Obituaries

Jan 26, 2016

Robert Allen “Bob” Burmeister, 76, a resident of Long Grove, Iowa, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Born on March 9, 1939 in Washburn County, Wisconsin, Bob was the son of Frank W. and Dorothy E. (Witt) Burmeister. On June 5, 1971 in Park View, Iowa, he married Janet...

Jan 23, 2016

Richard D. “Dick” Torry, 88, a resident of LeClaire, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Princeton Presbyterian Church in Princeton, Iowa. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be from...

Jan 21, 2016

Philip C. Bringman, 79, a resident of Princeton, Iowa, died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Princeton Presbyterian Church in Princeton. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Monday at the church. In...

Jan 13, 2016

Mr. Connie D. Warren, 63, of Bettendorf, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at UnityPoint Trinity in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Monday, January 18, 2016 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the services on Monday at the funeral home.  Refreshments will be...

Jan 12, 2016

Sherri Lynn Moore, 62, a resident of Davenport, died Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the...

Jan 10, 2016

Dianna Dee Morris, 46, of Davenport, died Sunday, January 10, 2016 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 15, 2016 at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Davenport.  Visitation will be held one prior to the services on Friday at the church.  Burial will follow at Oakdale...

Jan 9, 2016

Dennis Joseph Connelly, 73, a resident of Bettendorf, formerly of Burlington, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at his home.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 15, 2016 at First Assembly of God in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Jan 8, 2016

Janet Elizabeth Hall, 81, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died Friday, January 8, 2016 at UnityPoint Health in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bettendorf where she was a member.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Burial will be...

Jan 6, 2016

Esther May Garriott, 65, of Bettendorf, died Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Crest Health Center in Davenport.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 11, 2016 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until time of services on Monday. Memorials may be made to the family.

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Jan 5, 2016

On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 we said goodbye to Robert E. Rapsilber, of Davenport, Iowa. Bob was the son of Oscar and Esther Rapsilber, born in Galesburg, Illinois on August 23, 1930.

He met the love of his life, Margaret on a blind date through a friend.  They married on April 14, 1956.  Bob had a long...

Jan 5, 2016

Michael Ralph Buckley, 35, of Buffalo, Iowa passed away in his home on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Davenport Memorial...

Jan 5, 2016

Nannie C. Lerch, 61, of Davenport, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus in Davenport.

Private family services will be held and a luncheon will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at New Life Baptist Church, 7780 West Locust Street in Davenport.

Nannie was born December 24, 1954...

Jan 4, 2016

Bobbie B. Ritter, 85, of Bettendorf, died Monday, January 4, 2016 at The Fountains in Bettendorf.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2016 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf.  Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the services on Friday at the funeral home.  Burial will follow...

Jan 2, 2016

Tanya Lee Andrews, 53, of Davenport, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Davenport.

A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Church of the Cross United Methodist Church in Port Byron, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the family.

Born on...

Jan 2, 2016

George J. “Jim” Gimm, 81, a resident of LeClaire, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Genesis Medical Center, West Campus in Davenport.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church, 28200-226th St. Place in LeClaire. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley...

Jan 2, 2016

William R. “Bill” Harvey Sr., 95, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 2, 2016.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 8, 2016 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 18th & Mississippi St. in Bettendorf.  He will be laid to rest at Oakdale...

Jan 1, 2016

Silvana N. “Sally” Bettis McFarland, 93, of Bettendorf, passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Russell Cemetery, Russell, Iowa. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Memorials may be...

Jan 1, 2016

Carla Ann Reising, 73, a resident of Eldridge, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge. Memorials may be made to the family.

Born on February 11,...

Jan 1, 2016

Keith Fred Lensch, 88, of Bettendorf, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at his home.

Private burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the family. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on July 17, 1927 in New Liberty, Iowa, Keith was the son of Fred...

Dec 29, 2015

Kenneth Erwin Apsley, 78, of Bettendorf, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Genesis Medical Center, East Campus in Davenport.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Ken donated his body to the University of Iowa. Memorials may be made to a local animal shelter...