Obituaries

Joni K. King

Joni K. King

Jun 16, 2026

     Joni K. King, 71, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Fieldstone of DeWitt, surrounded by the love of her family.

     A celebration of Joni’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m....

David M. Roete

David M. Roete

May 4, 2026

David M. Roete, 61, of LeClaire, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the family, in care of Jean Clark. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting the family with arrangements.

David was born on October 5, 1964 in Rock Island, Illinois the son of David...

Emily T. Billings

Emily T. Billings

Jun 16, 2026

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Edward William Elliott II

Edward William Elliott II

Jun 15, 2026

Edward William Elliott II, 76, of Princeton, IA, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport, IA surrounded by the love of his family. He will be remembered for his quick wit, generous spirit, and the laughter he brought to everyone around him.

He was born on December 23, 1949, in Brazil, IA, the son of Edward...

Mary Ellen Gillin

Mary Ellen Gillin

Jun 11, 2026

Mary Ellen Gillin, 84, of Bettendorf, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA. There are no services being planned at this time.

Mary Ellen Rowland was born on March 8, 1942, in Davenport, the daughter of Ernest and Nina Mae (Osborn) Rowland. She graduated from Davenport High School. She married...

John David Berry

John David Berry

Jun 4, 2026

Funeral services for John David Berry, 80, will be 11:00 am on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Sacred City Church, Bettendorf. Burial will take place at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion #26. Family will greet friends on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral...

Rodney D. Vearrier Jr.

Rodney D. Vearrier Jr.

Jun 3, 2026

Rodney D. Vearrier Jr., 67, a resident of Colona, Illinois died on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at his home.

A celebration of life is being planned for a later date. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

He was born on...

Dixie A. Sours

Dixie A. Sours

Jun 3, 2026

Dixie A. Sours, 74, of Blue Grass, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 8th at Berean Baptist Church, Davenport. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport. Memorials may be directed to the family. McGinnis-Chambers...

John F. "Jack" Ranson

John F. "Jack" Ranson

Jun 1, 2026

John F. “Jack” Ranson, 84, of Long Grove, Iowa passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 at MercyOne Genesis, Davenport.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 4th at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Long Grove. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Cemetery. Memorials...

Myron E. "Gene" Jebsen

Myron E. "Gene" Jebsen

May 31, 2026

     Myron E. “Gene” Jebsen, 82, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 31, 2026, following an extended illness. Surrounded by the love of his family and the memories of a life well lived, Gene left behind a legacy of music, devotion, friendship, and kindness that will continue to resonate in the hearts of all...

Janet Marie Schroeder

Janet Marie Schroeder

May 30, 2026

Graveside services for Janet Marie Schroeder, 92, of Bettendorf, will be 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL. Those who wish to attend will meet at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home at 11:00 am on Wednesday. There will be no visitation.

Janet passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Clarissa C. Cook...

Donna Marguerite Ploog

Donna Marguerite Ploog

May 29, 2026

Our beloved wife, mom and grandma passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.

Donna was born to Donald and Marilyn Meier on November 29, 1945. She was the second oldest of four siblings; Raejean, Sherryl and Craig. Donna’s formative years were spent on the family farm in...

Gary A. Council

Gary A. Council

May 27, 2026

     Gary A. Council, 82, of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Throughout his illness, Gary faced each day with strength, determination, and the same quiet resilience that defined his life.

     Graveside services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at...

Deborah Ann "Debbie" Johnson

Deborah Ann "Debbie" Johnson

May 26, 2026

     Deborah “Debbie”, Ann Johnson, 71, Le Claire, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Debbie was born on December 16, 1954, in Davenport, IA, daughter of George and Betty (Beeks) Rose.

     There will be a visitation on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in...

William Pennebaker Boone Dougherty

William Pennebaker Boone Dougherty

May 24, 2026

William Pennebaker Boone “Boone” Dougherty was born on September 4, 1936, in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, to Dr. John Henry Dougherty, Sr. and Florence Mabee Boone. He passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 24, 2026, in Bettendorf, Scott County, Iowa.

Boone graduated in 1954 from Christ School, an Episcopal boys’ college preparatory school in Arden, North Carolina. He...

Franklyn G. Hoke

Franklyn G. Hoke

May 23, 2026

Franklyn G. Hoke, 89, of Eldridge, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Fieldstone of DeWitt in DeWitt, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 29th at Asbury United Methodist Church, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials...

Mary Jo Slocum

Mary Jo Slocum

May 23, 2026

Memorial services for Mary Jo Slocum, 74, of LeClaire, IA, will be 11:00 am on Friday, May 29, 2026, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Inurnment will take place at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL. Family will greet friends on Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Mary Jo Slocum (nee Potter) passed away surrounded...

John T. Harms Jr.

John T. Harms Jr.

May 21, 2026

John T. Harms Jr., 75, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Hope Creek Nursing Center in East Moline, Illinois, where he had recently made his home.

Honoring John’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Scott County Humane Society or the Eldridge...

Janice E. Kuehl

Janice E. Kuehl

May 21, 2026

Janice Eileen Kuehl, 73, of Davenport, Iowa, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge, Iowa.  Visitation will be from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. She will be buried in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery next to her father,...

Loma M. Larson

Loma M. Larson

May 21, 2026

Memorial services for Loma M. Larson, 77, of Davenport will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, in Bettendorf, Iowa. Family will greet friends on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to service time at the funeral home.

Loma passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Bettendorf.

Loma Minnerva Werner was born in Savanna,...