A celebration of life for Ralph J. Tuftee, 71, of Eldridge, will be held from 10 a.m. - noon on Saturday, Sept. 26, in the fellowship hall at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Long Grove. Inurnment will be in St. Ann's Cemetery. The McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Tuftee died Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis, Davenport.
Memorials may be made to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, Iowa City.
Online condolences may be made at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com.
A full obituary will appear in the Sept. 30 edition of The NSP.