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Pauline (Nemluvil) Curtis

Died: Wed Oct 31, 2012

Pauline “Polly” Curtis, 97, a resident of Aledo, Illinois formerly of New Boston, Illinois died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at the Mercer County Nursing Home, Aledo.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park, Davenport, Iowa. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the New Boston Fire Department or to the New Boston Methodist Church.

Polly was born February 22, 1915 in Bettendorf the daughter of Fred and Zedenka (Zathova) Nemluvil. She was united in marriage to Floyd Curtis in Princeton, Illinois in 1935. He preceded her in death in 1978.

Polly and Floyd owned and operated the Curtis grocery and dry goods store in New Boston for many years.

She enjoyed working with her flowers, playing cards, bingo and volunteering at the fire department and her church.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughter Debra Curtis, Galesburg, Illinois; her son, Harley (Jan) Curtis, New Boston and her sisters, Edith Wilmes, Bettendorf, Helen Johanssen, Moscow, Iowa and Kathryn Brown, Durant, Iowa.

In addition to her husband Floyd, she was preceded in death by her parents; her infant daughter, Audrey Curtis; her sisters, Rose Higley and Ann Peeters and her brothers, Stanley and Fritz Nemluvil.

David A. Claeys

David Albert Claeys, 67, a resident of Bettendorf, Iowa died September 16, 2013 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House following an extended illness.

David grew up in Moline, Illinois, the son of Albert J. Claeys and Pauline A. (Pospisil). He graduated from Moline High School in 1963, attended Blackhawk Community College, then earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1968. He married Suzanne Garey on June 10, 1968. He began his career teaching science at Centralia High School in Centralia, Illinois. After completing his Masters Degree in Science at SIU in 1970, he returned to the Quad-Cities and taught science at West High School.

David served in the United States Army Reserves from 1968 until he received an Honorable Discharge in 1974.

From 1975 to 1991, Dave and his family resided in Long Grove, Iowa where Dave served as a volunteer fireman on the Long Grove Volunteer Fire Department from 1975 to 1986.

In 1977, he became a faculty member at Scott Community College. He continued his career at SCC serving as Division Head of Arts and Sciences and Director of the Palmer Campus in 1979, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences (1980), Dean of Academic Affairs (1985), Dean of the College (1990), Executive Director of Technology (1995), then President of SCC and Vice Chancellor of Technology from 2001 until his retirement in June, 2005. Dave earned his Doctor of Education Degree from Nova University in 1984.

Dave received numerous awards during his career for outstanding leadership in community college education. In 1995, as President of the National Alliance of Community Colleges, he was recognized for his distinguished national leadership in improving post secondary occupational education throughout the United States. In 2006, Dave received the Alcoa Leadership Award for his 28 years of leadership and service at SCC.

In retirement, Dave was an avid fisherman and was a member of the Quad-City In-Fisherman Club. He enjoyed reading and continuous learning, yard work and all fishing related activities. His had great joy and pride in spending time with his children and grandchildren, and was a tremendous support to his family members in their pursuit of education, careers, sports, and hobbies. They relied on him many times for his sage advice.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Alan J. Claeys. David will be sorely missed by his wife, Suzanne, son Scott Claeys and (Debra) of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, his daughter, Kathleen and (Joel) Froehlich of Sunbury, Ohio., grandsons, Marty and Mason Claeys, granddaughters, Coral Dannatt, Logan and Ella Froehlich, his nephew, Michael Claeys of Rock Island, niece, Angie Tuftee and sister-in-law Suzanne M. Claeys of Thomsen, Illinois, four great nephews, two great nieces and other dear friends and relatives.

No services are being held. McGinnis Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, will perform cremation. A David A. Claeys Memorial Scholarship will be established at Scott Community College.

Allen "Bud" N. Neely

Born: Mon., May. 18, 1925
Died: Fri., May. 24, 2013

Allen N. “Bud” Neely, Jr., 88, of Riverdale, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at his home.

Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 12 Noon on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Chicago or Genesis Hospice.

Bud was born on May 18, 1925 in Whitesboro, TX, the son of Allen N. Sr. and Reba (Sullivan) Neely. On November 22, 1946 in Bettendorf, he married Beverly J. Townsend.

