Eldon L. Lindsey, 76, of Eldridge, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at his home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

A funeral service for Ruth L. Petersen, 88, of Davenport, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will in the Maysville Cemetery.  more

A funeral service for Melvin G. Hill, 86, of Eldridge, will be held at noon on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in the Runge Chapel, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. more

Marvin Reimers, of 9540 New Liberty Road, Maysville, will celebrate his 90th birthday with a party on Sunday, Dec. 3. Friends and family are invited to call from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Walcott Coliseum. Becky Plays will perform. No gifts, please. more

A funeral service for Dwight J. Dickman, 84, of Eldridge, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport, with Pastor Sara Olson-Smith officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 4-7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Garnavillo (Iowa) Community Cemetery. more

A funeral service for Carol Ann Klemme, 88, of Long Grove, will be held at noon on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. more

Harry Arp Jr., 92, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Genesis East. He was born on the family farm on Blackhawk Trail Road near Eldridge, the son of Harry and Leona (Dreyer) Arp, on Nov. 4, 1931. more

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