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James R. Lindquist
Died: Tue., Mar. 3, 2015
James Rueben “Jim” Lindquist, 71, a resident of Davenport, died Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Handicapped Development Center. McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf is assisting with arrangements.
Born on July 1, 1943 in Davenport, Jim was the son of Rueben Lindquist and Genevieve (Latimer) Putz.
Jim worked in maintenance for the City of Davenport. He enjoyed motorcycles.
Those left to honor his memory include his mother, Genevieve Putz and his brother, Charles Lindquist, both of Davenport.
He was preceded in death by his father and step-father, Eugene Putz.
Dolores M. Ogden
Died: Sun., Feb. 22, 2015
Dolores M. Ogden, 88, of Davenport, Iowa, died Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, Illinois
No services are planned at this time and burial will be in Fairmount cemetery in Davenport.
Dolores was born February 20, 1927 in Davenport, the daughter of Russell & Myrtle (Grafton) Waits. She was united in marriage to Frank L. Ogden Jr. on October 14, 1944 in Davenport. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1997.
Dolores, along with her husband, owned and operated Ogden’s Welding and Wrecker Service in Davenport for 32 years. She had volunteered at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in recent years. She was also a Cub Scout leader for several years and proud to be a Davenport west-ender. She was the glue that held her family together, having hosted 65 years of Christmas celebrations at her home.
Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Sandra Carney of Davenport, Rebecca Buhman of Bettendorf and Roberta (Rick) Frantz of Davenport; her sons, Russell (Linda) Ogden of Battlefield, Missouri and Louis (Connie) Ogden of Davenport; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Lillian Ogden; and a step-half brother-in-law, Tom Ogden of Florida.
In addition to her husband, Frank, Dolores was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David W. Ogden; a son-in-law, John Buhman; a brother-in-law, Don Ogden; her grandson, Jason Carney; and a great-grandson, Rylan Ogden.
Steve P. Tometich
Died: Thu., May 30, 2013
Steve P. Tometich, 92, retired Police Chief of the Bettendorf Police Department, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Trinity Bettendorf.
Funeral Services and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Bettendorf. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. A Christian Wake Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park where military honors will be conducted by the Bettendorf VFW Post 9128. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Steve was born May 12, 1921 in Numa, Iowa, the son of August & Rose (Kauzlarich) Tometich. During World War II, he served his country honorably with the United States Navy aboard the USS Calvert. After the war, he had been a coal miner at the Newblock Mining Company in Numa where he had previously worked since he was 17.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Tomlinson on July 3, 1948 in Bettendorf. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2009.
Arriving in the Quad-Cities after the war, Steve had worked briefly on the railroads and for Deere & Company. In 1948, he took the civil service exam for the Bettendorf Police Department. He became a patrolman and then served as Chief of Police from 1952 until his retirement in 1979.
Upon retirement, Steve then worked for the Public Works Department of Bettendorf in the sign department and also for Sivyer Steel and for the Pleasant Valley School District.
Steve was a life-long member of the VFW Post 9128 in Bettendorf. His other memberships included the Croatian Club of Moline, Illinois, the American Legion, the Bettendorf Lions Club, the Iowa State Policeman’s Association and the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers.
Over the years, he had enjoyed gardening, fishing trips to Minnesota and especially spending time with his beloved family. Steve was a proud and dedicated resident of Bettendorf and had most recently served as the Fourth of July parade marshal in 2009. His compassion and his many years of civil and community service will be remembered by many.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughter and son-in-law, Janice & Darrell Ridgeway of Bettendorf; his son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Mary Tometich of Bettendorf; his grandchildren, Carie (Mike)Rohm, Stephanie (Chad) Gainey and Josh Kroeger; his great-grandchildren, Cassidy Ridgeway, Brooklyn Rohm and Taylor Gainey; and his sisters, Theresa (James) Weber of Laguna La Paz, California and Eva Reum of San Angelo, Texas.
In addition to his wife, Barbara, Steve was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marie Frye; and his brother, August Tometich.
Dorothy E. Goettsch
Died: Wed., Oct. 29, 2014
Dorothy E. Goettsch, 84, of Bettendorf, Iowa died on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.