Bud served his country in the United States Navy during World War II from 1943 – 1946. While in the Navy, Bud served four submarine patrols on the U.S.S. Jallao. Bud worked for the Timmerman Co. of Davenport for 29 years, retiring in 1986 as the Parts and Service Manager.

He was a life-member of the Bettendorf VFW Post 9128 where he served on the Honor Guard for many funerals, Hamilton Lodge #664, Davenport Consistory and Kaaba Shrine where he took great pride in driving children to the Shriners Hospital in Chicago. Bud was a life-long member of Bettendorf Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed reading, fishing, traveling and was an avid sports fan, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Bears. Bud was privileged to have gone on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. in 2009.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Beverly; his sister, Sandra Hillis of Macon, MO; his brother, Rev. Don (Elaine) Neely of South Bend, IN and his “special girls,” Martha Loft, Stephanie Crampton, Leslie O’Melia, Barb Peterson, Kathy Symmonds and Joyce Spiegel.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Neely and Aylene Wendt.

Rita C. Redmond

Died: Mon., Mar. 9, 2015

Rita C. Redmond, 83, a resident of Davenport, Iowa passed away at her home on Monday, March 9, 2015 after an extended illness.

Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 13, 2015 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church of Bettendorf. She will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

She was born in Michael, Illinois on March 18, 1931, the daughter of Henry & Leonora (Daly) Roundcount. In 1960, she was united in marriage to Warren Harding Redmond in Davenport. He preceded her in death in 1978.

Rita spent her life enjoying being a mother & homemaker. In her early years, she worked as a bookkeeper and later in the health care field.

She enjoyed putting puzzles together, watching “Wheel of Fortune” and many beloved family gatherings.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughter, Mary (Todd) Speer-Collins of Rock Island, Illinois; her sons, David Redmond and Richard W. Redmond, both of Davenport; her step-daughter, Carol Meier of Ankeny, Iowa; her grandchildren, Rachel (Todd) Lawler, Brian Speer, Conner Speer, Elle Speer, Heather Decker, Mark Decker, Matthew Redmond and Allison Redmond; her great-granddaughter, Mya Lawler; her sisters, Bernadette Holcomb, Patricia Roundcount and Ruth (Richard) Scher, all of Davenport; and her nieces, Deborah Booker and Terry Hanley.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Nora Gordon; and her sisters, Cecelia Tharp and Terry Chappell.

Beverly J. Lyons

Born: Wed., Jan. 23, 1952
Died: Tue., Mar. 3, 2015

Beverly J. Lyons, 63, a resident of Milan, formerly of Princeton, Iowa, passed away, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Trinity Rock Island.

A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Rock Island National cemetery . Those wishing to attend should meet at 10:00 a.m. on Friday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Memorials may be made to the family.

Born on January 23, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Beverly was the daughter of Roy and Virginia (Cook) Harrelson. In August 1999, she married Clayton “Dale” Lane in Moline, Illinois.

Beverly was a homemaker but also had managed the trailer court where she had lived in Shellsburg. She enjoyed genealogy, crocheting and reading. Beverly cherished her time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Clayton “Dale” Lane of Princeton; daughters, Tonda (Don) Needham of Hannaford, North Dakota and Lisa (Kevin) Steele of Milan; son, Brian (Heidi) Lyons of Shellsburg, Iowa; step-daughters, Anna Lane and Sonya Wayland, both of Davenport and Melissa Lane of Texas; 19 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Anna Marie Kibbie and Tom Harrelson, both of Shellsburg, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Merle Harrelson and Merlene Naylor.

Dorothy M. Cramblit

Died: Thu., Feb. 26, 2015

Dorothy M. “Dee” Cramblit, 74, of Bettendorf, died Thursday, February 26, 2015 at her home.

A memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Bonaparte cemetery in Bonaparte, Iowa.

Dee was born October 11, 1940 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the daughter of Lester & Elsie V. (Holmes) Cramblit. She was a 1958 graduate of Fort Madison High School and was united in marriage to Terry Lee Brown in 1958.

Dee’s family would like to express special thanks to all of the nurses and caregivers who visited Dee at her home so she could live there with her beloved cat, "Boo ."

