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Vance A. Edmondson

Vance A. Edmondson

Feb 13, 2021

Vance A. Edmondson, 72, of Coal Valley, passed away Saturday February 13, 2021 at home.

A private service will be held Friday at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Coal Valley and will be livestreamed at 11am at https://vimeo.com/512641469. Public visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00pm Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Those attending are...

Laverne Hayes

Laverne Hayes

Feb 12, 2021

LaVerne Hayes, 61, of Rock Island passed away at Centennial Rehabilitation in Moline on Friday, February 12th, 2021.

A private livestreamed memorial service will be 2:00pm Saturday February 27, 2021 and may be viewed at https://www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream. Public visitation will be 1:00pm to 2:00pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Capacity limitations will be monitored and...

Jeffrey Wayne Burton

Jeffrey Wayne Burton

Feb 12, 2021

Jeffrey Wayne Burton, 68, of Rock Island, passed away at home on Friday, February 12th, 2021.

He was born in Rock Island to Wayne and Patricia Burton, on May 11th, 1952.

Jeffrey is survived by his mother; son, Dayne (Alexis) Burton; sister, Jan (Ed) Avila; and a niece and nephew: Kelli and Joshua Avila.

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Melissa K. Findley

Melissa K. Findley

Feb 12, 2021

Melissa K. Findley, 49, of East Moline, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. There will be no services. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family with arrangements.

Melissa was born on August 20, 1971 in Rock Island, a daughter of Dianna (Webster) Moyer. She enjoyed making crafts,...

Ruby P. (Ruf)  Slavens

Ruby P. (Ruf) Slavens

Feb 11, 2021

Ruby P. Slavens, 94, of Moline, passed away Thursday February 11, 2021 at Generations at Rock Island.

Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory are assisting the family.

Ruby Pearl Ruff was born on August 2, 1926 in McCook, Nebraska the daughter of Henry Ruf Sr. and Anna Marie...

Osta Maxine (Arms)  Hoexter

Osta Maxine (Arms) Hoexter

Feb 11, 2021

Osta Maxine Hoexter , 80, of Matherville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at UnityPoint-Trinity, Rock Island.

A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to...

John R Bixby

John R Bixby

Feb 9, 2021

John R. Bixby, 74, of Milan, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family.

John was born on September 12, 1946 in Davenport, the...

Timothy "Tim" Schoon

Timothy "Tim" Schoon

Feb 9, 2021

Tim Schoon, 42, of Rock Island, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be held at this time.

He was born in Rock Island on September 19th, 1978 to Rick Schoon and Diane Huston.

Tim is survived by his father; two half...

Betty J. "Jo" Shank

Betty J. "Jo" Shank

Feb 8, 2021

Betty Jo Shank, 81, of Milan, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home.  A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date. Inurnment will in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family.

Betty was...

John C. Bruggeman

John C. Bruggeman

Feb 8, 2021

John C. Bruggeman, 91, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) Friday, February 12, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island. Face masks and social distancing are required. Capacity limits will be monitored. Private burial with military honors will be...

Francisco Javier Vera-Vazquez

Francisco Javier Vera-Vazquez

Feb 7, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Francisco Javier Vera-Vazquez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Harry W. Bridgman

Harry W. Bridgman

Feb 6, 2021

Harry W. Bridgman , 57, of Silvis, IL, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Centennial Healthcare, Moline.

Services will be at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Harry was born November 27, 1963, a son of Harry and Carolyn J. Stone...

Carl "Butch" L. Eckermann

Carl "Butch" L. Eckermann

Feb 6, 2021

Carl "Butch" L. Eckermann, 82, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City.  Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded.  A Celebration of Life Gathering will begin at 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Kiwanis Pavilion at Sunset Marina, Rock Island.  A private inurnment will...

Nadine L. (Harper)  Orwig

Nadine L. (Harper) Orwig

Feb 5, 2021

Nadine L. Orwig, 78, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded.  A virtual memorial service will be conducted at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 2:00pm (CST). This will be conducted through a...

Tom J. Klingbiel

Tom J. Klingbiel

Feb 4, 2021

Tom J. Klingbiel, 86, of Moline, died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at home.  In person funeral services will be private on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, however, will be broadcast via live-stream at 1:00 pm by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream.  A public visitation will be from 4-7 pm Monday, February 8, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.  Face masks...

Brandon D. Mcduffie

Brandon D. Mcduffie

Feb 4, 2021

Brandon D. McDuffie, 34, of Rock Island, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. Services for Brandon will be 12 pm, Friday at the Word of Life Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made...

Robby G. Boyle

Robby G. Boyle

Feb 4, 2021

Robby G. Boyle, 66, of Davenport, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport. Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Alleman Catholic...

Thomas W. Leingang, Sr.

Thomas W. Leingang, Sr.

Feb 4, 2021

Thomas W. Leingang, Sr ., 87, of Sherrard, IL, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Genesis-East Campus, Davenport, IA.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan, with private services following at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. A recording of Tom's funeral may...

Robert William Lawrence

Robert William Lawrence

Feb 3, 2021

Robert W. Lawrence, 81, of Rock Island, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 am Monday, February 8, 2021 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island and broadcast via live-stream by visiting https://vimeo.com/508132527.  A rosary will be recited at 12:30 pm Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and...

Salvador O. Castaneda

Salvador O. Castaneda

Feb 2, 2021

Salvador O. Castaneda, 73, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded.  A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Salvador...

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