Obituaries

Aug 20, 2012

Herbert R. “Herb” Hengst, 88, of Bettendorf, IA and longtime resident of Norman, OK died August 20, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, IA.

Per his request cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service will be held at a later date in Norman where his remains will be interred.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home,...

Aug 15, 2012

Thomas W. Gaskey, Jr., 63 of Davenport, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial with full military honors will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will...

Aug 13, 2012

Tauscha Ann Enslow, 41, of Davenport, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at her home.

Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on April 13, 1971 in McKeesport, PA, she was the daughter of Robert and Barbara...

Aug 12, 2012

Ruth H. Rettenmaier, 88, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Asbury United Methodist Church, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral...

Aug 11, 2012

Annig Elgatian, 92, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died with peace and grace at her home Saturday, August 11, 2012.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  A Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial...

Aug 10, 2012

Ruth N. Boyack, 89, of Eldridge, Iowa and formerly of Schofield, Wisconsin, died Friday, August 10, 2012 at the Kahl Home in Davenport, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Davenport.  Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge is assisting the family with arrangements. Visitation will be...

Aug 10, 2012

Mary Jane Shields, 87, of Bettendorf, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 10th, 2012.  She was reunited with her husband, Lester, who went ahead of her sixteen days ago, on July 24 th .

A “home-going” celebration will be held at Calvary Church of the Quad Cities, Moline, IL at 11 a.m. on...

Aug 5, 2012

Myrna Eleanor (Mensing) Magoon, 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 5, 2012 after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bettendorf where she was a member.  Pastor Keith Piotter will be officiating.  Visitation will be held from...

Aug 5, 2012

Florence “Vicki” Carroll, 93, of Bettendorf, died Sunday, August 5, 2012 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bettendorf.  Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until the...

Aug 4, 2012

Funeral services for Joseph W. “Grandpa Joe” Endreshak, 91, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, August 10, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf.  He will be laid to rest at the Rock Island National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.  Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00...

Aug 2, 2012

Lee F. Stockwell, 73, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Manor Care, Davenport.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday at the funeral home.  Burial with military...

Aug 2, 2012

Mary Lou Major, 78, of Bettendorf, died Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 6, 2012 from 5:00 p.m....

Aug 1, 2012

Marilyn Joyce Chambers, 80, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois.  Those wishing to attend should gather at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa at 9:15 A.M. Monday.  Visitation...

Jul 26, 2012

Linda Lou Stearman, 73, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa died Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, July 30, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday...

Jul 24, 2012

Lester Franklin Shields, 87, of Bettendorf, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2012.

A “home-going” celebration will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2012 at Calvary Church of the Quad Cities, 4700 53 rd St., Moline, Illinois with Rev. Tim Bowman officiating.  Friends may greet the family from 4:00...

Jul 22, 2012

Lawrence Franklin “Larry” Thomas, 79, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf.  He will be laid to rest...

Jul 22, 2012

Roberta M. McLaughlin, 88, a resident of Princeton, Iowa died on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Manor Care nursing home Utica Ridge, Davenport, Iowa, surrounded by her loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to...

Jul 14, 2012

Janet Eileen Kluever, 85, a resident of Eldridge, Iowa died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M.on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church, Eldridge.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the church and from...

Jul 13, 2012

Faye E. Scholey, 96, a resident of Galesburg, Illinois formerly of Davenport, Iowa died Friday, July 13, 2012 at the Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Funeral services will be held  at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service Thursday.  Burial will...

Jul 13, 2012

Jerry Price, 77, a resident of Eldridge, Iowa died peacefully Friday, July 13, 2012 at his son’s home in Solon following a long and courageous bout with cancer. Visitation will take place at the Chambers Funeral Home, 130 N. Second St., Eldridge, IA on Saturday, July 21 from 4 to 7 pm. A celebration of life will occur immediately...