Ida E. Winckler, 88, formerly of Davenport, and, in recent years, Independence, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Buchanan County Health Center in Independence.  Services to celebrate her life were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport.  Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Weerts Funeral Home, Kimberly at Jersey Ridge, in Davenport.  Burial was in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. more

A funeral service celebrating the life of Ida E. Winckler, 88, of Independence, formerly of Davenport, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be Friday, Oct 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport. more

Tracy Joy Regan Brinkmeyer, age 46, of Orono, Minn., passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn. more

Randy George Claeys, 38, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Bettendorf. A celebration in honor of his life was Friday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. at The Runge Mortuary. Visitation was Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the mortuary. Interment was at the National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Randy’s family. more

Alan Clayton “Tater” Kent, 79, of McCausland, passed away at his home on Oct. 2, 2026. more

Funeral services for Viola Faye Spinsby, 92, of Davenport, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf. Burial followed at Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire. Family greeted friends on Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. more

Mark Alan Beitel, age 64, of rural Stockton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Burial of his cremated remains will take place at a later date next to his parents in the Walcott Cemetery. A Celebration of Life luncheon will be held at the Walcott American Legion on Saturday, Oct. 17, starting at 11 a.m. Memorials can be made to the Walcott American Legion Post #548, Walcott Legion’s Auxiliary and Walcott Fire Dept. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com. more

Richard A. Rekemeyer, 80, of Maquoketa, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at Mercy One Genesis East Campus, Davenport. more

Patricia Ann Bruner, 91, passed away at home on Sept. 23, 2026. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a celebration of life will be held Oct. 18 at the Crane & Pelican in LeClaire. more

A funeral service for Viola Faye Spinsby, 92, of Davenport, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.  Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery, LeClaire. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 12, from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. more

A celebration of life for Randy George Claeys, 38, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, at the Runge Mortuary, Davenport. Interment with military honors  will be in Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4-8 p.m. at the mortuary. more

Janet “Jan” Nelson passed away peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in DeWitt. more

Jamie Peterman, 39, passed away on Sept. 22, 2026, leaving behind family, friends, and countless others whose lives were touched by her kindness and enormous heart. A celebration of Jamie’s life will be held on Oct. 10, from 1-5 p.m. at the McCausland Fire Station. The address to the fire station is 307 N. Salina Street, McCausland. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sophia and Emma Dexter Educational Fund. more

Jack Steven Davis, devoted father of Trudi Davis, Becky Rosazza, Bridgette Davis, and Margaret Davis, and son of the late John J. Davis and Blondena L. Ward, died on Sept. 24, 2026. Born on Aug. 29, 1949, Jack was a proud graduate of the North Scott High School Class of 1967. Jack was married first to Dot Kohler and later to Cindi Davis, with whom he remained friends long after their divorces. Jack took pride in being a dad and grandfather, and in his work as both a union meat packer at Oscar Mayer and later a custodian at St. Ambrose University. Jack’s work ethic and commitment to providing for his family were admirable. more

Ralph J. Tuftee, 71, of Eldridge passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Mercy One Genesis, Davenport. more

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jane (Goethals) Remley, 94, of Eldridge, formerly of Davenport, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to Mass on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

A celebration of life for Jamie Peterman, 39, will be held from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the McCausland Fire Station, 307 N. Salina St., McCausland. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

A memorial service for Jack Steven Davis will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. A gathering of friends will be held immediately following the memorial service at Al & Gerry's in Eldridge. more

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jane (Goethals) Remley, 94, of Eldridge, formerly of Davenport, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Funeral services for Patricia Hansen, 89, of Eldridge, were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Cornerstone Church, Eldridge. A private family inurnment took place at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island. Family greeted friends on Tuesday from 9 a.m. to service time at the church. more