Obituaries
Judy D. Whipple
Jul 1, 2025
Judy D. Whipple, 72, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf where she was a member. Inurnment will...
Ronald M. Tuftee
Jun 29, 2025
We are heartbroken to announce the sudden passing of Ronald M. Tuftee, 72, of Eldridge, IA.
Ron was born on February 20, 1953 in Donahue, IA. He was a lifelong resident of rural Scott County, growing up in Donahue on the Wapsi River and later moving to his dream property in Eldridge, IA just East of Scott County Park. He loved...
Mary Ann Ratliff
Jun 28, 2025
A Celebration of Life service for Mary Ann Ratliff, 78, of Davenport will be Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 901 West 15th St, Davenport, IA 52804. (Taylor Ridge Apts)
Mary Ann passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at her home in Davenport.
Mary Ann Thompson was born on December 25, 1946, in Davenport, IA, the...
Chad C. Sanders
Jun 24, 2025
Chad C. Sanders, 57, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
A celebration of his life will be held from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Tanglewood Hills Pavillion Evergreen Room, 4250 Middle Rd. in Bettendorf. If you plan to...
Timothy L. "Tim" Huth
Jun 23, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Huth, 78, of Bettendorf, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness. Tim was known for his friendly nature and gentle spirit.
A celebration of Tim’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1809 Mississippi Boulevard in Bettendorf. In lieu of...
Betty Ann Elizabeth Groenbeck
Jun 22, 2025
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport. Betty would want us to celebrate her life by wearing something cheerful and not black.
Betty Ann Elizabeth (Stoffers) Groenbeck passed away on June 22,...
Elaine A. Brown
Jun 21, 2025
Elaine A. Brown, 89, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Unity Point Health in Bettendorf.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Our Savior Lutheran Church of Bettendorf where she was a faithful member. Visitation will be from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Friday at the church....
Ronald Walter Severt
Jun 20, 2025
Visitation for Ronald Walter Severt, 84, of Davenport will be Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, IA. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport, where military rites will be conducted.
Ronald passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Mercy One Genesis East Campus, Davenport.
Ronald Severt was born on June 14, 1941, in...
Shane L. Smith
Jun 19, 2025
Shane L. Smith passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis, Davenport. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services at this time.
Bonnie R. Sawvell
Jun 19, 2025
Bonnie R. Sawvell, 84, of Buffalo, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Country Manor, Davenport.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24th at Rose Hill Cemetery, Buffalo, Iowa. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bonnie was born on March 10, 1941 in Missouri, the daughter of Henry and Gladys (Freeman)...
Donna Louise Goldermann
Jun 18, 2025
Donna Louise Goldermann, 87, of Davenport, Iowa and formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis-East Campus in Davenport.
Her funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of...
Bonnie Cooley
Jun 17, 2025
Bonnie Ellen Cooley, 83, a cherished member of the Buffalo community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on January 22, 1942 in Davenport to Edward and Winoka (Phillips) Awbrey. She graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1960. On June 2, 1962, she married Stanley Cooley. Their union was blessed with three...
Taaliyah M. Bassett
Jun 15, 2025
Taaliyah May Bassett, 17, of Davenport passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 in the comfort of her home surrounded by the love of her family & friends, following a horrific misdiagnoses, yet courageous battle of Metastatic Melanoma Cancer.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22nd at Bettendorf High School Fine Arts Center. Funeral services will begin...
Mary L. Ryner
Jun 15, 2025
Mary L. Ryner, 87, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Harmony Utica Ridge in Bettendorf.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will...
Barbara I. McCullough
Jun 8, 2025
Barbara Irene (Minogue) McCullough of Bettendorf, Iowa, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. A private burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport.
Barb was born on April 13,...
Herbert H. Kuehl
Jun 5, 2025
Herbert H. Kuehl, 93, of Donahue, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Grand Haven Retirement Community in Eldridge.
His funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Park View Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial...
Verna A. Ireland
Jun 3, 2025
Verna A. Ireland, 100, of Geneseo, Illinois, formerly of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2025 at Allure of Geneseo.
A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Private family inurnment will be at Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire.
Verna was...
Arlene F. Clark
Jun 1, 2025
Arlene F. Clark, 98, a resident of rural LeClaire, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Harmony Utica Ridge in Davenport, Iowa.
Private family graveside will be held at Glendale Cemetery in LeClaire. Family members in the Quad-City area are invited to attend.
Arlene Frances Meyer was born on March 15, 1927, to Hugo...
Susie M. Sumstine
Jun 1, 2025
Susan M. Sumstine, 73, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Thursday at the funeral home....
D. Bernard "Bernie" Carpenter
May 30, 2025
D. Bernard “Bernie” Carpenter of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on May 30 at Oakwood Place Assisted Living at Ridgecrest Village in Davenport with St. Croix Hospice care present.
His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 7 at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Davenport, Iowa where he was a longtime member. Visitation will be held on Friday...


