Dorrance “Earl” Kinsella, 93, of Davenport, IA died Friday, September 22, 2023, in Detroit, MI.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 10:00 am Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Earl will be 10:30 am Saturday, October 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Key West with Father Martin Obeng as the Celebrant.  Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Key West.  Full military honors will be rendered by the Marine Corps League.

Dorrance was born June 8th, 1930 in Bernard, IA to Leo Sr. and Madeleine (Cox-Smyth).  He graduated from St. Patrick’s HS in North Garryowen. Upon graduation, he proudly served in the USMC with the 3rd Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, then overseas during the Korean War. Upon return, he worked on the family farms in the Dubuque area.

Earl enjoyed farming the land, but pursued his passion of art by attending the American Academy of Art in Chicago. After graduating, he worked as a designer for Advertising Age in Chicago.  He then moved to Phoenix working as a commercial artist for over a decade. He met the love of his life, Dody at a mutual friend’s wedding in 1963. They were married in Key West, IA in 1968.  Earl and his family moved back to the Midwest where he joined the Creative Design Team at Bandag Inc, in Muscatine. Shortly after retiring in 1997, Earl and Dody moved to Le Claire, IA overlooking the Mississippi River.  Earl was a member of Our Lady of the River Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion Buffalo Bill Post 347 in Le Claire, the VFW, and the USMC of the Quad Cities / Member of the Marine Corps National Heritage Foundation.

Earl enjoyed history, reading, art, photography and classic cars. He treasured adventures with his wife and spending winters in the Southwest. Earl especially loved taking landscape pictures of the Grand Canyon and Sedona Red Rocks.  In addition to his many artistic talents, Earl was known for his friendliness to everyone, his generous heart, and his quick-witted sense of humor. Earl was a wonderful storyteller.

Those left to honor his memory include his son Benjamin (Heidi) Kinsella of Denver, his daughter Sarah (Dave) Jirak of Detroit, three grandchildren: Joanie, Lola, and Miles Kinsella of Denver, two brothers: Donald Kinsella of Dubuque, and Leo Jr (Inez) of Bernard, IA, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many good friends.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents Leo Sr. and Madeleine (Cox-Smyth), siblings Joe and Etheleen Driscoll, and his beloved wife Dody of 50 years. May they rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Dorrance’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.