Obituaries

Patricia A. Wendhausen

Patricia A. Wendhausen

Nov 3, 2025

Patricia (Pat) Wendhausen of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 after an extended illness.

Her visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, followed by a committal service at the Davenport Memorial Park chapel in Davenport, Iowa. Per Pat’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Pat was...

Douglas R. Chapman

Douglas R. Chapman

Nov 6, 2025

Douglas R. “Doug” Chapman, 64, of Davenport passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Following the visitation, the family invites friends to join them for food and sharing of memories at...

Ignacio R. Garza, Jr.

Ignacio R. Garza, Jr.

Nov 6, 2025

Ignacio R. Garza, Jr., 75, formerly of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Quartet Senior Living in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the services on Saturday at the funeral home....

Bonnie Louise Unger

Bonnie Louise Unger

Nov 2, 2025

Bonnie Louise Unger, 55, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Bonnie’s love for Jesus was evident in her kindness, her strength, and the way she cared for others. “All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure” (1 John 3:3)—words that echo the hope she held close throughout her...

Alexzander D. "Zander" Zank

Alexzander D. "Zander" Zank

Nov 2, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Jaime Lynn Schelhaas and Jaime and Joel's son, Alexzander D. “Zander” Zank, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Hope Church, 5019 Hopewell Avenue in Bettendorf, Iowa. The family extends an invitation to all to join them following the service at the Tanglewood Hills Pavillion, 4250 Middle Road in Bettendorf...

Carol R. Leuth

Carol R. Leuth

Oct 30, 2025

Carol R. Leuth, 85 of Bettendorf, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the Fountains in Bettendorf.

There will be no services and inurnment along with her husband, Ronald will be in Glendale Cemetery in LeClaire.

Carol was born July 25, 1940 in Moline, the daughter of Fred & Rose (Howell) Herdt. She was united in marriage to Ronald G. Leuth...

Catherine A. "Cathy" Caldwell

Catherine A. "Cathy" Caldwell

Oct 29, 2025

Catherine A. “Cathy” Caldwell, 75, a resident of Donahue, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge, Iowa. She will be laid to rest...

Carl Heinz Meier

Carl Heinz Meier

Oct 28, 2025

Carl Heinz Meier, 86, went home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday afternoon, October 28, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa, surrounded by his loving wife, Beverly, and daughter, Kristi.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Davenport. Visitation will be held at the church...

Donald C. Evans

Donald C. Evans

Oct 26, 2025

Funeral services for Donald C. Evans, 79, of Maricopa, Arizona will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025 at St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf, Iowa. Burial will follow at the Rock Island National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois where military rites will be conducted by the Moline American Legion Post 246. Family will greet friends on Thursday evening...

Jaime Lynn Schelhaas

Jaime Lynn Schelhaas

Oct 24, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Jaime Lynn Schelhaas and Jaime and Joel's son, Alexzander D. “Zander” Zank, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Hope Church, 5019 Hopewell Avenue in Bettendorf, Iowa. The family extends an invitation to all to join them following the service at the Tanglewood Hills Pavillion, 4250 Middle Road in Bettendorf...

Leslie A. "Les" Weinkauf, Jr.

Leslie A. "Les" Weinkauf, Jr.

Oct 22, 2025

Leslie A. “Les” Weinkauf, Jr., 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Fieldstone of DeWitt, Iowa.

His memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 1, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may...

Lois F. Bittner

Lois F. Bittner

Oct 21, 2025

Lois F. Bittner, 85, a resident of Grand Haven Retirement Community in Eldridge, Iowa, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. The family encourages everyone...

Bonnie F. Guenther

Bonnie F. Guenther

Oct 21, 2025

Bonnie F. GuentherFebruary 7, 1935 — October 21, 2025   Davenport

Theatre Director, Wife, Mother, World Traveler, Puppeteer, Arts Promoter, Servant of the Lord. Bonnie Guenther was all of these and more.

Bonnie Fern McCann was born February 7, 1935, in Jamestown, New York, to Thomas and Lena McCann. She died peacefully in Davenport, Iowa on October 21, 2025, at the age...

Marvin L. Gott

Marvin L. Gott

Oct 20, 2025

Marvin L. Gott, 83, of Davenport passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27th at Cross Point Baptist Church, Davenport. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital...

Greig N. Carlin

Greig N. Carlin

Oct 20, 2025

Greig N. Carlin, 64, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at the Boll's Community Center, 428 River Drive in Princeton, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf, Iowa is assisting the...

Irene Ann Leeper

Irene Ann Leeper

Oct 20, 2025

Private family graveside services for Irene Ann Leeper, 86, of Bettendorf will take place at a later date at Massena Cemetery, Massena, IA.

Irene Ann Leeper, 86, of Bettendorf passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis – East Campus, Davenport.

Irene Carson was born on January 23, 1939, in Pisgah, IA, the daughter of Clyde and Grace (Gatrost) Carson....

Edward E. Gittings

Edward E. Gittings

Oct 20, 2025

Private family graveside services for Edward Emmett Gittings, 85, of Davenport, will be at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Long Grove, IA.

Edward passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis, East Campus, Davenport. He lived happily with love and support for 7 years at Harmony on Utica Ridge.

Edward was born on July 10, 1940, in Lomax, IL, the son...

John R. Kuhrt

John R. Kuhrt

Oct 18, 2025

John Raymond Kuhrt, a devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather (Bompa) passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family and furry friends, Bella and Gray Cat. He was born in Davenport on January 8, 1956.

John was an amazing family man that focused his entire life on tirelessly supporting and loving his family. He is survived...

Edward R. Bertels

Edward R. Bertels

Oct 18, 2025

Edward R. “Ed” Bertels, 82, of Eldridge, Iowa passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 27, 2025 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Long Grove, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at Chambers Funeral...

Lisa A. Knous

Lisa A. Knous

Oct 17, 2025

Lisa A. Knous, 60, a resident of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa following a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. Visitation will be from...