Those left to honor her memory include her daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl Brown of Burlington, Iowa, JoDee & Mark Nichols of Wright City, Missouri and Lisa & Tom Lansman of Bettendorf; her grandchildren, Eric Brown of Des Moines, Iowa, Jeff Grant of Burlington, Drake Lansman of Bettendorf and Erica Lansman of New York City; several great-grandchildren; her sister, Charlotte Holvey of West Point, Iowa; and her former husband, Terry Brown of Memphis, Tennessee.

Dee was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Mary Bel Kerkove.

Eileen M. Claussen

Died: Thu., Feb. 26, 2015

Eileen M. Claussen, 92, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away, Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the Iowa Masonic Health Facility in Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2015 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Pine Hill cemetery . Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1st at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church in Davenport, Handicapped Development Center or the Iowa Masonic Health Facility Activity Fund.

Born on September 2, 1922 in Plainview, Iowa, Eileen was the daughter of Richard Earl and Anna (Frahm) Wakefield. On August 23, 1941 in Kahoka, Missouri, she married Albert C. Claussen. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1975.

Eileen helped her husband on the family farm until his death. She then worked at the Tea Room at Petersen Harned-Von Maur and later for Marriott Food Service at St. Ambrose University. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Davenport, Pythian Sisters of Eldridge, Scott County Farm Bureau, Liedertafel and Bettendorf Senior Citizens. Eileen enjoyed bowling, dancing, playing cards, and singing and was well known for her chocolate chip cookies. She was an active member of the Silver Bells group while at the Iowa Masonic Home.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Beverly Kluever of Geneseo, Illinois, Marjorie Warrington of Davenport and Janice (Wayne) Siebke of Milan; sons, Dick Claussen of Eagle Grove, Iowa and Clifford (Nancy) Claussen of Davenport; 18 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Claussen and Jackie Wakefield, both of Bettendorf and Bev Wakefield of El Cajon, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son, Steven; grandson, David Claussen; sisters, Elvira, Velma and Ellen; and brothers, Orville, Aaron, Darrell and Dallas.

Eileen’s family wishes to thank the Iowa Masonic Home and Heartland Hospice for the wonderful care given to her.

Charlene Weigle

Born: Fri., Dec. 8, 1916
Died: Thu., Feb. 26, 2015

Charlene Weigle, 98, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Silvercrest in Davenport after living at Garner for 9 years.

A celebration of life may be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge is assisting the family with arrangements.

Charlene Weigle was born December 8, 1916, in Piggott Arkansas, the youngest daughter of James W. and Sylvania Throgmorton. She attended Piggott Public Schools and graduated from Piggott High School as Valedictorian class of 1934. She was on the basketball team while attending High School.

She joined Piggott Methodist church at 9 years of age, and later taught Sunday school, remaining a member as long as she lived in Piggott. Later she transferred her membership to Whitfield Methodist Church and then to Altergate Methodist Church, when she moved to Novi, Michigan. Charlene and James C. Pollock were married November 17, 1935. They had two sons; James Kyle Pollock, born June 4, 1938, and Stephen Douglas Pollock, born February 6, 1948.

Her husband, James Pollock died of a myocardial infarction at age 41, April 19, 1957. Charlene worked for the National Bank of Detroit as a teller, and in 1960 transferred to Probate Trust Department as an accountant. She retired in 1982 after 28 years of service as Assistant Manager in charge of estate and trust accounting.

During early retirement years Charlene took care of her Mother, Brother, sister and Son during their final illnesses. After fulfilling her family obligations, she traveled extensively to all but three of states of the United States. She took part in 10 cruises visiting European countries bordering the Mediterranean, Baltic Sea and English Channel. Hobbies included traveling, playing bridge, crossword puzzles, reading and visiting with friends.

Charlene is survived by her son Kyle Pollock and wife Ruth of Eldridge IA, four grandchildren: Elizabeth Pollock Avenia of Rock Island, Il. Mike Pollock of Salida, CO.,Stephen Todd Pollock and wife Corinna of Erie, CO. and Kristin (Mark Wittman) of Chicago, Il. She enjoyed the four great grandchildren: Isabelle and Oliver Pollock, and Campbell and Bennett Wittman. She also leaves a lifetime friend, Mary Young of Denver, CO.

