Obituary Listing

Jan 23, 2026

John "Wes" Graham, 57, of Colona, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Moline, Illinois, Wes was the youngest of five children to Donald and Frances "Addie" Graham, raised in Shady Brook, southwest Rock Island. He graduated from Rock Island High School in 1986.

Jan 21, 2026

Maureen Connors Stanley, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, age 89, passed away on January 21, 2026.

Born on September 26, 1936 in Stamford, Connecticut to Margaret O’Leary and Thomas J. Connors, Sr., sister to Thomas J. Connors, Jr. (Lorraine- Michael, Sharon, Maureen, and Chris), and Sheila Bunton (Ned- Sheila, Ned, Carrie). Maureen grew up with her parents and siblings in...

Jan 21, 2026

Robert A. Duyvejonck, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in Flower Mound, TX,

surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was born on October 6, 1943, in Rock Island, Illinois, the

youngest of Herman (Munch) and Ethel’s two children.

Bob graduated from St Ambrose University in 1966, and was employed as an accountant by the Rock

Island Arsenal, until his retirement....

Jan 19, 2026

James T. (Jim) Shreve, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at the age of 84.

Funeral services will be 11:00am Monday January 26, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. The family will greet friends from 10:00am to service time. Burial will follow in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. In...

Jan 19, 2026

Christopher R. Shrake, 45, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m....

Jan 18, 2026

Kimberly Ann Ross, 64, Rock Island, IL passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at her home surrounded by family after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer. There will be a visitation from 2-5:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to On the...

Jan 17, 2026

Norma L. Weber, 91, of Milan, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Marion Township, Iowa, Norma was the cherished daughter of Leslie and Emma (Nesteby) Lantz. She found love and companionship when she married Frank Weber on June 3, 1957. Together, they created a warm and nurturing home,...

Jan 16, 2026

Peggy G. Stoner (September 26, 1938 - January 16, 2026), a resident of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away at the age of 87 after complications from surgery.  She was born in Iowa City, Iowa, to Elmer and Elsie (Brown) Brant.  She graduated from Iowa City High School in 1956.  While married to Gerald "Jerry" Stoner, she cared lovingly for...

Jan 15, 2026

David K. Muller, 69, of Coal Valley, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at UP. Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island with military honors.  In lieu of...

Jan 13, 2026

Pamela "Pam" S. Adams, 75, of Matherville, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at OSF – St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born on January 24, 1950, in Moline, IL, Pam was the beloved daughter of Maxey and June (Trout) Cope. Pam married Frank Adams on May 10, 1969, in Matherville, IL.

Pam was...

Jan 13, 2026

Shirley Berdine Guyton, 91, of Sherrard, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born on April 12, 1934, in Barnes City, IA, she was the beloved youngest daughter of Gilbert and Pauline (Dunton) Smith.

Shirley graduated from Barnes City High School, where she loved to play basketball and softball, and went on to serve in...

Jan 12, 2026

Ralph K. Crowe, 95, of Moline, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.

Ralph Kenneth Crowe was born July 19th, 1930, in Moline, the son of Morris and Effie Opal Crowe.  He was the second to the youngest of 8 children.  Ralph grew up in humble surroundings...

Jan 11, 2026

Raymond D. Foster, 80, of Milan, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Rock Island.

Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at the Milan American Legion on January 17th from 12-4 PM.

Raymond was born March 9, 1945 in Rock...

Jan 8, 2026

Sister Andrea Giltner, OSB, 97, of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, IL, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the monastery.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the Chapel of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 12,...

Jan 7, 2026

Thomas E. Wheatley, age 90, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Island. A service celebrating Thomas's life will immediately follow...

Jan 7, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jimmy "Jim" L. Michel, age 88, of Moline, who departed this life on January 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Jim leaves behind a legacy of kindness, service, and unwavering love. Jim was born on May 4, 1937,...

Jan 6, 2026

Mary L. Richardson-Young, 65, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made...

Jan 6, 2026

Lyle "Butch" Lingafelter, age 85, of Sherrard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Private family services and burial will be held at Preemption Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice.

Butch was born on January 3, 1941, to Viola (Cozadd) and Lyle Lingafelter Sr....

Jan 3, 2026

Gregory Patrick Hipskind, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2026, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Greg was born December 12, 1976, in Silvis, IL, to Richard and Brenda (Shaver) Hipskind. He grew up with his older brother Brian in Moline, IL, idolizing the Chicago Cubs, collecting wrestling figures and...

Jan 2, 2026

Hail to the Queen!

Mrs. Effie Jean Johnson, 86, of Rock Island, IL passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 surrounded by family and caregivers of Hallmar Village and Suncrest Hospice.

Whether you knew her as Effie, Sister Effie, Miss Effie, Aunt Effie, Momma Jean or Jean, one thing was certain; she was the Queen. Affectionately known as Jean; she came from...