Obituaries

Nov 26, 2017

Dennis E. Lester, 68, of Bettendorf, died Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Trinity UnityPoint in Bettendorf.  Private burial services will be in Rock Island National Cemetery.

Dennis was born in Munich, Germany on December 6, 1948, the son of Marvin & Louise (Witt) Lester.  He was united in marriage to Kathleen M. Borsellino in Macedonia, Ohio on...

Nov 21, 2017

Betty J. Hamilton, 83, of Eldridge, Iowa and formerly of Princeton-LeClaire died on Tuesday, November 21st at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 25th at Our Savior Presbyterian Church, Argo, Iowa where she was a life-long member.  Visitation will be from...

Nov 21, 2017

Nancy A. Drechsler, 81, formerly of Long Grove, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services, Utica Ridge in Davenport, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the...

Nov 19, 2017

Robert C. Robertson, 74, of Bettendorf, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at UnityPoint Health Trinity Bettendorf.

His funeral service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, November 24, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday at the funeral home. ...

Nov 19, 2017

JoEllen Drusilla Ford, 83, a resident of Davenport, died Sunday, November 19, 2017 in LeClaire.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Blue Grass Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st at the funeral home....

Nov 13, 2017

Corinne A. West, 70, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at her home after a long courageous battle with cancer.

There will be no services or visitation.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation, Genesis Hospice or...

Nov 13, 2017

George J. Schaub, Jr., 86, a resident of Bettendorf, died Monday, November 13, 2017 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility in Bettendorf.

Per his wishes, there will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Born on November 29, 1930 in...

Nov 10, 2017

Bernard A. "Bernie" Werthmann, 89, of Davenport, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at his home.

Private funeral and burial services will be held and memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church in Davenport, where he was a member.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bernie was born...

Nov 9, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Hofmann-Jacobs, 60, a resident of Bettendorf, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, West Central Park, in Davenport.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Memorials...

Nov 8, 2017

Dorothy E. Otero, 93, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Bettendorf Health Care Center in Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, November 13, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Davenport. Visitation...

Nov 5, 2017

John Brundies, 51, of Davenport, passed away on November 5, 2017 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice in Bettendorf, surrounded by family members.

Per his wishes, there will be no services.  Memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice.  McGinnis –Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting family with arrangements.

John was born in Davenport to Elmer...

Nov 3, 2017

Gerald L. “Jerry” Mosher, 82, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Nov 2, 2017

Earl D. Schafer, 81, of Davenport, died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, November 6, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park.

Earl was born March 5, 1936 in Davenport,...

Oct 29, 2017

Louise E. Rose, 71, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Sunday, October 29, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, November 3, 2017 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in East Moline, Illinois, where she was a member.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Friday at the...

Oct 27, 2017

Lorene E. Stroud, 94, of Davenport, Iowa, died Friday, October 27, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Grandview Baptist Church in Davenport where she was a member.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at...

Oct 25, 2017

Everett “Gene” Lawson, 85, of Bettendorf, Iowa died Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at the Iowa Masonic Health Facilities in Bettendorf.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 3, 2017 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral home.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2nd at the funeral home. Graveside services will be...

Oct 25, 2017

William “Bill” James Thomas, 89, a resident of Bettendorf, died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in East Moline. Visitation will...

Oct 23, 2017

Stella M. Fuller, 89, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility in Bettendorf.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Thursday at...

Oct 21, 2017

Michael Craig Luse, 64, of Davenport died unexpectedly Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme St. in Davenport.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Davenport. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. –...

Oct 19, 2017

John Duda, a lifelong resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home on October 19, 2017, following a long bout with cancer.

A memorial mass for John will take place Saturday, October 28, 10:00 A.M., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf. The family will meet with friends for one hour before the service,...