Obituaries

Aug 24, 2013

Merrill William “Bucky” Roland, 66, of Davenport, passed away peacefully at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus in Davenport after a long battle with emphysema. There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be made to Scott County Humane Society or ASPCA. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements. What gave him the...

Aug 18, 2013

Jessie L. Brammer Jr., 53, of Davenport, Iowa died Sunday, August 18, 2013 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 24, 2013 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. ...

Aug 17, 2013

Dorothy E. Foster, 88, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Kahl Home in Davenport. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until the time of services...

Aug 15, 2013

Joann Kussman, 78, of Bettendorf, passed away Thursday August 15, 2013 at Riverview Manor in Pleasant Valley.  Per her wishes cremation rites have been accorded.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday August 24, 2013 at Crossroads Independent Baptist Church in Davenport.

Joann was born September 27, 1934 in Cozad, Nebraska,...

Aug 14, 2013

Patricia L. Young, 86, of Davenport, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the Good Samaritan Center in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf and one...

Aug 12, 2013

Terry DeMuth, 60, of East Moline, formerly of Davenport died Monday, August 12, 2013 at his home. Memorial services celebrating his life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2013 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services on Friday. Family graveside services with full military honors...

Aug 6, 2013

Lewis E. Laughead, 86, of Bettendorf, passed away Tuesday August 6, 2013 at Bettendorf Health Care Center.

Private family services will be held at Faith United Presbyterian Church Chapel with burial in Warren County Memorial Park in Monmouth, IL.

Lewis was born July 4, 1927 in Alexis, IL, the son of Henry and Olive (Johnson)...

Jul 28, 2013

Ralph E. Helm, Sr. 84, of Bettendorf, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Genesis Medical Center – West Campus in Davenport. Visitation for Ralph will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until 12 Noon at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Private family graveside services and burial with full military honors will be held at...

Jul 27, 2013

Nancy J. Connolly, 82, of Eldridge, passed away Saturday July 27, 2013 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.

A private family memorial service will take place at Rock Island National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society in her remembrance.

Nancy was born March 11,...

Jul 23, 2013

Betty L. Dean, 84, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2013 at her daughter’s home in Rapids City, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2013 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...

Jul 22, 2013

Raymond "Cowboy" Holdgrafer, 75, passed away Monday July 22, 2013 at his home. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Friday August 30, from 4-9pm at High Meadows Shelter at Gate 4, West Lake Park Davenport, Iowa.  Memorials can be made to the family in his memory for expenses and a memorial bench.

Ray was...

Jul 19, 2013

Vivienne F. Mohr, 92, a resident of LeClaire, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 at Riverview Manor in Pleasant Valley. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church in LeClaire. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday until the time of services at the church. She...

Jul 18, 2013

Jane “Diane” Beuse, 77, of LeClaire, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, July 18, 2013 with her family by her side. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. She will be laid to rest in Jack’s Cemetery in LeClaire. Visitation will be...

Jul 17, 2013

Earl D. Schrader, 77, of Davenport, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at his residence.

Family graveside services will be held at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Princeton, Iowa.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

Earl was born February 4, 1936 in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Herman & Gladys M....

Jul 14, 2013

John A. “Honest John” Dettmering, 82, of Port Byron formerly of Bettendorf, died Sunday, July 14, 2013 at Genesis Medical Center-Illini Campus in Silvis. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00...

Jul 12, 2013

Robert F. Kussman, 79, of Bettendorf, passed away Friday July 12, 2013 at Trinity Bettendorf Hospital.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Thursday July 18, 2013 at Crossroads Independent Baptist Church in Davenport.  A luncheon will immediately follow the service.

Robert was born May 24, 1934 in Alexandria, Missouri, the son...

Jul 6, 2013

Shirley A. Wadle, 72, of Bettendorf, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at her home, with her family by her side.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 8, 2013 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Jul 6, 2013

Brian K. Gulick, 45, of Davenport, Iowa, died suddenly on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2013 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services on Friday at...

Jul 4, 2013

Barry W. Braack, 76, of Eldridge, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 4, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00...

Jul 3, 2013

Christopher T. Goodrick, 21, of Buffalo, Iowa, died suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in...