It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Richard "Ricky" Elliott Vens, who graced our lives for a brief moment. Born on February 22, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa, Ricky's time with us was all too short, as he left this world on March 31, 2025, at just over a month old.

Though his life was brief, Ricky's spirit will forever remain in the hearts of his loving family, especially with his devoted parents, Tyler and Sarah Vens. He will be remembered as a fighter, who persevered and overcame a lot of hurdles in these past few weeks.

Those left to cherish Ricky's memory include his parents, Sarah and Tyler; grandparents, Rick and Kim Miers and Larry Vens; great-grandmother, Mary Ann Kelly; and several beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.

Ricky was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cindy Vens.

Family and friends are invited to come together to honor and celebrate Ricky's life at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home in Rock Island, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of the Stead Family Children's Hospital at the University of Iowa.

The family is grateful for the love and support they have received during this incredibly difficult time and they would like to thank the wonderful neonatal intensive care unit staff at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Although Ricky's life was brief, his legacy of love will endure. He will be remembered and cherished forever in the hearts of those he touched.