Marie Bessie (Gray) Fuller
Sep 8, 2025
Marie Bessie (Gray) Fuller passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at New Perspective Senior Living, Silvis.
Marie was born on November 8th, 1928, in Waterloo, Iowa to Charles and Alice (Bunce) Gray. Marie was the eldest of four children. At a very young age, Marie was cooking and caring for her siblings as her parents were...
Duane L. Lamere
Sep 7, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow and deep appreciation that we announce the passing of Duane L. LaMere, 81, of Rock Island, who died peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Silver Cross Pavilion at Friendship Manor. Duane's remarkable journey through life will be celebrated during a funeral service that will take place at 11 am on Monday, September 15,...
Dr. Stewart "Stew" L. Adams
Sep 6, 2025
Dr. Stewart "Stew" L. Adams, a dedicated educator and beloved family member, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on June 18, 1949, in Moline, Illinois to Henrietta (Jones) and Robert Adams Jr., Stewart spent his formative years in the Quad Cities, graduating from Rock Island High School in the Class of 1967....
Darrius D. Martin
Sep 5, 2025
Darrius D. Martin, age 49 years 9 months, passed away unexpectedly on September 5th, 2025, in San Pedro, California.
Born on January 7th, 1976, in Rock Island, Illinois, son of Gary Echols and Marilyn Watson, Darrius was a beloved father to four children. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Darrius was known...
David Griffin Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
David L. Griffin Jr. of Rock Island, Illinois formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away September 5, 2025. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no services.
David was born an identical Twin on September 1, 1965 to the late David Griffin Sr. and Ollie Jean Edwards. David attended Davenport Public Schools and...
Jay H. Allison
Sep 4, 2025
Jay H. Allison, 52, Rock Island, IL passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his home. There will be a visitation from 4-7:00 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the funeral...
David B. Nelson
Sep 4, 2025
David B. Nelson, 56 of Pleasant Valley, Iowa, passed away Thursday September 4, 2025 at St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehab, Rock Island.
There are no services planned at this time. His ashes will be laid to rest in Pleasant Valley.
David was born on August 7, 1969 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Walter and...
Shirley Mae (Sapp) Rote
Sep 3, 2025
Shirley Mae Rote, 86, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Generations at Rock Island.
In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Shirley was born on January 11, 1939, on a farm in...
Beryl J. (Puschnig) Salmonson
Sep 3, 2025
Beryl J. Salmonson, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of the Rock Island community, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at the age of 94 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. In accordance with her wishes, Beryl will be honored with cremation rites, and her ashes will find a final resting place at Riverside...
Betty Aileen (Wilsey) Laffoon
Sep 2, 2025
Betty Aileen Laffoon, 90, of Aledo, Illinois, formerly Milan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Brookstone of Aledo.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 12, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from...
William "Bill" C Milnes
Aug 31, 2025
William "Bill" C. Milnes, 68, Moline, IL passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA. There will be a visitation from 4-6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Private family inurnment at Maroa Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family.
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Elvia Flores
Aug 31, 2025
Elvia Flores, 78, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will take place from 11:00 am to...
Timothy "Tim" R. Bush
Aug 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy R. Bush, 62, of Milan, who left us on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island. In honoring Tim's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline....
David Paul Ipsen
Aug 30, 2025
David Paul Ipsen, 82, of East Moline, passed away Saturday August 30, 2025 at Mercy One Illini Campus, Silvis.
Funeral services will be 11:00AM Monday September 15, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Rock Island National Cemetery,...
Sandy K Carlson
Aug 29, 2025
Sandy K. Carlson, age 69, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2025. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial gathering to celebrate Sandy's life will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Milan....
Elizabeth Dm (Cooke) Geiger
Aug 29, 2025
Elizabeth DM. Geiger, 99, of Milan, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Avonlea Cottage, surrounded by love and care. In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and there will be no public services. Elizabeth's inurnment will be held at the Holy Trinity Church in Tidworth, England, where she will be laid to rest...
Melvin L. Henderson
Aug 28, 2025
Melvin L. Henderson, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born on January 19, 1961, he was the cherished son of John H. and Irene (Hurdle) Henderson. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Rock Island and attended Rock Island High School.
Melvin leaves behind...
Joyce M Anderson
Aug 28, 2025
Joyce M. Anderson, 92, of Rock Island, died Thursday, Aug. 28, at Silver Cross, Friendship Manor, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, Rock Island, with visitation to be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island....
Rod E. Taylor
Aug 27, 2025
Rod Eugene Taylor, 62, of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Rock Island, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday August 27, 2025 at his home.
Visitation will be from 12-1:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM. Private Inurnment will be at a later date at Chippannock Cemetery,...
Jeanne Schnier
Aug 25, 2025
Jeanne Schnier, 90, of Aledo, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 25, 2025.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Reynolds. Private inurnment will be in Illinois City Cemetery. Memorials may be left in care of the family.
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