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Gareld A. Danielson

Gareld A. Danielson

Nov 18, 2020

Gareld A. Danielson, 77, of Rock Island, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island.  There will be no in-person services or visitation.  A live-stream tribute will be broadcast at 1 pm Monday, November 23, 2020 by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/milan-live-stream.  Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island.  In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions...

Delores "Dolly" A. (Proehl)  Shirley

Delores "Dolly" A. (Proehl) Shirley

Nov 18, 2020

Delores "Dolly" A. Shirley , 71, of Milan, Ill., passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at UnityPoint-Trinity, Rock Island, Ill.

Due to current public gathering limitations, no services are planned at this time. A memorial visitation and celebration of Dolly's life will held at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan,...

Patricia M. (Lapczenski)  Kukla

Patricia M. (Lapczenski) Kukla

Nov 18, 2020

Patricia M. "Pat" Kukla, 95, of Rock Island, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.  Due to COVID, a private mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rock Island.  The mass may be viewed remotely by visiting https://vimeo.com/481331123 at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2020.  Entombment...

Aretha A. Atwater

Aretha A. Atwater

Nov 17, 2020

Aretha A. Atwater, 57, of Carbon Cliff, formerly of East Moline, passed away Tuesday November 17, 2020 at Genesis Medical Center Illini Campus, Silvis. Aretha was born March 5, 1963 in Cooter, MO., the daughter of Percy and Gladys Atwater.

In her young life, Aretha attended Hillcrest Elementary School, Glenview Middle School and United Township High School....

Robert L. Griffin

Robert L. Griffin

Nov 17, 2020

Robert Lee Griffin was born September 3, 1936 in Yazoo City, Mississippi to Mr. Napoleon and Mrs. Florence Griffin.

When he was 21 years old, Robert was searching for a better path in life. It was during a time known as the Great Migration also known as the Great Northward Migration, a movement of 6 million African...

Sippoe Blamah Sr.

Sippoe Blamah Sr.

Nov 17, 2020

Sippoe Blamah Sr., 66, of Rock island, passed away Tuesday November 17, 2020 at his home.

No current services are planned. His cremains will be buried in his home country of Liberia.

Sippoe was born on April 21, 1954 in Monrovia, Liberia, the son of Kpangbala Blamah and Tetee B. Nyah. He was a graduate...

Delores         "Squirt" E. (Johnson)  Wynn

Delores "Squirt" E. (Johnson) Wynn

Nov 17, 2020

Delores "Squirt" E. Wynn, 92, of Milan, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her home.  Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded.  Inurnment will be private at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date.  Memorials may be made in care of the Quad City Animal Welfare Center.  Wheelan-Pressly...

Raymond L. Bennett, Sr.

Raymond L. Bennett, Sr.

Nov 17, 2020

Raymond L. Bennett, Sr., 99, of Rock Island, formerly of Milan, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island.

A live-streamed funeral service can be viewed by visiting https://www.wheelanpressly.com/milan-live-stream at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Private burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to...

Johanna I. (Onderbeke)  Berberich

Johanna I. (Onderbeke) Berberich

Nov 16, 2020

Johanna I. Berberich, 85, of Coyne Center, died Monday, November 16, 2020 at her home.  A livestream funeral will be broadcast at 10 am Tuesday, November 24, 2020 by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/milan-live-stream.  In person services are private.  Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made in care of QC Paws.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory,...

Stuart A. Scott Sr.

Stuart A. Scott Sr.

Nov 15, 2020

Stuart Anthony Scott Sr., 73, of Davenport, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at University of Iowa Hospital.

Stuart was born on September 16, 1947, in Keokuk to Joseph Edward and Flossie Carolyn (Stewart) Scott. Preceded in death are his parents, his son, Julian Williams, sisters; Flossie "Peaches" Carolyn Dade, Alma Sue Clayton, and brother Clarence Merrill...

Louis "Lou" J. Nachbauer

Louis "Lou" J. Nachbauer

Nov 15, 2020

Louis (Lou) Joseph Nachbauer , 93, formerly of Rock Island, passed away November 13th, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Lou was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Janice (Brotman) Nachbauer.  He was the son of Ludwig Franz Nachbauer and Anna Klara Essig Nachbauer.  He is survived by daughters Rebecca (Robin) Drechsel of Charlotte, NC. and Roberta (Len) Kelinson...

Johnnie (Quinn)  Robinson

Johnnie (Quinn) Robinson

Nov 14, 2020

Johnnie Robinson, 83, of Davenport, passed away on Saturday November 14, 2020 at UPH Trinity, Bettendorf.

Graveside services will be 12:00pm Friday in Pinehill Cemetery Chapel, Davenport, with Pastor Kenneth Maxwell officiating. All attendees are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Private family visitation will be held Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory,...

R. Dale Owen

R. Dale Owen

Nov 14, 2020

R. Dale Owen, 52, of Rock Island, ascended to meet his heavenly father on Saturday, November 14, 2020 after a five month battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was blessed to be at his home surrounded by his loving wife Angie, his sister Chris, and other close family members at the time of his passing. There will be a live-streamed...

Nancy Kay (Englund)  Remrey

Nancy Kay (Englund) Remrey

Nov 14, 2020

Nancy K. Remrey, 81, of Reynolds, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at UPH-Trinity, Rock Island.  Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.

Nancy was born on August 21, 1939 in Williamsfield, IL, the daughter of George and Isal (Elburg) Englund.  She married Marvin Remrey on February 18, 1984 in...

Joseph R. Littig

Joseph R. Littig

Nov 14, 2020

It is with great sorrow that the family of Joseph R. Littig, 64, of Davenport, formerly of Rock Island, announces his passing on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. A live-streamed memorial service will be broadcast at 1 pm Friday, November 20, 2020 by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream.  In person services will be private. ...

Richard M. Bennett

Richard M. Bennett

Nov 13, 2020

Richard M. Bennett , 87, of Murrieta, CA, passed away November 13, 2020 in Menifee, CA.

A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 21, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, with visitation one hour prior to services. Inurnment, with military honors conducted by Moline American Legion Post 246, will be...

Leon A. Gilbraith

Leon A. Gilbraith

Nov 12, 2020

Leon A. Gilbraith, of Port Byron, passed away, Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Generations of Rock Island.  Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Leon was born on September 29, 1941 in Davenport, IA, the son of...

Bernice R. Marlin

Bernice R. Marlin

Nov 12, 2020

Bernice R. Marlin , 86, of Rock Island, Ill., passed away Thursday November 12, 2020 at St. Anthony's Care Center, Rock Island.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday November 16, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan, Ill., with private funeral service following visitation. Burial will be at Memorial...

Roma M. (Kirby)  Hauck

Roma M. (Kirby) Hauck

Nov 10, 2020

Roma Marilyn Hauck, 84, of Taylor Ridge, IL passed away on November 10, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date for immediate family. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Roma was born to Howard and Florence Kirby in Davenport, IA on October 9, 1936. She graduated...

Gloria E. Linton

Gloria E. Linton

Nov 10, 2020

Gloria E. Linton, 68, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

A private family funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at House of Fire Ministries, Rock Island.  A public visitation will be from 4 pm to 7 pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at...

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