Her funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 3, 2014 at the McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Chapel in Bettendorf. She will be laid to rest at the Rock Island National cemetery . Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Camp Courageous.
She was born on August 14, 1930 in rural Bettendorf, the daughter of Howard & Elsie (Blake) Meinert and she was a graduate of Davenport High School.
On June 17, 1950 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Hans H. Goettsch at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport. He preceded her in death on August 29, 2012.
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she will be fondly remembered as supportive of her family. Dorothy was proud of her farming heritage and she enjoyed gardening and tending to her yard.
Dorothy & Hans loved to dance, enjoyed traveling and spent many warm enjoyable winters in Arizona, Florida and Texas where they made many wonderful friends over the years.
Those left to honor her memory include her daughters, Gretchen (Nils) Steiger of Hillsdale, Illinois and Jennifer (Pat) Redmond of Goodyear, Arizona; her sons, Hans L. Goettsch of Peoria, Arizona, Fred E. (Pamela) Goettsch of Bettendorf, George A. (Joetta) Goettsch of Bettendorf and Paul H. Goettsch of Bettendorf; twenty-one grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; her brothers, Randy (Phyllis) Meinert and Foster (Marsha) Meinert of Davenport; and her brother-in-law, Herb Goettsch of Bettendorf.
In addition to her husband, Hans, Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Lavonne Perkins and Lois Boeh; and her brother, Norm Meinert.
Alfred C. Darell
Born: Sat., Apr. 14, 1928
Died: Mon., Oct. 20, 2014
Alfred C. “Whitey” Darell, 86, a resident of Davenport, died Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Davenport.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the family.
Born on April 14, 1928 in Winona, MN, the son of Peter M. and Agnes (Nord) Darell. He married
Lois Burmeister. He then married
Patricia Turner. Patricia preceded him in death on August 11, 2002.
Alfred was an auto mechanic and worked as a truck driver for Ryerson Steel in Chicago. He retired in 1980. Alfred was a car fanatic and enjoyed watching golf, going to the gambling boat and hanging out with his friends over coffee. He was a jack-of-all trades.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughter, Deborah J. Andrews of Davenport; sons, Allen C. (Donna) Darell of Omaha, NE, Steven (Georgeann) Darell of Flower Mound, TX, Richard J. Darell of Leavenworth, KS and Dennis (Chari) Darell of Davenport; step-children, Dee Dee (John) Frahm and Gary (Teresa) Hodges, both of Davenport; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia; and sisters, Rose and Helen.
Dean Walter Brix
Born: Fri., Jun. 1, 1928
Died: Mon., Oct. 6, 2014
Dean Walter Brix, 86, a resident of Bettendorf, died Monday, October 6, 2014 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Visitation will begin one hour prior to services on Friday. Memorials may be made to St. Ambrose University Scholarship Fund.
Born on June 1, 1928 in Stockton, IA, Dean was the son of Harry August and Elsie Virginia (Payson) Brix. On September 21, 1950 in Davenport, he married
Ruthie Jane Holt.
Dean served as a medic in the United States Army during the Korean War. He owned and operated Brix-One-Hour Cleaners for 35 years. Following his retirement, he worked part-time for DelRich Pawn Shop. Dean was a member of the Bettendorf VFW Post 9128. He loved working with people and his customers were very important to him. They could ask for any special service and he would do his best to accommodate them.
Those left to honor his memory include his loving wife, Ruth; son, Jeffery (Sarah) Brix of Ankeny; grandchildren, Catherine Brix, John Brix, Tom Brix, Dan Brix, Sarah Brix and David Hamilton; and sisters, Barbara Jean Sanders and Diane Huston.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, LaVern.
Richard M. Kiely
Died: Thu., Oct. 23, 2014
Richard M. “Dick” Kiely, 79, of Martinez, CA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 23, 2014 in Bettendorf, IA.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Diablo Creek Golf Course in Concord, CA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Tee Program.
Richard was born June 14, 1935 in San Jose, California, the son of Denis J. & Dorothy (Dunn) Kiely.
