Obituaries

Christopher V. Andersen

Christopher V. Andersen

Aug 7, 2026

Christopher's memorial service will be livestreamed starting at 12:45 p.m., Friday, October 30, 2026.

Please scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the YouTube link to view the service at that time.

Christopher V. Andersen, 64, an accomplished Army aviator and helicopter pilot whose 40-year career spanned military service, international aviation and aerial firefighting, died August 7, 2026, while...

Marylin Ruth Swank

Marylin Ruth Swank

Oct 23, 2026

Visitation will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at First Baptist Church, 3593 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722.

The memorial service for Marylin Ruth Swank, 94, of Bettendorf, will be at 10:30 am Saturday at First Baptist Church, Bettendorf, IA. Interment will take place at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport, IA., at a later time.

Marylin...

Rebecca Reiter

Rebecca Reiter

Oct 23, 2026

     Rebecca Reiter, 90, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, surrounded by the love of her family.

     A service celebrating Rebecca’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bettendorf, where she was a longtime and faithful member....

Harlan D. Sundholm

Harlan D. Sundholm

Oct 25, 2026

     Harlan D. Sundholm, 95, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Harlan lived a long and full life, marked by faith, hard work, a keen sense of humor, and a remarkable ability to turn his ideas into reality. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and...

Carolyn K. Carstens

Carolyn K. Carstens

Oct 27, 2026

Carolyn K. Carstens, 86, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at The Summit in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Our Savior Presbyterian Church in Argo, Iowa, where she was a devoted, longtime member. Visitation will take place on Sunday evening from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m....

Elizabeth I. Sanders

Elizabeth I. Sanders

Oct 13, 2026

Elizabeth I. Sanders, 79, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026 at the Elks Lodge, 4400 W. Central Park Avenue in Davenport. Memorials may be made to Shelly Fisher.

Elizabeth was born November 6,...

Harry (Henry) J. Venhorst

Harry (Henry) J. Venhorst

Oct 12, 2026

Harry (Henry) J. VenHorst, age 95, of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 12, 2026, under the compassionate care of hospice at The Summit in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Harry married the true love of his life, Theresa Terhorst in Megchelen, Holland on November 15, 1955. They were married for 70 years. He lived a deeply...

Howard E. Nelson

Howard E. Nelson

Oct 24, 2026

      Howard E. Nelson, 86, of Colona, Illinois passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Mercy One Genesis in Silvis.

      Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Inurnment will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

      Howard was born on June...

Jerald A. Loncarich

Jerald A. Loncarich

Oct 21, 2026

     Jerald (Jerry) Loncarich, 78, died Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at home in Bettendorf, IA. He was born on September 20, 1948, in Davenport, IA, the son of the late James and Leeora (Lantau) Loncarich. Jerry graduated from Davenport West High School in 1966.

     Jerry served as a dental technician in the Navy and was stationed in Monterey,...

Robert Mark Tomsche

Robert Mark Tomsche

Oct 19, 2026

     Robert Mark Tomsche was born on December 27, 1955 in Wells, Minnesota. He passed away on October 19, 2026.

     Mark was a long-time resident of Eldridge, Iowa and was the proprietor of Mark’s Small Engine Repair.

     He was a born tinkerer and lover of tools. Among the things he enjoyed were camping, biking, gardening and had...

Russell L. Huebner

Russell L. Huebner

Oct 18, 2026



      Russell L. Huebner, 77, of LeClaire, passed away due to complications of aplastic anemia and pneumonia on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Mercy One Genesis, Davenport.

      Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Memorials may be directed to Rock Island County Animal Control, 4001 78th Ave., Moline, Illinois 61265.

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Marguerite M. Bunn

Marguerite M. Bunn

Oct 15, 2026

Marguerite Muriel Bunn passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at The Fountains in Bettendorf, Iowa. Private burial will be at Union Cemetery in Humboldt, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to The University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital (https://uihc.org/donations), reflecting her love and compassion for children, sports and the University of Iowa.

Marguerite, daughter of...

DeWayne Donald Merkel

DeWayne Donald Merkel

Oct 14, 2026

Private graveside services for DeWayne D. Merkel, 73, of Bettendorf, will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion #26 of Davenport. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family.

DeWayne passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1952, in Davenport, to Donald...

Stephen W. Martens

Stephen W. Martens

Oct 10, 2026

Services are pending.

Viola Faye Spinsby

Viola Faye Spinsby

Oct 9, 2026

Funeral services for Viola Faye Spinsby, 92, of Davenport, will be 10:30 am on Tuesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, IA. Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire, IA. Family will greet friends on Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Viola passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport, IA.

Viola Birney was...

Betty Joe Wright

Betty Joe Wright

Sep 28, 2026

Funeral services for Betty Joe Wright, 100 of Davenport, IA, will be 2:30 pm on Friday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will take place at Sunset View Cemetery, Penn Hills, PA. Family will greet friends on Friday from 1:30 pm to service time at the funeral home.

Betty Joe passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at The Good Samaritan...

Miona M. Morrell

Miona M. Morrell

Sep 25, 2026

Miona M. Morrell, 80, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Miona lived a life centered around people. She had a genuine love for others, a generous heart, and a wonderful ability to make people feel welcome. She was the kind of person who was always ready to lend a hand, and whenever someone...

Jack S. Davis

Jack S. Davis

Sep 24, 2026

Jack Steven Davis, devoted father of Trudi Davis, Becky Rosazza, Bridgette Davis, and Margaret Davis and son of the late John J. Davis and Blondena L. Ward, died on September 24, 2026. Born on August 29, 1949, Jack was a proud graduate of the North Scott High School Class of 1967. Jack was married first to Dot Kohler and later...

Patrick T. Tray

Patrick T. Tray

Sep 24, 2026

Patrick T. Tray, 71, of Riverdale, Iowa passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 1st at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church, LeClaire. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the...

Alan F. Ohl

Alan F. Ohl

Sep 22, 2026

Alan F. Ohl, 91, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of the home he loved.

A funeral service celebrating Alan’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M....