Sharon M. Steiner
Mar 5, 2026
Sharon M. Steiner, age 74, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 5, 2026.
Born on April 5, 1951, to Albert and Louise Steiner. Sharon graduated from Alleman High School in June 1969. She worked as a bartender for many years and retired from the Arc of the Quad Cities in 2012. She was...
William T. Davidson
Mar 2, 2026
William T. “Bill” Davidson, 85, of Altona, IL, passed away Monday, March 2, 2026 at OSF Healthcare, Bloomington, IL.
Bill was born May 1, 1940 in Rock Island, the son of James and Theda (Pfundstein) Davidson. He married Cheryl Williams on December 17, 1966 in Rock Island. She preceded him in death on January 10, 1997. He also was preceded in...
Ruth I. Smith
Mar 2, 2026
We let go of a remarkable woman, a loving mother, a doting grandmother, and a kind soul.
As we mourn her loss, we also celebrate the love, joy, and kindness that were the essence of Ruth's being.
Ruth Smith passed away March 2nd at the age of 95 in Moline, Illinois. A private memorial mass was held at
St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish,...
Coralynn Yowger
Mar 1, 2026
Coralynn Yowger, 9 month old daughter of Macy Hintze and Dalton Yowger, passed away Sunday March 1, 2026 at UPH Trinity Hospital, Moline.
Visitation will be from 11:00am to 12:00pm Thursday March 5, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. A funeral service will be held at 12:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rock Island Memorial...
James "Jim" W. Dunn
Feb 28, 2026
James “Jim” W. Dunn, age 87, of Milan, Illinois, formerly of Hornell, New York, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family at Avonlea Cottage. Born on September 6, 1938, in Hornell, New York, he was the cherished son of Theodore and Hazel (Whitford) Dunn.
Jim honorably served in the United States Army from 1961...
Cherry Lauder McIlvain
Feb 27, 2026
On February 27, 2026, Cherry Lauder McIlvain passed away peacefully at her residence in West Des Moines, IA. The cause of death was heart failure. In the spirit in which she had lived her entire life, Cherry had celebrated her 100th birthday on February 2 with cake, balloons, and a special lunch.
There will be a visitation from 10-11:00 AM with...
Randy J. McAdam
Feb 27, 2026
Randy J. McAdam, 67, of Milan, passed away on February 27, 2026, at UnityPoint Health Hospital. A service to celebrate Randy’s life will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Island. Those wishing to pay their respects will have the chance to do so during a visitation from 11:30...
William R. Hoffman
Feb 24, 2026
William R. “Bill” Hoffman, 76, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
A Celebration of Life will be 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Landmark UPCI, Davenport. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Landmark UPCI, Davenport. A memorial fund will be established.
Bill was born...
Lee Martin Nelson
Feb 22, 2026
Lee Martin Nelson, 75, of Davenport Iowa, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at his home. Born on June 24, Swedish Midsummer’s Day, 1950, Lee was raised along with his siblings Ward, Brad and Leanna by their parents, Theodore and Eleanor (Nelson) Nelson in Rock Island, Illinois. He scored a 1950s childhood, running rampant through the neighborhood with a...
Emery "Hoe" Doonan
Feb 22, 2026
Emery “Hoe” Doonan, 87, of the Keithsburg area, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, Illinois. He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, his love of the open road, and his commitment to service.
A funeral service to celebrate Emery's life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February...
Rhonda M Westmorland
Feb 21, 2026
Rhonda M. Westmorland, 59, Davenport, IA passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at UnityPoint-Trinity Hospital in Bettendorf, IA. There will be a visitation from 1-3:00 PM with a memorial service following at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.wheelanpressly.com/milan. The streaming will begin a few...
Douglas "Doug" W. Slayden
Feb 21, 2026
Douglas "Doug" W. Slayden, 64, passed away on February 21, 2026, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity, Rock Island, Illinois. Doug was born in Moline, Illinois, August 1, 1961, son of Billy and Melva (Horn) Slayden.
Doug spent his working days as a tireless truckdriver. Doug was a true outdoorsman at heart, spending countless hours hunting, fishing, and enjoying everything that nature...
Shelly VanNorman
Feb 19, 2026
Shelly N. VanNorman, 67, Milan, IL passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in Rock Island, IL under the care of hospice and surrounded by family. No services are planned. Memorials may be made to the QC Animal Welfare Center.
Shelly was born on December 5, 1958 to John and Hertha (Whitaker) Vann in Rock Island, IL. After graduating from Rocky...
Ronald "Skip" D. Pauley
Feb 19, 2026
Ronald “Skip” D. Pauley, 91, of Milan, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan. Private inurnment will be in Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left...
David Alan Strauch
Feb 18, 2026
David Alan Strauch, age 68, of Moline, Illinois, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2026. Born on June 28, 1957, in Pontiac, Illinois, David was the son of Ginny (Briska) Strauch.
David was well-regarded in his professional life. His first career was spent as a camera operator at a local TV station in the Quad Cities. He...
Jeffery A. Ingram
Feb 18, 2026
Jeffery A. Ingram, 65, of Coal Valley, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at UnityPoint Health–Trinity in Rock Island, Illinois.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Milan. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island,...
Marlowe H. Leggs Sr.
Feb 17, 2026
Marlowe Heath Leggs was born on December 2, 1972, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to William and Callie Leggs. At a young age, he moved to Rock Island, Illinois, where he was raised and later graduated from Rock Island High School, Class of 1990. He also attended Illinois State University. The majority of his adult life was spent in Houston,...
Booker T. Cole Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
Booker T. Cole Jr., 72 of Rock Island, IL passed away on Monday February 16, 2026, at Unity-Point Health-Trinity, Rock Island, IL
He was previously a resident at Generations Nursing Facility, Rock Island.
Booker was born on May 25, 1953, in Moline, IL – the son of Booker T. Cole Sr., and Clara (McManus) Cole. His childhood was divided between Illinois and...
Matthew Casey McGuire
Feb 16, 2026
Matthew Casey McGuire (also known as Matt), age 60, of Moline, IL, passed away on February 16, 2026.
Matt was born on October 3, 1965, in Rock Island, IL, to Roy and Jacquelyn McGuire. He grew up in Rock Island, where he attended Alleman High School and enjoyed playing football for Alleman.
In 2024, Matt married Alicia after 10 years together, and...
Judith Ann Callen
Feb 15, 2026
Judy Callen, 84, of Moline, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish – St. Ambrose Campus, Milan, Illinois. Burial will follow at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
