Obituaries

Oct 5, 2012

William P. “Pat” McPherson, 58, a resident of Davenport, Iowa passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012 at his home after a brave battle with cancer.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Family will greet friends from 9:00 A.M. until...

Oct 4, 2012

Andra L. Williams, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Bettendorf Healthcare Center after complications from an extended illness.

Per her request there was a private family viewing and cremation rites have been accorded.

Andra was born March 15, 1945 in Princeton, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur & Evelyn (Simms) Newell....

Oct 2, 2012

Clara Elaine Shaver, 80, of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Senior Star at Elmore Place in Davenport.

She battled bravely against pulmonary fibrosis and Alzheimer’s disease for several years before the Lord took her loving spirit to be with Him, and to reunite her in spirit with her loving husband, Robert...

Sep 29, 2012

Paul A. Ohlrogge, 65 of Kewanee, IL, formerly of Riverdale, died Saturday, September 29, 2012 at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Pleasant Valley.  Visitation will be held...

Sep 26, 2012

Irma Mae Chestnut, 90, of Davenport, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at the Kahl Home for the Aged in Davenport.

A private graveside celebrating her life will be held at a later date at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, 644 River Dr. Bettendorf, Iowa.

Sep 22, 2012

Marianne Rose Clancy, 80, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died Saturday, September 22, 2012 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa after a courageous battle with mesothelioma.

As per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be made to New Life Baptist...

Sep 21, 2012

Mary Frances Carroll, 92, of Bettendorf, died Friday, September 21, 2012 at Franklin General Hospital, Nursing Care Facility in Hampton, Iowa.

Memorial services for Mary will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts in her honor may be made to the Bettendorf Public Library or the Audubon Society in care of McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, 644 River...

Sep 20, 2012

Arlo W. Cline, 90, of Bettendorf, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility in Bettendorf.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time...

Sep 18, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Williams of Long Grove, Iowa, died September 18, 2012, in DeWitt, Iowa.  Arrangements are being handled by Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge, Iowa.

Mary was born in Tipton, Iowa, on May 19, 1924, to Monroe and Margaret (Hauck) Blazer.  She married Robert H. Williams on September 9, 1944, in Ottumwa, Iowa.

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Sep 17, 2012

James “Santiago” Trujillo, 81, a resident of Fulton, Illinois died on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, Illinois.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 21, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf, Iowa.  He will be laid to rest...

Sep 14, 2012

William Benjamin “Bill” Taylor, 65, of Bettendorf, died Friday, September 14, 2012 at Trinity Rock Island.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Grace Lutheran Church in Davenport. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 19 th from 5:00 –...

Sep 7, 2012

Clarence A. “Scotty” Stotlar II, 61, of Bettendorf, died Friday, September 7, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. until the time of services on Friday at the funeral home. ...

Sep 4, 2012

Eldon J. “Bud” Fickel, 88, a life-long resident of Princeton, Iowa, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the...

Sep 2, 2012

Rick E. Major, 51, of Davenport, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012, at his residence after an extended illness. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Scott...

Aug 30, 2012

William P. “Bill” Miller, 83, of Davenport, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Rock...

Aug 30, 2012

Walter E. “Wally” McCormick, Jr., 98, of Davenport, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 at St. Mary Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Davenport.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. The family will meet with friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time...

Aug 29, 2012

Hans H. Goettsch, 85, a life-long resident of Bettendorf, Iowa peacefully died in his sleep on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at his home.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf.  He will be laid to rest at the Rock Island...

Aug 24, 2012

Lyla Jeane Harter, 80, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died Friday, August 24, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services, Utica Ridge, Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the time of service.  Private burial...

Aug 20, 2012

Lee Fadiga, 52, a resident of rural Blue Grass, Iowa died on Monday, August 20, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa following a brief illness.

Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Graveside services will follow...

Aug 20, 2012

Chad C. Hill, 23, of Bettendorf, died Monday, August 20, 2012 in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Oakdale Memorial Gardens in Davenport.  Memorials...