Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 24, 2020

Russell Elliott, 76, of Milan, passed away Friday April 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Friends may express their sympathy at a drive through only visitation 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan. Due to current public gathering restrictions you will...

Apr 22, 2020

Ronald E. LaMar, 73, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday April 22, 2020 at his home.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00pm Saturday August 22, 2020 at Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, with a time to share memories at 3:00pm. Those attending visitation and services are requested to wear a mask and...

Apr 22, 2020

Timothy W. Carroll , 48, of East Moline, Ill., passed away Wednesday April 22, 2020 in East Moline.

No services are planned at this time. His family is planning a memorial gathering at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan, is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to...

Apr 21, 2020

Dolores Jean Cralle, 93, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. Private family funeral services and visitation will be held on Monday at the Knox Chapel of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.  Burial will be Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made to the family.

Dolores was...

Apr 20, 2020

Linda L. Hanks, 70, of Moline, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. Private graveside services for Mrs. Hanks will be 11 am, Saturday at Western Township Cemetery, Orion.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to the family.

Linda was born on October...

Apr 20, 2020

Keith R. Mohr, 74, of Milan, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at his home.  Private funeral services and visitation will be held.  Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan.  Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family with arrangements.

Keith...

Apr 20, 2020

Samuel S. Collins, 91, of Rock Island, passed away Monday April 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.

There will be no public service. A live-streamed visitation and service will begin at 10:00am Friday April 24, 2020 by visiting www.wheelanpressly.com/live-stream. Private burial will follow in Rock Island National Cemetery.

Memorials may be left...

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.

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,...

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....

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...

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....

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...