Obituaries
Jean Deere
Aug 24, 2024
Our dearest mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jean Deere (born Wilma Jean Frow), passed away peacefully Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials...

Rita D. Eckhart
Aug 20, 2024
Rita D. Eckhart, 80, a resident of McCausland, Iowa passed away at her home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 after an extended illness.
A private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (C.A.S.I.) of Davenport. Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.
She was born...
Ronald L. McGill
Aug 18, 2024
Ronald L. McGill, 83, of Eldridge, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at Fieldstone of DeWitt.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22nd at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be at Rock Island National Cemetery....
Carole Alice Hahn
Aug 15, 2024
Funeral services for Carole A. Hahn, 63, of E. Moline,IL, will be 4:00 pm on Sunday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Private family burial will take place on Monday at Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt, IA. Family will greet friends on Sunday from 3:00 pm to service time at the funeral home.
Carole passed away on Thursday, August 15,2024, at Genesis Medical Center...
John E. Koch
Aug 12, 2024
John E. Koch, 92, of Bettendorf passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.
Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and private family services will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
John was born on June 1, 1932 in Greely, Colorado, the...
Violet M. Baker
Aug 7, 2024
Violet Mae Baker, 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 07, 2024 at Senior Star at Elmore Place in Davenport, Iowa.
She was born the daughter of Samuel and Mildred (Noble) Parks on July 4, 1936 in Columbus Junction, Iowa. She graduated from Muscatine High School in 1954.
Violet married Willis C. Baker in Muscatine. He preceded her in death in 2006.
She enjoyed...
Arnold "Sam" Fentress
Aug 6, 2024
Arnold R. “Sam” Fentress, 64, of Pleasant Valley, Iowa passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Unity Point Health – Trinity Bettendorf.
Private family services were held, and burial was at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 11th at Sunrise Golf Course, Bettendorf. The family asks that memorials be directed...
Michael D. Langtimm
Aug 5, 2024
Michael D. Langtimm, 27, passed away on August 5th,2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Davenport. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the church, with the service immediately following. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery...
Jeffrey Tharp
Aug 3, 2024
Jeffrey Tharp Sr, of Blue Grass, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home in Blue Grass, IA.
Family will greet friends on Saturday August 10th, from 9:30 am until service at 11:30, at Community Fellowship Church, 701 South Oak Lane, Blue Grass . Burial to follow at Blue Grass Cemetery. Feel free to wear Crocs, Iowa Hawkeye and...
Mona Jean VanWinkle
Aug 3, 2024
Mona Jean VanWinkle, 82, of Davenport passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Harmony Utica Ridge, Davenport.
A Celebration of Life will be at Duck Creek Lodge on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mona was born on January 7, 1942...
James Walter Strieck
Aug 2, 2024
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Duncan Yoyo Champion, James W. Strieck, 82, of Bettendorf passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa.
James W. Strieck was born on February 27, 1942, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Walter and Dorothy (Allar) Strieck. He married Marcia Anne Meyer on October 11, 1969, at St. Alphonsus...
Marilyn Bernadette Flesher
Aug 1, 2024
Marilyn Bernadette "Bernie" Flesher passed away Thursday, August 1st, 2024, at the amazing age of 91.
Bernadette was born on June 29, 1933 in St. Paul, Iowa. She was the first of four children born to A.J. "Chuck" and Gertrude (Sporkman) Bremhorst. She was raised in a devout Catholic family and her faith remained an important foundation throughout her life.
She grew...
Barbara J. "Ma" Paaske
Jul 23, 2024
Barbara J. “Ma” Paaske, 91, of Eldridge, Iowa died on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 29th at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Davenport. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu...
John A. Lensing
Jul 20, 2024
John A. Lensing, 73, of Bettendorf passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Inurnment will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be...
Donna M. Ream
Jul 17, 2024
Donna M. Ream, 85, of Calamus, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at her home. There will be no services or visitation. Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Donna was born January 10, 1939 in Davenport, the daughter of Norman Frances & Janice Bernice (Weber) Jacquin....
Patricia L. Burton
Jul 17, 2024
Patricia L. Burton, 88, a resident of Eldridge, Iowa left this world to join her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be...
Amanda M. Woodruff
Jul 15, 2024
Amanda M. Woodruff, 40, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Monday, July 15, 2024 at her home following an extended illness.
Services will be private. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to her children.
She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on February 15, 1984, the daughter of Gary W. and Doris...
John Michael Oostendorp
Jul 15, 2024
John Michael Oostendorp, 62, of Eldridge, Iowa passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home in Eldridge. No services are currently being planned.
McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting family with arrangements.
John was born on May 1, 1962 in Colorado, the son of Michael and Patricia (Bushnell) Oostendorp. He enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels, watching N.A.S.C.A.R., taking care of his...
Irene Mae Dipple
Jul 15, 2024
Funeral services for Irene Mae Dipple, 87, of Montpelier, will be 1:00 pm on Friday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, IA. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the funeral home.
Irene passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Bettendorf Health Care Center- Bettendorf, IA
Irene Mae Kinsley was...
Roger L. Schwerdtfeger
Jul 14, 2024
Roger L. Schwerdtfeger, 81, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his home. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. A celebration of life will follow at Knight of Columbus, 1111 W. 35th St. in Davenport on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 1:00 p.m....