Obituaries

Jan 1, 2021

John L. Frueh, 62, a resident of Davenport, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

A memorial gathering will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport. A private memorial service will be held with burial at...

Jan 1, 2021

Funeral services celebrating the life of Charles R. Jennett, Sr, 82, of Davenport, will be 11am, Thursday January 7, 2021 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport.  Face masks and social distancing are required. The funeral services will be livestreamed.  Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island with military honors.  Visitation will from 10am until time of service at...

Dec 31, 2020

Mae Arlene (Eis) Bird, 88, a resident of Eldridge, died December 31, 2020 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, surrounded by loved ones.

Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Rose Hill...

Dec 31, 2020

Nancy K. Jones, 73, of Bettendorf, formerly of Ft. Worth, Texas, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  Private family services were held but can be viewed by visiting Nancy’s obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com  Burial will take place at a later date at Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Dec 31, 2020

Evelyn E. Habenicht, 86, of Bettendorf, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the home of her daughter Karen. She was surrounded by her adoring children at the time of her passing.

Due to the current health crisis, there will be a small family gathering at the Rock Island National Cemetery-Arsenal Island to lay her to rest. In...

Dec 30, 2020

Marilyn M. Lamp, 87, a resident of Davenport, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Country Manor in Davenport.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest at Walcott Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Davenport Public Library. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport is assisting the...

Dec 30, 2020

Stanley D. Smith, 73, a resident of Davenport, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme in Davenport.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport. Private burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be...

Dec 30, 2020

Christine Elizabeth Schmid

December 18, 1952 - December 30, 2020

Chris was a graduate of Assumption High School in Davenport, IA class of 1971 and attended St. Regis College in Colorado Springs, CO.  Chris spent many years living in Davenport plus in and around Minneapolis, MN. Finally residing in Scottsdale, AZ where she died at...

Dec 29, 2020

Michele Foley, 73, of East Moline, died unexpectedly Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Keeping with her wishes, there will be no services.  Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Michele was born on February 17, 1947 in Davenport, a child of Dr. W.E. “Ned” and Joyce (Van Cura) Foley.  She graduated top of her class from...

Dec 29, 2020

Samuel Monroe, Jr., 76, of Davenport, passed away December 29, 2020 at The Ivy.  The rite of cremation has been accorded.  Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Samuel was born on February 11, 1944 in Philadelphia, Mississippi, to Loretha Loper Monroe and Samuel Monroe.  He is a twin and has 15 other siblings.

Dec 29, 2020

Lauretta M. Schultz, 89, of Davenport, formerly of Marion, Iowa, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Genesis East, Davenport.  Due to the current health crisis, a memorial service will take place in 2021 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Elgin, Iowa.  Private burial will be in Elgin Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family who will be making...

Dec 29, 2020

Patricia K. "Patty" Talley, 72, a resident of Davenport, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home of natural causes. Honoring her wishes the rite of cremation has been accorded.

Services to celebrate her life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Cafe on Vine. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport...

Dec 28, 2020

Fonda K. (Flynn) Timmerman, 78, a resident of Davenport, died Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home.

There will be no services held at this time. She will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park at a later date. Memorials may be made to Genesis Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Association. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home in...

Dec 27, 2020

Elizabeth M. “Liz” Blair Davis, 77, of Davenport, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at ManorCare-Utica Ridge, Davenport.  Funeral services will be 1p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, downtown Davenport. The service will be livestreamed by visiting Liz’s obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com. Burial will be in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport. The family will greet friends from 11a.m....

Dec 27, 2020

Shelley Lucas, 57, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Davenport, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Medical City Hospital in Arlington, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial for Shelley will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Davenport. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2021 at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries...

Dec 26, 2020

Christine J. Fisher, 37, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics in Iowa City. Visitation will be from 11am until 1pm Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, downtown Davenport.  Due to the current health crisis, masks must be worn and social distancing respected.   Burial will be...

Dec 26, 2020

Davenport -James W. Hunstad, 94, Davenport, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Davenport. Private services will take place, but may viewed by visiting Jim’s obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com Monday, January 4, 2020 at 12 p.m. The link will be available 10 minutes before the service.  Burial will take place in Davenport Memorial Park.

In lieu of...

Dec 26, 2020

Ruben R. Gonzalez, 59, of Davenport, died Saturday, December 26, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.  Private Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport.  The service will be livestreamed by visiting Ruben’s obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com. The link, which will appear at the bottom of his obituary, will not be accessible until 1:55 p.m.  Honoring his wishes the rite of...

Dec 25, 2020

Norbert S. Pranger, 78, of Davenport, died Friday, December 25, 2020 at home.  Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Davenport.  The Mass will be livestreamed by visiting www.facebook.com/stpauldisciples Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Visitation will be held...

Dec 25, 2020

A time to celebrate the life of Kenneth R. “Kenny” Sehmann, 82, of Davenport, will be 6 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2020 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, downtown Davenport.  Visitation will be held from 4 until 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Private burial services will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport.  Memorials may be made to the...