Obituaries

Feb 7, 2017

Georgia R. Denny, 66, a resident of Davenport, died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at her home.

A memorial visitation will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017 from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Memorials may be made to the family.

Born on March 17, 1950 in Davenport, Georgia was...

Feb 6, 2017

Rita M. Gillespie, 73, formerly of Bettendorf, died February 6, 2017 at Generations at Rock Island, following a courageous battle with diabetes.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 10, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00...

Feb 5, 2017

Peggy Leann Boyer, 64, a resident of LeClaire, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at UnityPoint Trinity Bettendorf.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Davenport Jaycees, 2940 Brady St. in Davenport. Memorials may be made to the Davenport Jaycees. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf...

Feb 3, 2017

Mary Lee Murphy, 86, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 after a short illness. She was born July 27, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in DeWitt. Memorials may be made to The Vera French Foundation to support Youth and...

Feb 3, 2017

George F. “Fritz” Kaucher, 73, of Davenport, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport surrounded by his loving family.

His funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on...

Feb 1, 2017

Raphael “Ralph” Ramirez, 61, of Bettendorf, died Tuesday, February 1, 2017 at St. Mary Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Davenport.

No services will be held and burial will take place at a later date.

Ralph was born April 20, 1955 in Harlingen, Texas, the son of Graciano & Antonia (Romero) Ramirez.

He enjoyed...

Jan 31, 2017

Marion L. Dreier, 88, of Davenport, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf from injuries sustained in a house fire in Moline on January 22, 2017.

Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, February 6, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be...

Jan 30, 2017

Randy Darnell Spencer, 63, a resident of Davenport, formerly of Bettendorf, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at Pearl Valley Rehab & Nursing in Muscatine.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 6, 2017 at First Assembly of God in Bettendorf. Memorials may be made to the family.

Born...

Jan 30, 2017

Peggy Sue Moore-Holden, 59, a resident of Bettendorf, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Sunrise Golf Course, 3947 Moenks Rd, Bettendorf, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the family....

Jan 30, 2017

Ethel Florence Hildebrand, 95, a resident of Bettendorf, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, West Central Park in Davenport.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Jan 29, 2017

Pamela K. Frisby, 73, of Martinez, California, formerly of Bettendorf, died January 29, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus in Davenport.

A celebration of Pamela’s life will be held at a later date, this spring. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Jan 25, 2017

James Richard Hall, 83, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 30, 2017 at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bettendorf where he was a member.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday...

Jan 23, 2017

Elda M. Ewoldt, 82, formerly of Eldridge, passed away January 23, 2017 in Easley, South Carolina.

Funeral services celebrating Elda’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday February 4, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 3rd from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00...

Jan 22, 2017

Elnora F. Martin, 90, formerly of LeClaire, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center in Moline.

Funeral Services & Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church in LeClaire.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....

Jan 22, 2017

Timothy “Tim” Havenhill, 56, a resident of Des Moines, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Private family burial will be at...

Jan 20, 2017

Cynthia Del “Cyndee” Hellwig, 64, a resident of Davenport, died Friday, January 20, 2017 at her home.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Davenport. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran School. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family...

Jan 12, 2017

Evelyn June Clemons, 86, formerly of Pleasant Valley, entered eternal life peacefully in her sleep early Thursday, January 12, 2017, while in the care of her oldest child in Denver, Colorado.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial...

Jan 8, 2017

Michael E. Ripperger, 81, of Eldridge, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Davenport Lutheran Home after a five-year battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Funeral Services & Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2017 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Davenport.

Visitation will be held...

Jan 7, 2017

Carma A. Hoffmann, 94, of Eldridge, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Manor Care, Utica Ridge in Davenport.

Her funeral service will be held at 12:30 P.M., Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge.  Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the services on Wednesday at the church. ...

Jan 6, 2017

Maxine Karpan Green, 79, of Bettendorf, died Friday, January 6, 2016 at Manor Care, Utica Ridge in Davenport.

Maxine was born on August 15, 1937 in Keewatin, Minnesota, the daughter of John & Johanna (Anselmo) Karpan.  She graduated from Creighton University in 1959 with a degree in English and Education.

She was united in marriage...