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Jon S. Jackson

Jon S. Jackson

May 7, 2020

Jon S. Jackson, 76, of Moline, passed away Thursday May 7, 2020 at Centennial Rehab and Healthcare, Moline. Inurnment will be in Rock Island National Cemetery at a future date. Jon was born May 30, 1943, and grew up in Macomb, Illinois, where he later attended Western Illinois University. He earned a Master's degree in Parks and Recreation from...

Kay E. (Winterbottom)  Bashaw

Kay E. (Winterbottom) Bashaw

May 7, 2020

Kay E. Bashaw, 70, of Milan, passed away Thursday May 7, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Friends may express their sympathy at a drive through only visitation from 10-11am Monday, May 11, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island.  Due to public gathering restrictions you will be directed when...

Pamela Jean Knight

Pamela Jean Knight

May 6, 2020

Pamela J. Knight, 64, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  A private family memorial service will be held at Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.  Live stream viewing of the memorial service will be available at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 11 th at www.wheelanpressly.com...

Violet A. (Schmerbach)  Foley

Violet A. (Schmerbach) Foley

May 6, 2020

Violet A. Schmerbach Foley, 105, of Andalusia, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Lutheran Living Senior Care, Muscatine, IA. Per her wishes cremation will be accorded and a private graveside service will be held at Andalusia Cemetery, Andalusia.  Memorials may be sent to the Bethany Home or to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Andalusia, in memory of Violet....

Andrew Hermann, Jr.

Andrew Hermann, Jr.

May 6, 2020

Andrew Hermann Jr., 80, of Rock Island, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Private services for Mr. Hermann will be 10 am, Tuesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the Children's Therapy Center of the Quad Cities.

Andrew was born...

Songolo Lolonga

Songolo Lolonga

May 5, 2020

Songolo Lolonga, 38, of Rock Island, native of Democratic Republic of the Congo, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident.  Friends may express their sympathy at a drive through only visitation from 9:00am to 11:30pm Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island.  Due to public gathering...

Wilonja Majaliwa Mashimango

Wilonja Majaliwa Mashimango

May 5, 2020

Wilonja Majaliwa Mashimango, 27, of Rock Island, native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident. Friends may express their sympathy at a drive through only visitation from 9:00am to 11:30pm Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island.  Due to...

Linda K. (Benson)  Barquist

Linda K. (Benson) Barquist

May 4, 2020

Linda K. Barquist, 77, of Bettendorf, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  Due to the current restrictions on public events and gatherings, private funeral services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport.  Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport...

Wesley A. Matter

Wesley A. Matter

May 3, 2020

Wesley A. Matter, 64, of Milan, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. A Celebration of Life service for Wes will be held at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial fund that will be established at a...

Arthur                      "Tim" T. Friday

Arthur "Tim" T. Friday

May 3, 2020

Arthur "Tim" T. Friday, 67, of Rock Island, died Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  Friends may express their sympathy at a drive through only visitation from 11-1 pm Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island.  Due to public gathering restrictions you will be directed...

Jason L. Clemons

Jason L. Clemons

May 2, 2020

Jason Lamonte Clemons, 41, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday May 2, 2020 at UPH Trinity, Bettendorf.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Memorials in his name may be directed to the family.

Jason was born on February 2, 1979 in Cairo, IL, the son of Herman Neal and...

John        "Jack" R. Spring

John "Jack" R. Spring

May 2, 2020

John "Jack" R. Spring, 91, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island.  Cremation rites were accorded.  There will be no services.

Jack was born on October 25, 1928 in Davenport, Iowa, a son of John and Katherine Mizer Spring.

Jack retired from American Air Filter after...

Stephanie S. (Wells)  Mcclain

Stephanie S. (Wells) Mcclain

May 2, 2020

Stephanie S. McClain, 55, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family with arrangements.

Stephanie was born on August 20, 1964 in Rock Island the...

Donna M. (Miles)  Mcwilliams

Donna M. (Miles) Mcwilliams

May 1, 2020

Donna M. McWilliams, of Rock Island, IL, passed away May 1, 2020. She was 95. Daughter of the late Theresa and Leslie Miles, she was born March 20, 1925 in Moline, IL. Raised in Moline, she graduated from Moline High School.

On August 11, 1945, she married Leonard V. McWilliams in Rock Island where they took up...

Diana S. Johnson

Diana S. Johnson

Apr 28, 2020

Diana S. Johnson, 31, of Rock Island, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Rock Island.

There will be no public service. A live-streamed service will begin at 1 pm Wednesday, May 6, 2020 by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream

Burial will be in Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the family. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral...

Brenda Sue Moon

Brenda Sue Moon

Apr 28, 2020

Brenda Sue Moon , 79, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday April 28, 2020 in Rock Island.

In accordance with her wishes, her family will gather to celebrate her life at later date.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memorials may be made to the family to be designated later....

L.     Maxine (Hermance)  Peterson

L. Maxine (Hermance) Peterson

Apr 27, 2020

L. Maxine Peterson, 93, of Moline, died Monday, April 27, 2020 at Bickford Cottage, Moline.  As a result of state and federal guidelines and restrictions, all services will be private.  Burial will take place in Oak Creek Cemetery, Raymond, Nebraska.  Memorials may be made in care of the First Covenant Church, Moline.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island,...

Donna L. (Schricker)  Mohr

Donna L. (Schricker) Mohr

Apr 26, 2020

Donna L. Mohr, 92, of Rock Island, formerly of Mountain Home, Arkansas, died Sunday, April 26, 2020 at ManorCare-Locust, Davenport.  Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded and no formal services will be scheduled.  Memorials may be made in care of Genesis Hospice.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family.

Donna was born...

Rex K. Benson

Rex K. Benson

Apr 25, 2020

Rex K Benson , a longtime resident of Reynolds, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Parker, Colorado, where he had been living for the past two years. He was 92 years old.

A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25 at Reynolds United Methodist Church, Reynolds, Ill., with memorial visitation one hour prior...

Carla A. Deloose

Carla A. Deloose

Apr 24, 2020

Carla DeLoose was brought into this world on May 17, 1956 in Lancashire, England courtesy of being an Air Force baby. She parked her broom and left the porch on April 24, 2020 in Milan, IL. It appears her affinity to flying was in her since birth! Carla spent the last few months diligently working on her cure for...

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