Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Douglas Hobert
May 23, 2022
Douglas Charles Hobert, 87, of Moline, passed away Monday May 23, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. Douglas was born August 26, 1934, the son of Ruby Anna (Chamberlain) and Walter Carl Hobert in Charles City, IA. He married Jane G. Hammer June 28, 1952 in Charles City, IA. He later married Celeste R. Bell on Oct 27, 1979...
Leobardo Escalante
May 17, 2022
Espanol Leobardo B. Escalante, de 70 años, de Milan, IL, falleció el martes 17 de mayo de 2022 en UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island. Según sus deseos, se otorgarán ritos de cremación y no se llevarán a cabo servicios en este momento. Leobardo nació el 18 de enero de 1952 en Zacatecas, México, hijo de Marciano y Agustina (Barbosa)...
Taylor Denney
May 14, 2022
Taylor Bradley Denney, 30, formerly of Oquawka, IL, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Anamosa, IA. A Celebration of life for Taylor Denney will be held on May 28, 2022 at 1PM, at The Oquawka Museum Park (Schuyler and 2nd) in Oquawka, IL. Dinner will be provided at Faith Bible Church after the ceremony. Please come help celebrate Taylor's...
William Hampton
May 12, 2022
William David Hampton, 67, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at his home in Davenport, IA, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. David was born on July 30, 1954, in McKinney, TX. He married his best friend, Shirley, in August of 1972 in Denison, TX. He had a love for...
Linda Eldridge
May 3, 2022
Linda Eldridge, 78, of East Moline, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at her home with her daughter and grandsons by her side. Linda was the daughter of Raymond and Cinda (Brooks) Lundeen and Merle Eldridge's wife of 45 years, all of whom preceded her in death. Sister, Carol (O.B.) Chandler survives Linda. Linda graduated among the first 1961 class...
Karla Alender
May 2, 2022
Karla J. (Lawrence) Alender, 58, of Prophetstown, passed away early in the morning on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Loyola University Hospital in Maywood, Illinois. Karla was was born on September 20, 1963 in Morrison, IL. to Robert L. and Mary K. (Cocking) Lawrence. She graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1981 and married Robert A. Alender on December 30,...
Karen Freeborn
Apr 30, 2022
Karen L. Freeborn, 63, of Moline, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at River Crossing of Moline. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her Memory Wall.
Ronda Hauman
Apr 29, 2022
Ronda Sue Hauman, 56, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2022, at Iowa City Medical Center. A private ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. Ronda was born on February 13, 1966, in Iowa City, IA, daughter of Richard James Hauman and Betty Lou Meharry. She was married to Jeffrey Randall "Jeff." Ronda enjoyed being around...
Sandra Ganther
Apr 29, 2022
Sandra Ganther, age 72, of Moline, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022, at her home. Per her wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Wendt Funeral Home, Moline, with a visitation one hour before the memorial service. Inurnment will be in St. Mary's...
John Willey
Apr 27, 2022
John Willey, 77, of Albany, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family. An obituary will be posted soon when completed. Please offer your condolences to the family.
John Breckle
Apr 25, 2022
John William Breckle, 81, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and wife, Diane. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page.
Leslie Rowold
Apr 22, 2022
Leslie G. Rowold, 71, of East Moline, IL, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022 at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. The full obituary will be available very soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his Memory Wall.
Patricia Tensley
Apr 22, 2022
Patricia L. Tensley, 56, of Matherville, IL, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2022, at her home. Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Her full obituary will be posted very soon. Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her Memory Wall.
Billy Frakes
Apr 21, 2022
On Thursday, April 21st, 2022, Billy N. Frakes AKA “Frap” of Rock Island, IL, went to be with the Lord at the age of 66. He was born to Barb and Oneal Frakes on November 8th, 1955. Billy loved to spend time outdoors going fishing, camping or even just for a walk. He had a passion for traveling and he...
Larry Townsend
Apr 21, 2022
Larry Warren Townsend, 79, of LaFayette, IL, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022, at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center, Kewanee, IL. Per his wishes, cremation rites were accorded, and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Larry, the son of Warren Townsend and Jessie Barron, was born on May 21, 1942, in Seattle, WA. He married...
Daniel Wilson
Apr 11, 2022
Daniel Garth Wilson, 86, of Milan, IL, passed away Monday, April 11, 2022, at Davenport Lutheran Home, Davenport, IA. Daniel was born on May 6, 1935, in Rock Island, IL, to Paul and Amelia (Brehmer) Wilson. He married Harriet Josephine Decramer, who preceded him in death. He worked as a cement mason in the construction industry. Survivors include his two...
Margaret Fogelson
Apr 10, 2022
Margaret "Peg" Fogelson, 94, of Mendota Heights, MN, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 in Bettendorf, Iowa. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at St Mark’s Lutheran Church at 11:00 am at 2499 N Helen St, North St Paul, MN 55109. Arrangements were in the care of Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline,...
Brenda Kay Fleetwood
Apr 9, 2022
Brenda Kay Fleetwood, age 67 of Cleveland,IL left this world on April 9, 2022. Brenda was an avid cat lover, enjoyed music, baseball, nascar and spending time with her family. She was an also an avid reader, curious theologist, and pursued lifetime education as she earned her GED in her thirties and went on to earn an AAS in Engineering...
Tammy Jones
Apr 6, 2022
Tammy S. Jones, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Per her wishes, cremations rites were accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held on a future date. Tammy was born in Springfield, IL, on March 25, 1962, the daughter of Kenneth and Georgia (Raikes) Muckelston. She loved watching TV series, reading books, cooking, and spending...
William Nichols
Apr 4, 2022
William (Bill) Samuel Nichols lost his battle with Alzheimer's on Monday, April 4, 2022, at the Kahl Home, Davenport, IA. Bill, AKA, Wapsi Willy, was born in Plano, IA, on September 27, 1933, to George and Vivian Nichols. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Le Claire Fire Station, 201 N 15th Street....
