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Wallace G. Peterson

Wallace G. Peterson

Jul 30, 2020

Wallace G. (Pete) Peterson, 96, of Rock Island, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Rock Island, Illinois. In accordance with his wishes, no services are planned. Inurnment will be in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, Iowa. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Pete was born May 23,...

James E Leatherman

James E Leatherman

Jul 29, 2020

James E. Leatherman, 62, of Davenport, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home.

A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, with visitation one hour prior.  Those attending visitation and services are requested to wear a mask and observe social distancing. Capacity...

William "Bill" L. Foley Jr.

William "Bill" L. Foley Jr.

Jul 29, 2020

William L. Foley Jr., 70, of Andalusia, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at UPH-Trinity, Rock Island.

A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan.  In accordance with restrictions, attendees are expected to wear a...

Henry D. Thomas

Henry D. Thomas

Jul 28, 2020

Henry D. "Hank" Thomas, 79, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 with his family by his side. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at...

Clinton "Clint" Ray Rawls Sr.

Clinton "Clint" Ray Rawls Sr.

Jul 28, 2020

Clinton "Clint" Ray Rawls Sr., 76, of Milan, IL, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home.

Clint was born on May 14, 1944 in Piggott, AR, the son of Louis and Rosa (Hedgecock) Rawls.  After Clint moved to Iowa, his uncle Miron and Aunt Helen Rawls, where a big part of his life.

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Mary E. (Gray)  Hodson

Mary E. (Gray) Hodson

Jul 28, 2020

Mary E. Hodson, 88, of Moline, formerly of Rock Island, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at her home.  A live-stream funeral may be viewed at 1:30 pm Friday, July 31, 2020 at www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream.  Public visitation will be from 12:30-1:30 pm Friday at the funeral home.  In accordance with public gathering restrictions, attendees are expected to wear a mask and...

Neal P. Thirtyacre

Neal P. Thirtyacre

Jul 28, 2020

Neal P. Thirtyacre, 83, of Illinois City, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  A live broadcasted funeral will be available for viewing at 10 a.m. Saturday at https://www.wheelanpressly.com/milan-live-stream.  Public visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan.  In accordance with gathering restrictions, attendees are expected...

Sharon L. (Buchanan)  Eklof

Sharon L. (Buchanan) Eklof

Jul 27, 2020

Sharon L. Eklof, 86, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Private graveside services will be Friday at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery.

Sharon was born December 17, 1933 in Moline, a daughter of Paul and Margaret (Wakeland) Buchanan. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or...

Brenda J. Brandt

Brenda J. Brandt

Jul 27, 2020

Brenda J. Brandt, 61, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at home. A Private Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Milan. A public visitation will be 3pm to 7pm Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. A Wake Service will be conducted at 2:30pm on Thursday at the...

Alice V. (Stevens)  Heimbeck

Alice V. (Stevens) Heimbeck

Jul 25, 2020

Alice V. Heimbeck, 95, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her residence.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Broadway Presbyterian Church, Rock Island.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030...

Marlene Faye (Dorland)  Deffenbaugh

Marlene Faye (Dorland) Deffenbaugh

Jul 25, 2020

Marlene Faye Deffenbaugh, 86, of Moline, formerly of Milan, died Saturday, July 25, 2020 at UPH – Trinity Rock Island.  A private family funeral service will be Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Milan.  A public visitation will be from 4-6 pm Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue,...

Louise S. Maloney

Louise S. Maloney

Jul 21, 2020

Louise S. Maloney, 96, formerly of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Amber Ridge, Moline.

In accordance with her wishes, no service will be held. Private inurnment will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to Quad City...

Alvin Spencer

Alvin Spencer

Jul 20, 2020

Alvin Spencer, 75, East Moline, went home to his Lord and Savior Monday, July 20, 2020 at UnityPoint, Rock Island after a brief illness.

Alvin was the 8th child of ten born to Walter & Pearl Spencer, Brenham, TX.  He completed H.S. at Pickard H.S., Brenham, and University of Washington, Seattle with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. ...

Samme E. (Cotton)  Montgomery

Samme E. (Cotton) Montgomery

Jul 19, 2020

Samme E. Montgomery, 72, of Davenport, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  Funeral services for Samme will be 11 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2020 at The Word of Life Christian Center, Rock Island.  Visitation will be 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.  In accordance...

Tony M. Carr

Tony M. Carr

Jul 19, 2020

Tony M. Carr , 52, of Savoy, Ill., formerly of the Milan area, passed away Sunday July 19, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital Urbana, Ill., following a courageous battle with cancer.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan, with visitation one hour prior to services....

Lucille E. (Johnston)  Elliott

Lucille E. (Johnston) Elliott

Jul 19, 2020

Lucille E. Elliott, 90, of Reynolds, went to be with her Lord, Sunday, July 19, 2020.  Private funeral services will be held at the Reynolds United Methodist Church, Reynolds.  Public Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 801 W. Edgington St., Reynolds. In accordance with public gathering restrictions, attendees are expected to...

Grace M. Iogha

Grace M. Iogha

Jul 18, 2020

Grace M. Iogha, 84, of Bettendorf, passed away Saturday July 18, 2020 at Clarissa Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm Saturday July 25, 2020 at Christ's Family Church, 4601 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, for those unable to attend the service will be broadcast at https://www.facebook.com/christsfamilychurch/live/. In accordance with public gathering restrictions,...

Barbara Jo (Barnette)  Burmeister

Barbara Jo (Barnette) Burmeister

Jul 16, 2020

Barbara Jo Burmeister (Barnette), 59, of Brandon, MS, passed away on July 16, 2020.

Barb was born on December 18, 1960 to the late Helen (Betty) Barnette and William Barnette.  Barb grew up in Mechanicsville, IA with her brothers, Leonard Barnette, Baldwin, IA, Jim Barnette, Milan, and Jerry Barnette, Charlotte, IA. Barb was married to Mark Burmeister...

Raymond Clifton Robbins

Raymond Clifton Robbins

Jul 15, 2020

Raymond Clifton Robbins, 75, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home.  Private family services will be held and live stream broadcasting of the funeral will be available at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream.  Public visitation will be Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7...

Eleanor D. (Blume)  Bergren

Eleanor D. (Blume) Bergren

Jul 15, 2020

ELEANOR DOROTHY (BLUME) BERGREN

Eleanor Bergren, 90, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehabilitation in Rock Island, IL.

A private funeral service will be live-streamed at 10:00 am Saturday, July 25, 2020. The funeral may be viewed by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream. A Celebration of Life will be held...

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