Obituaries
Douglas W. Ryan
Mar 12, 2026
Douglas W. Ryan, 80, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City following a brief illness.
Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Doug on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at the Davenport Country Club. A brief prayer service...
Larry Paul Suppan Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Funeral services for Larry Paul Suppan Jr., 66, of Eldridge, IA, will be 10:00 am on Friday, March 20, 2026, at North Ridge Community Church, Eldridge, IA. Burial will follow at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion #26, Davenport. Family will greet friends on Thursday, March 19, 2026...
Claudette I. Wiedner
Mar 7, 2026
Claudette Iva (Olson) Wiedner, 89, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa with her daughters by her side.
Claudette was born on October 19, 1936 in Iowa City, Iowa to Louis Martin Olson and Martha (Hodgett) Olson, both of whom preceded her in death.
On November 3, 1956...
Dennis D. "Denny" Waddell
Mar 4, 2026
After a lifetime of fast cars and motorcycles as well as some fast talking, Dennis ‘Denny’ Waddell reached the end of the road Wednesday, March 4.
Denny died at his home in Milan, surrounded by family, two days before his birthday. He spent a short time in hospice care after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis last fall. He was 82.
The family would like...
Glenda E. Teel
Mar 3, 2026
Glenda E. Teel, 84, of New Windsor, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at her home.
Her visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 8, 2026 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Private committal services will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Mercer County Animal Shelter in Aledo,...
Ronald Gilbert Carpenter
Mar 2, 2026
Ronald Gilbert Carpenter, born on July 2, 1953, in Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the Bettendorf Health Care Center. He was a devoted individual who spent many fulfilling years working in various office roles throughout the Eastern United States and the Quad City Area.
Ronald was the son of Gilbert and Vivian (Loerch) Carpenter. He leaves behind...
John C. Pischke
Mar 2, 2026
John C. Pischke, 77, of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, surrounded by the love of his devoted family.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Park View Lutheran Church in Park View, Iowa, where he was a member. Visitation will take...
Frederic A. Mach
Mar 1, 2026
Frederic A. Mach, 73, of Bettendorf passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at his residence.
Private family interment will be held at Summit Cemetery in Davenport, IA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28th at 11am at River of Life Church (4855 Forest Grove, Bettendorf, IA).
Frederic was born on February 2, 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of...
John Oscar Liske
Feb 26, 2026
John O. Liske, 79, of Bettendorf, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home in Bettendorf, IA.
There will be a celebration of his life at the Circle Tap on Sunday March 15, 2026, at 3:00 pm.
McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
John was born on September 5, 1946, in Rock Island, IL the son of Oscar...
Gary M. Doescher
Feb 23, 2026
Gary Doescher, 72, of Bettendorf, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at his home in Bettendorf, IA. A private graveside service will take place in Clinton Lawn Cemetery, Clinton, IA, on Friday at 1:30.
Gary was born on October 27, 1953, in DeWitt, IA. His parents Marvin and Jean (Howson) Doescher.
He had 2 siblings Dave and Sandra. Gary loved sharing...
Richard L. "Dick" Stotlar
Feb 22, 2026
Richard L. “Dick” Stotlar, 80, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at The Vistas in Bettendorf. He was surrounded by the love of his family.
Visitation will be from 3:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m....
Robert Thomas Beale
Feb 19, 2026
Robert Thomas Beale, 74, of Bettendorf, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home in Bettendorf,surrounded by his family. Inurnment will take place at Pinehill Cemetery at a later date. There are no services planned at this time.
Robert was born on January 22, 1952, in Davenport, IA,the son of Raymond and Margaret (Fort) Beale. He graduated from Bettendorf...
Robert J. Berry
Feb 16, 2026
Robert J. Berry, 95, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Unity Point Health in Bettendorf.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. He will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park where military honors will be...
Evalie M. Grothusen
Feb 16, 2026
Evalie M. Grothusen, 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf after an extended illness.
A service celebrating Evalie’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 20, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, where she was a devoted and faithful member for many years. Visitation will be held at the...
Lewis W. Wells
Feb 15, 2026
Lewis W. “Uncle Lew” Wells, 86, of Bettendorf, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Trinity Unity Point Hospital, Bettendorf.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to...
Patricia A. Merkel
Feb 15, 2026
Patricia A. Merkel, 94, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Harmony-Utica Ridge in Davenport, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2026 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be...
Dru W. Redler
Feb 14, 2026
Dru W. Redler of DeWitt, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2026, at the age of 33. Though he was born with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA Type II), he was not diagnosed until he was 16 months old. He used a wheelchair for most of his life, facing physical challenges that would have overwhelmed many. Yet he met those...
Wesley J. Stender
Feb 13, 2026
We are sad to announce the passing of Wesley J. Stender, 75, of Walcott, IA on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Wes was born on February 16, 1950, in Davenport, IA, the son of Otto and Delores (Mordhorst) Stender.
Family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Friday, February 20th at Chambers Funeral...
Howard A. Goettsch
Feb 7, 2026
Memorial services for Howard A. Goettsch, 80, of Long Grove, IA will be 10:00 am on Thursday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, IA. Inurnment will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL. Family will greet friends on Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.
Howard passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at his...
LaDina Sherry Bell
Feb 4, 2026
LaDina Sherry Bell, 60, a resident of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport following an extended illness.
A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Hope Baptist Church, 1642 Tanglefoot Lane in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday at the...


