Obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

Audrey E. Ferris, 85, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bethany...

Jan 8, 2022

LaVonne R. Hinrichs, 92, of Davenport passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Noon on Wednesday at McCausland Cemetery in McCausland, Iowa.  Those wishing to go in procession should meet at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning. ...

Jan 7, 2022

John Michael Farro died in his home on Friday, January 7, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer, but a long struggle with dementia/Alzheimer's.

John was born on August 22, 1944 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania to Helen and John Farro.  He is survived by a brother and a sister he adored – Jerry (Linda) Farro of Cressona, Pennsylvania...

Jan 7, 2022

Michael Lee (Mike) Auliff, a life-long Iowa farmer, passed away on January 7, 2022 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. He was 78 years old.

A memorial service will be held in the summer of 2022. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to River Bend Food Bank (https://www.facebook.com/RiverBendFoodBank/), where...

Jan 7, 2022

Howard L. Wendt, 87, a former resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Aspire Nursing Home in Pleasant Valley, Iowa.

Private burial took place at Davenport Memorial Park.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf, Iowa is assisting with his arrangements.

He was born on July 19, 1934 in Davenport, the son of...

Jan 6, 2022

Loraine S. Crooke, 95, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus, Davenport. Cremation rites have been accorded. The are currently no services planned at this time.

Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, Iowa is assisting family with arrangements.

Loraine S. Stutt was born on September 30, 1926...

Jan 4, 2022

Dale M. Tegard, 66, of Davenport died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the mausoleum chapel at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the family, in care of Denice Tousignant.

Dale was born May 16, 1955 in Burbank, California, the son of...

Jan 4, 2022

Patricia L. Beck, 59, formerly of Davenport and Rock Island, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus, Davenport. No services are planned at this time.

Born, Patricia, she was affectionately known as Trish(a) to her family and friends, and to some of her youngest grandchildren as "Memyawh". She fought...

Jan 4, 2022

Edith A. Brown, 90, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Unity Point Trinity, Bettendorf.

Private family services will be held on Friday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Services will be live streamed and may be viewed by visiting Edith’s obituary at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com and clicking on the link provided just prior to 1:30...

Jan 2, 2022

Mr. Cale's obituary will appear here soon.

Jan 1, 2022

Dr. Peter John Francis Metcalf, 76, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. Dr. Metcalf practiced as a pediatrician at Genesis Hospital in Silvis from 1994 until his retirement in June of 2016. His first priority during his life was the well-being of all children. For the last several...

Dec 31, 2021

Margaret Joy Mackin, 87, of Bettendorf, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, December 31, 2021 with the care of the Genesis Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Memorial Services & Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf...

Dec 31, 2021

Loras J. Burkle, 65, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 peacefully at his home after a brief but courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bettendorf, Iowa, where he was a member.  Loras’ service will be livestreamed...

Dec 28, 2021

Mr. Thursby's obituary will appear here soon.

Dec 27, 2021

Kenneth Alan Johnson, 74, a resident of Des Moines, Iowa died on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Unity Point Trinity in Bettendorf.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery where military...

Dec 27, 2021

Carrie Sue Carstens, 64, of LeClaire, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00...

Dec 27, 2021

David W. Bauman, 71, of Bettendorf passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center – East, Davenport.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to the Milan Gun Club.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with...

Dec 22, 2021

Memorial services for Sharonann Rogers, 74, of Buffalo, Iowa, will be 3:00 pm on Tuesday, December 28th, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa. Family will greet friends on Tuesday from 2:00 pm to service time at the funeral home.

Sharonann Doran was born on March 14, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Pearl Doran. She worked...

Dec 21, 2021

James E. “Bud” Ray, 56, of New London, Iowa and formerly of LeClaire, Iowa, died Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in New London.

There will no services at this time.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

James was born March 28, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Jim & Bonnie...

Dec 20, 2021

Memorial service for Jeffrey J. Smith, 64, of LeClaire, Iowa, will be 11:00 am on Thursday, December 30th, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home. Family will greet friends on Thursday from 10:00 am to service time at the funeral home.

Jeffrey passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at his home in LeClaire, Iowa. He was born in June...