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John L. Bush

John L. Bush

Apr 29, 2026

John L. Bush, 87, of Taylor Ridge, passed away Wednesday April 29, 2026 at UPH Trinity, Rock Island, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 9:30am to 11:30am Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:00pm in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Taylor Ridge. Entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum,...

Steven L Mueller

Steven L Mueller

Apr 28, 2026

Steven Leroy Mueller, 85, Reynolds, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Mercer Manor in Aledo, IL. There will be a visitation from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM with a funeral service following at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church, Taylor Ridge, IL. Burial at Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Beacon...

Beverly Ann Hartwig

Beverly Ann Hartwig

Apr 27, 2026

Beverly Ann (Waters) Hartwig, 99, of Rock Island, Illinois, went home to Heaven on Monday, April 27, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:15 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island (Livestream link: https://vimeo.com/1187157845/0238c040fc). Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Friday at the church. Beverly requests that...

Clark R Downey

Clark R Downey

Apr 26, 2026

Clark R. Downey, 72, of Illinois City, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at The Bird House Hospice Home in Iowa City.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. Patrick Campus) 9619 140th St W, Taylor Ridge. For those wishing to participate, a...

Judy Moore

Judy Moore

Apr 25, 2026

Judy Kay Moore, 83, Rock Island, IL passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at her home under the care of hospice, surrounded by family. There will be a private burial at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.

Judy was born on November 19, 1942 to Benjamin and Adeline (LeDuc) Davenport in Sioux Falls, SD. She...

Peggy J. Brown

Peggy J. Brown

Apr 24, 2026

She left us on April 24, 2026. Our amazing mother, the matriarch of our family. She is now back with Dad, sitting on the flybridge of the Seahorse, or dancing to another song by The Riverboaters on an old barge anchored in the harbor of Sunset Marina, or on the dance floor of Mirando’s. The old Sunset Marina gang is...

Connie M. Avey

Connie M. Avey

Apr 24, 2026

Connie M Avey, 77, of Rock Island, passed away, Friday, April 24, 2026. Born on November 25, 1948, in Pheonix, AZ, Connie was the beloved daughter of Harold and Ardith (Martin) Avey.

Connie dedicated her life to education and service. After graduating from Rockford East High School in 1966, she pursued her passion for learning, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Eanner Miller Stitt

Eanner Miller Stitt

Apr 22, 2026

Eanner Miller Stitt, 86, Davenport, IA passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at MercyOne Genesis East Hospital in Davenport. There will be a memorial service at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. View the service livestream on our website here: www.wheelanpressly.com/rock-island It will start a few minutes prior to the...

Keith E. Quick

Keith E. Quick

Apr 21, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Keith E. Quick, 63, of Rock Island, who departed this life on April 21, 2026, in Dalton, Georgia. 

Keith was born on March 22, 1963, in Rock Island, Illinois, to the late Emery and Doris Quick. He found joy and companionship in the union with his beloved wife, Caroline...

Shawn R. Abbott

Shawn R. Abbott

Apr 21, 2026

Shawn R. Abbott, 62, of East Moline, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at home. 

Shawn was born on March 25, 1964, in Chicago, IL, to Winfred and Sharon (Abbott) Buchanan. Those who knew her recognized her as a vibrant spirit, a true embodiment of joy and compassion. Shawn had an infectious love for music and dancing, often lighting...

Kedric D. Roper

Kedric D. Roper

Apr 20, 2026

Kedric Roper, 50, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of the Quad Cities, passed away Monday April 20, 2026 in Arizona.Services will be 11:00AM Tuesday May 5, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 10:00AM to service time to service time at the funeral home. Kedric was born on November 4, 1975 in Rock Island, the...

Timothy "Tim" E Ward

Timothy "Tim" E Ward

Apr 20, 2026

Timothy “Tim” E. Ward, 63, of Moline, passed away Monday, April 20th, 2026, at home surrounded by his family.

Tim was born April 22nd, 1962 in Moline, IL, a son of James E. Ward and Ruth A. Ward (Gosa), who he is preceded by.

He married his wife, Jeanette M. Ward (Luckey), November 5th, 1994 and had four children, which he loved...

Louis "Louie" Hoffman

Louis "Louie" Hoffman

Apr 19, 2026

Louis "Louie" Hoffman, 66, of Andalusia, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home. Born on August 21, 1959, the son of the late Edward and Alice (Hillman) Hoffman. Louie was raised by his mother Alice and stepfather Roy Brown whom he loved dearly.



An avid fisherman, Louie enjoyed many afternoons on the water with his brother Chuck,...

Stephanie Ann Sullivan

Stephanie Ann Sullivan

Apr 19, 2026

Stephanie Ann Sullivan, 82, of Taylor Ridge, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Friendship Manor, Rock Island. Stephanie was born on September 21, 1943, in Eglin Field, Florida, daughter of John and Shirley (Voss) Foulk. She attended school and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1961.

Stephanie married James W. Sullivan on February 27, 1965. Stephanie worked on...

Kathleen Allen

Kathleen Allen

Apr 18, 2026

Kathleen Allen, 78, of Muscatine, Iowa, passed away Saturday April 18, 2026 at UPH Trinity, Rock Island.

Services will be 11:00am Friday May 1, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Reynolds. Visitation will be from 10:00am to service time. Burial will follow in Reynolds Cemetery.

Kathleen was born on June 28, 1947 in Muscatine, the daughter of William and Daisy (Martin)...

Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Knight

Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Knight

Apr 18, 2026

Jacqueline R. “Jackie” Knight, 88, of Rock Island, Illinois, formerly Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 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 11:00 a.m....

Joyce Ann (Jennings) Mack

Joyce Ann (Jennings) Mack

Apr 18, 2026

Joyce Ann (Jennings) Mack, 85, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 24, 2026, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030...

Robert Lee Thompson

Robert Lee Thompson

Apr 16, 2026

Robert Lee Thompson, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly Moline, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Boyson Heights Senior Living Community in Cedar Rapids.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior to...

William "Mr. Bill" Pearce

William "Mr. Bill" Pearce

Apr 13, 2026

William “Mr. Bill” Pearce, 82, of Milan, passed away Monday April 13, 2026 at his home.

A gathering to celebrate his life will be held on Friday April 24, 2026 from 4:00-6:00pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. A Masonic Service will follow at 6:00pm.

Bill was born on April 13th 1944 in Floris Iowa, the son of Raphael and Edith...

Gary C. Linn

Gary C. Linn

Apr 13, 2026

Gary C. Linn, 87, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Private burial will be at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials can be...

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