Obituary Listing

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...