Obituaries

Nancy D. Wermes

Nancy D. Wermes

Jun 13, 2024

Nancy D. Wermes, 75, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa and formerly of Tustin, California passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Bickford Cottage in Davenport.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Following the service, she will be buried next to...

Patricia E. Buffington

Patricia E. Buffington

Jun 6, 2024

Patricia E. Buffington, 86, of Buffalo, Iowa passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus, Davenport.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no service at this time.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Patricia was born on July 21, 1937 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of George...

Delmar "Deac" Ryan

Delmar "Deac" Ryan

Jun 6, 2024

Funeral services for Delmar “Deac” Ryan, 85, of Eldridge, will be 4:00 pm, Monday at Cornerstone Baptist Church, Eldridge. Family will greet friends on Monday from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm at the church. Private family burial will take place on Tuesday at the Long Grove Christian Church Cemetery, Long Grove, IA.  

Deac passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024,...

Kathryn D. Thornton

Kathryn D. Thornton

Jun 6, 2024

Kathryn D. Thornton, 89, a resident of rural Princeton, Iowa died on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at her home.

          

Private family services will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Princeton Volunteer Fire & Rescue or the Scott County Humane Society.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Ryan L. "Rylie" Gean

Ryan L. "Rylie" Gean

Jun 3, 2024

      Ryan “Rylie” Lee Gean, 31, of Bettendorf passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois after a long and courageous battle with cancer and cancer-related medical issues.      Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may...

Brent C. Myers

Brent C. Myers

Jun 3, 2024

      Brent C. Myers, 47, of Bettendorf passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at UnityPoint Health, Bettendorf.      Visitation will be 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Private burial will be at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport.  Memorials may be directed to the family or to the Salvation Army.     ...

Rosemary S. "Rosy" Erickson

Rosemary S. "Rosy" Erickson

May 31, 2024

Rosemary S. “Rosy” Erickson, 71, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024 at UnityPoint Health in Bettendorf.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2024 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in...

Margaret M. Parrott

Margaret M. Parrott

May 31, 2024

          Margaret M. Parrott, 81, a former resident of Park View, Iowa died on Friday, May 31, 2024 at Harmony Utica Ridge in Bettendorf, Iowa.

          Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge, Iowa.  A graveside service with military honors...

Mary E. Long

Mary E. Long

May 27, 2024

Memorial services for Mary E. Long, 79, of Bettendorf, will be 10:30 am on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Inurnment will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport. 

Mary passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Oldorf Hospice House, Hiawatha, IA. 

Mary E. Biever was born on July 8, 1944, in Waterloo, IA, the daughter of Joseph...

Robert Beth

Robert Beth

May 25, 2024

Robert C. Beth, 88, a resident of Vero Beach, Florida died on May 25, 2024 in Vero Beach.  Robert, who was known as Ron, Ronald or Bob was born Jan 6, 1936.



Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa.  Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in...

Gene A. Sperry

Gene A. Sperry

May 23, 2024

Gene A. Sperry, 76, of Bettendorf, Iowa died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House.

           

Services to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 29th at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa.  Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00...

Rita M. Carrillo

Rita M. Carrillo

May 19, 2024

      Rita M. Carrillo, 79, of Bettendorf, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline.      Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 20th at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. Those attending should meet at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf at 10:30 a.m. to join the procession to the cemetery.  Per...

Jeffrey J. Mills

Jeffrey J. Mills

May 18, 2024

Jeffrey J. Mills, a beloved member of the Eldridge community, passed away on May 18th.



He is survived by his loving spouse, Denette, sons Austin of Eldridge and Preston of Denver, CO, mother Betty Mills of Albany, IL, sisters, Dale Ernst of Port Byron, IL, and Jaqueline (Kevin) Hersey of St. Charles, IL.



Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Jack...

Gary L. Hodges

Gary L. Hodges

May 17, 2024

Gary L. Hodges, 70, of Davenport passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.    Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1st at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park...

Virginia Belle Till

Virginia Belle Till

May 16, 2024

Virginia Belle Till, age 84, passed away peacefully at her home on May 16, 2024. Born on January 12, 1940, in Glendale-Moundsville, West Virginia, Virginia lived a full and vibrant life marked by faith, family and kindness.

Virginia graduated from Tyler County High School in 1958 and soon after began her career at the National Steel Company. Starting in the mailroom,...

Kevin M. Lamfers

Kevin M. Lamfers

May 15, 2024

Kevin M. Lamfers, 53, a resident of rural Princeton, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his home of natural causes. 

          

Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa.  Private family graveside services will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in...

Clara B. Seals

Clara B. Seals

May 13, 2024

Clara B. Seals, 88, of Davenport, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024 at her residence.    Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17th at Trinity Lutheran Church, Davenport.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed...

Joanne L. "Jo Jo" Schutte

Joanne L. "Jo Jo" Schutte

May 7, 2024

Joanne L. “Jo Jo” Schutte, 70, of Davenport, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at her residence.   A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 19th at Adventure Church, Davenport. Inurnment will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the family. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home...

Susan M. Rueter

Susan M. Rueter

May 6, 2024

Susan Michele (Stahle) Rueter, 61, of Eldridge died Monday, May 6, 2024, at Bettendorf Health Care Center.

Her body was cremated. There will be no services, but a celebration of her life will be held Friday, May 10, 3-8 p.m. at the Whispering Pines enclosed shelter at Scott County Park, 18850 270th Street, Eldridge, Iowa.

Susie was born Oct. 15, 1962, to...

Imogene Brown Saunders

Imogene Brown Saunders

May 3, 2024

Imogene Brown-Saunders, 89, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

          

Private family services were held at Davenport Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

          

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