Those left to honor his memory include Pamela Frisby of Martinez; his daughters, Christina (John) Rossum of Ft. Bragg, CA, Kiely of Los Angeles, CA and Colleen (Butch) Castro of Groveland, CA; his grandchildren, Kathryn, Brian and Duncan Rossum and Spencer, Rebecca and Leanna Castro; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Catherine (Eldon) O’Brien of Upland, CA; and many nieces & nephews.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Kevin Kiely; and his brother, Denis J. Kiely Jr.
Roger L. Rigby
Died: Sat., Oct. 18, 2014
Roger L. Rigby, 66, of Ayrshire, Iowa, died Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Hope Lodge in Iowa City, Iowa where he lost his battle with Leukemia.
Per his request there will be no services or visitation. Roger’s family will be holding a private memorial service. He will be laid to rest in Pine Hill cemetery in Davenport, Iowa next to his daughter Christina.
Roger was born October 12, 1948 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of John & Dorothy (Donahue) Rigby. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he was awarded two Purple Hearts.
He had been employed as a machinist for many years before retirement. Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and, most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.
Those left to honor his memory include his daughters and sons-in-law, Kim & Mike McLaughlin of Janesville, Wisconsin, Angela & Eric Koberg of Eldridge and Jessica Harvey-Rigby of Champlin, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; his sisters, Patricia Rigby of Grove City, Ohio, Betty (Alan) Beekman of Dakota City, Nebraska, Kay Smith of Tiffin, Iowa and Mary Frederiksen of Pocohontas, Iowa; his brothers, Mick (Joanne) Rigby of Huxley, Iowa, Terry Rigby of Bettendorf, Iowa and Tim Rigby of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Christina Rigby in 2011; his sister, Debbie Smith; and a close family friend, Mark Dahl.
Linda Irene Ketelsen
Born: Mon., Nov. 3, 1947
Died: Mon., Oct. 6, 2014
Linda Irene Ketelsen, 66, of Pleasant Valley, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2014 in Bettendorf with her sons by her side.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014 at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home in Bettendorf. Burial will be at Rock Island National cemetery . Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 9th at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Linda Ketelsen Memorial Fund.
Linda was born on November 3, 1947 in Oskaloosa, IA, the daughter of Donavan Leo and Irene W. (Boles) Dugger. On August 20, 1966 in Davenport, she married
Gerald Dale Ketelsen. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2013.
Linda retired from Sam’s Club in Davenport after 24 years of service where she was in charge of membership sales. She also worked for 23 years as a Mary Kay Cosmetic consultant. Linda always had a positive outlook on life which made an impact on everyone she met. Linda enjoyed gardening and cherished her time spent with family, especially her grandchildren.
Those left to honor her memory include her two sons, Scott Russell (Lisa) Ketelsen of Tacoma, WA and Randall Lee Ketelsen of Pleasant Valley; three grandchildren, Brandon, Devin and Draconna; and one great-grandson, Evan;
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three half-brothers, Denny, Frank and Duane.
Gary E. Johannsen
Died: Thu., Oct. 23, 2014
Gary E. Johannsen, 73, of New Liberty, died Thursday, October 23, 2014 in Walcott.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Maysville Volunteer Fire Department or to the family.
Gary was born June 29, 1941 in Davenport, the son of Elmer C. & Irene M. (Knutsen) Johannsen. He served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1966.
He was employed as a truck driver for many years with Twin States and had also worked for the Iowa state garage. He enjoyed reading and fishing.
Those left to honor his memory include his sister, Loretta (Tom) Phillips of Maysville; his brother, Dean (Michele) Johannsen of Blue Grass; and several nieces and nephews.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents.
Susan J. Ewoldt
Died: Mon., Oct. 13, 2014
Susan Jean Ewoldt, 65, of Davenport, Iowa, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at Manor Care Health Services, Utica Ridge in Davenport after a brief illness.
She was born in Davenport on August 26, 1949, the daughter of Ronald & Helen (Linden) Watson. After graduating from Davenport West High School, she joined the United States Army, spending most of her active duty at St. McClellan in Alabama.
Returning home to raise her young son, she moved back in with her parents to help care for her ailing father.
Susan loved teddy bears and when not working with computers she enjoyed making custom designer bears for people.
Those left to honor her memory include her son, Jon Mercier; her sisters, Jane Quigley and Kathe Watson-Arnould; and a brother, James Watson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Joan Jensen and Mary Kay Vazquez.
