Obituaries

Dec 5, 2025

William H. Ketelaar, age 89, formerly of Davenport, IA, passed away peacefully at his residence at Colonial Village in Overland Park, KS on December 5th.

Born in Davenport on November 6th,1936 to Al and Vera (Speth) Ketelaar, Bill was the third child in a family of six, and the eldest son. Bill was a Navy veteran who enlisted at age 17...

Apr 20, 2026

Donna J. Boldt Self, 89, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.

Donna Jeanne Scannell was born on January 14, 1937, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Lawrence Scannell Sr. and Dessie Baker Scannell.

She married Harold Boldt in 1954 in Davenport, and together they shared 29...

Apr 20, 2026

Amy J. Behymer, 83, of East Moline, Illinois, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 10 until 11 a.m. at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. Graveside services will take place immediately following visitation in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. Memorials may be made to the East Moline...

Apr 19, 2026

Diane Irene O’Leary Johnston-McCoy, 81, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 19th, 2026. The Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, IA. The celebration of life will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home with Pastor Kenneth Maxwell officiating. Memorial donations may be...

Apr 19, 2026

Mary Patricia Harris, 98, of Davenport, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at MercyOne-Genesis Medical Center, Davenport.

Funeral Services and Mass of Christian Burial for Mary will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 417 N. Main Street, Davenport. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation will be held from 9 until 10...

Apr 19, 2026

Funeral services celebrating the life of Jack McDermott, 85, of Bettendorf, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Bettendorf. The Mass livestream may be viewed and condolences expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport, with a Rosary offered at 6:30 p.m....

Apr 17, 2026

Willie Alex “Chill/Butchi” Veasey, 77, of Rock Island, departed this life on Friday, April 17, 2026, at St. Anthony Hospice Center, Rock Island. A memorial service celebrating his life will be 11:00am-1:30pm, Saturday, May 2, at Pentecostal Church of God, 1234 Ripley St. Davenport. The repass will be 2:00 at the Martin Luther King Center in Rock Island. Memorials may...

Apr 15, 2026

Vera Joanne “V.J.” Morgart, 78, a resident of Bettendorf, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis East in Davenport.

Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport, on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Private burial will take place at a later date. Family will greet...

Apr 14, 2026

Apr 13, 2026

Kay Marlene Murphy, 90, of Davenport, passed away on April 13, 2026, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, with her beloved children by her side.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place...

Apr 12, 2026

Sharon Louise Koos (née Sergeant), 87, of Davenport, passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 16, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Born January 22, 1939, to Roger and Gertrude (Wendell) Sergeant,...

Apr 12, 2026

Sister M. Lois Joseph Baniewicz, O. Carm, 82, of Davenport, died Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Kahl Home Convent, Davenport.

Funeral Services and Mass of Christian Burial for Sr. Lois will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the Kahl Home Chapel, 6701 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the Kahl Home...

Apr 11, 2026

Betty Warren, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Genesis East Hospital on April 11, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home on Friday, April 24, 2026, with a wake beginning at 11:00 a.m. and services at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery, with a repass afterward at the Lincoln Community Center.

Betty Lou...

Apr 11, 2026

Sister Marian Smith, CHM, 97, died April 11, 2026, at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, Johnston, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center, Our Lady of Peace Chapel, on Thursday, April 16, 3:30 p.m. with visitation beginning at 2 p.m. Funeral services at Humility of Mary Center, 820 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, Iowa are Friday,...

Apr 11, 2026

Jackie Tucker, 76, of Davenport and formerly of Bettendorf, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis East in Davenport.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at The Word Church, 356 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL. Visitation will be held from 11a.m. until the time of service. Per...

Apr 11, 2026

Sister Cathleen Real, CHM, 91, died April 11, 2026, at Senior Star Elmore Place, Davenport,Iowa. 

Funeral services will be held at Humility of Mary Center, 820 W Central Park Ave, Davenport, Iowa. Tuesday, April 14, 4 p.m. Rosary and Visitation; 6:30 p.m. Vigil/Memorial Service; Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial followed by interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport.

Cathleen...

Apr 10, 2026

The Most Reverend William E. Franklin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Davenport, died Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Kahl Home, Davenport; having devoted his life to faithful service to the Catholic Church.

Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for His Excellency will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2026, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport. The...

Apr 9, 2026

Yvonne Shari Rudd, 65, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, April 9. A celebration of life will be held at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home on April 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with a repast to follow at The Center from 3:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Yvonne was born on October 27, 1960, in Davenport, Iowa, She was a proud graduate of...

Apr 9, 2026

John P. Lavelle, 78, of Bettendorf, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City.

Funeral services and Mass of Christian Burial for John will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Bettendorf. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island with military honors. Visitation...

Apr 8, 2026

Ross Edward Bergen, 72, of Davenport, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Davenport. The Mass will be livestreamed by visiting the following link: St. Paul the Apostle FACEBOOK Burial will be in the Rock...