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Bonnie Hammond

Bonnie Hammond

Apr 28, 2025

Bonnie Hammond, 74, of Reynolds, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.  A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by a...

Mark W. Forbes

Mark W. Forbes

Apr 28, 2025

Mark W. Forbes, 64, of Milan, passed away Monday April 28, 2025 at his home.

Visitation will be from 1:00-4:00 PM Sunday May 4, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Attendees are asked to wear their favorite Chicago Bears, Cubs and Iowa Hawkeye attire. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be left in Mark's...

Rev. John Matthew Onderko

Rev. John Matthew Onderko

Apr 28, 2025

Rev. John Matthew Onderko of Rock Island, Illinois passed away Monday, April 28, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.

Fr. John was born on October 17, 1936, in Galesburg, to Matthew and Thelma (Ritchie) Onderko. He attended St. Joseph Academy and Corpus Christi High School. Pursuing his ecclesiastical life, he studied at St. Bede Academy Junior College...

Juanita Marie Summers Hall

Juanita Marie Summers Hall

Apr 27, 2025

In the quiet town of Rock Island, where the Mississippi flows, Juanita Marie Summers story gently unfolds. Born in the fall on September 9, 1958 with autumn's golden light to Rex and Audrey Summers, she lived a life full of love, selflessness and grace until she passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family in...

Jai' Essence La' Charvea Abbey

Jai' Essence La' Charvea Abbey

Apr 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jai' Essence La' Charvea Abbey, a radiant 12-year-old girl from Davenport, who left this world on April 24, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, surrounded by the warmth and love of her mother, Yvonne. A beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Jai' Essence brightened the lives of all who...

Rev. Gregory "Greg" A. Mayer

Rev. Gregory "Greg" A. Mayer

Apr 24, 2025

Gregory Allen Mayer, 77, of Rock Island entered life eternal on Thursday, April 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. Greg suffered a massive and debilitating stroke at his home in Rock Island on April 7 and was subsequently cared for at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City before transitioning to hospice at Clarissa Cook Hospice...

Jack J. Boccarossa

Jack J. Boccarossa

Apr 24, 2025

Jack J. Boccarossa, 79, passed away on April 24, 2025, at Generations in Rock Island after a five-year battle with kidney cancer.

Jack was born on March 20, 1946, to Joseph and Mary Boccarossa. He graduated from Rock Island High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the Illinois Institute of...

Shawn Patrick Meguffy

Shawn Patrick Meguffy

Apr 23, 2025

Shawn Patrick Meguffy, 70, of Reynolds, died while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.  A funeral service will take place at 11 am Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan, Illinois.  Visitation will be from 4-6:30 pm on...

Larry D. Samuelson

Larry D. Samuelson

Apr 22, 2025

Larry D. Samuelson, 81, of Milan, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Graveside services will be 12 pm on Monday at the Rock Island National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted by...

Paul S. Nelson

Paul S. Nelson

Apr 19, 2025

Paul S. Nelson, 72, of Moline, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehab, Rock Island.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, April 25th at Zion Lutheran Church, Taylor Ridge. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan....

Ronald Paul Castor

Ronald Paul Castor

Apr 18, 2025

Ronald Paul Castor, 79, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Per his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A private graveside service will be held at Edgington Cemetery. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting Ronnie's family with arrangements.

Ronnie was born May 7, 1945, in Davenport,...

Katherine Ann (Lannen)  Leaf-Melia

Katherine Ann (Lannen) Leaf-Melia

Apr 17, 2025

Katherine Ann Leaf-Melia, known affectionately as "Nana," passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at the age of 73 in Milan, IL. There will be a rosary at 3:30 PM with a visitation following from 4-7:00 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. A service will be held later to celebrate her...

Mary Claire Bixby

Mary Claire Bixby

Apr 16, 2025

Mary Claire Bixby, 78, of Milan, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at home.

A memorial service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 25th at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Thursday, April 24th at the funeral home. Inurnment...

Edna J. Maid-Tyson

Edna J. Maid-Tyson

Apr 16, 2025

Edna J. Maid-Tyson, 55, of Davenport, passed away Wednesday April 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be 12:00 PM Thursday April 24, 2025 at Peoples Missionary Baptist Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to service time at church. Additional services will be in Mississippi. Details to come. Burial...

Terry "T" Flynn

Terry "T" Flynn

Apr 15, 2025

Terry "T" Flynn, 66, of San Tan Valley, AZ passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Island, IL from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm to celebrate Terry's life. A wake will be held directly afterward at Kavanaugh's...

Cheryl A. Marsh

Cheryl A. Marsh

Apr 15, 2025

Cheryl A. Marsh, 79, of Moline, Illinois, formerly Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Bettendorf, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and...

Dale R. Whiteside

Dale R. Whiteside

Apr 14, 2025

Dale R. Whiteside, 90, of Moline, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline. Memorial services for Dale will be at 11 am, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made...

Gary C. Johnson

Gary C. Johnson

Apr 12, 2025

Mr. Gary C. Johnson of Rock Island, Illinois, died on April 12, 2025; age 82, at the Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

He was born in Denison, Iowa, to attorney Charles and Gladys Johnson, high school English teacher.  There is a link to his autobiography of his childhood...

Donna L. Potter

Donna L. Potter

Apr 12, 2025

Donna L. Potter, 76, of Milan, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, with visitation to be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials...

Geovantie Anthony Slaughter

Geovantie Anthony Slaughter

Apr 10, 2025

Geovantie Anthony Slaughter, 39, of Chicago, formerly of Rock Island, passed away Thursday April 10, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Funeral services are 11:00 Am Saturday April 19, 2025 at Second Baptist Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to service time at church. Wheelan-Presslly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family.

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