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Rachel L Matthews
Mar 12, 2025
Rachel L. Matthews, 90, of Rock Island passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, with visitation to be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm.
Rachel was born...
Audrey Faye Lundquist
Mar 11, 2025
Audrey Faye Lundquist, infant daughter of Tyler and Morgan (Dunn) Lundquist, passed away Tuesday March 11, 2025 at Unity Point Trinity, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Audrey will be forever remembered and loved by her parents, Morgan (Dunn) and Tyler Lundquist; brother, Oliver; maternal grandparents, Pam and Tom Dunn; paternal grandparents, Mary and Mitchell Lundquist; maternal great grandparents, Gerald and...
Violet E. (Rosenthal) Fisher
Mar 11, 2025
Violet E. Fisher, 97, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday March 11, 2025 at Silver Cross Nursing and Rehabilitation, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday March 17, 2025 at Bethel Assembly of God Church, Rock Island.
Visitation will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday March 15, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home...
Mary M. (Kemp) Moore
Mar 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Moore, 74, of Moline, Illinois, who peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity in Rock Island. Mary was a loving mother, devoted friend, and cherished member of her community, whose life was a testament to love and resilience.
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Mark Butz
Mar 10, 2025
Mark Steven Butz, age 65, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center. He was born on May 2, 1959, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to Mahlon and Marilyn (Campbell) Butz. Mark was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him....
Shannon Lynn Lawson
Mar 9, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shannon Lynn Lawson, born on March 19, 1979, in Moline, Illinois. Shannon left this world on March 9, 2025, in Queen Creek, Arizona, at the age of 45.
Shannon was a compassionate and dedicated nurse, known for her unwavering commitment to caring for others within the...
Lawrence “Larry” M. Taylor
Mar 8, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" M. Taylor, 80, of Coal Valley, Illinois passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Riverside United Methodist Church, 712 16th Street, Moline, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home...
John Wiggins
Mar 6, 2025
John Wiggins, 66, of Wilmington, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home. Memorial services for John will be 12 pm Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 10 am until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be...
Mildred M. Atkins
Mar 5, 2025
Mildred M. Atkins, 90, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday, March...
Doris V Forcade
Mar 5, 2025
Doris Veronica Forcade, 91, of Milan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on January 24, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Doris lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her community.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home...
Kathleen Wheeler
Mar 2, 2025
Kathleen J. Wheeler, 88, Strongville, OH formerly of Milan, IL passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Vitalia Senior Residences. There will be a visitation from 4-6:00 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the funeral home. Burial...
Rodney O Hirst
Mar 2, 2025
Surrounded by his family, Rodney Odell Hirst of Rock Island, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025. Burial will be on Arsenal Island.
Condolences may be left for the family on Rodney's tribute wall.
Robert H. Cawley
Mar 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert H. Cawley, aged 85, of Milan, who passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Bob will be fondly remembered by all who knew him for his gentle spirit and unwavering dedication to his family and community.
A graveside service to celebrate Bob's...
Lawrence "Larry" L.E. Smith
Mar 1, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" L. E. Smith, 76, of Coldwater, MS, formerly of Rock Island, IL, passed away at his home in Mississippi on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the...
Mary (Villaneuva) Ayala
Mar 1, 2025
Mary V. Ayala, 94, of Milan, passed away Saturday March 1, 2025 at her home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be 4:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be left to the Milan...
Cathryn "Cathy" J Bladel
Mar 1, 2025
Cathryn "Cathy" J. Bladel, 70, of Rockford, formerly of East Moline, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Anam Care, Rockford.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Friday, March 7th and...
Joseph "Joe" A. Mayfield
Feb 28, 2025
Joseph "Joe" A. Mayfield, 61, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025, at St Anthony's Continuing Care, Rock Island.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Greater Antioch Baptist Church, 929 14th St, Rock Island, IL 61201. Visitation will be held an hour prior at the church....
Marlis I Donner
Feb 28, 2025
Marlis I. Donner, 97, of Milan, passed away on February 28, 2025 at Davenport Lutheran Home.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 7, 2025 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Milan. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Burial will be in...
Walter J. Criswell
Feb 27, 2025
With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of Walter J. Criswell, a gentle and creative soul of Rock Island, IL. Born in Moline, Illinois, on November 11, 1956, Walter walked this earth for 68 years, leaving behind a trail of kindness and generosity that touched a plethora of hearts over many decades.
Cremation rites have...
Kenneth E. Flack
Feb 27, 2025
Kenneth E. Flack, 91, of Reynolds, died Thursday, February 27, 2025, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island. A Masonic service will be presented by the Buffalo Prairie Masonic Lodge No. 679 A.F. & A.M. at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 801 W. Edgington Street, Reynolds, Illinois, 61279 at 11 am Thursday, March 6, 2025. The funeral service will...
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