Obituaries

Nov 27, 2020

A Mass of Christian Burial for Marie L. Laake, 97, of Davenport, will be 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Davenport. Visitation will be from noon until Mass time in the gathering space at the church. Burial will be in Holy Family Cemetery, Davenport.  If attending services, masks must be worn and...

Nov 27, 2020

Beverly A. Dowell, 71, of Davenport, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  Private family services will take place with burial in the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Beverly...

Nov 26, 2020

LTC Richard E. Pianca (RET.), 90, of Davenport, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Richard Emil Pianca was born April 21, 1930 in Joliet, Illinois, a son of Emil and Josephine (Calcaterra) Pianca.  He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army with the 578th Combat Engineers during the Korean War. ...

Nov 26, 2020

Dr. James D. Cannon, 90, a resident of Moline, formerly of Bettendorf, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Heartland Healthcare, Moline.  A memorial visitation will take place Friday, September 17, 2021 at the Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home from 1 until 2 p.m. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. In lieu of flowers,...

Nov 26, 2020

Funeral Services and Mass of Christian Burial for William A. Klauer, 92, of Bettendorf, will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Bettendorf.  Due to the current health crisis, masks must be worn and social distancing respected. The event will be live-streamed on the church’s website https://www.sjvbett.org/.  Burial will be at...

Nov 26, 2020

We are having a family and friend Memorial Event for Wally Huntington, it will be from 1-9pm Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Lakeview Shelter in West Lake Park, Davenport IA.  Attendees should use Gate #1 to get to Lakeview Shelter. Wally died Thursday, November 26, 2020 and we weren’t able to do the “normal” visitation.

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Nov 26, 2020

David Avalos, 28, of Davenport, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City.

Funeral Services and a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for David were held at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Davenport.  Per his wishes, the rite of cremation was accorded after the service.    Memorials may be made to his family.

Nov 25, 2020

Rita Evelyn McAllister Callahan, 90, of Davenport, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 25th, at home surrounded by her children.

She was raised in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Belick and John Leo McAllister.

She attended Sacred Heart Cathedral Grade School, Immaculate Conception Academy, Marycrest College and St. Ambrose College. She worked as a...

Nov 24, 2020

Michael David VanDeWalle, 61, of Davenport, passed away, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Unity Point, Rock Island.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.  Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Michael was born on December 14, 1958 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Richard and Joanne (Rumler) VanDeWalle.  He adored his...

Nov 23, 2020

Randy J. Armstrong, 63, a resident of Davenport, died Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home.

There will be no services held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Handicapped Development Center. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Randy was born December 27, 1956 in...

Nov 23, 2020

James J. “Jim” Beck was born on August 28, 1930 and passed away peacefully on November 23, 2020.

A memorial mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2021 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Long Grove. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the mass at church. The...

Nov 23, 2020

Private funeral services to celebrate the life of Lizette J. “Nean” Miles-Owens, 51, of Davenport, will be held at Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport.  Cremation rites will take place following the visitation.  Liz died Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Genesis Medical Center, East Rusholme Campus, Davenport.  Memorials may be made to her family.

Lizette...

Nov 22, 2020

Margaret (Margie) Mary (Mahoney) Sprague was born August 25, 1926 in Davenport, IA.

A child of The Great Depression and second-generation Irish Catholic, Margie was a happy child who learned the value of hard work, God, and family over material possessions. her Irish roots were (and continue to be) observed and celebrated by her family. In her...

Nov 21, 2020

Carolyn K. Richardson, 77, a resident of Davenport, died peacefully in her home Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.

Carolyn was born June 12, 1943, in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Boesch) Seifken. On Nov. 30, 1963, she married Carroll “Butch” Richardson.

Carolyn worked at the Palmer College Book Store, and later at Oscar...

Nov 21, 2020

Christopher Kelly Billman passed away peacefully at his home on November 21, 2020. Born April 13, 1962, to Grace Kelly Billman and Cyril A. Billman, Chris was a 1981 graduate of Sigourney Community Schools. As a student, he was active in music and Christian fellowship, defining interests that made Chris the remarkable individual he became. In May of 1985,...

Nov 21, 2020

Rita M. Meyer, 94, a resident of Davenport, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the Kahl Home.

Due to the current health concerns, a private graveside service will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church or your favorite charity....

Nov 20, 2020

Funeral Services and a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Michael J. Heidgerken, 68, of Davenport, will be 10am Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Davenport.  Per his wishes, the rite of cremation will be accorded prior to the service.  Inurnment will be in Davenport Memorial Park. Due to the current health crisis, masks must be...

Nov 20, 2020

Steven E. Ehrecke, 49, of Palm Springs, California, formerly of Davenport, IA, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at his home from an unexpected heart attack. Due to the pandemic, the family will have private services with burial at Davenport Memorial Park.

Steve was born November 13, 1971 in Davenport, a son of Edward J. and Carol S....

Nov 20, 2020

Lynn C. Schloemer, 73, a resident of Davenport, passed away peacefully Friday, November 20, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport.

A service celebrating her life will be held at a later time when everyone can safely gather. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Handicapped Development Center. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home in...

Nov 19, 2020

Tausha L. Serrano, 37, of Davenport, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the rite of cremation will be accorded and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Tausha LaNell Serrano was born December 13, 1982 in Davenport, the daughter...