James R. McGrath, 85, of Eldridge, passed away at Genesis East Hospital on March 12, 2026. A man of skill and steady presence, Jim made lasting memories with his family and on the hearts of those who knew him. more

A funeral service for James R. McGrath, 85, of Eldridge, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday at the church. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

A funeral service for Melvin Charles "Mel" Illian, 98, of Walcott, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Calvary Church of Walcott. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in the Walcott Cemetery. Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

A funeral service for Larry Paul Suppan Jr., 66, of Eldridge, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, at North Ridge Community Church, Eldridge. Burial will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by American Legion #26 of Davenport. Visitation will be Thursday, March 19, from 5-7 p.m. at Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge.  more

John C. Pischke, 77, of DeWitt, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, surrounded by the love of his devoted family. more

Donald W. Swanson, 87, of Davenport, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at his home.  There will be a private family memorial. more

Michael Lawrence Martens, 80, passed away on March 5, 2026, at Fieldstone of DeWitt Senior Living. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and his final resting place will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made at StopSoldierSuicide.org. more

Dana Marie (Hoffmann) Virden, 55, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, March 12, from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marion. A celebration of life will take place at 12 p.m., Friday, March 13, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Long Grove, followed by a luncheon. Friends may gather prior to the celebration of life at 10 a.m. Teahen Funeral Home is assisting the family. more

Surrounded by her family, Mary Georgia (Gillooly) Schroeder, 83, passed away on March 7, 2026, in Fishers, Ind., after a journey with Alzheimer’s and battling a rare neurological disorder for nearly three decades.  She will be remembered lovingly for her courage, strength, and positive attitude to live each day to the fullest. more

Ruth Ann Buikema, 89, of Eldridge, formerly of Fulton, Ill., died Monday, March 9, 2026, at Fieldstone of DeWitt in DeWitt. more

Visitation for Jack Keppy, 81, will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt. A private funeral service will be held, and burial will be in the Walcott Cemetery. more

A celebration of life for John C. Pischke, 77, of DeWitt, will be held at noon on Saturday, March 7, at Park View Lutheran Church. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Allens Grove Cemetery, Donahue. Chambers Funeral Home, Eldridge, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

Harold Richard Scherer, Davenport, 99, passed away March 1, 2026, at Genesis Mercy One. Harold was born to Edward and Francis Scherer Dec. 19, 1926, in Montpelier. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ruth, brothers Edward and Dale. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6, at 10 a.m. in the Runge Mortuary Chapel. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and one hour before the funeral. He will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made out to Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department. Cards may be sent to: Donna Carter, P.O. Box 52, Princeton, IA 52768. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com. more

Alice M. Vetter, 95, of Long Grove, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport. more

A funeral service for Alice M. Vetter, 95, of Long Grove, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Alice was an avid Cub fan, and the family would invite you to wear your favorite team’s attire. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Davenport. The Runge Mortuary, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements. more

A prayer service will be held at Long Grove Community Center on Feb. 28 at 11:30 in Gregg’s honor, followed by a Celebration of Life from 12-3. A private burial is planned at Mount Calvary Cemetery Davenport. Memorials may be made to Long Grove Lions Club or Long Grove Civic League. more

Geraldine “Gerri” Lee Dobbe, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2026, in Davenport. She was born on July 26, 1941, in Marshalltown, to John and Avalee Fitzgerald. She grew up near Nevada, Iowa, attending Milford Schools. more

David A. Kapolka, 72, of Eldridge, passed away Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at The University of Iowa Hospitals. more

Robert “Rob” Cusack, 65, of Davenport, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at MercyOne-Genesis Medical Center, Davenport. more

Bim Prichard, a devoted educator, community servant, and beloved family man, passed away on Feb. 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of those whose lives he profoundly touched. Known for his deep faith, generous spirit, and sharp sense of humor, Bim lived a life defined by service to others. more