Obituaries

Jan 8, 2019

Captain Howard R. VanWinkle, USMC, Ret., 85, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at the funeral...

Jan 7, 2019

Joseph H. Keisker, 82, of Bettendorf, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at St. John Vianney Catholic Church on Saturday, January 12, 2019.  A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m.

Joe was born June 20, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri,...

Jan 4, 2019

LaVern A. Hill, 83, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2018 at Manor Care Utica Ridge in Davenport.

LaVern was born July 3, 1935 in Princeton, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Martha (Russell) Hill. He was united in Marriage to Viola Hill who preceded him in death. LaVern was employed by Sears Manufacturing....

Jan 4, 2019

Pamela L. Griebel, 71, a resident of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.  Burial will be...

Jan 1, 2019

William J. Odom Sr. 78, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Monday, August 19, 2019 at his home.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home of Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, August 26, 2019...

Jan 1, 2019

Howard Raymond Dixon Jr., 99, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time...

Jan 1, 2019

Mr. Powell passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Unity Point Trinity - Rock Island.  There will be no services or visitation.

Dec 31, 2018

Janet M. Pogue, 86, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at her home.

Her memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Davenport where she was a member.  Visitation will be held from 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Sunday at the church. ...

Dec 31, 2018

Roberta J. Whan, 79, of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Genesis Medical Center- East Campus, Davenport, Iowa.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Davenport.  Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Burial...

Dec 31, 2018

Erba Karlene Miller, 81, of Bettendorf, Iowa went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning of Monday, December 31, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral...

Dec 29, 2018

Steven F. Brebner, 65, of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.  In accordance with Steven’s wishes, cremation will take...

Dec 29, 2018

Thomas L. Brooks, 79, of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, in Bettendorf.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Thomas will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3:30 P.M. to...

Dec 28, 2018

Elmer W. Knapper, 75, of Eldridge, Iowa, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Bettendorf Healthcare Center.

Private committal services will be held at a later date at Davenport Memorial Park.  Chambers Funeral Home of Eldridge is assisting the family with arrangements.

Elmer was born January 10, 1943 in Davenport, Iowa, the son...

Dec 27, 2018

John W. “Ski” Goslowsky, 80, of Eldridge, Iowa passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Grand Haven Retirement Community in Eldridge surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 3rd at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Davenport, Iowa.  A private burial will be at the Rock Island National Cemetery. ...

Dec 21, 2018

James C. "Jim" Kauffman, 67, of Bettendorf, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa.

His funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the services on...

Dec 18, 2018

Vickie J. Fullmer-Russell, 57, of Davenport, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2018 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to...

Dec 16, 2018

Mary V. Cutforth, 93, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at the Bettendorf Healthcare Center. Many family and friends knew her as “Jackie.”

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time...

Dec 15, 2018

Ellen J. McFate, 96, of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. ...

Dec 10, 2018

James “Jae” “Jamie” P. Fisher, 49, of LeClaire, Iowa passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at his residence.

A gathering to celebrate Jamie’s life will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf, Iowa.  Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Scott County or to the LeClaire...

Dec 9, 2018

Daniel “Dan” James Mooney, 38, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away on December 9, 2018 at home of natural causes.

A service in celebration of Dan’s life will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Skellington Manor, 420 18th Street, Rock Island, Illinois.  Following the service, a visitation will be held until 2:00p.m. A private...