Dolores E. Tracy

Dolores E. Tracy, 96, of Davenport, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Kahl Home, Davenport. At her request, no visitation or services will be held. Her remains were donated to University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City for medical research. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home of Davenport will oversee all arrangements. She will ultimately be laid to rest at Holy Family Cemetery in Davenport.

Dolores Evelyn Witt was born on April 3rd, 1930, in Davenport to Charles J. and Theresa (Siegel) Witt. She graduated from Davenport High School in 1948, became a licensed cosmetologist, and became employed by the former Petersen-Harned-Von Maur “Powder Box” Salon for over 4 years. At the same time, she was an operative vocalist and sang in many local productions. She appeared regularly on the WOC-TV show “Candlelight Cameos” for 1 ½ years, alongside piano accompanist Marjorie Meinert. Still in her family’s possession are professionally produced vinyl recordings of her vocal performances.

Dolores married Denzil O. Tracy of Maquoketa, IA in 1954, wherein she became the incredibly loving, stay-at-home mother of three as well as copreneur of her husband’s chiropractic practices. Dolores continued her musical talents participating in church choir, singing at weddings, funerals, and community events. Upon graduating as a cosmetologist, Dolores maintained the hair of all family members through the years and expansion of the family. She even did some trimming of hair on a resident at the Kahl Home at age 95. Denzil passed in 1980 after practicing 18 years as a chiropractor in Kentucky and Indiana. After returning home to Davenport, she retired in 1995 after 15 years as secretary/bookkeeper in several local firms. Dearest to her heart was her family, music, and animals.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents and sister Nancy (Witt) Bosco. Survivors include her children: daughter Denise Tracy of Davenport, son Stephen (Holly) Tracy of Newtown, Ohio, and son Spencer (Angi) Tracy of Davenport. Grandchildren: Cari Martin, Ryan (Tammy) Soucie, Cassie (Derek) Roorda, and Shelby (Courtney) Long. Great-grandchildren: Lauren Snyder, Alan Soucie, Jayden Carlson, Parker Long, Finnick Roorda, Wesley Roorda, and Beckett Roorda. She is also survived by brother-in-law Robert Bosco Sr. and his family, as well as brother-in-law Dylon Tracy and his family.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, The Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City, IA, the Humane Society of Scott County, and King’s Harvest Pet Rescue of Davenport.

Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.