She was preceded in death by her husband James, son Stephen, a brother and sister, and her parents.

Interment will be in Acacia Masonic cemetery in Southfield, Michigan, beside her husband, father, mother and son.

The family wishes to thank all staff at Garner, Silvercrest and Unity Point Hospice for their compassionate and special care in the 10 years since leaving Detroit.

Hazel Beatrice Coffman

Born: Fri., May 4, 1923
Died: Fri., Feb. 20, 2015

Hazel Beatrice “Bea” Coffman, 91, a resident of Bettendorf, died Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Iowa Masonic Home in Bettendorf.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Monday, February 23, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Memorials may be made to the Beatrice Coffman Memorial fund in care of Asbury United Methodist Church.

Born on May 4, 1923 in Lancaster, Missouri, Bea was the daughter of Durward and Florence (Pyrtle) Lehr. She married Max N. Coffman. He preceded her in death on May 9, 2009.

Bea was a homemaker. She and Max enjoyed many winters as snowbirds in Texas. Bea was a member of Asbury United Methodist Church for over 60 years and enjoyed blue grass music and attending blue grass festivals.

Those left to honor her memory include her son, Larry Coffman of Bettendorf; granddaughter, Jenifer (Tom) Vlajkov of Chicago; and two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Parker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one son, Gary.

Kathleen Ruth (Pokorny) Schaefer

Born: Mon., Jan. 2, 1928
Died: Wed., Mar. 11, 2015

Kathleen “Ruth” Schaefer, 87, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Our Lady of the River Catholic Church in LeClaire, Iowa. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary cemetery in Davenport. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13th at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, in Bettendorf. Memorials may be made to Commission for the Blind, Genesis Hospice, or The America Lung Association.

Born January 2, 1928 in Bettendorf, Iowa, Ruth was the daughter of Frank and Magdalena (Andre) Pokorny. On August 10, 1948, she married Earl A. Schaefer. He preceded her in death April 24, 1999.

Ruth farmed with her husband in rural Scott County, retiring in 1986. They were the 4th generation of the Schaefer Family to operate the family farm. She was a member of the Scott County Farm Bureau and the Quad Cities Plus 60 Club. Ruth was a member of and attended St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bettendorf/Our Lady of the River Catholic Church in LeClaire. She also enjoyed playing cards, “Aggie”, crocheting doilies, and will be remembered for her cinnamon rolls and fudge.

Those left to honor her memory include her daughters Judy (John) Fitzgibbon of LeClaire, Iowa, Karen (Tim) MacDade of Marco Island, Florida; Sons Mike (Kim) Schaefer of Bettendorf, Iowa; 9 grandchildren Scott, Sarah, Amy, Marianne, John, Shelley, Ryan, Alex, and Allison; 6 great grandchildren Ty, Rylee, Nora, Rachel, Logan, and Avery.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Mark, and her husband.

Noreen J. (Granbois) Werthmann

Died: Sat., Mar. 7, 2015

Noreen J. (Granbois) Werthmann, 84, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home, with a rosary to be recited at 4:00 p.m. Private committal services will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery in Davenport. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church in Davenport where she was a member.

Noreen was born on January 19, 1931 in Davenport, the daughter of Henry F. & Velma J. (Wilson) Hadley. She was united in marriage to Robert Granbois, with whom she had five sons. He preceded her in death in 1974. She was later united in marriage to Bernard A. “Bernie” Werthmann on December 14, 1974 in Bettendorf.

A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Noreen enjoyed reading, and crossword and picture puzzles. She will be remembered as always cheerful with a warm smile for everyone.

Those left to honor her memory include her husband, Bernie; her sons and daughters-in-law, Richard & Rose Granbois of Las Vegas, Nevada, Roger & Linda Granbois of Jonesborough, Tennessee, Jeffrey & Judith Granbois of Davenport, Bruce & Linda Granbois of Springdale, Arkansas and Mark & Kathleen Granbois of East Moline, Illinois; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; seven step-children; and several nieces & nephews.

In addition to her husband, Robert, Noreen was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Gene “Bud” Hadley.

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