Obituaries

Jun 6, 2014

M. Lee Johnston, 71, a resident of Astoria, New York, died Friday, June 6, 2014 at his sister’s home in Davenport after a brief illness.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend should meet at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at McGinnis-Chambers...

Jun 3, 2014

Sammy K. Smith, Sr. 69, a resident of Davenport, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at UnityPoint Health Trinity Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 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. – 7:00...

Jun 1, 2014

Craig J. Dahms, 65, of Walcott, Iowa, died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline, Illinois.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2014 at Rock Island National Cemetery.  Those wishing to attend the services should meet at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf by 9:30 a.m., Friday morning. ...

Jun 1, 2014

Roberta Elizabeth Anderson, 86, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  She will be laid to rest at Pine Hill Cemetery...

Jun 1, 2014

Gloria Mae Simpson, 66, a resident of Davenport, died Sunday, June 1, 2014 at UnityPoint Trinity Rock Island.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Oakdale Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Friday....

May 31, 2014

William R. Duex, 81, of Davenport, died Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday at the...

May 29, 2014

Rosalia A. Endresak, 79, of Bettendorf, died Thursday, May 29, 2014 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the...

May 28, 2014

Harry M. Simons, 87, a resident of Davenport, Iowa and formerly of Joliet, Illinois died on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, June 2, 2014 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf where a Masonic Service will be conducted at...

May 25, 2014

Kathy Ann Koehn, 58, of Princeton, IA, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. Burial will be at the McCausland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until...

May 24, 2014

Karla D. Geerts, 45, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness, Saturday, May 24, 2014 at her home.

Funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will...

May 23, 2014

William E. “Bill” Carter, Sr., 73, a resident of Davenport, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus in Davenport.

Funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from...

May 20, 2014

Ron Slaughter, 71, a resident of Bettendorf, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at UnityPoint Trinity Bettendorf.

A Memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services on Friday. Memorials may be made to...

May 18, 2014

David L. Graham, 63, a resident of Davenport went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2014.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 st at the...

May 16, 2014

Graveside services for Frances Elizabeth Ellis will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 23, 2014 at Oakland Cemetery in Centerville, Iowa.  Memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice of the Quad-Cities.

Fran was born June 13, 1921 in Centerville, Iowa.  Her parents were Francis and Elizabeth Gerdon.  She married Max E. Ellis May 17,...

May 11, 2014

Maureen A. Van Loon, 92, of Eldridge, died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Grand Haven Retirement Community in Eldridge.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be...

May 9, 2014

Helen E. (Holly) Shouse, 87, of Davenport, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at her daughter’s home in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A Rosary Mass Service will be at 10:30 A.M., Monday, May 19, 2014 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Long Grove, Iowa. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. In lieu of plants, memorials may be...

May 9, 2014

Irma E. Van Besien, 98, formerly of Bettendorf, died Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Good Samaritan Center in Davenport.

Funeral Services & Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday...

May 8, 2014

Leonard Dale “Andy” Anderson, 90, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Thursday, May 08, 2014 at the home of his son in Port Byron, Illinois.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, May 12, 2014 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa.  He will be laid to rest...

May 8, 2014

Marilyn H. Alcala, 80, a resident of Wapello, formerly of Davenport, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on...

May 6, 2014

Dorotha Lee “Dee” Turner, 86, a resident of Bettendorf, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Manor Care, Utica Ridge in Davenport.

Private family funeral services will be held with burial to be in Boswell, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

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