Obituary Listing

Dec 16, 2016

Ellis E. Kell, Jr., 61 of Rock Island, died suddenly on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at his home. A celebration of Ellis's life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Adler Theater, Davenport. Visitation is 2:00 pm until service time Wednesday at the Adler. A musical tribute and jam session to honor Ellis will follow the...

Dec 15, 2016

Jeff Scott Heber, 56, of Anna, Ill., died Dec. 15, 2016 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Cremation rites will be observed. A private service will held at a later date conducted by Pastor Dan Doty, former member and Youth Director of Broadway Presbyterian Church, Rock Island.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island,...

Dec 13, 2016

Jimmie R. Whitten, 74, of Moline, died Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at UnityPoint Health- Trinity Rock Island. Services will be 10 am Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4:30 pm followed by a Masonic service at 4:30 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal...

Dec 13, 2016

Paula J. Hodson -Klingaman, 68, of Milan, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center of Moline following a long battle with cancer.  A Memorial Visitation for Paula will be held from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 4th Ave E., Milan.  There will be short time for remarks...

Dec 13, 2016

Caroline M. "Carol" Franck, 92, of Rock Island, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.  Burial is at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island.  Visitation is 9:30 am until service time Saturday at the funeral home.  Memorials may...

Dec 13, 2016

Elda Mae "Toodie" Ehlers, 89, of Milan, passed away Tuesday December 13, 2016 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Rock Island, with visitation from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery,...

Dec 12, 2016

Clair L. Thompson, 88, of Edgington, passed away Monday December 12, 2016 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 801 W. Edgington St., Reynolds, IL. Burial, with military honors presented by the Reynolds American Legion, will be at Edgington Cemetery. Visitation will be 3:00 p.m. to 7:00...

Dec 12, 2016

Marcia L. Mandle, 62, of Davenport, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at Genesis-East Hospital, Davenport.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Heritage Church, Rock Island.  Vistation will be from 4 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th...

Dec 11, 2016

Ronald A. Nelson, 68, of Freeport, Il, passed away Sunday December 11, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 10am to service time at the funeral home. Rev. Dan Cullett with Edgewood Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Rock Island Memorial Park...

Dec 11, 2016

Hilda M. Keller, 92, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Silver Cross, Rock Island, under the care of UPH-Trinity Hospice.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 PM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island.  Visitation will be held from 4 PM to 7 PM on...

Dec 8, 2016

Elnora C. Kempf, 87, of Bettendorf, formerly of Rock Island, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf.  Funeral services for Elnora will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 4th Ave. E. , Milan.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday at...

Dec 6, 2016

David Lee Cather, Sr. died peacefully at home in Sherrard, IL on December 6,2016 at the age of 72.

Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturday, December 10, 2016 with a service beginning at 12:00 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 4th Ave E, Milan, with a lunch to follow at the Milan...

Dec 5, 2016

As you were you will always be

Treasured forever in our memory.

Judy Marie Benson, 56, Milan, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 5, 2016 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

Born in Rock Island, she had the opportunity to live abroad and travel the world before moving...

Dec 5, 2016

Florence M. Storr, 95, of Taylor Ridge, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center, Moline.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Andalusia.  Visitation will be held from 4 PM to 7 PM on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at...

Dec 5, 2016

Gary M. Peterson, 73, of Milan, died Monday, December 5, 2016 at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island.  Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Reynolds.  Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Cremation rites will follow services.  Memorials may be made in care of the National Parkinson's Foundation.

Dec 5, 2016

Velma "Mandy" E. Crandall, 82, of Sherrard, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. Services for Mrs. Crandall are 11 am, Friday at the Cable Community Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Casual attire is requested for the visitation and service. Burial will...

Dec 4, 2016

James Elbert, 76, of Rock Island died on Sunday December 4, 2016 at St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehab, Rock Island. Private services will be held at a later date. James was born on August 20, 1940 in Boonville, MO., the son of George and Susie (Lucas) Elbert. He attended Hubbard Elementary School. He is survived by his sister, Virginia...

Dec 1, 2016

Darlene D. Sharp, 91, of Rock Island, passed away on December 1, 2016 at UPH-Trinity, Rock Island.  Per her wishes cremation rites will be accorded.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island.  Memorials may...

Nov 29, 2016

Ruth Ann Thomas, 63, of Davenport, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at home.  Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Second Baptist Church, Rock Island.  Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.  Burial will be at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Nov 29, 2016

Paul L. Roessler, 80, of Rock Island, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline. Funeral services are 10 am Monday at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island. Visitation is 2 to 5 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the...