Chris and Connie Connolly of LeClaire will celebrate their 40th anniversary on June 26. more

Robert T. “Bob” Maher III, 73, a resident of Princeton, died on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by his beloved family. more

Roger Dean Blake, age 68, of Davenport, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport. A visitation was held from 3-6 p.m., Sunday, June 18, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport.  A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 19, at the church.  Burial took place in Maysville Cemetery. The family requested casual and relaxed attire.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mississippi Valley Fair Youth Dairy Show or Scott County 4-H.  Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

James A. Criswell, 91, of Bettendorf, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center – East Campus, Davenport. more

Dorothy M. Curtis, 88, of Donahue, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport.  Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, June 16, at the Runge Mortuary & Crematory. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Runge Mortuary Chapel.  Burial followed in Davenport Memorial Park.  Memorials may be made to the Donahue Fire Dept., who provided wonderful care for Robert and Dorothy. Condolences can be shared at www.rungemortuary.com. more

Thomas J. Barnet, 85, of Davenport, died Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Per his wishes, cremation will take place, and private inurnment will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

A funeral service for Susan E. Filbrandt, 84, of LeClaire, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 23, at First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

A funeral Mass for Roger Dean Blake, 68, of Davenport, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 19, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport. The family requests casual and relaxed attire. Burial will be in the Maysville Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, June 18, from 3-6 p.m. at the church. The Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Karl and Marcia (Oetzmann) Donaubauer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 16. more

Kirsten Rae Bivens and Ryan Michael Zelle, both of McCausland, are engaged to be married. more

Michael Schroeder, 1997 graduate of North Scott High School, will retire in July from the U.S. Army after 25 years of service. more

Cheers to 90! Please help us celebrate Barb Paaske’s 90th birthday with an open house on Sunday, June 25, from 1-4 p.m. at the Eldridge Community Center. more

Darrell Arnold Engler, 70, of Long Grove, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center. Services were Tuesday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at The Runge Mortuary. Visitation was Monday, June 12, from 4-7 p.m. at the mortuary. His final resting place was in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Long Grove Fire Department or the Donahue Sportsmen. Online condolences may be left at rungemortuary.com. more

Robert Leon “Bob” Shipman, 70, of Estes Park, Colo., passed away peacefully on June 7 at home. Bob courageously battled pancreatic cancer. more

Gale Allen Gates, 88, left for greener pastures on June 4, 2023.  Gale was born on April 20, 1935, in Iowa City, the son of Ivan N. and Frieda Rehwoldt Gates. He attended West Branch High School and graduated in 1954.  more

Otto Wendhausen, Jr., 87, of LeClaire, died on June 6, 2023, at Genesis Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. more

A funeral service for Dorothy M. Orth, 86, of Cumberland, Wis., was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Augustana Lutheran Church, Cumberland. Visitation was one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland, assisted the family with arrangements. more

A funeral service for Dorothy M. Curtis, 88, of Donahue, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17, in the Runge Mortuary Chapel, Davenport. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, June 16, from 4-7 p.m. at the mortuary. more

A funeral service for Darrell Arnold Engler, 70, of Long Grove, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, June 12, from 4-7 p.m. at the mortuary. more

Visitation for Otto Wendhausen Jr., 87, of LeClaire, will be held from noon - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. A committal service will follow at Davenport Memorial Park. more