Obituaries

Jan 27, 2011

Albert E. Mertl, 91, a resident of Hope Creek Care Center in East Moline, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Jan 21, 2011

Douglas J. Hearne, 61, a resident of Abilene, Texas and formerly of Davenport, Iowa died on Friday, January 21, 2011 in Wendover, Nevada. Douglas was a truck driver and became ill during a stop in Wendover last Friday.

Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday,...

Jan 20, 2011

Dorothy E. Curler, 77, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa formerly of Dubuque, Iowa passed away Thursday, January 20, 2011 at her home.

Services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at Grandview Baptist Church, 4316 N. Ripley St., Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to...

Jan 17, 2011

Ashley N. DeLaney, 23, of Davenport, Iowa, died suddenly on Monday, January 17, 2011 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus in Silvis, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 22, 2011 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the services...

Jan 17, 2011

Delbert E. Blunk, 86, a resident of rural Bettendorf, Iowa died on Monday, January 17, 2011 at his home.

His funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 21, 2011 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Davenport where he was a member.  Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Iowa. ...

Jan 17, 2011

Lance Franklin Johnson of LeClaire, Iowa and Lexington, Kentucky, passed away at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa on Monday, January 17, 2011.

He was born June 30, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Lucyle Kenney and George William Johnson. He spent his early years in Hibbing, Minnesota and treasured his summers growing...

Jan 17, 2011

LaVerne E. Wriedt, 77, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Monday, January 17, 2011 at his home.

Services will be private.

He was born December 15, 1933 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Elmer E. & Edna Louise (Schluensen) Wriedt. On November 9, 1982 he was united in marriage to Heeja...

Jan 16, 2011

Richard W. “Dick” Hintze, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 16, 2011 surrounded by his family. He fought a courageous battle lymphoma

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at the Bettendorf...

Jan 13, 2011

Delores L. Gapinski, 78, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away peacefully and with dignity Thursday, January 13, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral mass will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation will be held from...

Jan 9, 2011

Brent Howard Christie, 58, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa died Sunday, January 9, 2011 in LeClaire.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 14, 2011 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial...

Jan 8, 2011

Kenneth L. Young, I, 67, of Long Grove, Iowa, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, January 11, 2010 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home....

Jan 6, 2011

Mildred L. Mangles Meinburg Otis, 90, of Davenport, died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at her residence.

A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:30 A.M., Friday, January 14, 2011 at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Davenport where she was a member. Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M....

Jan 6, 2011

Burnice M. Kelly, 92, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa and formerly of Ogdensburg, New York died on Thursday, January 06, 2011 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

She will be laid to rest in Ogdensburg at a later date. Memorials may be made to Notre Dame Catholic Church in Ogdensburg. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home...

Jan 4, 2011

Henrietta R. Hoffmann, 91, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa and formerly of Guttenberg, New Jersey died on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility in Bettendorf.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the Bettendorf Presbyterian Church where she...

Jan 4, 2011

Leo Monroe Boom, 83, a resident of Moline, Illinois died on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in Bettendorf.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend his service should meet at the McGinnis-Chambers...

Jan 3, 2011

William E. “Bill” Crowe, 81, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Monday, January 3, 2011 at his home.

A gathering to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Memorials may be...

Jan 2, 2011

Larry L. Gaskey, 50, of Davenport, died suddenly on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 7, 2011 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rock Island...

Jan 2, 2011

Kent Evan Smith, 48, a resident of Park View, Iowa died on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at his home.

A gathering to celebrate his life will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf.

He was born April 25, 1962...

Dec 31, 2010

Richard D. Frahs, 84, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died Friday, December 31, 2010 at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus, Davenport, Iowa.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, January 3, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday at the McGinnis-Chambers...

Dec 30, 2010

Hugene “Skip” Carson, 71, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

His funeral service will be held at 12:30 P.M. Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 2400 Middle Rd. in Bettendorf. He will be laid to rest at Memory...