Obituaries
John A. Morrow
Oct 15, 2025
John Alvin Morrow, a determined and indomitable spirit, passed away at the age of 73 on October 15, 2025, at his home in Bettendorf after an intense battle with lung cancer. He was born to Rosie and Loren Morrow on January 6th, 1952, in Ottumwa, Iowa, where he served as an altar boy at the local Catholic parish, taking pride...
Hazel L. Sturms
Oct 10, 2025
Hazel L. Sturms, 96, of Pleasant Valley, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Aspire of Pleasant Valley.
Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Burial will be at Beulah Church Cemetery in rural Salisbury, Missouri.
Hazel was born on June 30, 1929 in DeVall’s Bluff, Arkansas, the daughter of Alfred and Sally (Dollar) Price. In 1972,...
Larry J. Harm
Oct 9, 2025
Larry J. Harm, 85, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until the...
Wanda M. Spencer
Oct 9, 2025
Wanda M. Spencer, 91, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 12:30...
Larry R. Fox
Oct 8, 2025
Larry R. Fox, 86, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, and formerly of Kirksville, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He passed at the Kahl Home in Davenport, surrounded by family.
In accordance with his wishes, Larry’s body was donated to the University of Iowa for medical study and research. In lieu of flowers,...
Cynthia Diane Cox-Longchamps
Oct 8, 2025
Cynthia Diane Cox-Longchamps, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by family and friends in Rock Island, Illinois. Her funeral service was held on Thursday, October 9, 2025, followed by burial at Pine Hill Cemetery in Davenport, Iowa.
Born in Warren, Ohio, on December 20, 1947, Cynthia was the beloved daughter of Melvin and Florence (Carpenter) Cox. The...
Eleanor M. Blythe
Oct 7, 2025
Eleanor M. Blythe, 95, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at her residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorials may be directed to...
Barbara Jean Moore
Oct 5, 2025
Funeral services for Barbara J. Moore, 92, of LeClaire, IA, will be 11:00 am on Saturday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, IA. Burial will follow at Jack’s Cemetery, LeClaire, IA. Family will greet friends on Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Barbara passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport,...
Diane L. Ring
Oct 3, 2025
Diane L. Ring, 77, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on...
Marjorie R. Harden
Oct 3, 2025
Marjorie Ruth Harden, 100, a former resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Clover Ridge Place in Maquoketa, Iowa, where she had recently made her home.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church, 1200 Middle Road in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from...
Barbara A. Ward
Oct 2, 2025
Barbara A. Ward, 77, of Bettendorf, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport.
Barb was born on October 16, 1947, in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, to Edward VanAlstine and Mary Fort. She graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1965. On December 11, 1966, she married David Ward, and later married Dean McCrea on October...
Jessie P. Morris
Sep 30, 2025
Jessie P. Morris, 86, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 6, 2025 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials...
David F. Williams
Sep 28, 2025
David F. Williams, 77, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.. Those wishing to attend are invited to gather at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge at 10:00 A.M....
Calvin M. "Cal" Klopp
Sep 27, 2025
Calvin M. “Cal” Klopp, 83, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Grandview Baptist Church in Davenport. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Private family burial will be at Oakridge Cemetery in Princeton,...
Tammy S. Brentise
Sep 27, 2025
Tammy Sue Brentise, age 49, of Davenport, left this world far too soon on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at MercyOne Medical Center. Services honoring Tammy’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. She will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Family will greet friends on Friday morning from 9:00...
Johnny M. Wooten
Sep 24, 2025
A memorial gathering for Johnny M. Wooten, 82, of Bettendorf will be Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.
Johnny passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Davenport.
Johnny was born on July 10, 1943, in Mississippi, the son of Cecil and Sylvia (Greene) McGahey. He graduated from Bettendorf...
Edwin C. Geest
Sep 23, 2025
Edwin C. Geest, 90, a life-long farmer and resident of rural Blue Grass, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
A service to celebrate Ed’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Blue Grass Presbyterian Church, where he was proud to be the oldest living member. He will be...
Dennis R. Croquart
Sep 12, 2025
Dennis Royle Croquart, 74, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away at his home on Friday, September 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Honoring his request, he will be cremated.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. In lieu of...
David Blaszczyk
Sep 10, 2025
There will be a service to celebrate the life of David John Blaszczyk, 65, of Princeton, IA, on Saturday, September 27th, 2025 at BS General Store Folletts 2919 US-67, Iowa from 3 pm to 6pm.
David passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home with wife by his side in Princeton, IA after a battle with Cancer. He enjoyed...
Matthew K. Van Pelt
Sep 10, 2025
Matthew K. Van Pelt, 31, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City after courageously facing an extended illness.
A service to celebrate Matt’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1809 Mississippi Blvd. in Bettendorf. Visitation will be Friday,...


