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Shanda R. Glover

Shanda R. Glover

Apr 18, 2020

Shanda R. Glover , 41, of Moline, Ill., passed away Saturday April 18, 2020 at her home.

Her family plans to host a Celebration of her life at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UnityPoint Hospice.

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Dale D. Carroll

Dale D. Carroll

Apr 18, 2020

Dale D. Carroll, 79, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his residence.

A private graveside service will be held at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, is assisting family with services.  Memorials in Dale's memory can be sent to the Milan Christian Food Pantry, 128 4th St. W, Milan,...

Melvin "Nighthawk" Silas, Sr.

Melvin "Nighthawk" Silas, Sr.

Apr 17, 2020

Melvin "Nighthawk" Silas Sr., 87, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island.  Private family visitation and graveside services will be held.  Burial will be in Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made to the family.  Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family with arrangements....

John V. Ackerman

John V. Ackerman

Apr 17, 2020

May your thoughts be always peaceful, and your heart filled with

gratitude to Him who made the country and the rivers; and "may the

east wind never blow when you go-a-fishing!"

Thaddeus Norris

John Vincent Ackerman , Rock Island, passed to eternal life on Friday, April 17, 2020, at home, in...

Harriet F. Bealer

Harriet F. Bealer

Apr 17, 2020

Harriet Frances Bealer , 99, of West Liberty, Iowa, formerly of Rock Island, Ill., passed away Friday April 17, 2020 at Simpson Memorial Home, West Liberty.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Alexis Cemetery, Alexis, Ill. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, is assisting the family....

Grace P. (Bell)  Holland

Grace P. (Bell) Holland

Apr 17, 2020

Grace P. Holland, 103, of Rock Island, died Friday, April 17, 2020 at home.  No public services will be conducted.  A live-streamed visitation and words of remembrance by the family will be from 10 – 10:30 am Tuesday, April 21, 2020 by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream.  Private burial will take place at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home...

Bruce F. Wells

Bruce F. Wells

Apr 16, 2020

Bruce F. Wells, 85, of Milan, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020 with his wife and children by his side.

Private graveside service will be held at Chapel Grove Cemetery, Milan.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family with services.

Bruce was born on August 21, 1934 in Milan, the son of...

Barry L. Riddell

Barry L. Riddell

Apr 15, 2020

Barry "Bear Bear" L. Riddell, 60, of Andalusia, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at UPH-Trinity, Rock Island.

Services will be held at a later date.

Barry was born on March 28, 1960 in Moline, the son of Ronald Riddell and Sue Willits.  He married Patricia Favri on June 20, 1987 in Rock Island.  Barry...

Kenneth H. Dean

Kenneth H. Dean

Apr 15, 2020

Kenneth H. Dean , 90, of Moline, passed away Wednesday April 15, 2020 at UnityPoint-Trinity, Rock Island.

A memorial graveside service and inurnment with military honors will be held at a later date at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be...

Helen L. (Dunlap)  Peterson

Helen L. (Dunlap) Peterson

Apr 15, 2020

Helen L. Peterson, 98, of Reynolds, passed peacefully Wednesday, April 15th, 2020 at Avonlea Cottage, Milan. As a result of state and federal guidelines surrounding the Covid-19 Pandemic, a private family viewing will take place followed by a private burial at Reynolds Cemetery, Reynolds, IL. A public celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Memorials may...

Laura R. Davis

Laura R. Davis

Apr 14, 2020

Laura R. Davis, 39 of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, April 14, at her residence.

A live broadcasted service will take place at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave, Rock Island by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream.

Laura was born on January 11, 1981 in Davenport, the daughter...

Delia Cecile (Chaney)  Thornton

Delia Cecile (Chaney) Thornton

Apr 13, 2020

Delia Cecile Thornton, 88, of Rock Island, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, in the comfort of her home with her family present.

Delia was born on June 22, 1931, in Lavaca, Alabama to Alphonso Chaney and Gertrude Morgan Chaney. In 1992, she retired from Friendship Manor where she worked in the Nutrition Department. She was...

Ronald G. Day

Ronald G. Day

Apr 13, 2020

Ronald G. Day, 75, of Rock Island, died Monday, April 13, 2020 at home.  As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial mass will be scheduled at a later date.  There will be a private family viewing followed by a private burial at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting...

Israel P. Ramos

Israel P. Ramos

Apr 11, 2020

Israel P. Ramos, 49, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020.

Private services will be held.   A live broadcasted visitation will take place from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, April 16, 2020 from Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave, Rock Island by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream.

Israel was born on April...

Rocky Raymond Vance

Rocky Raymond Vance

Apr 11, 2020

Rocky Raymond Vance , 36, of Milan, passed away Saturday April 11, 2020 in Milan.

Friends and car enthusiasts may express their sympathy at a drive through only visitation 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Edgewood Baptist Church, 2704 38th St., Rock Island. Due to current public gathering restrictions you will be directed when...

Gloria E. Hay

Gloria E. Hay

Apr 11, 2020

Gloria E. Hay, 88, of Blue Grass, IA, formerly of Milan, IL, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her home.  A private memorial service will be held.  Inurnment will be in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Memorials may be made in care of QC Paws.  Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family with...

Loretta L. Meyer

Loretta L. Meyer

Apr 9, 2020

Loretta L. Meyer, 93, of Rock Island, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline. Private graveside services for Loretta will be Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory,...

Louis D. Kaiser

Louis D. Kaiser

Apr 8, 2020

Louis D. Kaiser, 75, of Rock Island, died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity Rock Island.  A private family visitation took place at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, followed by a private burial.  Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Louis was born in Paducah, Kentucky on February 5, 1945,...

Edwin A. Stout

Edwin A. Stout

Apr 8, 2020

Edwin A. Stout, 90, of Davenport, formerly of Taylor Ridge, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Generations, Rock Island.  As a result of state and federal guidelines surrounding the COVID – 19 pandemic, no public services will be conducted.  A live broadcasted funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2020 from Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and...

Alton Metcalf Jr.

Alton Metcalf Jr.

Apr 6, 2020

Alton Metcalf Jr., 83, of Rock Island, passed away Monday April 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

A family gathering will be held at a later date.

Alton was born on July 15, 1936 in Terrell, AR, the son of Alton and Lula Mae (Johnson) Metcalf Sr. He married Ernestine Stringer on...

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