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Steven Strupp

Steven Strupp

Jun 8, 2026

Steven Strupp, 77, of East Moline, passed away on June 8, 2026. He was one of a kind, and anyone who knew him would tell you that without hesitation, and probably follow it up with a story.

For over 40 years, he worked in the Trinity Hospital system, where he found his passion as a case manager in mental health, a...

Amy C Nelson

Amy C Nelson

Jun 5, 2026

Amy Christine Nelson, 56, passed away on June 5, 2026 in Rock Island, Illinois. Arrangements are at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, Illinois. A Celebration of Life will be held at Uptown Grill from 1:00-4:00 PM on August 9, 2026, at 601 1st Street, LaSalle, Illinois. Memorials may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi...

Yevette Lewis

Yevette Lewis

Jun 4, 2026

Yevette Lewis, 69, of Rock Island, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at UP Trinity, Rock Island.

Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island is assisting her family with arrangements.

Yvette Lewis was born on January 8, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, to Robert Lewis and Vivie Lee Lewis.

Yvette was a loving and devoted woman who cherished her family and friends. She will...

Roderick V. Atkins

Roderick V. Atkins

Jun 3, 2026

Roderick V. Atkins, age 72, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born on April 2, 1954, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to the late Ivary and Mildred (Nelams) Atkins.

A man of simple pleasures, Roderick had a deep passion for sports, particularly those teams hailing from Chicago. He worked at Farmall, the Arsenal...

Thomas E. Hobert

Thomas E. Hobert

Jun 3, 2026

Thomas (Tom) Hobert was born on November 7, 1942, to Walter and Ruby Hobert. Tom had a full life that was greatly impacted by the family and friends he made throughout the way. In his early years, Tom worked as a journeyman sheet metal worker and spoke of the folks of Modern Heating as if they were family. With the...

Travis McDonough

Travis McDonough

Jun 3, 2026

Travis Lee McDonough, 50, Rock Island, IL passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.

Travis was born on July 31, 1975 to Gary and Helen (Emanuel) McDonough in Moline, IL. He graduated from Rock Island High...

Jeanetta D. Robinson

Jeanetta D. Robinson

May 31, 2026

Jeanetta D. Robinson, 78, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Celebrate Senior Living, Moline. 

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Olivet Baptist Church, Rock Island, with visitation to be held from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at church. Burial will be in Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island....

Randall Phillip Blake

Randall Phillip Blake

May 30, 2026

Randall Phillip Blake, 70, of Toulon, IL, passed away Saturday May 30, 2026 at Arcadia Care, Toulon.

There will be no local services. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family.

Randall was born on June 18, 1955 in Holden, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Betty (Kelley) Blake.

Randall had served in the Unites States Marine Corps. Following his...

Pauline Hefter

Pauline Hefter

May 25, 2026

Pauline Sue Hefter, 87, of Rock Island passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.

A Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Knox Chapel of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory- 2106 7th Ave in Rock Island

The family will greet friends from 10:00 AM to service time. Inurnment...

Alixandra Marbro "Marbie" Rush-Osborn

Alixandra Marbro "Marbie" Rush-Osborn

May 24, 2026

Alixandra Marbro “Marbie” Rush-Osborn, 1944 – 2026

Alixandra Marbro Rush, 81, passed away peacefully at her home while in hospice care on May 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Marbie was loved by family and friends, and she will be sorely missed.

Marbie was born on August 31, 1944, in Walter Reed Hospital, Washington D.C. to George E. and LaVern...

John R. Hartman

John R. Hartman

May 24, 2026

It is with profound sadness yet a spirit of celebration that we announce the passing of John R. Hartman, 85, of East Moline, who departed this life on May 24, 2026. A cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, John lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. 

A memorial service honoring John’s life will be held...

Bonnie K. Peterson

Bonnie K. Peterson

May 22, 2026

Bonnie Kay Peterson, born on August, 14th, 1952 in Rock Island, IL, after a courageous journey with vascular dementia, went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, May 22, 2026, in her home at Friendship Manor in Rock Island, Illinois.

A visitation will be held Friday, May 29th, 2026, from 4-6pm at Faith Family Church...

July Htoo

July Htoo

May 22, 2026

July Htoo, 28, of Rock Island, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026 at home. 

A funeral service will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Inurnment will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be left in care of the family.

July was born on February 19, 1998,...

Donald L Youngblood

Donald L Youngblood

May 19, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald L. Youngblood, 67, of Rock Island, who departed this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity in Rock Island. Donald was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

Don was born on July 22, 1958,...

Deacon Paul V. Martin

Deacon Paul V. Martin

May 19, 2026

Deacon Paul V. Martin, 94, of Rock Island, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at home. 

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 22, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory,...

Georgia L. Thompson

Georgia L. Thompson

May 17, 2026

Georgia L. Thompson, 85, of Moline, IL, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026. Born in Fallon, Nevada, to Neal S. Bliss and Leona McAllister, Georgia was a beloved mother, grandmother, and a cherished member of her community.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Salvador) Alcala; her sons, Thomas Thompson, Wayne Thompson, and Walter "Duke" Thompson; and her cherished grandchildren,...

Erma Joy Varner Miller

Erma Joy Varner Miller

May 14, 2026

Erma Joy Varner Miller, 91, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Friendship Manor, Rock Island.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Powersville Cemetery, Powersville, Missouri. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, Illinois, is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to QC...

Helen "Aimee" A. Shaw

Helen "Aimee" A. Shaw

May 13, 2026

Helen "Aimee" A. Shaw, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in Rock Island on May 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Aimee, born on February 9, 1949, in Moline, Illinois, was the daughter of Gerald and Dorothy (Hummel) Sutton. Growing up, she attended Rock Island High School, where she met her high school sweetheart,...

Jane Massey

Jane Massey

May 13, 2026

Jane Massey, 77, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. James Lutheran Church. Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Island....

William Curtis Smith

William Curtis Smith

May 12, 2026

William Curtis Smith, 68, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the KNOX CHAPEL of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 2106 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursday...

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