Obituaries

"Skip" Glen Phillips

Jun 14, 2017

“Skip” Glen C. Phillips Jr., 74, of Davenport, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the Bettendorf Healthcare Center.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the services on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will...

Bill Grother

Jun 14, 2017

Bill L. Grother, 86, a resident of Eldridge, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Private family services will be held at a later date with burial at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa. Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge is assisting the family with arrangements.

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James Mienke

Jun 8, 2017

James W. Mienke, 84, a resident of Bettendorf, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme St. in Davenport.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Steven Tuttle

Jun 7, 2017

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Steven “Harry” Tuttle will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 12, 2017 at McCausland United Methodist Church in McCausland, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge, IA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to McCausland United...

Wayne Cheramy

Jun 5, 2017

Funeral Services & Mass of Christian Burial for Wayne Leo Cheramy, of Bettendorf, Iowa, will be held on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 10:30 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4097 18th Street, Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at McGinnis- Chambers Funeral Home, 644 River Drive, Bettendorf. An additional visitation will...

David Cox

Jun 5, 2017

David E. Cox, 68, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Monday, June 5, 2107 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa following a brief illness.

Private family services will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the family.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting...

Grace Dennhardt

Jun 4, 2017

Funeral Services for Grace J. Dennhardt, 99, of Davenport, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Prairie Union Cemetery in Low Moor, Iowa.  Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran...

Jeanette Fletcher

Jun 3, 2017

Jeanette M. Fletcher, 89, a resident of Bettendorf, died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Genesis Senior Living in Aledo, Illinois. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Rock Island National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend should meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.

Jerry Kososki

Jun 3, 2017

Jerry A. Kososki, 66, of Davenport, Iowa, died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the services.  Burial will follow at Oakdale Memorial Gardens in Davenport.

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Nancy Ferkel

Jun 3, 2017

Nancy Jane Ferkel, 80, a resident of Blue Grass, Iowa passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at her home.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3834 Rockingham Rd. in Davenport, Iowa where she was a longtime and faithful member.  She will...

Helen Glynn

Jun 2, 2017

Helen Mae Glynn, 85, a former resident of Bettendorf, died Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Kahl Home.

Private family services will be held with burial at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Phyllis Reardon

May 31, 2017

Phyllis “Kathy” Reardon, 75, a resident of Bettendorf, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at her home.

A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Following the visitation, a graveside service will be held at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend...

Melvin Arp

May 31, 2017

Melvin K. Arp, 68, a resident of Eldridge, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A family directed memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Pleasant Valley. Memorials may be made to Scott County 4-H or the...

Marcus Blieu

May 30, 2017

Marcus Wayne Blieu, Sr. 60, a resident of Blue Grass, Iowa, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at his home.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 2nd at the...

Bill Blake

May 30, 2017

Bill M. Blake, 84, a resident of Bettendorf, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at his home.

A memorial gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. An open house will be held at Bill’s home following the memorial. Private burial will be held at...

Joyce Holst

May 28, 2017

Joyce Elaine (Paaske) Holst was born March 5, 1938 to Henry and Mary Paaske in Davenport, Iowa. She died May 28, 2017 surrounded by love in her rural Eldridge home.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Bettendorf Presbyterian Church, 1200 Middle Rd. in Bettendorf....

Kleo Gecsey

May 28, 2017

Kleo Dorothy Gecsey, 88, of Eldridge, passed away Sunday, May 28, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport.  Visitation will be Wednesday, May 31, from 4-7 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge.  Funeral services will be Thursday, June 1, 11 a.m., at the church, with a luncheon immediately following.  Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge is assisting the family...

Audrey Manson

May 24, 2017

Audrey J. Manson, 88, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Fountains in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial will...

Carolyn Gustafson

May 24, 2017

Carolyn M. Gustafson, 84, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m....

James Brown

May 23, 2017

James C. “Jim” Brown, 68, of Bettendorf, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

His funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, May 28, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the services on Sunday at the...