Obituaries

Hartmut Fahrion

Hartmut Fahrion

May 7, 2026

Graveside services for Hartmut Fahrion, 76, of Davenport, will be 2:30 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the American Legion #26. Those wishing to attend the graveside services will meet at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home at 2:00 pm on Thursday. There will be visitation for Hartmut at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral...

Keira A. La Grange

Keira A. La Grange

May 8, 2026

      It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Keira Anne La Grange age 19, of Davenport, who left this world far too soon on May 8, 2026.

      Keira was a student at Scott Community College, where she continued pursuing her education to be a teacher and wanted to be a writer while building lasting...

Shirley K. Gill

Shirley K. Gill

May 12, 2026

      Shirley K. Gill, 80, of Bettendorf passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

      Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 18th at Hope Church, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is...

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...

Patrick Edwin McLeaney

Patrick Edwin McLeaney

May 12, 2026

Patrick Edwin McLeaney, 91, of Bettendorf, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home in Bettendorf. Inurnment will take place at the Rock Island National Cemetery, at a later date.

Patrick was born on March 1, 1935, in Davenport, IA, the son of Eugene and Annette (McColloch) McLeaney. He graduated from Bettendorf High School and, joined the U.S. Air...

Sheila J. Jones

Sheila J. Jones

May 10, 2026

     Sheila J. Jones, 84, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Ridgecrest Village in Davenport, following an extended illness.

     Private family graveside services will be held at Davenport Memorial Park. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sheila’s memory...

Alberta J. Gilbert

Alberta J. Gilbert

May 6, 2026

     Alberta J. Gilbert, 90, a lifelong resident of Eldridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Grand Haven Retirement Community, where she had recently made her home.

     Alberta was born on February 13, 1936, in Eldridge, the daughter of E.E. "Joe" and Lois (Oetzmann) Porter. On January 7, 1956, she married Dennis Fahrenkrog in Davenport....

Lillian K. Schluenz

Lillian K. Schluenz

May 2, 2026

Lillian K. Schluenz, 94, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.

There will be no services, and Lillian’s wishes were to be donated to the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lillian's name may be made to Special Olympics Iowa.

Lillian was born April 12, 1932...

Judith Ann Codling

Judith Ann Codling

May 2, 2026

     The world suffered a profound loss in the early hours of Saturday, May 2, under the glow of the Full Flower Moon. Judith Ann “Judy” Codling, 65, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully at UnityPoint Health in Bettendorf.

     A community prayer service to honor Judy’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026,...

Andrew L. Wiebel

Andrew L. Wiebel

May 1, 2026

Andrew Lee Wiebel was born to Beverly Dixon and Gary Wiebel on January 21, 1987, and passed away on May 1, 2026.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Following the visitation, all are invited to join the family for a...

Richard Ivan Groom

Richard Ivan Groom

Apr 30, 2026



Funeral services for Richard Ivan Groom, 92, of Davenport, will be 11:00 am on Tuesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will follow at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL., where military rites will be conducted. Family will greet friends on Tuesday from 10:00 am to service time at the funeral home.

Richard passed away on Thursday, April 30,...

Scott A. Houseman

Scott A. Houseman

Apr 27, 2026

Scott A. Houseman, 60, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport.

Scott was born on September 28, 1965, in Davenport, Iowa. He built a life rooted in simple joys, strong interests, and the people he cared about most. He was currently employed at Xpac in Milan, Illinois.

Scott had a deep love for sports...

Rhonda G. Johnson

Rhonda G. Johnson

Apr 26, 2026

      Rhonda G. Johnson, 74, of Bettendorf passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Bettendorf Healthcare Center.

      Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Noon on Friday, May 1st at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery.

      Rhonda...

Michael A. Meek

Michael A. Meek

Apr 21, 2026

Michael A. Meek, 70, of Princeton, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2nd at Three 33 Bar and Grill in Princeton, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with...

Connie L. Fedrizzi

Connie L. Fedrizzi

Apr 15, 2026

Connie L. Fedrizzi, 75, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2026 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery,...

Donald H. Rathjen

Donald H. Rathjen

Apr 15, 2026

Donald H. Rathjen, 90, of Davenport and formerly of Eldridge, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2026 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Long...

Marjorie P. Wheat

Marjorie P. Wheat

Apr 12, 2026

Marjorie P. Wheat, 87, of Bettendorf passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at The Vistas in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to The...

Otto H. "Bud" Marion

Otto H. "Bud" Marion

Apr 10, 2026

Funeral services for Otto H. “Bud” Marion, 82, of Bettendorf, IA, will be 10:00 am on Thursday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bettendorf, IA. Burial will follow at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion #26. Family will greet friends on Wednesday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at...

Patricia Ruth Fatty

Patricia Ruth Fatty

Apr 9, 2026

Patricia Ruth (Alley) Fatty, lovingly known as “Patty” or “Gram,” was born on February 6, 1963, in Jonesport, Maine, the youngest daughter of Clifford R. Alley Jr. and Ethelyn Alley. Patty passed away on April 9, 2026, after a year‑long battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout her journey, she never lost her love for life or her positive spirit.  Patty spent...

Margaret R. "Peg" Nelson

Margaret R. "Peg" Nelson

Apr 9, 2026

Margaret R. “Peg” Nelson, 86, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Illinois City, Illinois.

Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, April 16, 2026 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Thursday at the funeral home. Private...