Obituaries

Donald H. Bates
May 27, 2008
Don Bates of Bettendorf, Iowa and formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 after a short illness. A life-long resident of Ottumwa, Don was a graduate of Ottumwa High School, attended Parsons College and the University of Iowa. He was the owner of Bates Jewelers in Ottumwa. Don served in the Iowa National Guard, Company E. Known...

Jerome J. "Jerry" Mottet
May 26, 2008
Jerome J. “Jerry” Mottet, 73, a resident of The Villages, Florida and formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Monday, May 26, 2008 at the Leesburg Regional Medical Center in Leesburg, Florida. His funeral will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 30, 2008 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Douglas D. Brown
May 19, 2008
Douglas D. Brown, 76, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Monday, May 19, 2008 at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus in Davenport, Iowa. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to...

Donald M. Ridgeway
May 16, 2008
Donald M. Ridgeway, 66, of LeClaire, Iowa, died Friday, May 16, 2008 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Pleasant...

Christopher P. Ewoldt
May 9, 2008
Christopher P. Ewoldt, 45, a resident of Eldridge, Iowa died on Friday, May 9, 2008 at his home following a sudden & unexpected illness. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Faith Lutheran Church of Eldridge where he was a member. The family will greet friends from 5:00 P.M....

Dora Mae Bennett
May 8, 2008
Dora Mae Bennett, 86, a resident of Davenport, answered the Divine call on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. She served the Lord with all her heart and soul. The Lord Graciously gave her a gift of help. She was a woman of wisdom and understanding. Funeral services will be held at 1:00...

Randy D. Bebensee
May 5, 2008
Randy D. Bebensee, 54, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Monday, May 5, 2008 at his home following an extended illness. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 9, 2008 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Davenport. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home...

Jeanette E. Ritter
May 5, 2008
Jeanette E. (LaGrange) Ritter, 88, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa died on Monday, May 5, 2008 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 9, 2008 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf. Burial will be in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to...

Donald R. Mcconoughey
May 2, 2008
Donald R. McConoughey, 77, a resident of Bettendorf died Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday May 5, 2008 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Bettendorf. Visitation will be one hour prior to the time of service at the church. Memorials may be made to St. John...

Anna I. King
May 2, 2008
Anna I. King, 78, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, died peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2008 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 5, 2008 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be...

Gary L. Coffman
Apr 30, 2008
Gary L. Coffman, 69, of Davenport, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, May 3, 2008 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials...

Jerry L. Merrell
Apr 29, 2008
Jerry L. Merrell, 62, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarissa Cook Hospice House. He was born...

Elvira Sanchez Carrillo
Apr 28, 2008
Elvira Sanchez Carrillo, 77, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died peacefully after an extended illness on Sunday, April 27, 2008 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa surrounded by her loving family. A private family viewing will be held and a memorial service will be scheduled in July. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes...

Ernest L. "Ernie" Gordon
Apr 23, 2008
Ernest L. “Ernie” Gordon, 79, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to...

Dean O. Price
Apr 23, 2008
Dean O. Price, 61, of Davenport, Iowa, died Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at Genesis Medical Center-West Campus, Davenport. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be...

Mary Halpin
Apr 22, 2008
Mary Halpin, 86, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa and formerly of Long Island, New York died on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at her home. Her funeral service will be held at 11:30 A.M. Thursday, April 24, 2008 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church of Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral...

Dixie L. Williamson
Apr 21, 2008
Obituary: Dixie L. Williamson Dixie L. Williamson, 80, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa and formerly of Unionville, Missouri died Monday, April 21, 2008 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A. M. Monday, April 28, 2008 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M....

Harriet F. Gerdes
Apr 18, 2008
Harriet F. Gerdes, 93 ½ of Bettendorf, died Friday, April 18, 2008 at Trinity at Terrace Park in Bettendorf. A worship service to honor her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and to memorialize her passing is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00...

Barbara R. Cramond
Apr 8, 2008
Barbara R. Cramond, 77, a resident of Davenport entered into eternal rest with her lord, on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport, and her earthly work was done, a good and faithful servant. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 11, 2008 at Asbury United Methodist Church, Bettendorf. Visitation will be...

Emily J. "Chom" Sund
Apr 7, 2008
Emily J. “Chom” Sund, 66, a resident of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008 at her home. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 14, 2008 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may...