Obituaries

Austin Wesley "The Snowman" Snow

Austin Wesley "The Snowman" Snow

Jun 26, 2026

Austin Wesley Snow, 31, of Long Grove, Iowa, affectionately known by family and friends as "The Snowman," unexpectedly passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Austin's Life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home...

Ronald L. Reicks

Ronald L. Reicks

Jun 24, 2026

Ronald L. Reicks, 82, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at MercyOne Genesis-East in Davenport.

A memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. A prayer service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.  Private burial services...

Toni L. Robertson

Toni L. Robertson

Jun 24, 2026

Toni L. Robertson, 76, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the Vistas in Bettendorf, Iowa.

A memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the MRDC Celebration Center in LeClaire. Inurnment will take place at a later date...

Emily T. Billings

Emily T. Billings

Jun 16, 2026

Emily T. Billings, 102, of Davenport, formerly of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Davenport Lutheran Living Communities.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18th at Glendale Cemetery in Le Claire, Iowa.

Emily was born on July 23, 1923 in Neillsville, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alois and Francis (Pesvia) Tichy. She worked...

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...

David M. Bass

David M. Bass

Jul 3, 2026

A full obituary for David will be published soon.

Ronald G. Goebel

Ronald G. Goebel

Jul 2, 2026

      Ronald G. Goebel, 79, of Wheatland, Iowa, formerly of Park View, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Wheatland Manor.

      Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services at this time. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements.

      Ron was born on August 29, 1946...

P. June Ellett

P. June Ellett

Jun 29, 2026

      P. June Ellett, 96, of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, formerly of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at the Serenity Hospice Home in Oregon, Illinois.

      Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no visitation or service. Inurnment will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family...

Theresa Rose Gillin

Theresa Rose Gillin

Jun 22, 2026

Theresa Rose Gillin, 94, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Ivy of Davenport in Davenport, Iowa.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Joan of Arc, Vianney Parish in Bettendorf. She will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park following the...

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. on Thursday, June 25,...

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...