Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th St Place, Moline, IL (2026)

01/12/2026

Jeamme Skelley

Jeamme Lenn Skelley, 66, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Davenport, IA.

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 express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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01/12/2026

Ralph DeLoach Jr.

Ralph W. DeLoach Jr., 82, of Moline, IL, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island Hospital.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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01/12/2026

Donald Carmon

Donald Anthony Carmon Jr., 63, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

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 express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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01/09/2026

Robert Cather, Sr.

Robert Cather, Sr., 60, of Sherrard, IL, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was centered around family, passion, and making lasting memories.

Bob is survived by his mother, Rae Jean Cather; his beloved wife, Patricia Cather; and his children, Robert (Ashley Echols) Cather Jr, Tabitha (Travon) Trice, and Brandon (Ashley Coyne) Cather.

He was a proud grandfather to Kaylee (Devan) Zimmerman, Kaleb Cather, Kyai Cather, Dahlia Cather, Robert Cather III, Noah Cather, Isiah Nunn, Marley Cather, Marcellus Trice, Montana Trice, Maverick Trice, Braelynn Cather, Brady Cather, and Bennett Cather.

He was also blessed with great-grandchildren, Luna Noel Marie Zimmerman and Kamilyah Marie Sky Hileman, who brought him immense joy.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, David Lee Cather Sr., and his brother, David Lee Cather Jr.

Bob had a deep love for the outdoors and could often be found hunting and fishing, or go-kart racing with his sons. He took pride in painting cars, enjoyed working with his hands, and treasured every moment spent with his family. Music was always part of his life, and he especially loved listening to Bob Marley, whose words often reflected Bob's outlook on life.

Bob will be remembered for his strength, his laughter, his love for his family, and the countless memories he leaves behind. His legacy lives on through generations who will carry his love forward.

“Every little thing is gonna be alright.”

Celebration of life to be announced at a later date

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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01/09/2026

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01/07/2026

Honoring those who have served is a responsibility held with deep care. Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial offers dignified veteran services designed to preserve every detail of your loved one’s legacy, from memorial arrangements to military honors.

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01/06/2026

Johnny Jones Jr.

Johnny Jones Jr., 54, of Moline, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his residence in Moline, 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 express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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01/06/2026

Theresa Hillyer

Theresa "Teri" Lynn Hillyer, 66, of Rock Island, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Generations in Rock Island. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Teri was born June 30, 1959, in Davenport, IA. She attended Rock Island High School and worked in the security field for years. Teri had a feisty spirit and never minced her words; we will miss that dearly. Her hobbies included reading, drawing, and knitting.

Survivors include her mother, Judy Wistedt, of Rock Island; Siblings Rich (Andrea Mills-Jones) Hillyer of Moline, Chris (Dawn) Hillyer of Kendallville, IN, Brian Hillyer of Silvis, Stephanie Hillyer-DeWitte (Chad) DeWitte of Milan, and Erik Wistedt of Rock Island. Children: Amy (Brian) Blair, LeClaire, Kylie Cox, Davenport, Kaylen Nelson, Canton, IL, Christopher (Katie) Hillyer, Wyoming, IL, and 6 grandchildren.

Teri was preceded in death by her stepfather, Nelvin Wistedt, and her father, Richard Hillyer.

The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date. Memorials may be made to QC Paws in Teri’s memory,

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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01/05/2026

Gaycha Mayhew

Gaycha Erene Mayhew, 82, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Gaycha was born on March 10, 1943, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, to Lloyd Martens and Annabelle (Gardner) Martens.

She graduated from Davenport High School in 1961 and went on to complete her Registered Nurse training through St. Luke’s School of Nursing. On June 19, 1965, she married Garvin “Ed” Mayhew in Davenport. Together, they shared many years of love, partnership, and travel until his passing in 2014.

Gaycha devoted her life to caring for others through an accomplished nursing career. She worked in Dr's offices, numerous hospital departments, including the Emergency Unit, Labor and Delivery, Surgery, and Mental Health. Notably, she served as a scrub nurse for the first kidney transplant performed in the state of Iowa. Her career also included roles as a school nurse, a health clinic nurse at the Rock Island Arsenal, an occupational health nurse with WorkFitness, and an occupational health nurse at John Deere Davenport Works.

Beyond her profession, Gaycha was a highly skilled quilter and seamstress, creating countless quilts for her family and for Habitat for Humanity home recipients. She had a deep passion for genealogy and carefully traced both her and Ed’s family histories back to their roots. She enjoyed her Silver Sneakers classes at the West YMCA and cherished regular lunches with her nursing school friends and Davenport High School classmates. Known fondly as the neighborhood “triage nurse,” Gaycha was always ready to help care for sick or injured neighbors up and down the street. She was fiercely loyal to her family, a devoted wife and mother, a loving grandmother, and a wonderful friend.

Gaycha is survived by her children, Michele O’Brien and Terryl Mayhew; her grandchildren, Nick and Shannon O’Brien, and Sophia and Nic Jarvis; her great-granddaughter, Harleigh O’Brien, with another great-granddaughter expected in May 2026; and her niece, Maggie Lopez.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Judith Rodts; her nephew, Justin Rodts; and her beloved husband, Garvin Mayhew.

Gaycha was deeply loved and will be missed always.

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 www.mvcremation.com.

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01/05/2026

Rick Vedvik

Harold Richard Vedvik, 74, of Milan, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his residence.

Harold was born and raised in Seneca, Wisconsin. He had a love of hunting and football, and learned life lessons working on the family sawmill. Harold attended technical college before being drafted into the US Army. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne and was honorably discharged after building friendships with people from around the country. He worked on the DRI&NW Railroad out of Rock Island, Illinois, before a career in the Teamsters Union for Roadway Express.

Harold enjoyed water skiing, billiards, card games, golf, and spending time with friends and family. In his later years, Harold found immense enjoyment with his four granddaughters, with a focus on spending as much time with them over the past 19 years. He had a close relationship with his children, who can be contacted for details on his celebration of life event.

Those who knew him will remember the stories he told, the smiles he shared, and the friendships he had. He will be missed.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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01/04/2026

Paul Minicucci

Paul Joseph Minicucci, 78, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, IA.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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01/03/2026

Judy Dumire

Judy Dumire, 66, Waterloo, IA, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, IA. Born in La Crosse, WI, Judy was the daughter of Richard and Bonnie Torgerson. She graduated from East High School in Waterloo, IA, in 1977 and spent many years in various service industry jobs in photography, janitorial, and as a cook. She married Kenneth Dumire on February 9, 1980, and they shared two children, Mindy & Tiffany, and later divorced. She was known for her love for her family, making lefsa, hunting for morel mushrooms, camping, and, most recently, diamond art painting.

She was survived by her children Mindy Faulkner and Tiffany (Jeremy) Talley; grandchildren Tanner Faulkner, Aidan Talley, Jada Talley, and Dion Talley; siblings Debbie Torgerson, Linda (Steve) Kohlmeyer, Steven (Edie) Torgerson, Don Torgerson, Laurie (Gunnar) Hattrup, Bruce (Tina) Torgerson, and Missy MacMahon; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a great-great nephew. She was preceded in death by her twin daughters, maternal and paternal grandparents, and her parents.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.

A celebration of life will be held at Harvest Vineyard Church, 715 E. 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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