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Sandy K Carlson
Aug 29, 2025
Sandy K. Carlson, age 69, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2025. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A memorial gathering to celebrate Sandy's life will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Milan....
Elizabeth Dm (Cooke) Geiger
Aug 29, 2025
Elizabeth DM. Geiger, 99, of Milan, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Avonlea Cottage, surrounded by love and care. In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and there will be no public services. Elizabeth's inurnment will be held at the Holy Trinity Church in Tidworth, England, where she will be laid to rest...
Melvin L. Henderson
Aug 28, 2025
Melvin L. Henderson, 64, of Galesburg, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born on January 19, 1961, he was the cherished son of John H. and Irene (Hurdle) Henderson. Melvin was a lifelong resident of Rock Island and attended Rock Island High School.
Melvin leaves behind...
Joyce M Anderson
Aug 28, 2025
Joyce M. Anderson, 92, of Rock Island, died Thursday, Aug. 28, at Silver Cross, Friendship Manor, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at First Lutheran Church, Rock Island, with visitation to be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island....
Rod E. Taylor
Aug 27, 2025
Rod Eugene Taylor, 62, of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Rock Island, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday August 27, 2025 at his home.
Visitation will be from 12-1:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM. Private Inurnment will be at a later date at Chippannock Cemetery,...
Jeanne Schnier
Aug 25, 2025
Jeanne Schnier, 90, of Aledo, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 25, 2025.
A memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Reynolds. Private inurnment will be in Illinois City Cemetery. Memorials may be left in care of the family.
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Nancy A. (Coyne) Gowey
Aug 25, 2025
Nancy A. Gowey, 92, of Milan, passed away Monday August 25, 2025 at Clarissa Cook Hospice, Bettendorf.
A service to celebrate her life will be 11:00 AM Wednesday September 3, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. The family will greet friends from 10:00 AM to service time at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in...
Darrell E. Puckett Sr.
Aug 25, 2025
Darrell E. Puckett Sr., 97, of Princeton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. A graveside service will...
Barbara H. (Wiss) Herzberg
Aug 24, 2025
Barbara Helene Herzberg, 82, of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the Eckstein Center in Scottsdale surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on September 30, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa, Barbara was the beloved daughter of Morris and Jesse Hoffman Wiss. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Robert "Bob" S. Spalding
Aug 24, 2025
Robert "Bob" S. Spalding, 84, of Taylor Ridge, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bob was born on December 22, 1940, the son of Samuel and Vivian (Anderson) Spalding. He served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965. On December 7, 1996, he married Carol Erhart, in a...
Marlene Helen Ernat
Aug 24, 2025
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Marlene Ernat, died on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 94.
Marlene was the glue of our home and family. She guided and raised three children, Linda Strohschein (Marcus), David Ernat (Barbara Fortin), and Dan Ernat (Dana). She attended to the needs of many pets and loved them...
James "Jim" C Reynolds
Aug 24, 2025
James "Jim" C. Reynolds, aged 82, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity in Rock Island, surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born on July 12, 1943, in Moline, Illinois, to Harold and Loraine (Johnson) Reynolds. He graduated from Rock Island High School and furthered his education...
Sharon A. Studer
Aug 22, 2025
Sharon A. Studer, 84, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Silver Cross Nursing at Friendship Manor, Rock Island, Illinois.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2025, at Mel McKay Park, 9009 Ridgewood Road, Rock Island, Illinois. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock...
Gerald R. Alvin
Aug 22, 2025
Gerald R. Alvin, 88, Midland, TX and Milan, IL passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at his home in Milan, surrounded by family and under the care of hospice. There will be a rosary at 3:30 PM followed by a visitation from 4-7:00 PM on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Mass of...
George A. Zeitler
Aug 22, 2025
George A. Zeitler, 84, Sherrard, IL passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 AM with a funeral service following at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Interment will follow...
Robert “Bob” E. Smith
Aug 21, 2025
Robert E. "Bob" Smith, 68, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Allure of the Quad Cities, surrounded by his family.
A memorial visitation to celebrate Bob's life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island,...
Jack William Hill
Aug 18, 2025
Jack William Hill, 92, of Andalusia, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.
Per Jack's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and private inurnment will be in Moline Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be left in care of the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and...
Jeanne M. Grossell
Aug 17, 2025
Jeanne M. Grossell, 65, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday August 17, 2025 at Hope Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, East Moline.
A service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00AM Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 10:00AM to 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Calvary...
Diann E Sager
Aug 16, 2025
Diann E. Sager, 77, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 16, 2025 after a 40 year battle with multiple sclerosis. Diann, a shining example of warmth and creativity, will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
A memorial visitation will be held in Diann's honor on...
Larry Russell Dixon, Sr.
Aug 15, 2025
Larry Russell Dixon, Sr., 75, of Seattle, Washington, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Memorials may be made in care of the family.
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