Obituaries

Jan 11, 2021

A private mass and burial was previously held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Long Grove, Iowa for Dona Marlene Cawiezell, 86, of Eldridge, Iowa who passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, assisted family with arrangements.

Dona Litscher was born on February 21, 1934 in Scott County, Iowa, the daughter of Ben...

Jan 9, 2021

Emma Sue Goetz, 74 a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Bettendorf Healthcare Center.

Private family services will be held at Davenport Memorial Park.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

Emma was born August 23, 1946 in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Francis and Helen...

Jan 8, 2021

Otis Arthur Rose, Jr. (91), a resident of Riverdale, Iowa passed away due to COVID-19, Friday, January 8, 2021.   He was born August 3, 1929 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Otis A Rose, Sr and Bernice Rose.  He was united in marriage to Berta Rose on January 16, 1951.

He was a U.S. Army corporal M.P....

Jan 7, 2021

Kwi Yo “Rose” Arvik, 71, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial will follow at the Rock Island...

Jan 6, 2021

John R. Retzl, 78, of Bettendorf, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.  Those attending are asked to wear a mask and observe social...

Jan 4, 2021

Richard “Dick” Doyle, 77, of Princeton, IA, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at his home in Princeton, IA. A service to celebrate the life of Richard will take place at a later date. Inurnment will take place at Oakridge Cemetery, Princeton, IA.

Richard was born on August 10, 1943,  in Davenport the son of Edward...

Jan 3, 2021

Jackson H. “Jack” Paaske, 86, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his beloved family. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge.  Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport where military honors will be conducted.  Visitation will be from 4:00...

Jan 1, 2021

Allan R. Kirby, 77, a former resident of Grand Haven in Eldridge, Iowa died on Friday, January 1, 2021 at the Kahl Home in Davenport, Iowa.

A memorial gathering is being planned for later this year. Memorials may be made to the North Scott Schools STEM Programs. Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge is assisting the family with...

Jan 1, 2021

William E. Meeker, 69, a resident of LeClaire, Iowa passed away suddenly on Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church in LeClaire.  Inurnment will follow at Glendale...

Jan 1, 2021

Chalmer S. “Sam” Moore, 69, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, died on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  He will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial...

Jan 1, 2021

Daniel Shane Hill, 44, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at his home.

Services will be private.  Memorials may be made to the family.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

He was born in Moline, Illinois on July 18, 1976, the son of William and...

Jan 1, 2021

Mary L. Crafton, 87, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, September 17, 2021 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Friday at...

Dec 30, 2020

Carroll “Mike” Schoenfelder, 84, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Kahl Home in Davenport, Iowa.

Funeral Services & Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at...

Dec 29, 2020

Mary P. Crane, 90, of Davenport, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 29, 2020.  She was a resident of the Davenport Lutheran Home.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Sunday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Those wishing to attend are asked to wear a mask...

Dec 27, 2020

William R. “Bill” Hutter, 83, of Walcott, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus, Davenport.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Those attending are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing.  Inurnment will be...

Dec 27, 2020

Dorothy Barrigar Williamson died on December 27, 2020 at the Genesis Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.  She had been in declining health since suffering a stroke at the end of September and recently contracted COVID-19.

A longtime resident of Marshalltown, Iowa, she relocated to the Quad-Cities after the 2018 tornado.

Dorothy Linnea Hanson...

Dec 27, 2020

Ralph George Busetto, 82, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away on December 27, 2020 at Genesis East Hospital, Davenport, IA.

Ralph was born August 10, 1938, in Centerville, IA, to George and Margaret (Sacco) Busetto. He married Carolyn Sue Spencer on February 26, 1966.

The family is grateful for the nurse who allowed Carolyn to see...

Dec 26, 2020

Thomas W. “Tom” Beardsley, 74, of Bettendorf, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus, Davenport.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 3775 Middle Rd. in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at...

Dec 24, 2020

Kevin Daniel Jacobs, 62, of Kitzingen, Germany and formerly of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in Germany.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 5, 2021 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the...

Dec 24, 2020

William “Bill” Eugene Lingle, 64 of Davenport, Iowa passed away Thursday Dec. 24th, at the University of Iowa Hospital from complications from the COVID-19 virus with his family by his side.

Born Dec. 5th, 1956, in Davenport, to William and Virginia (Walker) Lingle. He was the youngest of four boys.  As a young man, he was raised...