Elizabeth A. Grobstein
Feb 22, 2021
Elizabeth Ann Leonard Poelvoorde Grobstein was born on September 20, 1930 in Rockford, IL to Richard and Ethel Leonard and died in Rock Island on February 22. She married Amos Poelvoorde Jr. (d. 1975) in 1947 and gave birth to Richard, Patricia (husband, Jeffrey Gripp), Jeffrey and Rebecca (Sharpe). She married Samuel Grobstein (father of Tony [Otis Marechaux], Janet...
Joan (Deyo) Heth Claussen
Feb 21, 2021
Joan Deyo Heth Claussen, 88, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Park Vista Retirement Living in East Moline, Illinois due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. Joan graduated from Rock Island High School in 1950 before attending Augustana College. At Augustana, Joan was a member of the tennis team and was also a part of...
Robert L. Pannell
Feb 19, 2021
Robert L. Pannell, 87, of East Moline, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home. A public visitation will be from 10 – 12 (Noon) on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan. Capacity limitations will be monitored and face masks and social distancing will be required. A private burial will...
Michael A. Swanson
Feb 18, 2021
Michael A. Swanson , son of Hiram L. Swanson and Rose M. (Golick) Swanson died at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, Iowa on February 18, 2021.
Michael, born in 1941, graduated from Rock Island High School in 1959 where he played football. He served in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman in Vietnam after...
Hugh "Butch" Woeber Jr.
Feb 18, 2021
Hugh "Butch" Woeber, Jr., 81, Andalusia, died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Mercer Manor Rehabilitation Center, Aledo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Andalusia. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Inurnment will be later at Andalusia Cemetery. Memorials may be made...
Steven "Spider" F. Duffy
Feb 18, 2021
Steven "Spider" F. Duffy, 72, of Davenport, passed away February 18, 2021, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, with his loving wife by his side.
A funeral service celebrating Steve's life will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Starlight Ballroom, 2815 Locust Street, Davenport, IA. The funeral...
June S. (Shroyer) Britton
Feb 18, 2021
June S. Britton , 97, of Silvis, IL, formerly of Rock Island and Moline, passed away Thursday February 18, 2021 at New Perspective Senior Living, Silvis, IL. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday February 23, at Two Rivers United Methodist Church, Rock Island, with visitation one hour prior...
Charlotte A. (Tonn) Wiese
Feb 17, 2021
Charlotte A. Wiese , 94, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island, Illinois.
Charlotte was born September 18, 1926 in Sioux Center, Iowa, daughter of William and Dora Brunquell Tonn. She married Ernest "Tom" Wiese on October 22, 1949 in Maywood, Illinois. He preceded her in...
Deborah L. (Deloach) Allen
Feb 16, 2021
Deborah L. Allen, 69, of Milan, IL, passed away Tuesday February 16, 2021 at Genesis-Illini Campus, Silvis, IL.
No services are planned. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, is assisting with arrangements.
Deborah was born May 11, 1951 in Silvis, a daughter...
Barbara Joan Walschaert
Feb 15, 2021
Barbara J. Walschaert, 84, of Moline, beloved Mother, wife, daughter, sister & friend, peacefully passed away on February 15th, 2021 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf IA. Per her wishes Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be Monday February 22nd, 2021 from 5-7:00 pm with a celebration of life service immediately following at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory,...
Patricia A. (Tamme) Mccormack
Feb 15, 2021
Patricia A. McCormack, 89, of Rock Island, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline. Per her wishes, her body was donated to the University of Iowa College of Medicine. There will be a celebration of life gathering from 5-7 pm Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Quad City Botanical Center, Rock Island. Memories and stories...
Carol M. (Linquist) Christensen
Feb 15, 2021
Carol M. Christensen, 86, of Rock Island, died Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Cremation rites were accorded.  Memorials may be made in care of the University of Iowa Comprehensive Cancer Center, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, Iowa 52242. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family.
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Russell Lee Roberts
Feb 14, 2021
If you never met Russ Roberts, here's all you need to know:
He once walked into his local 7-11 and noticed that the cashier, with whom he'd chatted during previous visits, was teary-eyed. "What's wrong?" he asked. She was behind in property taxes and in danger of losing her house. "How much is due?" Three thousand dollars....
Gary W. Jackson
Feb 14, 2021
Gary W. Jackson, 69, of Moline, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. There will be no public services. Inurnment will be in Moline Memorial Park Cemetery. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers or memorials, cards may be sent to Gary's family.
Gary...
David B. Kalinchinsky
Feb 14, 2021
David B. Kalinchinsky, 68, of Milan, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at UPH-Trinity, Rock Island. Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded, and no services will be held.
David was born on July 30, 1952 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rock Island, the son of Ralph Frederick Kalinchinsky. In June of 1975 he met Linda...
Therese Elaine Lootens
Feb 14, 2021
Therese Elaine Lootens, 63, of Rock Island passed away Sunday, February 14th, 2021, at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 19th, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island, with a rosary recited at 10:10 a.m. The livestream service can be viewed at https://vimeo.com/513586340. Visitation will be at the Church at 9:00...
Gerda D. (Ekstrom) Mueller
Feb 14, 2021
Gerda D. Mueller , 94, of Aledo, formerly of Buffalo Prairie, IL, passed away Sunday February 14, 2021 at Mercer Manor, Aledo, IL.
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, with graveside services following at 2:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Taylor...
Mark Beckmann
Feb 13, 2021
Mark Beckmann, 52, of Anchorage, AK, died Saturday, February 13, 2021, at his residence.
A memorial service will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, and can be viewed via live-stream at www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service.  Visitors are required to wear a...
Deanna L. (Overturf) Fitzsimmons
Feb 13, 2021
Deanna L. Fitzsimmons, 74, of Moline, passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded. A private graveside service will take place at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family.
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Scott A. Ewing
Feb 13, 2021
Scott A. Ewing, 51, of Illinois City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be 2 pm, Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Andalusia Lions Club. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family. Inurnment will be in the Andalusia Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may...
