
Denise H. Van Acker, 55, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA. A Celebration of life will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Moline VFW from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Moline. Denise was born July 29, 1967 in Moline, the daughter of Donald...
Charles Sheeder
Aug 21, 2022
Charles Eli Sheeder, 73, of Buffalo, IA, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 21, 2022, at home. He fought a long and hard battle with cancer but still enjoyed life to the end. Thanks to the outstanding care of his hospice team, who made it possible for him to be at home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in...
Jacob Rink
Aug 21, 2022
Jacob Mitchel Rink, 23, of Silvis, IL, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022. Jacob was born on May 5, 1999, in Rock Island, IL, the son of John and Candie Marie (Lang) Rink. He graduated from Hononegah High School, Rockton, IL. Jacob was happiest when he was with his friends, or with his loving dog, Ava. He had worked at...
Jacquelyn Kramer
Aug 15, 2022
Jacquelyn H. Kramer, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 15, 2022, at her home in Davenport Iowa. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 pm Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Oakland Cemetery, Clinton, IA. Those wishing to attend can meet at Oakland Cemetery, 3900 N 3rd Street, Clinton, IA, 52732. Ms. Kramer grew up in Sabula, Iowa and...
Roy Millbrook
Aug 13, 2022
Roy Chester Millbrook, 65, of Moline, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Christ Redemption Pentecostal Church, 2012 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL. The repass will occur immediately following the service and...
Kathleen "Kitty" Anne Kruse
Aug 9, 2022
Kathleen "Kitty" Anne Kruse passed away at home in her sleep on Monday, August 8. She was born in Davenport June 22, 1955, to Charles and Dolores (Savage) Kruse. Kitty graduated from West High after spending three years in Germany with her family. Left to remember her are brothers Dan (Shelly) Kruse and Kevin Kruse, the Renihan and the Mitchell...
Henry Merryman
Aug 8, 2022
Henry Merryman, 87, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. A full obituary will be available once complete. Please offer your condolences to the family.
William Peterson
Aug 5, 2022
William "Bill" Edward Peterson, 54, of Milan, IL, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home. There are no services scheduled at this time and a full obituary will be available soon. Bill loved playing golf and was a HUGE St. Louis Cardinals fan. He also enjoyed playing his guitar. He was born with a musical gift and could...
Robert Wright
Jul 30, 2022
Robert Wright, 76, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his home. A full obituary will be available very soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his Memory Wall at mvcremation.com
