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Timothy J. Schrader
Jun 27, 2025
Timothy J. Schrader, 79, of Rock Island, passed away Friday June 27, 2025 at home surrounded by all who love and cherish him.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Thursday July 3, 2025 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Milan. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island,...
Fern Marie (Bestian) Tucker
Jun 27, 2025
Fern Marie Tucker, 94, of Milan, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Vistas at Bettendorf.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Milan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th...
Deborah (Bollman) Dowell
Jun 26, 2025
Deborah Sue Dowell, 60, Sherrard, IL passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, IA. Private services at a later date. Memorials may be made to QC Paws or Grace Presbyterian Church.
Debbie was born on May 15, 1965 to Brian and Sandra (Dierikx) Bollman in Rock Island, IL....
Lucille “Weezie” Bea
Jun 25, 2025
Lucille "Weezie" Bea, a beloved member of the Rock Island community, passed away on June 25, 2025, at Generations at Rock Island at the age of 68. Born on May 19, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, Lucille was the cherished daughter of Albert Sr. and Ola Mae (Pryor) Johnson. She will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and the profound...
Steven B Gorter
Jun 23, 2025
Steven B. Gorter, 71, East Moline, IL passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025 at UnityPoint-Trinity Hospital in Rock Island, IL. There will be a visitation from 10-11:00 AM with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to Breakthrough T1D.
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Lisa Colleen Paper
Jun 22, 2025
Lisa Colleen Paper, 62, of Rock Island passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday at the funeral home....
Anthony Quinn Mitchell Iii
Jun 20, 2025
Anthony Quinn Mitchell, 16, of Moline, Illinois, passed away on June 20, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Trinity in Rock Island, surrounded by the love of his family.
Visitation will be 3:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday June 29, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. A private family service will be held Monday at the funeral...
John D. Boyle
Jun 20, 2025
John D. Boyle, Rock Island, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 97, while in the care of Friendship Manor. John leaves behind a rich legacy of love, service, and creativity that will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on November 23, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, John was the devoted son of...
Mauritia E. (Bredar) Theus
Jun 20, 2025
The family of Mauritia E. Theus announces her passing on June 20, 2025, at Silver Cross Pavilion of Friendship Manor, Rock Island. She was 102.
Mauritia Elizabeth was born in Rock Island on December 18, 1922, to Herman and Elizabeth Boden Bredar. She graduated from St. Joseph High School. Enduring the Great Depression and WWII she would...
Troy L Swain
Jun 19, 2025
Troy L. Swain, 67, of Milan passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at home.
Per Troy's wishes, no public services will be held. Private interment will be in Preemption Cemetery. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family.
Troy was born on September 21, 1957 in Keokuk, Iowa, a son of William...
Sharon K. Burns
Jun 19, 2025
Sharon K. Burns, 83, of Rock Island, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. A Mass Christian Burial will be 10 am, Wednesday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 7 pm on Tuesday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, where a Rosary...
Elaine Lestor
Jun 18, 2025
Elaine Edith Marie Lestor, 95, of Rock Island passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Friendship Manor - Silver Cross, Rock Island.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at St. James Lutheran Church, Rock Island, with visitation to be held one hour prior to the service at church....
Connie S Benningfield
Jun 16, 2025
Connie Sue Benningfield, age 63, of Davenport, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport. Her enduring spirit and unwavering smile will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock...
Dana P. Pendleton
Jun 16, 2025
Dana P. Pendleton, 70, of Rock Island passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at home.
Per Dana's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of the Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the...
Karen R Jones
Jun 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen R. Jones, who left us peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 82. Karen was born on April 3, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of William and Betty (Hall) Taylor. Karen married Gary Jones on April 3, 1987, in Sheridan, WY. She was...
Miranda (Johnson) Parker
Jun 14, 2025
Miranda Parker, 37, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday June 14, 2025 at her home.
A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.
Miranda was born on March 17, 1988 in Iowa City, the daughter of Michael and Barbara Johnson. She married Christopher Parker on April 25, 2025 in Rock...
Charles T. Southerland
Jun 13, 2025
Charles Thomas Southerland, 91, of Preemption, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at Unity Point Health-Trinity Bettendorf Hospital in Bettendorf, IA.
A private family gathering to honor Mr. Southerland will be held at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family.
Chuck was born on May 5, 1934, in...
Sharon L. Baraks
Jun 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon L. Baraks (née Nesseler), of Milan, who left us peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the age of 85. Sharon was a devoted, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who brought joy, laughter, and warmth to everyone she met.
Funeral services for...
Pamela Sue Cullor
Jun 12, 2025
It's with deep sorrow but unshakable hope in the resurrection, we announce that Pamela Sue Cullor, 60, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2025, in Moline, Illinois.
Pam was born on July 19, 1964, in Moline, where she spent her life loving and serving others with a joyful generosity. She...
Leslie (Firth) Watkins
Jun 10, 2025
Leslie Watkins, 68, of Taylor Ridge, passed away Tuesday June 10, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital, Peoria surrounded by family.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday June 19, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may...
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