Obituaries

John Michael Oostendorp

John Michael Oostendorp

Jul 15, 2024

John Michael Oostendorp, 62, of Eldridge, Iowa passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home in Eldridge. No services are currently being planned. 

McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting family with arrangements. 

John was born on May 1, 1962 in Colorado, the son of Michael and Patricia (Bushnell) Oostendorp. He enjoyed collecting Hot Wheels, watching N.A.S.C.A.R., taking care of his...

Irene Mae Dipple

Irene Mae Dipple

Jul 15, 2024

Funeral services for Irene Mae Dipple, 87, of Montpelier, will be 1:00 pm on Friday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, IA. Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the funeral home. 

Irene passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Bettendorf Health Care Center- Bettendorf, IA 

Irene Mae Kinsley was...

Roger L. Schwerdtfeger

Roger L. Schwerdtfeger

Jul 14, 2024

Roger L. Schwerdtfeger, 81, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his home. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. A celebration of life will follow at Knight of Columbus, 1111 W. 35th St. in Davenport on Saturday, August 3, 2024 from 1:00 p.m....

Sharon Scherer

Sharon Scherer

Jul 11, 2024

Sharon Faye Scherer, 67, of Buffalo, went into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center - East Campus, Davenport. 

Visitation will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 27th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Funeral services will be held directly after at 11:00 am.

Sharon was born on April 21, 1957, in Davenport, the daughter...

Vincent W. Holst

Vincent W. Holst

Jul 8, 2024

      Vincent W. Holst, 38, a resident of East Moline, Illinois died on Monday, July 8, 2024 following an automobile accident near LeClaire, Iowa.

      Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, July 14th at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family....

Marion Owings Jr.

Marion Owings Jr.

Jul 8, 2024

Marion Owings Jr., 91, formerly of DeWitt and Eldridge, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Lutheran Living Community in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the services on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial...

Sandra S. Johnson

Sandra S. Johnson

Jul 4, 2024

Sandra S. Guffey Johnson, 84, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Quartet Senior Living in Bettendorf after a brief illness.

Sandy was born on February 1, 1940, in Unionville, Missouri, one of seven children born to Elvin (Lee) and Evelyn Guffey. She graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1958. She married Gary Lockie in 1961 in Bettendorf, Iowa and...

June V. Wiese

June V. Wiese

Jul 3, 2024

June V. Wiese, 96, of Bettendorf, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her residence.

June was born on July 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Irene (Schmitt) Ostberg. She graduated from Lake View High School, Chicago. On September 26, 1953, she married Daryl Wiese in Chicago. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2018,...

Walter J. "Bud" Pokorny

Walter J. "Bud" Pokorny

Jun 29, 2024

      Walter J. “Bud” Pokorny, 75, of Davenport passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his residence.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Noon on Wednesday, July 10th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family.

      Bud was born on April...

Leslie Newton Mathenia

Leslie Newton Mathenia

Jun 29, 2024

Memorial services for Leslie Newton Mathenia, 74, of Bettendorf, will be 3:00 pm on Friday, July 12, 2024, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Family will greet friends on Friday from 2:00 pm to service time at the funeral home.

Leslie passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at St. Mary Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Davenport. 

Leslie Newton Mathenia was born on November...

George J. Fergades

George J. Fergades

Jun 29, 2024

    George J. Fergades, 82, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Davenport Lutheran Home following an extended illness.

    Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Friday at the...

Shirley Jean Woodford

Shirley Jean Woodford

Jun 25, 2024

Shirley Jean (Hartley) Woodford, the youngest of eight children, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at Senior Star at Elmore Place in Davenport, Iowa. She was 91 years old. Inurnment will take place at a later date to be decided. Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge, Iowa is assisting with arrangements.

Shirley Jean Hartley was born on January 13, 1933,...

Leah R. Martensen

Leah R. Martensen

Jun 25, 2024

Leah R. Martensen, 63, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Neuroendocrine Cancer Awareness Network, 3074 Brookchase Blvd., Fort Mill, SC 29707. (info@netcancerawareness.org) McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family...

Edward C. Beebinger

Edward C. Beebinger

Jun 25, 2024

Edward Charles “Eddie” Beebinger, 90, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s...

John R. Smith

John R. Smith

Jun 21, 2024

John Richard Smith, 65, a resident of rural Donahue, Iowa died on Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home.

A memorial visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. Contributions in his memory may be made to any local food bank.

He was born on October 25, 1958 in...

Michael E. Yaudas

Michael E. Yaudas

Jun 16, 2024

Michael E. Yaudas, 69, of Davenport, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his residence. 

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22nd at Park View Lutheran Church, Park View, Iowa. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Private family burial will be at Overman Cemetery, Atalissa, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to...

Jacqueline M. Sluga

Jacqueline M. Sluga

Jun 15, 2024

Jacqueline M. Sluga, 68, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.

Private family services will be held.

She was born August 15, 1955 in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Lonnie and Bertha (Gruntzel) Sluga.

Jacqueline was employed as a pharmacy technician for many years.

Those left to honor her memory...

James W. Smith

James W. Smith

Jun 15, 2024

Funeral services for James Walter Smith, PhD, 82, of Bettendorf, will be 11:00 am on Monday, June 24, 2024, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Private family burial will follow at Ladora Cemetery, Ladora, IA. Family will greet friends on Monday from 10:00 am to service time at the funeral home.

Jim passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Genesis Medical...

Nancy D. Wermes

Nancy D. Wermes

Jun 13, 2024

Nancy D. Wermes, 75, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa and formerly of Tustin, California passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Bickford Cottage in Davenport.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa. Following the service, she will be buried next to...

Patricia E. Buffington

Patricia E. Buffington

Jun 6, 2024

Patricia E. Buffington, 86, of Buffalo, Iowa passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus, Davenport.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no service at this time.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Patricia was born on July 21, 1937 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of George...

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