Allen Carl Bestian
Oct 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Allen Carl Bestian, 63, of Johnstown, Colorado, formerly of Taylor Ridge, Illinois. Allen departed this life on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Colorado, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and dedication. Born on July 19, 1962, in Moline, Illinois, Allen was the beloved son of Orval and...
Austin C Johnson
Oct 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Austin C. Johnson, age 28, of Andalusia, IL on October 13, 2025. He was a beloved grandson, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend whose warmth, humor, and generous heart left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
There will be a visitation from 4-7:00...
Adrienne Olivia Nonnenmann
Oct 12, 2025
Adrienne Olivia DeQuaker Martin Nonnenmann, 100, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully in her home early Sunday morning surrounded by family members.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM Friday October 17, 2025 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:00PM Thursday, with a rosary recited...
Vera Babers
Oct 10, 2025
Vera Babers, 91, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday October 17, 2025 at Knox Chapel of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 2106 7th Avenue, Rock
Island. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to service time at the funeral...
Gilbert "Gil" W Coon
Oct 10, 2025
Gilbert W. Coon, 68, of Knoxville, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 10, 2025.
Per Gil's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are to be held. A celebration of life will be held on October 26, 2025 from 1pm until 6pm at the Knoxville American Legion, 1381 Henderson Road, Knoxville...
Allen C Carlson
Oct 9, 2025
Allen C. Carlson, 79, of East Moline, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Per Allen's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and services will be held in Minnesota at a later date. Memorials may be left in care of Youth Music Illinois. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is...
Dianna K Martin
Oct 8, 2025
Dianna K. Martin, 71, of Moline, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Friendship Manor in Rock Island.
A funeral service to honor Dianna's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Island, with visitation to be held prior to the service from...
Howard "Howie" Eric Springsteen
Oct 6, 2025
Howard Eric Springsteen (Howie), son of Howard D. and Mary E. "Betty" (Williams) Springsteen was born in Rock Island, IL on December 7th, 1965, and passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home in Milan. Howie was 59 years old. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00am on Friday, October...
Helen Louise (Shonts) Skinner
Oct 6, 2025
Helen Louise Skinner, 89, of Milan, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at her home.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Rock Island Eagle's Club. Private inurnment will be in the Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, is...
Hannelore "Honey" Huisman
Oct 6, 2025
Hannelore Huisman, affectionately known as "Honey" and "Oma," passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born in Darmstadt, Germany, to Emilie and Friedrich Eppler, Honey's early life was shaped by the hardships of World War II. Her experiences under the Third Reich instilled in her a lifelong commitment to...
Wanda Esping
Oct 5, 2025
Wanda Ruth Esping, 66, of Rock Island, IL, surrounded by her family, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, of complications from a lengthy battle with Interstitial Lung Disease.
Wanda's funeral service will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at First Lutheran...
Blanchie Colvin
Oct 5, 2025
Blanchie Colvin, 83, of Rock Island, IL, formally of Clarksdale, MS, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Memorial services for Ms. Colvin will be 11 am, Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in...
Eugene (Gene) R. Scheer
Oct 3, 2025
Eugene (Gene) R. Scheer, 86, of Moline, IL, left us on Friday, October 3, 2025.
Gene was born on July 26, 1939, the son of Clarence and Elizabeth – Betty (Lauffer) Scheer. Gene attended a one room school in Frankfort, IL. He became a hard worker, working on the family farm and remodeling his childhood home. He...
Marilyn E Dekeyrel
Oct 1, 2025
Marilyn E. DeKeyrel, age 86, of Illinois City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2025, at Trinity Hospital in Rock Island, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 20, 1939, in Muscatine, Iowa, to Ralph and Edna Zaehringer, Marilyn lived a life marked by grace, resilience, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She...
O.P. "Pete" Guyton
Sep 30, 2025
O.P. "Pete" Guyton, 94, of Sherrard, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Born on August 8, 1931 in Lamar County, AL. He was the loving son of Oscar and Eldora Guyton. There will be a visitation from 1-3:00 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. A Celebration of Life will...
John D Davis
Sep 28, 2025
John David Davis, beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 28, 2025, in East Moline, Illinois. There will be a graveside service with military honors at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Rock Island National Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home at 3030 7th Ave, Rock...
Karl D Iverson
Sep 27, 2025
Karl D. Iverson, 71, of Milan, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be...
Colton Wayne Gradert
Sep 26, 2025
Colton Wayne Gradert, 28, of Sherrard, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025, at home.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Beulah Presbyterian Church, 9221 148th Ave, Orion. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory,...
Susan "Sue" Van Thournout
Sep 25, 2025
Susan "Sue" Van Thournout, 76, of Milan, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home. Born on January 27, 1949, in DeWitt, Iowa, she was the cherished daughter of Vern and Marie (Poell) Bartling. On October 9, 1976, Sue married her beloved husband, Joseph "Joe" Van Thournout, and together they forged a life filled with warmth and...
Michael "Mike" E. Lang
Sep 25, 2025
Michael "Mike" E. Lang, 76, of East Moline, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Park Vista Retirement Living, East Moline.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, with visitation to be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will...
