Obituaries

Jul 4, 2020

Scott A. Madison, 55, of LeClaire, Iowa passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Unity Point Trinity, Bettendorf.  In continuing with Scott’s giving and caring nature, he gave the gift of life through organ donation.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home,...

Jul 4, 2020

Bonnie J. Gorsh, 82, a resident of Wheatland, Iowa, formerly of Long Grove, Iowa, died on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Davenport, Iowa with her family by her side.

She was born October 16, 1937 in Lancaster, Iowa, the daughter of Holland and Grace (Wallerich) Gilliland. On October 20, 1956, she married Donald L. Gorsh in Kahoka,...

Jul 1, 2020

Catherine Eileen Spencer, 91, of Albia, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Generations in Rock Island, Illinois.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Albia.  Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Melrose, Iowa.  Memorials may be made to Mount...

Jun 26, 2020

Steven K. Guthrie, 66, of Long Grove, Iowa passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his residence.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th at the Quality Inn & Suites, 6605 N. Brady St., Davenport. The family requests casual or Harley Davidson attire and that...

Jun 25, 2020

Karen R. Boege Wilson, 66, of Avondale, Arizona, formerly of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Abrazo West Hospital, Goodyear, Arizona.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13th at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 5520 Eastern Ave., Davenport, Iowa.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time...

Jun 21, 2020

John T. Green, 90, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Eldridge.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge.  Burial will be in Davenport Memorial...

Jun 17, 2020

Joan A. Davidson, 76, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services...

Jun 14, 2020

Mary A. Mapes, 98, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home.  Mary’s funeral service will be livestreamed on the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home Facebook page.  Visitation will be held from 4:00...

Jun 13, 2020

Carmine Kay Goldsberry, 59, a resident of Long Grove, Iowa died on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at her home.

A gathering to celebrate her life will be held Sunday, July 12, 2020 from 12:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Carmine’s home in Long Grove.  Memorials may be made to the family in care of her son, Shawn. ...

Jun 11, 2020

Bruce A. Smiley, 63, of Davenport passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus, Davenport. In keeping with Bruce’s generous and loving spirit, he gave the gift of life through organ donation.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Chambers Funeral...

Jun 11, 2020

Richard A. Denny, 70, of Davenport passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Jun 6, 2020

LaVon S. “Bonnie” Davis, 92, a resident of Davenport, Iowa died on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00...

Jun 5, 2020

Ronald W. Mess, 72, of Princeton, Iowa, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Ron’s home in Princeton, 420 N. River Drive.  Visitation will be held an hour before the services.  Burial will follow at Glendale Cemetery in LeClaire.  Memorials may...

Jun 1, 2020

Sammy Joe Hamby, 85, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the Kahl Home in Davenport.

Private graveside services were held at Fairmount Cemetery in Davenport.  Memorials may be made to the Kahl Home or to Genesis Hospice.

Sammy was born February 4, 1935 in Paducah, Kentucky, the son of Joe...

May 29, 2020

Vivian H. Conklin, 92, of Davenport passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Country Manor, Davenport.

Private family graveside services were held at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.  A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Genesis Hospice.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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May 25, 2020

Donald Lee “Don” Ferkel, 87, a resident of Blue Grass, Iowa passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Davenport Lutheran Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Davenport. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church....

May 25, 2020

Everett W. Holland, 93, of Davenport passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

Private family services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  The funeral will be live-streamed on the McGinnis-Chambers Facebook page.  Burial will follow at Pine Hill...

May 18, 2020

Mark Minnick, a longtime resident of Bettendorf, died peacefully on Sunday, May 18th, 2020. His passing came after a lifetime of love, warmth, caring and passion for all the pleasures available to a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband. His zeal for the human comforts of a meal, a hug, black coffee and strong scotch whisky were the things he...

May 15, 2020

Rozema “Rosie” R. Ritter, 88, of Davenport passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society, Davenport.

Private family graveside services will be held at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Society, Davenport.  McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Rosie was born on...

May 14, 2020

James R. “Oley” Carlson, 67, of Davenport passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his residence.

Private family services will be held at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Buffalo.  Memorials may be directed to the family.

Oley was born February 21, 1953 in Davenport, the son of Richard and...