Obituary Listing

Nov 1, 2021

Kenneth Dale Fittro, 78, of Blue Grass, Iowa, formerly of Rock Island, died Monday, November 1, 2021 at home.  A graveside service will be 11 am Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, where military honors will also be presented.  Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 am Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory,...

Oct 31, 2021

Hugh G. Epperson Jr., 96, Rock Island, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his residence.

Private service will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, with military honors conducted by Moline Legion Post #246.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to QC Paws or the Honor...

Oct 31, 2021

Will C. Birch, 79, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Genesis Medical Center-Illini Campus, Silvis. Funeral services will be 12 p.m. (noon), Saturday, November 6, 2021, at House of Fire Ministries, Embassy Square Mall, 2365 11th St., Rock Island. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home...

Oct 31, 2021

Theresa M. Cavins, 90, of Rock Island passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at Amber Ridge Assisted Living, Moline.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rock Island, which will be live-streamed at https://vimeo.com/641206630. Visitation will be from...

Oct 30, 2021

Robert L. Widmer, 91, of Milan, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 surrounded by family at his residence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at church.  Burial will be at...

Oct 29, 2021

Dakota James Casper passed away suddenly on October 29, 2021 in Kirkland, WA, leaving everyone that knew him reeling.

Dakota was born December 3, 1992 in El Paso, TX to Angel Casper (Larkin) and Brett Casper.

Dakota was a friend to everyone; There was nothing he wouldn't do for a friend; they were family to...

Oct 29, 2021

Donald G. Carlstedt, 96, of Rock Island, formerly of Batavia, Ill., passed away Friday October 29, 2021 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island.

A private memorial service will be held, friends may watch the service via livestream at https://www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream, at 1:00 pm Friday, November 5, 2021.  Inurnment will be held at a later date at Batavia...

Oct 29, 2021

Vicki E. Dahlstrom, 76, of East Moline passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 at home.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Memorials may be made in care of the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan.

Vicki was born on May 8, 1945, the daughter of Lester and...

Oct 28, 2021

Judith E. Moens , 83, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully at home on October 28th, 2021.

Per her wishes, her remains will be cremated. No services are planned at this time. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or...

Oct 28, 2021

Ronald Raymond Camper, 74, of Rapid City, Ill., died Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Genesis Medical Center – Illini Campus, Silvis.  Services will be 10:00 am Thursday, November 4, 2021 at the First Baptist Church, 1101 10th Ave., Silvis, Ill.  Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave.,...

Oct 25, 2021

William "Bill" D. Parr Sr., 89, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, October 25, 2021.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, with a Masonic service at 7:00 pm.  A private graveside service...

Oct 24, 2021

Chelli L. Deitz, 67, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 in Rock Island.

A memorial service will be held at 2PM on Saturday, November 6th at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Inurnment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer...

Oct 24, 2021

Mary Ann (Gibbs) Smock, 66, of Rock Island passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home.

Services will be 11:00 am Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 am Friday at the funeral home. The family requests that everyone dress in casual wear. Burial will be at National...

Oct 23, 2021

Darien M. Ramsdale, 23, of Davenport, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. A live-streamed memorial service will be 1 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 2312 18th Ave., Rock Island, and can be viewed online at https://youtu.be/QahSWN1KeYc. A Celebration of Life Gathering to celebrate the...

Oct 22, 2021

Minister Luis Solomon, Jr. , 75, of Rock Island, IL passed away Friday October 22, 2021 at his home.

Private inurnment with military honors will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements.

A memorial service for Luis will be 1:00...

Oct 22, 2021

Marsha L. Kohr , 73, of Bettendorf, Iowa, formerly of Fremont, Ohio, passed away Friday October 22, 2021 at UnityPoint-Trinity, Rock Island.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, at the Knox Chapel of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 2106 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL. Funeral services and burial at Four Mile House...

Oct 21, 2021

Mary Lou Lyle, 90, of Rock Island, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Silver Cross Nursing at Friendship Manor, Rock Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and...

Oct 20, 2021

Mary A. Peters (Burdick), 90, of Taylor Ridge, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Silver Cross Nursing and Rehab, Rock Island.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date at the Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Zion Lutheran Church,...

Oct 19, 2021

Dr. Clay D. Tuttle, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Rock Island, Ill., died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at home.  A Requiem Mass will be 10 am Friday, October 29, 2021 at Trinity Anglican Church, Rock Island.  Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.  Burial will take place at...

Oct 19, 2021

Jenny Sue Hickerson, 50, of Coal Valley, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at her home.  Cremation rites were accorded.  A celebration of life gathering will be Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 2-4 pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of the Hickerson family.