Obituaries

Oct 29, 2014

Dorothy E. Goettsch, 84, of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 3, 2014 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf.  She will be laid to rest at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Visitation...

Oct 28, 2014

Gethel Arlene Sparrow, 93, of Davenport, Iowa, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at her home.

Private graveside services will be held at Fairmount Cemetery in Davenport.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rivermont Collegiate (formerly St. Katharine’s St. Mark’s School) in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Gethel was born June 15, 1921 in Keokuk County,...

Oct 23, 2014

Richard M. “Dick” Kiely, 79, of Martinez, CA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 23, 2014 in Bettendorf, IA.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord, CA.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Tee...

Oct 23, 2014

Gary E. Johannsen, 73, of New Liberty, died Thursday, October 23, 2014 in Walcott.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to the Maysville Volunteer Fire Department or to the family.

Gary was born June 29, 1941 in Davenport, the son of Elmer C. & Irene M....

Oct 20, 2014

Alfred C. “Whitey” Darell, 86, a resident of Davenport, died Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Davenport.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour...

Oct 18, 2014

Roger L. Rigby, 66, of Ayrshire, Iowa, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Hope Lodge in Iowa City, Iowa where he lost his battle with Leukemia.

Per his request there will be no services or visitation. Roger’s family will be holding a private memorial service.  He will be laid to rest in Pine Hill Cemetery...

Oct 15, 2014

Evelyn E. Packard, 93, a resident of Davenport, Iowa and formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf.  She will be laid...

Oct 13, 2014

Susan Jean Ewoldt, 65, of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at Manor Care Health Services, Utica Ridge in Davenport after a brief illness.

She was born in Davenport on August 26, 1949, the daughter of Ronald & Helen (Linden) Watson.  After graduating from Davenport West High School, she joined the United States Army, spending most...

Oct 6, 2014

Linda Irene Ketelsen, 66, of Pleasant Valley, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014 in Bettendorf with her sons by her side. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. –...

Oct 6, 2014

Stuart “Stu” Sparling, 72, a resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, Iowa.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Christ’s Family Church, 4601 Utica...

Oct 6, 2014

Dean Walter Brix, 86, a resident of Bettendorf, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will begin one hour prior to...

Oct 4, 2014

Larry J. Shoultz, 62, a resident of Riverdale, Iowa died suddenly on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Trinity Bettendorf after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf.  He will be laid to...

Oct 3, 2014

Milford E. Gray, 76, of Davenport, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport.

A memorial gathering to celebrate his life will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, at McGinnis Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to an animal shelter of the donor's...

Sep 23, 2014

Michael R. Marolf, 64, of Bettendorf, died Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.m., Saturday, September 27, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to the Veterans Affairs Health...

Sep 22, 2014

James Allen Cave, 54, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Monday, September 22, 2014 at his home.

Services will be private.  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

He was born in Geneseo, Illinois on April 2, 1960, the...

Sep 21, 2014

Ruth V. Oberlander, 94, a life-long resident of Princeton, Iowa, passed away, Sunday, September 21, 2014 at UnityPoint Trinity Rock Island Hospital.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at McCausland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to...

Sep 14, 2014

Sep 13, 2014

Terryl Ray “Terry” Helble, 68, a resident of Bettendorf, died Saturday, September 13, 2014 at UnityPoint Trinity Bettendorf Hospital.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until time of services on Tuesday. Memorials may...

Sep 9, 2014

Marjorie Ann VenHorst, 96, a resident of Ridgecrest Village, formerly of Bettendorf, IA, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 13, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00...

Sep 9, 2014

Allen H. Miller, 97, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Crest Health Center in Davenport.

A memorial service for the celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 13, 2014 in the Koenig Chapel at Ridgecrest Village, 4130 Northwest Blvd. in Davenport.  The family...