Kenneth “Ken” Francis Mickelson, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished member of his community, peacefully passed away on Nov. 16, 2023, in Wilmington, N.C. He was born on March 21, 1951, in Davenport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Roseland Mickelson and Mercedes McAllister Mickelson and infant sister Marleen. more

Dennis L. Schmidt, 75, of Eldridge, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, at the Runge Mortuary, with visitation two hours prior to the service. He will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made in his name to the Eldridge VFW. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. more

A funeral service for Dennis L. Schmidt, 75, of Eldridge, will be held at noon on Monday, Nov. 27, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Monday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. more

Jay and Jean (Hammes) Semsch are celebrating 50 years together on Nov. 17. They were married in Jean’s hometown of Richland, Iowa, at Mother Cabrini Catholic Church. more

Kenneth Lloyd Washburn, Jr., age 79, of Walcott, passed away unexpectedly from a heart related issue on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at his home.  A visitation was held from 4–7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant.  A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, at First Baptist Church, Davenport.  Following the service, Ken will be cremated and interred this summer in Fayette, Ind., where his mother and father wait.  Memorials may be directed to the Durant Ambulance, Walcott Fire Department or the First Baptist Church in his memory.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

LuVerna Adelia Schreck, age 94, of Durant, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Ridgecrest Retirement Village, Davenport. A visitation was held from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 10, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Durant.  Private family burial took place in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Lana J. Thoma, age 81, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of the Quad Cities, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at Advent Hospital, Orlando.  A celebration of life will be held from 12 noon – 4 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Durant Community Center.  Private family interment will take place in God’s Acres Cemetery, Clermont.  Memorial contributions may be made to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

A celebration of life for Bev Datisman will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, from noon – 3 p.m. at Tycoga Vineyard and Winery, 2585 195th St., DeWitt. more

A funeral service for Kenneth Lloyd Washburn Jr., 79, of Walcott, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at First Baptist Church, Davenport. Visitation will be Friday, Nov. 10, from 4-7 p.m. at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. Following the funeral service, he will be cremated, and interred this summer in Fayette, Ind. more

Dianna Wiese of Eldridge will be celebrating her 80 th birthday on Nov. 13. The family would like to honor her with a card shower in celebration of the occasion. Cards and well wishes may be sent to … more

With sadness we announce the passing of Bud House, our loved and devoted husband, dad and grandpa. more

A funeral service for LuVerna Adelia "Lu" Schreck, 94, of Durant, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Durant. Private family burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 9, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. more

A celebration of life for Bud House will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at Faith Lutheran Church, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday at the church. Following the service, a luncheon will be held at the church. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Darlene Larson of Eldridge will celebrate her 90th birthday on Nov. 4. more

Bruce Alan Dahms, 68, of Dixon, passed away Oct. 24, 2023, in Dixon at his home.  Per his request, cremation rites will be accorded.  A celebration of life will be held at the Dixon American Legion in Dixon on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. more

 Dean H. Siem, 74, of Princeton, went into the presence of the Lord Oct. 23, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City following a brief illness. more

We are saddened to share Beverly A. Datisman, 76, died peacefully the morning of Oct. 22, 2023, in Houston, Texas.  She was born May 9, 1947, in Dubuque. She also resided in Sherrill and Eldridge, Iowa. more

George Rovin, age 76, of Park View, passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at his residence, located at 35 Jacob Court, Park View. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport assisted the family with the arrangements. more

John A. Schmalz, 79, of Princeton, passed away Oct. 26, 2023. He was born May 23, 1944, in Davenport, to Wesley and Edith (Toft) Schmalz. John was known for his love of farming and bowling. more

Harold R. “Red” Lohmann, 80, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Wheatland and Dixon, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Parklane West Healthcare Center. Per his request, no services were held, and burial was in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio. more