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...
Joan (Lowe) Fisher
Jun 10, 2025
Joan Fisher, 91, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Milan, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Senior Star Senior Living in Davenport. Born in Urmston, England, on September 21, 1933, she was the beloved daughter of Norman and Hilda Evans Lowe. She married her cherished husband, Charles "Charlie" Fisher, on October 23, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois....
Neta D. Carlson
Jun 9, 2025
Neta Darlyne Carlson, 95, formerly of Rock Island, died Monday, June 9, 2025, at Charter Senior Living of Moline.
Neta was born on July 26, 1929, in Moline, the eldest daughter of Raymond and Helen Riffle Safe. She married Dale A. Carlson on January 30, 1949, at First Congregational Church, Moline. Dale died on August 21, 2012....
Darlene D Fout
Jun 8, 2025
Darlene D. Fout, 92, of Rock Island, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Friendship Manor, Rock Island.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be left in care of QC...
George G. Hall Jr.
Jun 8, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of George Hall Jr., age 91, of Reynolds, Illinois, who peacefully departed this life on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at his beloved home. George was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose life spanned nearly a century, filled with love, service, and enduring commitment to his family and...
Beverly Ann (Kearney) Gahagan
Jun 7, 2025
Beverly Ann (Kearney) Gahagan, 72 of Moline, formerly of Rock Island, passed away Saturday June 7, 2025 at OSF, Rockford, with her daughters by her side.
A Memorial Mass will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday June 17, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rock Island. Private inurnment will be held at a later date in Mt. Calvary...
Sally M. (Lucas) Nnagbo
Jun 5, 2025
Sally M. (Lucas) Nnagbo, 53, of Milan passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at home.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, June 12th at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be left in...
James T. Vowell Iii
Jun 5, 2025
James T. Vowell III, 82, of Eldridge, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Davenport Lutheran Home. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held.
James was born on December 13, 1942, in Sullivan, IN, the son of James and Josephine (Herzog) Vowell II. Jim married Judy Junker on May...
Kari Jo "Tweety" Porter
Jun 4, 2025
Kari Jo Porter, also affectionately known as "Tweety", a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished "Memaw", passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 51 in Blue Grass, Iowa. She was born on October 1, 1973, in Davenport, Iowa, to Elmer and Mary (Heather) Kenney. An extraordinarily artistic soul, Kari found joy in drawing, painting, and crafting....
Susan W. Paul
Jun 3, 2025
Susan W. Paul, 73, of LeClaire, Iowa, formerly of Rock Island, Illinois, entered into her eternal rest on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. The service will...
Edward "Ed" A. Slach
Jun 2, 2025
A much-loved man, Edward A. Slach, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Monday, June 2, 2025 from esophageal cancer. His siblings were at his side and held him lovingly as he passed.
Cremation rites have been accorded. As per Ed's final request, there will be no funeral. He wanted a family picnic memorial, which...
John Richard Phillips
Jun 1, 2025
John Richard Phillips, 67, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday June 1, 2025.
A private Celebration of Life with family will be held at a later date.
John was born on July 3, 1957 in Moline, the son of Billy Phillips and Lucille Edwards (Matthews).
John married his junior...
Francis Edward Vroman
Jun 1, 2025
Francis Edward Vroman, 88, of Taylor Ridge, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Taylor Ridge. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory,...
Richard Dean Hochstetler
Jun 1, 2025
Richard Dean Hochstetler, 96, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Silver Cross Nursing at Friendship Manor, Rock Island.
A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Moline. Visitation will be held one hour prior, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the...
William "Bill" L. Favri
May 30, 2025
William "Bill" L. Favri, 69, of Milan passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, with visitation to be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Memorials...
