Obituaries

Oct 18, 2012

Robert L. Connelly, 90, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Ridgecrest Health Center, Davenport.

At his request, he will be cremated with no public service.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memorials may be made to VFW Post 9128, Bettendorf.

Robert was born April 22,...

Oct 14, 2012

David Kinkaid, Jr., 83, of Montpelier, Iowa, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, Sunday, October 14, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial will be at Montpelier Cemetery in Montpelier. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on...

Oct 13, 2012

Iona Marie “Lorraine” McCormick, 83, of Davenport, died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in care of McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, 644 River Dr. Bettendorf, Iowa 52722.

Lorraine...

Oct 13, 2012

Douglas L. Farmer, 59, of Davenport, died Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 20, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Saturday at the funeral home.  Cremation rites...

Oct 12, 2012

John H. Jessen, 88, of Davenport, died Friday, October 12, 2012 at Manor Care, Utica Ridge in Davenport.

A memorial service for John will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to Grace Evangelical Free Church in Davenport in care of McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home 644 River Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722.

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Oct 10, 2012

Robert George Kopurcki, 87, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Private family services will be held at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  He will be laid to rest with military honors at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to...

Oct 7, 2012

Joan “Jo” P. Olds, 81, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Oct. 7, 2012 at the River Bluff Nursing Home in Rockford, IL.

Visitation will take place from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral, Bettendorf, IA with the memorial service to follow.  The final resting place will be at Davenport Memorial Park.   In...

Oct 5, 2012

William P. “Pat” McPherson, 58, a resident of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at his home after a brave battle with cancer.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Family will greet friends from 9:00 A.M. until...

Oct 4, 2012

Andra L. Williams, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Bettendorf Healthcare Center after complications from an extended illness.

Per her request there was a private family viewing and cremation rites have been accorded.

Andra was born March 15, 1945 in Princeton, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur & Evelyn (Simms) Newell....

Oct 2, 2012

Clara Elaine Shaver, 80, of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Senior Star at Elmore Place in Davenport.

She battled bravely against pulmonary fibrosis and Alzheimer’s disease for several years before the Lord took her loving spirit to be with Him, and to reunite her in spirit with her loving husband, Robert...

Sep 29, 2012

Paul A. Ohlrogge, 65 of Kewanee, IL, formerly of Riverdale, died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Pleasant Valley.  Visitation will be held...

Sep 26, 2012

Irma Mae Chestnut, 90, of Davenport, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Kahl Home for the Aged in Davenport.

A private graveside celebrating her life will be held at a later date at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, 644 River Dr. Bettendorf, Iowa.

Sep 22, 2012

Marianne Rose Clancy, 80, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa after a courageous battle with mesothelioma.

As per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to New Life Baptist...

Sep 21, 2012

Mary Frances Carroll, 92, of Bettendorf, died Friday, September 21, 2012 at Franklin General Hospital, Nursing Care Facility in Hampton, Iowa.

Memorial services for Mary will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in her honor may be made to the Bettendorf Public Library or the Audubon Society in care of McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, 644 River...

Sep 20, 2012

Arlo W. Cline, 90, of Bettendorf, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility in Bettendorf.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time...

Sep 18, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Williams of Long Grove, Iowa, died September 18, 2012, in DeWitt, Iowa.  Arrangements are being handled by Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge, Iowa.

Mary was born in Tipton, Iowa, on May 19, 1924, to Monroe and Margaret (Hauck) Blazer.  She married Robert H. Williams on September 9, 1944, in Ottumwa, Iowa.

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Sep 17, 2012

James “Santiago” Trujillo, 81, a resident of Fulton, Illinois died on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, Illinois.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 21, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf, Iowa.  He will be laid to rest...

Sep 14, 2012

William Benjamin “Bill” Taylor, 65, of Bettendorf, died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Trinity Rock Island.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Grace Lutheran Church in Davenport. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 19 th from 5:00 –...

Sep 7, 2012

Clarence A. “Scotty” Stotlar II, 61, of Bettendorf, died Friday, September 7, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services on Friday at the funeral home. ...

Sep 4, 2012

Eldon J. “Bud” Fickel, 88, a life-long resident of Princeton, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012 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...