Obituaries

Donald E. Dekeyser

Donald E. Dekeyser

Aug 8, 2007

Donald Eugene DeKeyser, 78, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf following a brief illness. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, August 13, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation...

Janice E. Smith

Janice E. Smith

Aug 6, 2007

Janice E. Smith, 81, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Monday, August 6, 2007 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa with her beloved family at her side. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, August 10, 2007 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will...

Martha Louise Mcginnis

Martha Louise Mcginnis

Aug 5, 2007

Martha Louise McGinnis, 97, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Sunday, August 5, 2007 at The Postillion in Davenport. Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf, Iowa. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire, Iowa. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday...

Leroy E. Kimler

Leroy E. Kimler

Aug 4, 2007

LeRoy E. Kimler, 75, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Saturday, August 4, 2007 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home with a Masonic service held at 6:30...

Alice Benda Cerny

Alice Benda Cerny

Aug 3, 2007

Alice (Elizabeth) Benda Cerny, 95, of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Friday, August 3, 2007 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility in Bettendorf. A service to celebrate Alice’s life will be held at 12:00 P.M. Monday, August 13, 2007 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to...

Roland G. Rauch

Roland G. Rauch

Aug 2, 2007

Roland G. “Ron” Rauch, 76, a resident of Princeton, Iowa, died Thursday, August 2, 2007 at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus, Davenport. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, August 6, 2007 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sunday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors conducted by...

Frances M. Cramer

Frances M. Cramer

Aug 1, 2007

Frances Margaret “Maga” Cramer, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa and formerly of Brick, New Jersey, died Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at Trinity at Terrace Park, Bettendorf following a lengthy illness. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2007 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Pebble Creek Golf Course in LeClaire, Iowa. McGinnis-Chambers...

Estelle I. Hunt-Bryan

Estelle I. Hunt-Bryan

Jul 31, 2007

Estelle I. Hunt-Bryan, 92, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at Crest Health Center, Davenport. A private prayer service will be held in the Davenport Memorial Park mausoleum where she will be entombed. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation or funeral services at her request. Memorials may...

Jake Merlin Mills

Jake Merlin Mills

Jul 29, 2007

Jake Merlin Mills, 73, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and formerly of Davenport, Iowa passed away peacefully at Hospice Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Hospital in the presence of his loving wife, Bette and family members on July 29, 2007 after a brief illness. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 8, 2007...

Leroy P. Wilson

Leroy P. Wilson

Jul 22, 2007

LeRoy P. Wilson, 91, a resident of Davenport, Iowa and formerly of Webster, New York and Zephyrhills, Florida, died Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Crest Health Center, Davenport. Per his request, there will be no services or visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded and inurnment will take place at a later date in Pittsford, New York. Memorials may be...

Naomi B. Weas

Naomi B. Weas

Jul 21, 2007

Naomi B. Weas, 80, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007 at her home due to declining health. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the...

Bob R. Endorf

Bob R. Endorf

Jul 21, 2007

Bob R. Endorf, 58, of Blue Grass, Iowa, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Pine Hill Cemetery in Wheatland, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Memorials may...

John H. Szemkus

John H. Szemkus

Jul 17, 2007

John H. Szemkus, 62, of Donahue, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus, Davenport. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Memorials may be made to the Donahue...

Russell E. Christensen

Russell E. Christensen

Jul 16, 2007

Russell E. Christensen, 81, of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, died Monday, July 16, 2007 at Riverview Manor, Pleasant Valley. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Long Grove Christian Church, Long Grove, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Private committal services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Rock Island,...

Andy M. Gevers

Andy M. Gevers

Jul 15, 2007

Andrew M. “Andy” Gevers, 42, a resident of rural Dixon, Iowa died on Sunday, July 15, 2007 following a tractor accident at his home. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Our Savior Presbyterian Church, Argo, Iowa. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M....

Robert M. "Bob" Hofmann

Robert M. "Bob" Hofmann

Jul 14, 2007

Robert M. “Bob” Hofmann, 77, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 14, 2007 surrounded by his beloved family. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 18. 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf where he was a member. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will...

Oral Wayne "Duke" Simms

Oral Wayne "Duke" Simms

Jul 11, 2007

Oral Wayne “Duke” Simms, 70, a former resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Meadow Lawn Nursing Center in Davenport, Iowa. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf where he was a member. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation...

Justin Allen Collins

Justin Allen Collins

Jul 7, 2007

Justin Allen Collins, 9 year-old son of James H. & Elizabeth L. (Martzahn) Collins died on Saturday, July 7, 2007 in a drowning accident in the Mississippi River near LeClaire, Iowa. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 13, 2007 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will...

Arnold R. Kakert

Arnold R. Kakert

Jul 7, 2007

Funeral services for Arnold R. Kakert, a resident and former mayor of the City of Bettendorf will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf where he was a charter member. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the McGinnis-Chambers...

Donald L. Gregory

Donald L. Gregory

Jul 6, 2007

Donald L. Gregory, 70, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Thursday, Mach 5, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 9, 2007 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Per his request, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to...