Betty Jo "BJ" Lange
Feb 7, 2026
Betty Jo Lange, 82, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Allure of the Quad Cities.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026,...
Larry Franklin Moore
Feb 5, 2026
Larry Franklin Moore, 82, of Coal Valley, IL, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Teresa of Calcutta...
Joe L Wheatcroft
Feb 4, 2026
Joe Wheatcroft, age 75, passed away on February 4, 2026. Joe was born in Quinter, KS to Francis and Bernitta (Hargitt) Wheatcroft.
In Joe's younger years he loved to read and take trips on his motorcycle, and he had a lifelong passion for model trains. He also took a great interest in Native American history and current affairs. Joe worked for...
Christine E Vroman
Feb 4, 2026
Christine Elisabeth Vroman, 64, Taylor Ridge, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the ARC Home in Moline, IL. There will be a visitation from 10-11:00 AM with a funeral service following at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to...
Gavin Robert Springsteen
2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gavin Robert Springsteen, age 9, of Rock Island, who will be remembered for his vibrant spirit and love of life. Gavin left us on February 4, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Gavin was born on July 6, 2016, in Moline, Illinois, to his...
Gary M. Buckwalter
Feb 2, 2026
Gary M. Buckwalter, 76, of Taylor Ridge, passed away peacefully Monday morning in the arms of the Lord.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00pm Friday February 6, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Memorials may be left to Disabled American Veterans, Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan or Wounded Warriors.
Gary was born on February 4, 1949 in Rock...
Jean M. Perkins
Feb 1, 2026
Jean M. Perkins, 83, of DeKalb, IL passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Rock Island, IL surrounded by family. Private services will be held. Burial next to her husband, Jim, at Fairview Park Cemetery, DeKalb, IL. Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church, DeKalb.
Jean was born in Butler, Tennessee, the twelfth of fifteen children to John V....
Kenneth G. Handley
Feb 1, 2026
Kenneth G. Handley, 85, of Milan, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan, Illinois.
Ken was born on January 15, 1941, in Rock Island, Illinois, a son of Edward L. and...
Russell H. Zeskey, Jr.
Jan 31, 2026
Russell Zeskey, 79 of Davenport, Iowa passed away on January 31st at the Kahl Home.
Russ was born on October 6th, 1946, in East Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Russell and Judith Zeskey. He married Lynn Condon in May of 1968. He worked in marketing for Bell and Howell, Moen, Lingui Systems and then transitioned to a financial advisor at Thrivent...
Belva L Waterman
Jan 31, 2026
Belva Waterman, 89, of Milan, IL, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Belva was born in Keystone, West Virginia, as the cherished first child of Arthur and Gladys (Duncan) Blankenship. Belva married Henry L. Robinson in April, 1951. They shared four children, but the marriage ended in 1959. Belva married Frederick "Fred" J. Waterman,...
Ronald L. Williams
Jan 31, 2026
Ronald L. Williams, 69, of Rock Island, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Harmony- Utica Ridge, Davenport.
Funeral services will be 11:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2026 at Greater Antioch Church, Rock Island with visitation 10:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island.
Ronald was born February 25, 1956 in Paducah, KY, the son of Charles...
Lynda Jacquelyn Hert
Jan 30, 2026
Lynda Jacquelyn Hert, 78, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home.
Memorial visitation will be 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. Memorials can be made to the Hert family.
Jacquelyn was born September 19, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of Donald and Francis (Stutz) Love. She...
Robert E. Griffin
Jan 30, 2026
Robert E. Griffin, 86, of Moline, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at Mercy One, Genesis, Illini Campus, Silvis.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island with military honors. Memorials can be made to American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
Robert...
Margaret M LaCroix
Jan 29, 2026
Margaret Marie LaCroix, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 88. She was born on April 1, 1937, in Lost Nation, Iowa, to Alma Nodurft and Harry Nodurft.
Margaret was the beloved sister of Patricia (“Patty”) and, for more than 45 years, lived together with her loving partner, Robert “Bob” Lavern Coyne, in Davenport. Their...
Dorothy Sue Henson
Jan 27, 2026
Dorothy Henson, age 64, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, surrounded by the unwavering love of her family. She was born on April 2, 1961, in Muscatine, Iowa, the beloved daughter of Andrew and Margaret Elfgen.
Her heart found its match when she married Victor Henson on August 29, 1983. Together, they nurtured...
Roger C. Snyder
Jan 27, 2026
Roger C. Snyder, 86, of Milan, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Jersey Ridge Place, Davenport.
Visitation will be 4:00 -6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan. Private burial will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Moline with military honors. Memorials can be made to VA Clinic, Davenport.
Roger was born November 12, 1939 in Moline, the...
Henry "Rick" Carlson, III
Jan 27, 2026
Henry “Rick” Carlson III, 73, of Milan, Illinois passed away peacefully on January 27th, 2026, with his closest friends by his side at Unity Point in Rock Island, Illinois. Born on June 11, 1952, Rick attended Rock Island High School before receiving his Associate in Arts degree at Black Hawk College in 1974 and his Bachelor in Science degree at...
James D. Waterman
Jan 26, 2026
James D. Waterman, age 60, of Milan, Illinois, passed away on January 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Born on March 4, 1965, in Moline, IL, James was the treasured child of Frederick “Fred” J. and Belva (Blankenship) Waterman. James was a devoted son, father, grandfather, and brother who will be deeply missed by all who...
Douglas "Doug" Akin
Jan 24, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Akin, 68, of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born January 31, 1957, in Moline, Illinois, to Robert “Bob” and Jeanette (Gerber) Akin. On January 10, 1981 - the best day of his life - he married Cheryl Fobert. She was the love of his life, and...
Constance L. Guthrie
Jan 24, 2026
Constance L. “Connie” Guthrie, 70, of Rock Island passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus, Rochester, Minnesota.
Private services will be at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. Burial will be at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to your favorite charity.
Connie was born October 1, 1955 in Moline, the daughter...
