Obituaries

Jul 10, 2012

Iris V. Kirby-Kotowski, 98, of Bettendorf, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility in Bettendorf.

Per her wishes, there will be no services or visitation and cremation rites will be accorded.  Memorials may be made to a charity of the Donor’s choice.

Iris was born August 13, 1913 in Baltimore, Maryland,...

Jul 10, 2012

Mary Allean Osborn, 74, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois.  Those wishing to attend the service will gather at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa at 2:00 P.M....

Jul 9, 2012

Shannon L. Hessong, 48, of Blue Grass, died Monday, July 9, 2012 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday.  Casual dress in honor of Shannon is requested. Memorials may be...

Jun 30, 2012

Lisa F. Petty, 47, a resident of Eldridge, Iowa died Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa after a life-long battle with Marfan syndrome.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at the Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from...

Jun 28, 2012

Joan Long, 79, of Davenport, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park.  Memorials may be...

Jun 25, 2012

Charles & Rosalie Van Theemsche of Largo, FL, formerly of Bettendorf, died November 6, 2011 and June 25, 2012, respectively.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the...

Jun 20, 2012

Virginia A. Duffy, 89, a resident of Davenport, Iowa formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa died Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at Bickford Cottage, Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday,  June 23, 2012 at Asbury United Methodist Church, Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Friday at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral...

Jun 18, 2012

Willem Frederick Alexander “Bill” Arnold, 86, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died Monday, June 18, 2012 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facilities, Bettendorf.

Private family services are to be held.  Public visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Burial will be in Davenport...

Jun 18, 2012

Richard Allan Dick, 73, of Long Grove, died Monday, June 18, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Long Grove Cemetery, Long Grove.  Memorials may be made to Richard’s family for various charities which were special to him.

Richard was born on April 14,...

Jun 17, 2012

Frances A. Fox, 90, of Silvis, formerly of LeClaire, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Good Samaritan Society, Davenport.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery in LeClaire.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at...

Jun 17, 2012

Dorothy A. Behrens, 82, of Bettendorf, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at the Walcott Cemetery in Walcott. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials...

Jun 16, 2012

Jacqueline Laura Schwenke, 70, of LeClaire peacefully entered eternal life on Saturday, June 16 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf due to complications of ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease.  Throughout her life and during her struggle with ALS, Jacki was the embodiment of strength, courage and perseverance.  Her strong faith and loving family carried her through her final year. ...

Jun 13, 2012

Donald E. Langan, 75, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa died on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa following an extended illness.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Davenport where he was a...

Jun 13, 2012

Kirk Thomas Gunderman, 71, of Bettendorf, died Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at this home.

A memorial gathering will be held at Ross’ Restaurant in Bettendorf from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012.  A memorial has been established in his memory.

Kirk was born on March 24, 1941 in Cleveland, OH, the son...

Jun 11, 2012

Kenneth R. Flathers, 74, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Monday, June 11, 2012 at his home following an extended illness.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf.  He will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park.  Visitation...

Jun 11, 2012

Phillip Richard Hall, 57, a resident of Racine, Wisconsin formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa and LeClaire, Iowa died Monday, June 11, 2012 in Ankeny, Iowa.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 P.M. to the time of service Thursday.  Memorials...

Jun 6, 2012

LaVonne E. Sanders, 80, of Panorama Park, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Trinity Bettendorf.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services on Wednesday.  The family requests that memorials be made to the donor’s...

Jun 3, 2012

Marilyn L. Purcell, 74, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa after a brief illness with complications from pneumonia, stroke and respiratory failure.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Our Savior Presbyterian Church in Argo,...

Jun 2, 2012

Shirley Mae Petersen, 76, a resident or Riverdale, Iowa died Saturday, June 2, 2012 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home,...

May 28, 2012

John L. Kilbourne (AKA Kilburne), a resident of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, May 28, 2012 at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2012 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Graveside services with military honors will follow at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to...