Obituaries

Teresa A. "Teri" Wittkowski

Teresa A. "Teri" Wittkowski

Dec 8, 2025

Teresa A. "Teri" Wittkowski, 76, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 8th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of music, kindness and love that touched everyone that knew her.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday December 20th, 2025, at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge, Iowa , her spiritual home for more than...

Virginia M. Szymanski

Virginia M. Szymanski

Dec 7, 2025

Virginia Marie Szymanski, 75, of Davenport passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL.

Virginia was born on January 29, 1950, in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Frank and Edith (Goeltl) Szymanski. She graduated from South High School, in 1969 in Omaha, NE. She did clerical work for Truegreen Lawn Care, Davenport for 30 years,...

Steve Rinehart

Steve Rinehart

Dec 5, 2025

Steven R. Rinehart, 74, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, December 5, 2025. His absence leaves a deep and quiet space in the hearts of all who loved him.

A celebration of Steve’s life will be held next spring, when family and friends can gather to share stories, laughter, and the many memories he leaves behind....

Lowell T. St. Clair

Lowell T. St. Clair

Dec 5, 2025

Lowell T. St. Clair passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  A graveside service will be held at a later date at Rock Island National Cemetery.  Details will be provided as they become available.

Rena K. McPherson

Rena K. McPherson

Nov 29, 2025

Rena Kay (Pipes) McPherson, 59, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on November 29, 2025. A celebration of Rena’s life will be held at a later date.

Born on Halloween in Davenport, Iowa, Rena brought warmth, humor, and a vibrant spirit to everyone who knew her. She graduated from Davenport Central High School and went on to devote her life to...

Theresa F. VenHorst

Theresa F. VenHorst

Nov 29, 2025

Theresa Francisca VenHorst (age 93) of Pleasant Valley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at The Vistas at Bettendorf. A Celebration of Life service will be held later this spring on a date to be announced.

Theresa Francisca Terhorst was born on October 3, 1932, in Holland, the daughter of Gerard and Maria (Tenbult) TerHorst. Theresa married Harry John...

Kathy Marie Jansen

Kathy Marie Jansen

Nov 26, 2025

Kathy Marie Jansen, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and devoted caregiver for children passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the age of 63.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge, Iowa. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday at...

Jim "Fox" Kron

Jim "Fox" Kron

Nov 26, 2025

A kind, caring, loving husband, brother, uncle and friend has left us. Jim "Fox" Kron, 77, of Moline, Illinois passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Silvis Center in Silvis, Illinois.

Jim was born on June 27, 1948 to Glen and Gerry Kron. He graduated from Moline High School in 1966 and then from NIU in DeKalb, Illinois. He was a hydraulics...

James B. Schneider Jr.

James B. Schneider Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

James (Jim) Bertrand Schneider Jr., 65, of Long Grove, Iowa, passed away at home with his family on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. He exhibited incredible strength, courage, and positivity throughout his nearly two-year journey with esophageal cancer.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 5th, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge, Iowa. Funeral services will be held...

Arlene J. Hampton

Arlene J. Hampton

Nov 18, 2025

Arlene J. Hampton, 82, a former resident of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Senior Star at Elmore Place, where she had made her home in recent years.

At the family’s request, no services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral...

Therese M. Carrillo

Therese M. Carrillo

Nov 14, 2025

Therese M. Carrillo, 92, of Rock Island, Illinois passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Friendship Manor.

Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or service. A private family burial will be held at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Therese was born on February 18, 1933 in Austria, the daughter of Josef and...

BobbiLe E. Wallis

BobbiLe E. Wallis

Nov 9, 2025

Memorial services for BobbiLe Ellen Wallis, 34, of Muscatine, Iowa, will be 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Family will greet friends on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 11:00 am to service time at the funeral home.

BobbiLe passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 28,...

Mavis R. Wilson

Mavis R. Wilson

Nov 8, 2025

Mavis R. Wilson, 95, of LeClaire, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Ridgecrest Village, Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...

Darrin M. Guthmiller

Darrin M. Guthmiller

Nov 7, 2025

Darrin Martin Guthmiller, 58, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Friday, November 7, 2025, in Davenport.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Darrin was born on April 2, 1967, at the Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of August E....

Donna M. Bunch

Donna M. Bunch

Nov 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Donna Marie Bunch, 74 of Davenport, Iowa on Friday, November 7, 2025. In a single moment, her pain ended and she was taken away to be with Jesus. We know she is in a better place but her absence has left a hole in...

Ignacio R. Garza, Jr.

Ignacio R. Garza, Jr.

Nov 6, 2025

Ignacio R. Garza, Jr., 75, formerly of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Quartet Senior Living in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the services on Saturday at the funeral home....

Douglas R. Chapman

Douglas R. Chapman

Nov 6, 2025

Douglas R. “Doug” Chapman, 64, of Davenport passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Following the visitation, the family invites friends to join them for food and sharing of memories at...

Patricia A. Wendhausen

Patricia A. Wendhausen

Nov 3, 2025

Patricia (Pat) Wendhausen of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 after an extended illness.

Her visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, followed by a committal service at the Davenport Memorial Park chapel in Davenport, Iowa. Per Pat’s wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Pat was...

Bonnie Louise Unger

Bonnie Louise Unger

Nov 2, 2025

Bonnie Louise Unger, 55, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away at her home on Sunday, November 2, 2025.

Bonnie’s love for Jesus was evident in her kindness, her strength, and the way she cared for others. “All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure” (1 John 3:3)—words that echo the hope she held close throughout her...

Alexzander D. "Zander" Zank

Alexzander D. "Zander" Zank

Nov 2, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Jaime Lynn Schelhaas and Jaime and Joel's son, Alexzander D. “Zander” Zank, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Hope Church, 5019 Hopewell Avenue in Bettendorf, Iowa. The family extends an invitation to all to join them following the service at the Tanglewood Hills Pavillion, 4250 Middle Road in Bettendorf...