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Curtis E. Lee

Curtis E. Lee

Oct 5, 2026

Curtis E. Lee, 61, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at UP Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island with visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island with military honors. A memorial fund...

Roger "Steve" Ledbetter

Roger "Steve" Ledbetter

Oct 4, 2026

Roger “Steve” Ledbetter, 75, of Coal Valley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Steve leaves behind a legacy of kindness and warmth that will be cherished by all who knew him. In a final act of generosity, Steve was an organ donor and received...

Janet Ruth Fitzpatrick

Janet Ruth Fitzpatrick

Oct 1, 2026

Janet Ruth Fitzpatrick, 90, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday...

Wanda Lee Lambert

Wanda Lee Lambert

Sep 30, 2026

Wanda Lee Lambert, 76, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her home following a brief illness.

Wanda was born on January 10, 1950, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of James and Helen (Stewart) Trice. She grew up in Rock Island and later graduated from United Township High School.

Wanda was employed by Seiferts in Rock Island and...

Nita "Anna" Ann Weinert

Nita "Anna" Ann Weinert

Sep 30, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nita “Anna” Weinert, 81, of Milan, who departed this life on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Allure of the Quad Cities. A funeral service will be held in her honor at 10 AM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 201 E. 4th...

Jerry E Gonse

Jerry E Gonse

Sep 30, 2026

Jerry E. Gonse, 90, of Taylor Ridge, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Harmony in Davenport, IA. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a funeral service following at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made...

Stuart K. Waxenberg

Stuart K. Waxenberg

Sep 28, 2026

Stuart K. Waxenberg, 87, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026.

Stuart was born on April 25, 1939, in Davenport, Iowa, to Morrie and Irene K. (Klassman) Waxenberg. He graduated from Rock Island High School in 1957. Stuart proudly served in the United States Army, spending most of his military service in Germany. Following his service, he worked for...

Maxine E. Peterson

Maxine E. Peterson

Sep 26, 2026

Maxine Elizabeth Peterson, 91, of Milan, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan....

William Johnson

William Johnson

Sep 25, 2026

William E. Johnson, 68, Rock Island, IL passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at his home under the care of hospice. There will be a visitation from 4-6:00 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Memorials may be made to the family.

On July 22, 1958, he was born in Rock Island to William...

Emma L. Foley

Emma L. Foley

Sep 25, 2026

Emma L. Foley, 102, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 at Friendship Manor, Rock Island.

Private graveside services will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island is assisting her family with arrangements. Memorials can be made to Friendship Manor.

Emma was born July 8, 1924 in Bensenville, IL, the daughter of Ross and...

Debra "Debbie" Henry

Debra "Debbie" Henry

Sep 24, 2026

Debra “Debbie” Henry, 68, of Sherrard, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center. Her gentle spirit, unwavering love for her family, and passion for caring for children will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 

Born on July 20, 1958, in Moline, IL, Debbie was the beloved daughter of Roger and Jane (Hollars)...

Joyce E. Moss

Joyce E. Moss

Sep 24, 2026

Joyce E. Moss, 94, formerly of Rock Island, passed away Thursday September 24, 2026 at Allure of the Quad Cities.

Memorial services will be 11:00am, Tuesday September 29, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. The family will greet friends from 10:00am to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to Wounded Warriors.

Joyce was born on...

Marion E Erickson

Marion E Erickson

Sep 23, 2026

Marion Elizabeth Erickson, 95, of Rock Island, Illinois, died Wednesday, September 23rd, at Friendship Manor in Rock Island.

Marion’s life will be celebrated at First Lutheran Church in Moline on Monday, September 28th, at 11:30am. Private burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery.

Marion was born in Moline, Illinois on February 2, 1931, the daughter of Gustav A. and Hulda Matilda...

Lewis "Louie" R Rains

Lewis "Louie" R Rains

Sep 21, 2026

Lewis "Louie" R. Rains, age 56, of Aledo, passed on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his home. 

Lewis was born on June 26, 1970, in Moline, Illinois, to Larry and Sharon (Reed) Rains. After graduating from Sherrard High School in 1988, he pursued further education at Northern University and St. Ambrose College, graduating with a MBA. 

For many years, Lewis dedicated his...

Scott A. Steiner

Scott A. Steiner

Sep 21, 2026

Scott A. Steiner, 66, of Rock Island, Illinois, and formerly of Maquoketa and Monticello, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Friendship Manor in Rock Island, Illinois.

Scott Alan Steiner was born on January 22, 1960, in Monticello, Iowa, to Vernon “Pete” and Mary Jane (Koster) Steiner. He grew up in Monticello and was a 1978 graduate of...

Virginia Lee Mohlenbruck

Virginia Lee Mohlenbruck

Sep 21, 2026

Virginia Lee Mohlenbruck, age 90, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Rock Island, Illinois, peacefully passed away at her home on September 21, 2026. In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites were accorded, and there will be no formal service. A private inurnment will be held at Hamlet Cemetery in Hamlet, Illinois, where she will be laid to rest.

Virginia was born...

Phillip "Neil" Burger

Phillip "Neil" Burger

Sep 19, 2026

Phillip Neil Burger, 87 of Rock Island, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Friendship Manor (Silver Cross) in Rock Island.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home in Rock Island. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026, at...

Frank G Pealstrom

Frank G Pealstrom

Sep 19, 2026

Frank G. Pealstrom, 74, Moline, IL passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA. There will be a visitation from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. A graveside service will follow at Rock Island Memorial Park. Memorials may be made...

Judith A McKinley

Judith A McKinley

Sep 18, 2026

Judy McKinley passed away September 18, 2026 at Celebrate Senior Living Moline Illinois. There will be a visitation from 4-6:00 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. The family will have a memorial service for her at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Preemption United Methodist Church. Private inurnment at Reynolds Cemetery....

Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB

Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB

Sep 18, 2026

Sister Catherine Cleary, OSB, 96, of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, IL, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026, at the monastery.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in the Chapel of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2026, at the monastery,...

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