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Jerry A. Jackson
Apr 16, 2017
Jerry A. Jackson, 65, of Illinois City, formerly of Moline, died Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in care of RICCA...
Ronald "B" L. Calderone
Apr 15, 2017
Ronald "B" L. Calderone, 57, of Sherrard, IL, passed away Saturday April 15, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, after a courageous battle against ALS.
A Celebration of Ronald's Life for friends and family will be 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22nd, at Preemption United Methodist Church, Preemption, IL. In accordance with his wishes, cremation...
James "Jake" Ernat
Apr 15, 2017
James "Jake" Ernat joined his heavenly family on Saturday, April 15, 2017. James was a longtime resident of Milan and recently was a resident at Senior Star in Davenport.
Funeral services will be at 11 am on Thursday, April 20 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Milan. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home...
Sanford "Sandy" Bray
Apr 14, 2017
Sandy "Windy" Bray Jr., 87, of Rock Island, passed away Friday April 14, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline.
Memorial visitation will be from 2-5pm Sunday April 23, 2017 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral home and Crematory, Rock Island. Graveside services will be 11am Monday in Rock Island National Cemetery, those wishing to attend should meet at Wheelan-Pressly...
Russell D. Whiteside
Apr 14, 2017
Russell D. Whiteside, 61, of Milan, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at home. Per Russ' wishes, cremation will take place and a memorial gathering will be planned for later in the Summer. Private inurnment will be in Reynolds Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of UnityPoint Hospice.
Russell was...
Bruce W. Kellums
Apr 13, 2017
Bruce Wayne Kellums, 68, of Taylor Ridge, passed away Thursday April 13, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport.
Funeral services will be 10:00am Wednesday April 19, 2017 at Edgington Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Taylor Ridge. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00pm Tuesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Burial will be in Edgington Cemetery. Memorials may be left...
Marilyn "Lynn" P. Hargrave
Apr 13, 2017
Marilyn P. "Lynn" Hargrave, 84, of Coyne Center, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 surrounded by her family at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 4th Ave. E., Milan. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will be in...
Rand Michael White
Apr 12, 2017
Rand M. White, 67, of Milan, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his home. A Celebration of Rand's Life will be held from 11:00 to 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday at the Wheelan Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 4th Ave E., Milan. Immediately following, graveside services with military honors will be held at Rock Island National Cemetery,...
Bonnie R. (Rademaker) Kirgan
Apr 12, 2017
Seeds of love, happiness and hope were planted. Now it is time to watch them grow from above.
On Wednesday, April 12, 2017, Mrs. Bonnie Kirgan, 75, was peacefully called home to heaven. She was surrounded by her loved ones and in the comfort of her home in Milan, Illinois.
On...
Ruby Faye Grandberry
Apr 11, 2017
Ruby Faye Grandberry, 69, of Rock Island, peacefully passed away Tuesday April 11, 2017 at UPH-Trinity, Rock Island.
Visitation will be Saturday April 15, 2017 from 2:00-3:00pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, a service will follow at 3:00pm, with Rev. Phillip Farrow, officiating. A gathering to celebrate Ruby's life will be begin at 6:00pm...
Robert F. Sowash
Apr 11, 2017
Robert F. Sowash, 94 , of Andalusia, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis. Services for Robert will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 4th Ave. E., Milan. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where a Masonic service will...
Joseph V. Deschepper
Apr 10, 2017
Joseph DeSchepper III, 59, of Aledo, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017, at Genesis Medical Center West, Davenport. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Heritage Church, 4801 44th St., Rock Island. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial...
Kenneth W. Wales
Apr 9, 2017
Kenneth W. Wales, 90, of Milan, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Avonlea Cottage, Milan. Visitation will be held from 5 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Ave., Milan. Private burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Avonlea Cottage, Milan....
Milton Chandler
Apr 8, 2017
Milton Chandler, 63, of Rock Island, departed his life Saturday, April 8, 2017 at UnityPoint Health - Trinity, Rock Island. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Greater Antioch Baptist Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 9 - 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Fairmount Cemetery, Davenport. Memorials may be made in care of...
Darlene V. (Zude) Isaacson
Apr 8, 2017
Darlene V. Isaacson, 84, of Sherrard, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Edgewood Baptist Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Burial will be at Preemption Cemetery, Preemption, IL. Memorials may be made in...
Helen (Miller) Katzell
Apr 7, 2017
Helen Katzell, 96, of Webster, NY, formerly of Taylor Ridge, IL, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 at Maplewood Nursing Home, Webster, NY.
Predeceased by her husband Carl C. Katzell, stepdaughter Gloria Katzell Jenkins, great-granddaughter Megan Swartwood. Survived by son Dennis (Mary Anne) Shew; grandson Brian (Dr. Katherine Widnell) Shew, great-grandchildren Carl Shew, Elizabeth Shew; stepdaughter Janice...
Lesia I. Overton
Apr 6, 2017
Lesia I. Overton, 56, of Moline, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 at UPH-Trinity, Moline.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the Salvation Army Heritage Temple Church, Moline. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be made to the...
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Baxter
Apr 5, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" J. Baxter, 87, of Rock Island, passed away Wednesday
April 5, 2017 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's
Catholic Church, Rock Island. Burial will be at National Cemetery,
Arsenal Island. Recitation of the Rosary will...
Claudine A. Hurlbutt
Apr 4, 2017
Claudine A. Hurlbutt, 78, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday April 4, 2017 at UnityPoint Health, Trinity, Rock Island.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 - 7th Ave., Rock Island, with visitation one hour prior to services. Inurnment will be at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock...
Leo Eugene "Gene" Waddle
Apr 2, 2017
Leo Eugene "Gene" Waddle, 69, of Rock Island, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Generations - Rock Island. Memorial Services will be held for Gene at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family. Memorials may be made in care of the family.
Gene was born on...
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