Funeral Homes in Davenport, IA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Lara Flynn Boyle (actor and model), Randy Shilts (journalist and author), Roger Craig (american football player and actor), Ed Conroy (basketball coach and coach), Linnea Quigley (film producer and actor), Matthew Ashford (actor and film producer), and Justin Diercks (race car driver).

Davenport is the largest city located along the Mississippi River in Scott County, Iowa, United States. Davenport is the county seat of and largest city in Scott County; it is also the largest of the Quad Cities, a metropolitan area with a population estimate of 382,630 and a CSA population of 474,226, making it the 90th largest CSA in the nation. Davenport was founded on May 14, 1836 by Antoine LeClaire and was named for his friend, George Davenport, a colonel during the Black Hawk War stationed at nearby Fort Armstrong. According to the 2010 census, the city had a population of 99,685 (making it Iowa's third-largest city). However, the city is currently appealing this figure, arguing that the Census Bureau missed a section of residents that would place the total population over 100,000, and indeed, even the Census Bureau's own estimate for Davenport's 2011 population is 100,802.Located approximately half way between Chicago and Des Moines, Davenport is on the border of Iowa and Illinois. The city is prone to frequent flooding due to its location on the Mississippi River. There are two main universities: Saint Ambrose University and Palmer College of Chiropractic, which is where the first chiropractic adjustment took place. Several annual music festivals take place in Davenport, including the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, The Mississippi Valley Fair, and the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival. An internationally known 7-mile (11 km) foot race called the Bix 7 is run during the festival. The city has a Class A minor league baseball team, the Quad Cities River Bandits. Davenport has 27 parks and over 12 miles (19 km) of recreational paths for biking or walking.Four interstates and two major United States Highways serve the city. Davenport has seen steady population growth since its incorporation, with an exception being the 1980s, when the population decreased due to job loss. Davenport has a declining crime rate and a low rate of unemployment, and was ranked as the most affordable metropolitan area in 2010 by Forbes. In 2007, Davenport, along with neighboring Rock Island, won the City Livability Award in the small-city category from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. In 2012, Davenport as well as the Quad Cities Metropolitan Area was ranked among the fastest-growing areas in the nation in the growth of high-tech jobs. Notable natives of the city have included jazz legend Bix Beiderbecke, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Susan Glaspell, former National Football League running back Roger Craig, and current WWE World Heavyweight Championship holder Seth Rollins.The current mayor of Davenport is Bill Gluba.

Davenport Obituaries

It was revealed by Peoria Journal Star on February 1st, 2022 that Robert A Berke perished in Peoria, Illinois.  Berke was 81 years old and was born in Davenport, IA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert A's life.

It was disclosed by Des Moines Register on January 22nd, 2022 that Michael "Mike" Duffy passed away in Davenport, Iowa.  Duffy was 71 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Michael "Mike"'s life.

It was written by Des Moines Register on November 27th, 2021 that Patrick F Walton passed on in Davenport, Iowa.  Walton was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Patrick F's life.

It was disclosed by Chicago Tribune on June 17th, 2021 that Lisa Ann Durham died in LaGrange, Illinois.  Durham was 58 years old and was born in Davenport, IA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lisa Ann's life.

It was disclosed by Des Moines Register on April 24th, 2021 that Thomas Richard Groves died in Hernando, Florida.  Groves was 65 years old and was born in Davenport, IA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas Richard's life.

It was revealed by Peoria Journal Star on March 14th, 2021 that Sharon Elizabeth Klotz perished in Thornton, Colorado.  Klotz was 63 years old and was born in Davenport, IA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sharon Elizabeth's life.

It was noted by The Beacon News on February 16th, 2021 that Willis Sherwood "Willie" Nelson died in Aurora, Illinois.  Nelson was 76 years old and was born in Davenport, IA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Willis Sherwood "Willie"'s life.

It was reported by The Desert Sun on February 16th, 2021 that Gladys Housley (Dennhardt) passed away in Walnut Creek, California.  Ms. Housley was 81 years old and was born in Davenport, IA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gladys's life.

It was revealed by Orange County Register on January 31st, 2021 that Kathleen "Kate" Horton perished in Fort Collins, Colorado.  Horton was 86 years old and was born in Davenport, IA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Kathleen "Kate"'s life.

It was noted by Des Moines Register on January 29th, 2021 that Daniel Porter Fenton died in Washington, District of Columbia.  Fenton was 79 years old and was born in Davenport, IA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Daniel Porter's life.

History

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Davenport was mainly founded by Antoine LeClaire. Antoine served as a translator between the Keokuks and the US army in an effort to create a treaty to end the Black Hawk War. The Keokuks gifted land to Antoine's wife who was related to a Sac chief. An agreement was made for Antoine to settle on the exact site where the treaty was signed, which became the location of Davenport.

The official website for the city of Davenport is https://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/.