Obituaries

Donald Dean Jewell

Donald Dean Jewell

Jan 17, 2026

Funeral services for Donald Dean Jewell, 90, of Davenport, will be 10:00 am on Saturday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, IA. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion #26. Family will greet friends on Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home.

Donald passed away on Saturday,...

Joyce Lund Mears

Joyce Lund Mears

Nov 11, 2025

Joyce Lund Mears died on November 11, 2025, at 5:05 p.m. She died as she lived, peacefully and surrounded by friends and family. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on April 11, 2026, at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Princeton Iowa for all that would like to attend. Following the graveside ceremony, a celebration of life luncheon will...

Larry D. McBride

Larry D. McBride

Jan 20, 2026

Larry D. McBride, 82, of Donahue, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in La Grange, Illinois. Per his wishes, there will be no services and cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.

Larry was born...

Lulubelle D. Foss

Lulubelle D. Foss

Jan 20, 2026

Lulubelle's obituary will be posted here soon.

Marcia E. Schricker

Marcia E. Schricker

Jan 19, 2026

Marcia E. Schricker, 74, of Bettendorf passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026 at her residence.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Marcia was born on December 4, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Virgil and Doris (Jackson) Gruetzmacher. Following high school, she...

David Keith Mooney

David Keith Mooney

Jan 13, 2026

David Keith Mooney, 72, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

In keeping with David’s wishes, no services will be held at this time. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to Kids Against Hunger – Your Quad-Cities. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

David was born on March 16, 1953,...

Susan M. Whitney

Susan M. Whitney

Jan 9, 2026

Susan M. Whitney, 81, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Born on December 29, 1944, in Perry, Iowa, Susan was the youngest daughter of Edward “Walter” and Hulda (Wulff) Rothfus. On April 24, 1970, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bradford L. “Brad” Whitney, in Bouton, Iowa. Together, they built a...

Audrey Anna Buesing

Audrey Anna Buesing

Jan 7, 2026

Audrey Anna Buesing, age 61, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 7th, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.

A celebration of Audrey’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will take place from 11:00...

Ray Houston

Ray Houston

Jan 4, 2026

H. Ray Houston, age 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, surrounded by the care and comfort of those who loved him.

A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Oakdale...

Judy K. Sonksen

Judy K. Sonksen

Jan 4, 2026

Judy K. Sonksen, 83, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois.

Per her wishes there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Judy’s name may be made to King’s Harvest Pet Rescue of Davenport, Iowa. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

Judy...

Connie Jo Shannon

Connie Jo Shannon

Jan 4, 2026

A celebration of life for Connie Jo Shannon, 71, of Eldridge, IA will be 2:00 pm on Saturday at Riverside Church A Community Of Hope, Davenport.

Connie passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Select Specialty, Davenport.

Connie Jo Lee was born on December 7, 1954, in Wellsville, KS, the daughter of Harry and Marjorie (Beach) Lee. She married Jim Shannon...

Rebecca A. Monteith

Rebecca A. Monteith

Jan 3, 2026

Rebecca A. Monteith, 60, of Bettendorf passed away on Friday, January 3, 2026 at Mercy One Genesis Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Due to circumstances cremation rites will be performed.

Rebecca was born on July 31, 1965 in Davenport, the daughter of Jerry and Sharon (Gilbert) Kingery. She worked as a visiting...

Richard D. McKay

Richard D. McKay

Jan 3, 2026

Richard D. “Dick” McKay, 79, of Bettendorf, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Mercy One Genesis, Davenport.

Private family graveside services will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 p.m. Noon – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12th at The Columbus Club, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport, Iowa. Memorials may be...

Eugene Freeman

Eugene Freeman

Jan 3, 2026

Eugene Freeman, 93, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

A time of visitation and remembrance will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Pamela Sue Williams

Pamela Sue Williams

Dec 30, 2025

Pamela Sue Williams, 77, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.

A graveside service will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.

Pamela Brooks was born on May 19, 1948 in...

Marilyn J. Williams

Marilyn J. Williams

Dec 29, 2025

Marilyn J. Williams, 92, of Bettendorf passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Bettendorf Health Care Center.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.

Marilyn was born November 19, 1933 to Elmer and Ruth (Denger)...

Mark W. Weddum

Mark W. Weddum

Dec 29, 2025

Mark was born on January 7, 1950, to Folmer and Mildred Weddum. He grew up in the close-knit Danish communities of Kimballton and Elk Horn, Iowa, where he learned enduring life skills and developed a lifelong love for Danish cuisine. During his junior year of high school, his family moved to Atlantic, Iowa, where he graduated with the Class of...

Shawn G. McKim

Shawn G. McKim

Dec 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce Shawn Glenn McKim, 52, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He had battled Acute Myeloid Leukemia for two years.

Shawn was born September 13, 1973, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Ivan and Linda (Breon) McKim. He was united in marriage to Melissa...

Connie J. Crook

Connie J. Crook

Dec 23, 2025

Connie J. Crook, 73, of Davenport, Iowa. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, surrounded by the love of her family.

A memorial gathering to celebrate Connie’s life will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...

James G. "Jerry" Boyd

James G. "Jerry" Boyd

Dec 23, 2025

James G. “Jerry” Boyd, 80, of Eldridge passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge on Saturday, January 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Noon. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials to honor Jerry may be directed to St. Meinrad Archabbey, 200...