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M. Geneva (Price)  Carson

M. Geneva (Price) Carson

Dec 3, 2019

M. Geneva Carson, 100, of Milan, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Rock Island.  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2019 at The Knox Chapel of Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 2106 7th Ave., Rock Island.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the Chapel.  Burial...

Nina Mae (Merrill) Carlson

Nina Mae (Merrill) Carlson

Dec 3, 2019

Nina Mae (Merrill) Carlson died peacefully at Silver Cross Nursing Home on December 3, 2019 in Rock Island, Illinois.

She was born May 21, 1931 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and raised in Preston, Minnesota. She was the oldest of four children born to Dr. Jesse and Edith Nehring.

Nina graduated from Preston High School in 1949....

Maryjane (Haberthur)  Gerlich Carter

Maryjane (Haberthur) Gerlich Carter

Dec 2, 2019

MaryJane Gerlich Carter, 80, of Silvis, formerly of Rock Island, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at her daughter's home in Eldridge, Iowa.  Private graveside services will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  A visitation and time to greet MaryJane's family will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home...

Joanne M. Hopkins

Joanne M. Hopkins

Dec 2, 2019

JoAnne M. Hopkins, 88, of Milan, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2019 after an extended illness.  A graveside service will be 10:30 am Friday, December 6, 2019 at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Those wishing to attend should meet at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan between 9:30-10 am Friday. ...

Susan A. Miller

Susan A. Miller

Dec 2, 2019

Susan A. Miller, 66, of Viola, formerly of Coyne Center, Ill., passed away Monday December 2, 2019 at Mercer Manor, Aledo, Ill.

Services are 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 20 1E. 4th Ave., Milan, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Preemption Cemetery, Preemption, Ill. Memorials may...

Jason R. Christenson

Jason R. Christenson

Dec 1, 2019

Jason R. Christenson, 42, of Rock Island, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 in Rock Island. Services for Jason will be 1 pm, Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be Sunday from 11 am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to...

Dennis R. Bush

Dennis R. Bush

Dec 1, 2019

Dennis R. Bush,76, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  A memorial service for Denny will be held 10 a.m.

Saturday at Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan.  A Celebration of Life social will immediately follow the funeral service at Riverfront Grille, 4619 34...

Janice K. Johnson

Janice K. Johnson

Dec 1, 2019

Janice K. Johnson, 79, of Moline, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. Memorial services for Ms. Johnson will be 1 pm, Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Inurnment will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to a favorite charity.

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Lon A. Bacon

Lon A. Bacon

Dec 1, 2019

Lon A. Bacon, 63, of Moline, passed away Sunday December 1, 2019 in Milan.

Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 - 7:00pm at Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. A memorial service will be held Friday at 3:00pm at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to Diabetes Association.

Lon was born on...

Pamela J. (Tarpy)  Meyers

Pamela J. (Tarpy) Meyers

Dec 1, 2019

Pamela J. Meyers, 76, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at her residence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rock Island.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral...

Mildred M. Lane

Mildred M. Lane

Nov 30, 2019

Mildred M. Lane, 91, of Rock Island, Ill. passed away Saturday November 30, 2019 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island.

A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, at First Baptist Church, Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to First Baptist...

Eugene C. Rebello

Eugene C. Rebello

Nov 29, 2019

Eugene C. Rebello, 90, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Illini Restorative Care, Silvis.

A Rosary will be recited at 1:30 pm Sunday, December 15, 2019 followed by a memorial gathering from 2-4 pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan.  A masonic service will be conducted at 4...

Pearlie M. Hayes

Pearlie M. Hayes

Nov 29, 2019

Pearlie M. Hayes, 68, of East Moline, Ill., passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, with visitation from 1:00 p.m.  to 2:00 p.m. prior to services. Inurnment will be at a later...

Virgil E. Fuhr

Virgil E. Fuhr

Nov 28, 2019

Virgil E. Fuhr, 90, of Taylor Ridge, died Thursday, November 28, 2019 at Avonlea Cottage, Milan.  A funeral service will be 10 am Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Edgington Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 13228 140th Street W., Taylor Ridge, Ill. 61284.  Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan.  Burial...

Donald E. Kennedy

Donald E. Kennedy

Nov 27, 2019

Donald E. Kennedy, 82, of Milan, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at home.  Services will be 11 am Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at First Congregational Church – UCC, 2201 7th Avenue, Moline.  Visitation will be from 10-11 am Tuesday at church.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to Mayo Clinic –...

Shawn Maltby

Shawn Maltby

Nov 26, 2019

Shawn Maltby, 55, of Silvis, Ill., passed away Tuesday November 26, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center, Moline, Ill.

No services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to the family to be designated later. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, assisted the family with arrangements.

Shawn was born June 26, 1964 in...

Paul L. Pobanz

Paul L. Pobanz

Nov 26, 2019

Paul L. Pobanz, 85, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in Rock Island surrounded by loved ones and music.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rock Island.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church.  Inurnment...

Wendell V. Mckissick

Wendell V. Mckissick

Nov 25, 2019

Wendell V. McKissick, 73, of Milan, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island after a brief illness. Wendell was born on November 5, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After serving in the military, Wendell moved west and worked various jobs throughout his working years. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hunter and...

Donald W. Harrell

Donald W. Harrell

Nov 24, 2019

Donald W. Harrell, 84, of Rock Island, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Generations, Rock Island. Memorial services for Mr. Harrell will be 12 pm, Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in the Rock...

Russell C. Newnham

Russell C. Newnham

Nov 24, 2019

Russell C. Newnham, 79, of Milan, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home.  Services will be 10 am Monday, December 2, 2019 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan.  Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan.  Burial will be at Chapel Grove Cemetery, Taylor...

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