Obituaries

Herbert Willers

Herbert Willers

Dec 22, 2025

Funeral services for Herb Willers Sr.,77, of Bettendorf, will be 11:00 am on Monday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport, where military rites will be conducted by the LeClaire American Legion Buffalo Bill Post #347, LeClaire, IA. Family will greet friends on Sunday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the funeral...

Constance F. "Connie" Curlott

Constance F. "Connie" Curlott

Dec 22, 2025

Constance F. “Connie” Curlott, 86, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Bickford Cottage, Davenport.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may...

Joseph T. Celsi

Joseph T. Celsi

Dec 22, 2025

Joseph T. Celsi, 84, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 22, 2025 after a long and courageous journey with illness, surrounded by the comfort of family and home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf. Visitation will...

Connie J. Crook

Connie J. Crook

Dec 23, 2025

Connie's obituary will be posted here soon.

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...

Robert L. Roe

Robert L. Roe

Dec 16, 2025

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Long Grove Fire Station for Robert Lee Roe, 69, of Long Grove, IA. Bob passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport. Bob was born on October 3, 1956, in Davenport, the son of Jim...

Linda G. Paplinski

Linda G. Paplinski

Dec 23, 2025

Linda G. Paplinski, 85, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, surrounded by her daughters, Leslie and Vicki.

Linda was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1940, the daughter of Charles and Maree (Biddle) Usselton. The family eventually settled in Norwalk, Ohio where Linda graduated from Norwalk High School in 1958. Linda...

Pamela R. Danielsen

Pamela R. Danielsen

Dec 19, 2025

Pamela Rae (Post) Danielsen, age 63, of Eldridge, Iowa, entered the loving arms of her Savior on December 19th, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family, after a courageous journey embraced with grace while under hospice care.

Born September 12, 1962, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Pamela was the cherished daughter of Pete E. Post and Shirley Lorene Post. She grew up surrounded by...

Lillian M. Garrison

Lillian M. Garrison

Dec 19, 2025

Lillian M. Garrison, 92, of Bettendorf passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Bettendorf Health Care Center.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services at this time. A private family inurnment will take place at Jack’s Cemetery in LeClaire. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lillian was born on December 7,...

Ann Elizabeth Gerber

Ann Elizabeth Gerber

Dec 19, 2025

Funeral services for Ann Elizabeth Gerber, 91, of Davenport, will be 10:00 am on Friday, December 26, 2025, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport. Family will greet friends on Friday from 9:00 am to service time at the funeral home.

Ann passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home in Davenport.

Ann...

Rochelle P. "Chelle" Mannhardt

Rochelle P. "Chelle" Mannhardt

Dec 19, 2025

Rochelle P. “Chelle” Mannhardt, 83, of Bettendorf passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, December 26th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at the funeral home. The service will be recorded for those unable...

Margaret A. Weatherly

Margaret A. Weatherly

Dec 18, 2025

Margaret Anna Weatherly (Nana), 86, of Bettendorf, passed away on Thursday December 18th, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital. There are no services being planned at this time. Inurnment will take place at the Rock Island National Cemetery.

Margaret A. Shoop was born on April 27, 1939 in Muncie, IN, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Croucher) Shoop. She married...

Max A. Robertson

Max A. Robertson

Dec 14, 2025

Max A. Robertson, 77, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at his home.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 by his family.

Max was born October 4, 1948 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Roy & Letha (Veatch) Robertson.

Max was a graduate of Bettendorf High School and went on to study mechanical...

Janice K. Brinkley

Janice K. Brinkley

Dec 10, 2025

Janice Kay Brinkley (née Thomas), age 84, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Bettendorf, Iowa. Born on April 21, 1941, in Hannibal, Missouri, Janice lived a life rooted in love for her family and the simple joys that brought her happiness.

Janice dedicated many years of her working life to the food service industry. She worked at Ponderosa for...

Darlene M. "Marie" Spinsby

Darlene M. "Marie" Spinsby

Dec 8, 2025

Darlene M. “Marie” Spinsby, 94, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 8, 2025. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Private family burial will be at Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Teresa A. "Teri" Wittkowski

Teresa A. "Teri" Wittkowski

Dec 8, 2025

Teresa A. "Teri" Wittkowski, 76, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 8th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of music, kindness and love that touched everyone that knew her.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 20th, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge, Iowa , her spiritual home for more than...

Virginia M. Szymanski

Virginia M. Szymanski

Dec 7, 2025

Virginia Marie Szymanski, 75, of Davenport passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL.

Virginia was born on January 29, 1950, in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Frank and Edith (Goeltl) Szymanski. She graduated from South High School, in 1969 in Omaha, NE. She did clerical work for Truegreen Lawn Care, Davenport for 30 years,...

Steve Rinehart

Steve Rinehart

Dec 5, 2025

Steven R. Rinehart, 74, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 5, 2025. His absence leaves a deep and quiet space in the hearts of all who loved him.

A celebration of Steve’s life will be held next spring, when family and friends can gather to share stories, laughter, and the many memories he leaves behind....

Lowell T. St. Clair

Lowell T. St. Clair

Dec 5, 2025

Lowell T. St. Clair passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  A graveside service will be held at a later date at Rock Island National Cemetery.  Details will be provided as they become available.

Rena K. McPherson

Rena K. McPherson

Nov 29, 2025

Rena Kay (Pipes) McPherson, 59, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on November 29, 2025. A celebration of Rena’s life will be held at a later date.

Born on Halloween in Davenport, Iowa, Rena brought warmth, humor, and a vibrant spirit to everyone who knew her. She graduated from Davenport Central High School and went on to devote her life to...