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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Ferkel
May 11, 2026
James C. Ferkel of Andalusia, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 11th, 2026 at the age of 85. Visitation will be held at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Milan, Illinois on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 4-6:00pm. Memorials may be made to the family.
He was born on October 11, 1940 to Edward and Julia Ferkel in Rock Island, Illinois....
Willene Childress Sowell
May 10, 2026
Willene Childress Sowell, 76, Rock Island, IL passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at her home. There will be a visitation from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM with a funeral service following at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, IL. Memorials may be made to the family.
Janice L. Berry
May 10, 2026
Janice L. Berry, 95, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Friendship Manor, Rock Island, surrounded by her loving family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026 at St. Pius X Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island...
John "Tom" Jansen
May 6, 2026
John “Tom” Jansen, 90, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Friendship Manor, Rock Island.
A Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Sacred Heart Church, Rock Island with visitation one hour prior to mass at the church. Private burial will be at a later date. Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Church,...
Jimmie O'Dell Presson
May 6, 2026
Jimmie O'Dell Presson, age 85, of East Moline, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis, Illinois. Born in Humboldt, Tennessee, Jimmie was the cherished son of Landon and Virdia (Anderson) Presson. His life was a testament to love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to family and community.
Jimmie leaves behind a legacy that will be...
Cydney Brasher
May 6, 2026
Cydney S. Brasher, age 32, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on May 6, 2026, after her courageous battle with cancer, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by those who loved her the most. Cydney was born on October 27, 1993, in Davenport, Iowa, and she touched the lives of many with her warmth, creativity, and fiery spirit.
Cydney...
Minnie Christine Borkhardt
May 6, 2026
Minnie “Chris” “Mrs. B” Borkhardt, 92, Milan, IL passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at UnityPoint-Trinity Hospital, Rock Island. There will be a visitation from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM with a memorial service following at 12:30 PM on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Inurnment at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the...
George Dimitroff
May 5, 2026
George Dimitroff, 92, of Milan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his children.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no local services. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Oak Hill Cemetery in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan.
George...
Felipe J. Cantú
May 5, 2026
Felipe De Jesus Cantú Jasso, age 78, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Vistas at Bettendorf, Iowa. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Felipe touched the lives of many with his compassion, wisdom, and unwavering faith.
Born on September 25, 1947, in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Felipe was the son of...
Charlene H Crosby
May 4, 2026
Charlene H. Crosby, 90, of Rock Island, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.
Per Charlene's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and private inurnment will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held starting at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Riverfront Grille, 4619 34th St,...
