Obituaries
Ray Houston
Jan 4, 2026
H. Ray Houston, age 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, surrounded by the care and comfort of those who loved him.
A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Oakdale...
Judy K. Sonksen
Jan 4, 2026
Judy K. Sonksen, 83, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois.
Per her wishes there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Judy’s name may be made to King’s Harvest Pet Rescue of Davenport, Iowa. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.
Judy...
Connie Jo Shannon
Jan 4, 2026
A celebration of life for Connie Jo Shannon, 71, of Eldridge, IA will be 2:00 pm on Saturday at Riverside Church A Community Of Hope, Davenport.
Connie passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Select Specialty, Davenport.
Connie Jo Lee was born on December 7, 1954, in Wellsville, KS, the daughter of Harry and Marjorie (Beach) Lee. She married Jim Shannon...
Rebecca A. Monteith
Jan 3, 2026
Rebecca A. Monteith, 60, of Bettendorf passed away on Friday, January 3, 2026 at Mercy One Genesis Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Due to circumstances cremation rites will be performed.
Rebecca was born on July 31, 1965 in Davenport, the daughter of Jerry and Sharon (Gilbert) Kingery. She worked as a visiting...
Richard D. McKay
Jan 3, 2026
Richard D. “Dick” McKay, 79, of Bettendorf, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Mercy One Genesis, Davenport.
Private family graveside services will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 p.m. Noon – 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 12th at The Columbus Club, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport, Iowa. Memorials may be...
Eugene Freeman
Jan 3, 2026
Eugene Freeman, 93, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, surrounded by his family.
A time of visitation and remembrance will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Pamela Sue Williams
Dec 30, 2025
Pamela Sue Williams, 77, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
A graveside service will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
Pamela Brooks was born on May 19, 1948 in...
Marilyn J. Williams
Dec 29, 2025
Marilyn J. Williams, 92, of Bettendorf passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Bettendorf Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.
Marilyn was born November 19, 1933 to Elmer and Ruth (Denger)...
Mark W. Weddum
Dec 29, 2025
Mark was born on January 7, 1950, to Folmer and Mildred Weddum. He grew up in the close-knit Danish communities of Kimballton and Elk Horn, Iowa, where he learned enduring life skills and developed a lifelong love for Danish cuisine. During his junior year of high school, his family moved to Atlantic, Iowa, where he graduated with the Class of...
Shawn G. McKim
Dec 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce Shawn Glenn McKim, 52, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He had battled Acute Myeloid Leukemia for two years.
Shawn was born September 13, 1973, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Ivan and Linda (Breon) McKim. He was united in marriage to Melissa...
Connie J. Crook
Dec 23, 2025
Connie J. Crook, 73, of Davenport, Iowa. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, surrounded by the love of her family.
A memorial gathering to celebrate Connie’s life will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...
James G. "Jerry" Boyd
Dec 23, 2025
James G. “Jerry” Boyd, 80, of Eldridge passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge on Saturday, January 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Noon. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials to honor Jerry may be directed to St. Meinrad Archabbey, 200...
Linda G. Paplinski
Dec 23, 2025
Linda G. Paplinski, 85, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, surrounded by her daughters, Leslie and Vicki.
Linda was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on November 2, 1940, the daughter of Charles and Maree (Biddle) Usselton. The family eventually settled in Norwalk, Ohio where Linda graduated from Norwalk High School in 1958. Linda...
Herbert Willers
Dec 22, 2025
Funeral services for Herb Willers Sr.,77, of Bettendorf, will be 11:00 am on Monday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport, where military rites will be conducted by the LeClaire American Legion Buffalo Bill Post #347, LeClaire, IA. Family will greet friends on Sunday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the funeral...
Constance F. "Connie" Curlott
Dec 22, 2025
Constance F. “Connie” Curlott, 86, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Bickford Cottage, Davenport.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may...
Joseph T. Celsi
Dec 22, 2025
Joseph T. Celsi, 84, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 22, 2025 after a long and courageous journey with illness, surrounded by the comfort of family and home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf. Visitation will...
Pamela R. Danielsen
Dec 19, 2025
Pamela Rae (Post) Danielsen, age 63, of Eldridge, Iowa, entered the loving arms of her Savior on December 19th, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family, after a courageous journey embraced with grace while under hospice care.
Born September 12, 1962, in Ottumwa, Iowa, Pamela was the cherished daughter of Pete E. Post and Shirley Lorene Post. She grew up surrounded by...
Lillian M. Garrison
Dec 19, 2025
Lillian M. Garrison, 92, of Bettendorf passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Bettendorf Health Care Center.
Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services at this time. A private family inurnment will take place at Jack’s Cemetery in LeClaire. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Lillian was born on December 7,...
Ann Elizabeth Gerber
Dec 19, 2025
Funeral services for Ann Elizabeth Gerber, 91, of Davenport, will be 10:00 am on Friday, December 26, 2025, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport. Family will greet friends on Friday from 9:00 am to service time at the funeral home.
Ann passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at her home in Davenport.
Ann...
Rochelle P. "Chelle" Mannhardt
Dec 19, 2025
Rochelle P. “Chelle” Mannhardt, 83, of Bettendorf passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025 at her residence.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, December 26th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at the funeral home. The service will be recorded for those unable...
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