Obituaries

Leroy P. Wilson

Leroy P. Wilson

Jul 22, 2007

LeRoy P. Wilson, 91, a resident of Davenport, Iowa and formerly of Webster, New York and Zephyrhills, Florida, died Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Crest Health Center, Davenport. Per his request, there will be no services or visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded and inurnment will take place at a later date in Pittsford, New York. Memorials may be...

Naomi B. Weas

Naomi B. Weas

Jul 21, 2007

Naomi B. Weas, 80, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007 at her home due to declining health. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the...

Bob R. Endorf

Bob R. Endorf

Jul 21, 2007

Bob R. Endorf, 58, of Blue Grass, Iowa, died Saturday, July 21, 2007 at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Pine Hill Cemetery in Wheatland, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Memorials may...

John H. Szemkus

John H. Szemkus

Jul 17, 2007

John H. Szemkus, 62, of Donahue, Iowa, died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus, Davenport. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Clayton Cemetery, Clayton, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Friday at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Memorials may be made to the Donahue...

Russell E. Christensen

Russell E. Christensen

Jul 16, 2007

Russell E. Christensen, 81, of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, died Monday, July 16, 2007 at Riverview Manor, Pleasant Valley. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Long Grove Christian Church, Long Grove, Iowa. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Private committal services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Rock Island,...

Andy M. Gevers

Andy M. Gevers

Jul 15, 2007

Andrew M. “Andy” Gevers, 42, a resident of rural Dixon, Iowa died on Sunday, July 15, 2007 following a tractor accident at his home. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Our Savior Presbyterian Church, Argo, Iowa. Burial will be in Summit Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M....

Robert M. "Bob" Hofmann

Robert M. "Bob" Hofmann

Jul 14, 2007

Robert M. “Bob” Hofmann, 77, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 14, 2007 surrounded by his beloved family. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 18. 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf where he was a member. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will...

Oral Wayne "Duke" Simms

Oral Wayne "Duke" Simms

Jul 11, 2007

Oral Wayne “Duke” Simms, 70, a former resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Meadow Lawn Nursing Center in Davenport, Iowa. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf where he was a member. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation...

Arnold R. Kakert

Arnold R. Kakert

Jul 7, 2007

Funeral services for Arnold R. Kakert, a resident and former mayor of the City of Bettendorf will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at St. James Lutheran Church in Bettendorf where he was a charter member. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the McGinnis-Chambers...

Justin Allen Collins

Justin Allen Collins

Jul 7, 2007

Justin Allen Collins, 9 year-old son of James H. & Elizabeth L. (Martzahn) Collins died on Saturday, July 7, 2007 in a drowning accident in the Mississippi River near LeClaire, Iowa. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 13, 2007 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will...

Donald L. Gregory

Donald L. Gregory

Jul 6, 2007

Donald L. Gregory, 70, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Thursday, Mach 5, 2007 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, July 9, 2007 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Per his request, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to...

John H. Mcculley

John H. Mcculley

Jul 5, 2007

John H. McCulley, 88, of Davenport, died Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Crest Health Center, Davenport. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, July 9, 2007 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until the time of the services with a Masonic service to be held at 1:00 P.M. Private burial services will...

Janet L. Gustman

Janet L. Gustman

Jul 5, 2007

Janet L. Gustman, 47, of Clarence, Iowa, died suddenly on Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. A memorial gathering will be held on Monday, July 9, 2007, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Per her request, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society...

Sandra L. Batten

Sandra L. Batten

Jul 3, 2007

Sandra L. Batten, 69, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Tuesday, July 3, 2007 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Private family services will be held. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Clarissa Cook Hospice House or to a charity of the donor’s choice. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements....

Annie H. Rose

Annie H. Rose

Jun 27, 2007

Annie H. Rose, 87, of Bettendorf, died Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus, Davenport. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, July 2, 2007 at First Baptist Church, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Sunday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock...

Alice L. Lord

Alice L. Lord

Jun 24, 2007

Alice L. Lord, 74, of Davenport, died Sunday, June 24, 2007 at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus, Davenport. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 28, 2007 at Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport. Memorials may be made to the family. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting the family with arrangements. Alice was born December 25, 1932 in Ottumwa,...

Ambrose D. Kearney

Ambrose D. Kearney

Jun 22, 2007

Ambrose D. Kearney, 7 year-old son of Bill & Nicole Kearney of Princeton, Iowa died on Friday, June 22, 2007 at University Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa following a brave 3 ½ battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Ambrose’s brother Parker donated bone marrow for a bone marrow transplant in March of 2006. A service to celebrate his life will...

Carol M. Allender

Carol M. Allender

Jun 22, 2007

Carol M. Allender, 53, a resident of Cherokee, Iowa and formerly of Davenport, Iowa died on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the Good Samaritan Center in Holstein, Iowa following an extended illness. Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf, Iowa. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park....

George R. Malone

George R. Malone

Jun 20, 2007

George R. Malone Jr., 54, a resident of Pleasant Valley, Iowa died on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Trinity Pathway Hospice in Bettendorf, Iowa following an extended illness. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel, Bettendorf. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Catherine J. Wood

Catherine J. Wood

Jun 20, 2007

Catherine J. Wood, 75, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at a group home for the elderly in Hillsboro, Oregon. A memorial service for Mrs. Wood will be held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, June 29, 2007 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Keeping with Mrs. Wood’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Catherine Jean...

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