Obituaries

Nov 18, 2020

Mildred M. Conklin, 93, of Bettendorf, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the services on Tuesday at the funeral home. ...

Nov 16, 2020

Lois Rose Choate, 92, of LeClaire, Iowa, died November 16, 2020.

Lois was born on October 10, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Napolean and Mary (Fiorot) Pin. She graduated from Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania High School in 1946 and from Misericordia School of Nursing in 1950.  Lois joined the Navy Nurse Corps in 1951 and achieved the rank...

Nov 16, 2020

Bonnie Brown Mohr, 79, died November 16, 2020 at her home in Godfrey, Illinois surrounded by family.

Due to COVID-19, the family is having a private ceremony.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or a charity of your choice.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa is handling arrangements.

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Nov 12, 2020

Margaret Stephenson (née Gillon), 81, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020 in Davenport, Iowa. She was the wife of Mel Stephenson. They shared 61 years of marriage together and have a son and daughter, Bob and Shelley.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, November 16, 2020 at the...

Nov 11, 2020

Bruce A. Wilson, 60, of LeClaire, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.  Those attending are asked to wear a mask and observe social...

Nov 10, 2020

Donald “Don” K. Goellnitz, 88, of Bettendorf, Iowa went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of...

Nov 9, 2020

Richard J. Flores Sr., 89 of Bettendorf, passed away, surrounded by his family on Monday, November 9, 2020 at his home. Due to the pandemic, the family will have private family graveside services at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, IL, where military rites will be conducted by the American Legion #26.

Richard was born on...

Nov 7, 2020

Private family services for Austin James Burkholder, 25, of Davenport were held at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Austin passed away at his home on Saturday November 7, 2020.

Austin was born on November 11, 1994, the son of Brian and Heather (Wailand) Burkholder. Austin enjoyed fishing, video games, and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Most of...

Nov 6, 2020

Lois E. Groth, 99, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Davenport Lutheran Home.

There will be no services and cremation rites will be accorded.  Burial will be in Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida.

Lois was born July 8, 1921 in Lincoln, Illinois, the daughter of Roy & Elsie...

Nov 6, 2020

Richard “Rick” “RT” James Thompson, age 58, left this world on November 6, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center- East Campus in Davenport, Iowa following a medical event due to a short, but strong-willed effort with sobriety.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place next to his father and...

Nov 1, 2020

Betty Jeanne Edenson, 95, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her home in Bettendorf.

A Memorial Mass to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass at...

Nov 1, 2020

Patricia L. Matejcek, 36, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, died on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Nov 1, 2020

Gerald N. “Jerry” Fosdick, 92, of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility, Bettendorf. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4097 18th Street in Bettendorf at a later date, followed by a Rosary by the Knights of Columbus.   Honoring Jerry’s wishes,...

Oct 31, 2020

Linda L. Beardsley, 74, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at her home following a brief illness.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3775 Middle Rd. in Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M....

Oct 31, 2020

Jeffrey “Jeff” Schaffer, 68, passed away 10/31/20. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 31 years, Patty, his son, Greg, brother, Steven and sister, Susan. Also by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and a great nephew.

Jeff loved and appreciated jazz music, he also loved knowledge and never stopped learning. He enjoyed sports,...

Oct 30, 2020

Erma L. Hill, 61, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, died on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport following a brief illness.

Visitation will be from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. on Friday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2020...

Oct 28, 2020

Funeral services for Carla M. Coss, 86, of LeClaire, Iowa, will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Burial will follow at Durant Cemetery in Durant, Iowa. Family will greet friends on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Carla passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020...

Oct 27, 2020

Funeral services for Sharon K. Wollett, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport. Family will greet friends on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at the funeral home. Pastor Peter Marty from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport will be officiating....

Oct 24, 2020

Elizabeth D. Sperry, 92, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday at the...

Oct 23, 2020

Harold D. “Lonnie” Grimm, 76, of Bettendorf, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020 at his home.

Private graveside services will be held at Davenport Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to UnityPoint at Home or to Caring Keepers Home Health Care.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lonnie was...