Freida "Freddi" M. Unterscheidt
Nov 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Freida "Freddi" M. Unterscheidt, a beloved member of our community, who passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 73. Freida was born on March 3, 1952, in Rock Island, Illinois, the daughter of Robert D. and Catherine M. (Carroll) Wade. Freida was a dedicated...
Karen "Kay" Lingafelter
Nov 3, 2025
Karen "Kay" Lingafelter, 85, of Milan, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 pm on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, followed by a gathering celebrating her life at Kavanaugh's Hilltop, 1228 30th Street, Rock...
Karen Lynn (Shrake) Britton
Nov 1, 2025
Karen Lynn (Shrake) Britton, 68, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. Her life was a beautiful reflection of love, faith, and kindness — a steady light to all who knew her.
Born on April 17, 1957, in Moline, Illinois, Karen was the beloved daughter of Roy and Hermione...
Ronald Maurice Frere
Oct 30, 2025
Ronald Maurice Frere, 76, of Rock Island, formerly rural Milan, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan, Illinois. A private graveside service will be held at...
Patricia A. (Hinds) Cross
Oct 29, 2025
Patricia A. Cross, 87, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.
Pat donated her body to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program. Services and private burial will be held at a later date.
Pat was born on June 14, 1938, in Rock Island, Illinois, to...
Doris M. (Engh) Winter
Oct 29, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Doris M. Winter, 92, of Rock Island, who departed this life on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island. A devoted mother, grandmother, and community member, Doris's life was characterized by her compassion, generosity, and unwavering spirit. A funeral service will be held in...
Bruce E Cotton
Oct 28, 2025
Bruce Eric Cotton, 60, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. There will be a visitation from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM with a funeral service following at 12:00 PM on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.wheelanpressly.com/rock-island-live-stream . Burial at Chippiannock Cemetery,...
Albert A. Cederstrom
Oct 27, 2025
Albert A. Cederstrom, 84, of Sherrard, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at Swedona Lutheran Church, 1493 Knoxville Road, Lynn Center, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m....
Susan M Shannon
Oct 27, 2025
Susan M. Shannon, 70, of Rock Island, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Saint Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. A rosary will be recited at 3:00 pm on Monday, November 3, 2025,...
Vera L. (Hermann) Beckhart
Oct 27, 2025
Vera L. Beckhart, 81, of Rock Island, passed away Monday October 27, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.
Funeral services are 10:30am Thursday October 30, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 to 6:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials...
Susan C. Sampson
Oct 25, 2025
Susan C. Sampson, 58, of Milan, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at home.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Thursday. Memorials may be left in care...
Richard "Dick" Steele
Oct 23, 2025
Richard "Dick" A. Steele, 89, of Moline, formerly of Taylor Ridge, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Friendship Manor in Rock Island, IL. The family wishes to send a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Friendship Manor.
Dick was born on July 26, 1936, in Rock Island, the son of Richard H. and Dorothy...
Julie M (Larkins) Baldwin
Oct 19, 2025
Julie M. (Larkins) Baldwin, 61, of Rock Island, formerly of Albany, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island, surrounded by loved ones.
Per Julie's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and no services are to be held. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family.
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Judith "Judy" Dunnett
Oct 19, 2025
Judith "Judy" Dunnett, of Andalusia, 86, passed away October 19, 2025, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Born on March 29, 1939, in Corydon, Iowa, to Kenneth and Jeanetta (Mead) Brown, Judy was cherished as a loving presence in the lives of her family and friends. She married Clarence E. DePooter in 1957. He passed away on April 21, 1980. She...
Stephanie "Steph" L Smith
Oct 19, 2025
Stephanie "Steph" L. Smith, 76, of Moline, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab, East Moline.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 2810 5th Ave, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00...
Everett James Nesseler
Oct 18, 2025
Everett James Nesseler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 78, in Rock Island, Illinois. He was born on July 12, 1947, in Moline, Illinois, to Bernard and June (Durick) Nesseler. Everett graduated from high school in 1965, and shortly thereafter, he joined the Marine Corps, proudly serving his...
Renzee C. Crossan
Oct 18, 2025
Renzee C. Crossan, 94, of Sherrard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at the Silvis Care Center.
Renzee was born on September 12, 1931, to Raymond and Hilja (Bernu) Atkinson of New York Mills, Minnesota. Following high school graduation, she located to Galesburg, Illinois, and worked in administration at Cottage Hospital. She met and married...
Mary Lou (Hershey) Gutierrez
Oct 16, 2025
Mary Lou Gutierrez, 96, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by family at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 20,...
Gina Louise (Mullins) Cavins
Oct 15, 2025
Gina Louise Cavins, 62, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A private inurnment will take place at Rock Island National Cemetery on Arsenal Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements....
Joann L. Sherrod
Oct 14, 2025
JoAnn L. Sherrod, 89, of Moline, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Moline. Services for Mrs. Sherrod will be 11 am, Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 9 am. Burial will be in the Rock Island...
