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Ernest Don Donaway Jr.

Ernest Don Donaway Jr.

Jan 19, 2019

Ernest E. "Don" Donaway, 75, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday January 19, 2019 at Clarissa Cook Hospice, Bettendorf.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Friday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Burial will be in Rock Island Memorial...

Greyson D.R. Hill

Greyson D.R. Hill

Jan 18, 2019

Greyson D.R. Hill, infant son of Megan Saller and Howard Hill, passed away Friday January 18, 2019 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Knox Chapel of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 2106 – 7th Ave., Rock Island, followed by services at 11:30 a.m....

Herbert F. Doden, Jr.

Herbert F. Doden, Jr.

Jan 18, 2019

Herbert F. Doden, Jr., 94, of Rock Island, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island. Funeral services will be 1 pm Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island. Visitation is 11 am until service time Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the National Cemetery, Arsenal Island,...

Sharon K. (Emrick)  Devriese

Sharon K. (Emrick) Devriese

Jan 18, 2019

Sharon K. DeVriese, 76, of Rock Island, died Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services are 6 pm Tuesday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E 4th Ave., Milan.   Visitation is 4 pm until service time Tuesday.  Burial will be 10 am Wednesday at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island, those who wish to attend...

Betty L. (Lauritzson)  Reveal

Betty L. (Lauritzson) Reveal

Jan 16, 2019

Betty Lou Reveal, 81, of Silvis, passed away Wednesday January 16, 2019 at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis.

Betty Lou was born on December 6, 1937 in Moline. Daughter of John and Ruby (Hickman) Lauritzson.  She married Robert E Reveal Sr on October 29, 1988.

Betty Lou loved shopping, spending time with family and friends...

Jeffery E. Polfliet

Jeffery E. Polfliet

Jan 13, 2019

Jeffery E. Polfliet, 62, of Moline, died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center, Moline.  Cremation rites were accorded.  There will be no services.  Inurnment will be at a later date with his parents at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Moline.

Jeffery was born on April 20, 1956 and raised by Edward A. and Dorothy J. Whitbeck Polfliet....

Mayling Woo

Mayling Woo

Jan 13, 2019

MayLing Woo, 70, of New Windsor, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at UPH-Trinity Terrace Park, Bettendorf.

Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, January 25, 2019 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island.  Memorials may be made to the family.

MayLing was born on August...

Leann (Scott)  Johnson

Leann (Scott) Johnson

Jan 13, 2019

Leann Johnson, 59, of Milan, passed away Sunday January 13, 2019 at her home.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 11 am Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan. Visitation will be from 10 am to service time. Memorials may be left to the family.

Leann was born on April 22, 1959 in Moline,...

Jo Anne Crouse

Jo Anne Crouse

Jan 11, 2019

Jo Anne Crouse, 80, of Rock Island, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at her home. Services for Jo Anne will be 10 am, Wednesday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 pm to 7 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery....

Vaniah C.N. Harvey

Vaniah C.N. Harvey

Jan 10, 2019

Vaniah C.N. Harvey, 8 month old infant daughter of Vionca Howard and Martrice Harvey of Rock Island, passed away Thursday January 10, 2019 at O.S.F. St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, with visitation one hour prior to services. Burial will be...

Lewis D. Strickland Iii

Lewis D. Strickland Iii

Jan 10, 2019

Lewis D. Strickland III, 56, a resident of Aperion Care, East Moline, formerly of Rock Island, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at the care center.

Services will be held at a later date.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family.  Memorials may be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice.

Lewis was...

Ardith Jane (Fatland)  Wildman

Ardith Jane (Fatland) Wildman

Jan 10, 2019

Ardith "Jane" Wildman, 92, formerly of Rock Island, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019.

Private services will be Monday at the National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Per her wishes, there will be no visitation.  Memorials may be made to Two Rivers United Methodist Church, Rock Island.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family.

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Richard "Junk" E. Driver

Richard "Junk" E. Driver

Jan 9, 2019

Richard "Junk" E. Driver, 56, of Olin, IA, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at ManorCare-Locust, Davenport.

A Memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service.  Burial will be at Andalusia Cemetery...

Bonnie L. Simpson

Bonnie L. Simpson

Jan 8, 2019

Bonnie L. Simpson, 72, of Rock Island, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline. Private graveside services for Mrs. Simpson will be held at a date later at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family. ...

Paul E. Sanders

Paul E. Sanders

Jan 8, 2019

Paul E Sanders, 54, of Milan, went to join the arms of his Lord on January 8, 2019, at home.  A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, January 11, 2019 at The Knox Chapel of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 2106 7th Avenue, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made to...

Bradley J. Crosson

Bradley J. Crosson

Jan 8, 2019

To know Bradley J. Crosson, 57, of Bettendorf, is to know the meaning of faith, family, and community.  Born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on July 30, 1961, he was a son of Lane and Betty Lou Long Crosson.  He married Mariellen Lillios on July 23, 1983, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Bradley graduated from William Penn University and Creighton...

Betty J. (Spangler)  Berg

Betty J. (Spangler) Berg

Jan 8, 2019

Betty J. Berg, 89, of Milan, Ill., passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at UnityPoint Health in Rock Island, Illinois, following a brief illness.  Her family was with her as she passed.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at South Park Presbyterian Church in Rock Island,...

Joyce Dixon

Joyce Dixon

Jan 6, 2019

Joyce Ann Dixon, 56, of Elmhurst, IL passed away January 6, 2019 at The Grove, Elmhurst.

Services will be Noon on Friday January 18, 2019 at Second Baptist Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 11:00am to service time. Memorials may be left for the family.

She was born at Cook County Hospital in Chicago,...

Carol C. Romkey

Carol C. Romkey

Jan 6, 2019

Carol Romkey, 62, of Bettendorf, Iowa passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, after a brief illness.

Carol Jill Cerny was born in Chicago, Ill. April 26, 1956, the daughter of Warren and Shirlee Cerney.

Carol married Michael Romkey March 28, 1981, at First Congregational Church, Moline.

She is survived by her husband; three sons,...

Barbara J. (Kingdon)  Nyquist

Barbara J. (Kingdon) Nyquist

Jan 5, 2019

Barbara J. Nyquist, 85, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at her home.  A memorial service for Barbara will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7 th Ave., Rock Island.  Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1 p.m.; prior to the service at the funeral home.  Inurnment will be...

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