Elizabeth Jane (Smith) Brown
Dec 27, 2020
Elizabeth J. "Liz" Brown, 73, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family, and pastor Elder Cannon P. Peppers. She was a member of Living Word Ministry C.O.G.I.C, Moline, IL. Private live streamed funeral services will be available for viewing at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 4 th at https://www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream . ...
Elizabeth Ann (Wayne) Wayne
Dec 27, 2020
WAYNE, Elizabeth Ann, "Liz" or "Betty Ann," age 56, of Rock Island passed peacefully on December 27, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved mother, Virginia Wayne, and three brothers William, David, and James Wayne; her husband Solomon Israel; daughters Francesca Randle (husband Kevin Randle and son Bennett Randle) and Jessica Byczynski; stepchildren...
Louis "Louie" Fisher
Dec 26, 2020
Louie K. Fisher, 77, of Port Charlotte, FL., formerly of Milan, passed away peacefully Saturday December 26, 2020 at home.
A service celebrating Louie's life is set for 11:00AM Friday July 30, 2021 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 10:00AM to service time at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rock...
Kenneth "Ken" R. Hoftender
Dec 26, 2020
Kenneth R. Hoftender, 83, of East Moline, formerly of Milan, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Milan. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. Visitors...
Stuart Lefstein
Dec 26, 2020
Stuart Lefstein, 86, of Rock Island, died from complications of COVID-19 on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. All in-person services will be private due to the ongoing pandemic. A live-stream funeral may be viewed at 11 am Tuesday, December 29, 2020 by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream. Burial will take place at Hebrew Cemetery, Rock Island. ...
Willard "Bill" A. Branch
Dec 25, 2020
Willard "Bill" Alvin Branch, 96, of Davenport, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 at Country Manor, Davenport where he and Donna resided. A private graveside service will be held April 17th, at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Lowden, IA..
Bill was born on February 21, 1924 in Stanhope, IA, the son of Attie and Anna (Hanson) Branch. He married...
Barbara J. (Bierman) Lawrence
Dec 24, 2020
Barbara J. Lawrence, 90, of Rock Island, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Silver Cross Pavilion at Friendship Manor, Rock Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 am, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. The mass may be live streamed by visiting https://vimeo.com/494839716. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 am...
Donald "Don" E. Husted
Dec 24, 2020
Donald E. Husted , 77, of Rock Island, passed away at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport on December 24, 2020 of COVID-19 complications.
Private live-streamed services are 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan (and may be viewed at wheelanpressly.com/milan-live-stream). Burial will be in Andalusia Cemetery. Current public...
Mary A. (Nolan) Roling
Dec 23, 2020
Mary A. Roling, 88, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island, with burial to follow at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to...
Rhoda Jean (Braun) Frank
Dec 23, 2020
Rhoda Jean Frank, 90, of Rock Island, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at UPH-Trinity Rock Island.
Rhoda was born on October 5, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Mable (Siegert) Braun. She had four other siblings. She met the love of her life, Robert Frank at Wayne State University in Detroit. They were...
Shirley L. (Leiberman) Harris
Dec 21, 2020
Shirley L. Harris , 97, former long-time resident of Rock Island, passed away Monday, December 21st, at Sierra Vista, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Live-broadcasted graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 28, at Hebrew Cemetery, Rock Island, (and may be viewed at https://vimeo.com/494282379 ). Those attending are asked to observe current public gathering requirements. Wheelan-Pressly...
Richard "Marty" Hatlett, Jr.
Dec 21, 2020
Richard "Marty" Hatlett, Jr., 66, of East Moline, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at his residence. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Quad City...
Harold E. Davis
Dec 21, 2020
Harold E. Davis, 77, of Coyne Center, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Mercer Manor Rehabilitation, Aledo. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, services will be held at a later date and cremation rites will be accorded.
Harold was born on April 5, 1943 in Champaign, IL, the son of Mayford and Thelma (Good) Davis. He married Sandra...
Lee C. Smith
Dec 20, 2020
Lee C. Smith, 83, of Moline, died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Silver Cross Pavilion at Friendship Manor, Rock Island. A graveside service will be 10:00 am Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Rose Lawn Cemetery, 6011 38th Avenue, Moline. Those wishing to attend can meet at the cemetery. Face masks and social distancing requested. A celebration of life event...
Gary W. Sierer
Dec 20, 2020
Gary W. Sierer , 73, of East Moline, IL, passed away Sunday December 20, 2020 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.
Gary's family plans to have a memorial service at a later date in 2021. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to...
Joyce N. (Taylor) Hall
Dec 20, 2020
Joyce N. Hall, 89, of Lynn Center, formerly of Milan, passed away Sunday December 20, 2020 at Centennial Rehab & Healthcare, Moline.
Livestreamed services will be 11:00am Monday December 28, 2020 and are able to be viewed at https://www.wheelanpressly.com/milan-live-stream. Burial will follow in Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be left to Hospice Compassus.
Joyce...
Christopher S. Messer
Dec 19, 2020
Christopher S. Messer, 58, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. There will be no services at this time. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the family.
Chris was born on February 5, 1962 in Davenport, a son of Gerald and Pamela (Blunt) Messer. He graduated...
Geraldine A. (Baratelli) Mitchell
Dec 19, 2020
Geraldine A. "Geri" Mitchell, 85, formerly of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island. Private graveside services will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Memorals may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church or Alleman High School. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the...
Hilda (Almanza) Garcia
Dec 18, 2020
Hilda Garcia, 69, of Rock Island, passed away Friday December 18, 2020 at UPH Trinity, Rock Island.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. on Monday December 28, 2020 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Social distancing, face masks and capacity limitations will be monitored by the funeral home staff. Private visitation will be at Wheelan-Pressly...
Lynette E. Cameron
Dec 18, 2020
Lynette E. Cameron, 96, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island. Cremation rites have been accorded. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family.
Lynette was born on July 12, 1924 in Rock Island, a daughter of Frank Cameron and Hazel (Cameron) Mayne. She worked...
