Obituaries

Mar 28, 2023

Wanda Marie Carolyn Ellis, 89, formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa and Pleasant Valley, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Colona, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Grandview Baptist Church in Davenport, Iowa.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of...

Mar 25, 2023

W. Patrick (Pat) Flynn, a devoted servant of the Lord, loving husband and father of 2 children, was embraced by God on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the age of 82.

Funeral Services & Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Parish, 3970 N. 92nd...

Mar 23, 2023

Lynn Marie Clarke (Wooden, Mess) went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 23, 2023 after a short battle with cancer in Muscatine, Iowa, surrounded by her daughters.

Lynn was born in Red Oak, Iowa on October 22, 1953 to Lawrence James Clarke of Lost Springs, Kansas and Marjorie Clarke (Hughes) from Warrington, England.  Growing up...

Mar 22, 2023

Mary Barnes, 102 a recent resident of Senior Star in Davenport, Iowa died on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Kahl Home in Davenport.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

She was born in Russell, Kansas on February 10, 1921, the daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth (Kraft) Riffel.  In 1942, she...

Mar 22, 2023

Margaret Ann Shanks, 80, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died at her home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Private family services will be held.  Memorials may be made to the Scott County Humane Society.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

She was born in Geneseo, Illinois on November 12, 1942,...

Mar 21, 2023

Mark E. Bader, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away from ALS on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his residence; his wife of 42 years by his side playing his favorite Beatles station.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa.  Visitation will...

Mar 21, 2023

Donald D. Ray, 83, of Eldridge, Iowa passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at The Ivy, Davenport.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25th at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge.  Memorials may be directed to ASPCA.

Don was born on May 9, 1939 in Davenport,...

Mar 21, 2023

Funeral services for Rosemary Gordy, 76, of Bettendorf, IA, will be 10:00 am on Friday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Bettendorf, IA. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. Family will greet friends on Thursday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, IA.

Rosemary passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023,...

Mar 20, 2023

Funeral services for Darrell G. Moore, 93, of LeClaire, Iowa, will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church in Bettendorf, Iowa. Burial will follow at Oakridge Cemetery in Princeton, Iowa where military rites will be conducted. Family will greet friends on Monday from 9:00 a.m. to service time at the church.

Darrell passed away...

Mar 18, 2023

Aaltje Francisca Hendrika “Lidy” Overbeeke, 94, of Bettendorf, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at The Fountains surrounded by her family.

A private family burial will be held at a later date. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lidy was born on October 15, 1928, in Indonesia.  She later settled in Holland...

Mar 17, 2023

Pauline G. Williams, 89, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Pro-Medica-Utica Ridge in Bettendorf.

Private family services will be held.

She was born in Huntsville, Missouri on May 13, 1933, the daughter of Paul and Rugh (Goodding) Hudson.

In earlier years, Pauline was employed as the Night...

Mar 15, 2023

Marie K. Derrickson, 76, of Buffalo, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Rose Hill Cemetery in Buffalo.  Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department.

Marie was born September...

Mar 15, 2023

Charlotte Vee Streeter, 87, of Bettendorf passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home.

Charlotte was born on June 25, 1935, in Lake Mills, Iowa the daughter of Jerry and VaLois Moen. She married Tom Streeter on June 16, 1957, in Lake Mills. She attended UNI...

Mar 13, 2023

Guy Garrison, 91, of LeClaire, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Burial will take place at a later date at Jack’s Cemetery, LeClaire, IA. Per Guy’s request, no services will be held.

Guy was born in Missouri on September 11, 1931, the son of Fuget and Mamie (Moore)...

Mar 11, 2023

John William “Bill” Gailbreath, 75, of Oregon, Illinois, formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa and Madison, Wisconsin, left this world at Loyola University Medical Center and ran into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

A celebration of his life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 19th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. The...

Mar 11, 2023

Mary L. Pittman, 88, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Iowa Masonic Home, Bettendorf.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held an hour prior to service.  Private family inurnment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery, Buffalo.

She is survived by her children,...

Mar 10, 2023

Funeral services for Cheryl Elmore, 64, of LeClaire, will be 10:30 am on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will take place at McCausland Cemetery, McCausland, Iowa. Family will greet friends on Saturday from 9:30 am to service time at the funeral home.

Cheryl passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Unity...

Mar 10, 2023

Lulu Rose Roe, 95, of Moline, formerly of Blue Grass, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023,   at the River Crossing, Moline. Lula Rose Walker was born on December 8, 1927, in Davenport, the daughter of Charles and Hulda (Spalding) Walker. She married James Roe on April 30, 1952, in Buffalo, IA. He preceded her in death on January...

Mar 8, 2023

Drusilla M. “Dru” Novak, 53, a resident of Walcott, Iowa passed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 5002 Jersey...

Mar 8, 2023

Funeral services for Leslee Ann Valentini, 71, of Ankeny, will be 10:00 am on Tuesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa. The burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Moline, IL at a later date. Family will greet friends on Monday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Leslee passed away on March 8,...