Larry E. Makoben

Larry E. Makoben, 83, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Unity Point Health in Bettendorf.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St. in Bettendorf.  The visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the Waterfront.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bettendorf Parks Foundation, the Quad-City Honor Flight, or the American Heart Association.

Larry was born on August 5, 1940, the son of Elmer and Ima (Bangert) Makoben.  He grew up in Durant, Iowa, graduated from high school and then attended Iowa State Teacher’s College in the pre-mortuary science program.  Two years into the program, the United States government interrupted his studies and called him to military service with the U.S. Navy.  The Navy sent Larry to be trained as a hospital corpsman with the Marine Corps.  After two years of service, he was honorably discharged in 1962 and returned home to begin civiliOn August 20, 1966, he was united in marriage to Carolyn M. Lloyd in Davenport.

Larry was a banker for many years.  His career took him from the Bettendorf Bank, Norwest Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and ultimately, the IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union where he retired several years ago.

Throughout his career, Larry understood the importance of public service and easily connected with others.  He has been president of the Bettendorf Jaycees and the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce where he served for many years as an Ambassador.  Larry had also been a member of the Bettendorf and Quad-City Morning Optimists Clubs, the Bettendorf Kiwanis Club and had served as district chairman for the Boy Scouts of America.  He was a tireless volunteer and devoted countless hours to the betterment of Bettendorf.  It seemed that wherever help was needed, Larry was there.  Larry was also an elected member of the Bettendorf Park Board, was active with the annual Bettendorf 4^th of July Committee, volunteered as a poll worker, donated his time at the annual John Deere Golf Classic, was a founding member of the Bettendorf Business Network and a long-time member of the Durant American Legion Post #430.

Larry left an indelible mark on the City of Bettendorf and even though he has left us, his work and love for his community will live on well into the future.

Those left to honor his memory include his beloved wife, Carolyn; his daughter, Jennifer Lopez in Florida; his son, Eric (Linda) Makoben of Elk Grove Village, Illinois; his grandchildren, Ashlee (Alex) Dickinson, Conner (Jessica) Makoben and Kian Makoben; his great-grandchildren, Remington Boire, Owen Dickinson and Paislee Dickinson; his sisters, Sandra (John) Copley of Blue Grass, Iowa and Mary Chrysler in Florida; along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and wonderful friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

Condolences may be expressed to the family by viewing Larry’s obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.

Larry's funeral service will be recorded and will be featured below following the service.