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...
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,...
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...
Marjorie E. Amato
Feb 15, 2026
Marjorie E. Amato, 95, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at UP Trinity, Rock Island.
Burial will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, Rock Island. Those wishing to attend, meet at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026. Memorials can be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, Rock Island.
Marjorie was born...
Gary Lee Ellis
Feb 14, 2026
Gary Lee Ellis, age 81, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Davenport, Iowa.
Gary was born in Fort Des Moines, Iowa, to Rolland “Wayne” and Maxine R. (Haifley) Ellis. He married the love of his life, Karen Markley, on November 27, 1964, in Des Moines, Iowa. Together they shared 61 years of devotion, partnership, and faith.
A graduate of Moody Bible...
Frank R. Edwards
Feb 13, 2026
Frank Raymond Edwards, 94, died February 13, 2026, at UnityPoint-Trinity Hospital in Rock Island, Ill.
Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 23 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2502 29th Avenue, Rock Island, Ill., followed by...
Martha Raya
Feb 13, 2026
Martha M. Raya, 58, of Moline, passed away Friday February 13, 2026 at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Mary’s Church, Moline. Visitation will be 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. A memorial fund has been established.
Martha was born January 12, 1968 in...
Carol L. Gotthardt
Feb 10, 2026
Carol L. Gotthardt, 91, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday February 10, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. Burial will be at...
Mary Ann Casey
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Ann Casey, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Andalusia on February 9, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann fought a tenacious battle with Stage 4 cancer that lasted almost four years. Mary Ann’s strength never wavered. She fought courageously with everything she had for those...
Teresa D. Reeves
Feb 9, 2026
Teresa D. Reeves, 69, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Generations, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 15th Avenue Christian Church, Rock Island. A memorial fund has been established.
Teresa was born December 5, 1956 in Moline, the daughter of Leo and Helen (Kiss) Ford. She married Jeff Reeves on December...
Gregg Kenneth Martin
Feb 8, 2026
Gregg Martin, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Charter Senior Living of Madison in Madison, Wisconsin.
Gregg was born on December 31, 1954, in Moline, Illinois. He lived most of his life with his parents, Henry D. Martin and Irene M. Martin, in their home in Rock Island, Illinois. He graduated from Rock Island High School...
James Faramelli
Feb 8, 2026
James “Jim” L. Faramelli, 80, of Rock Island, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. Services for Jim will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rock Island...
Margaret I Polchow
Feb 8, 2026
Margaret I. Polchow, 78, of Milan, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born on November 3, 1947, in Bushnell, Illinois, she was the cherished daughter of Delbert and Irma (Imel) Hoyle. Margaret proudly graduated from Rock Island High School, Class of 1965, and went on to dedicate 35 years of her life to the Arsenal Island, where she...
Patricia A. Hergert
Feb 8, 2026
Patricia A. Hergert, 85, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Allure of the Quad Cities.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. A graveside service will follow the visitation at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Moline, Illinois.
Patricia...
