Obituary Listing

Jan 11, 2026

Raymond D. Foster, 80, of Milan, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at St. Anthony's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Rock Island.

Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A celebration of life will be held at the Milan American Legion on January 17th from 12-4 PM.

Raymond was born March 9, 1945 in Rock...

Jan 8, 2026

Sister Andrea Giltner, OSB, 97, of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island, IL, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the monastery.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in the Chapel of St. Mary Monastery, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, January 12,...

Jan 7, 2026

Thomas E. Wheatley, age 90, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Island. A service celebrating Thomas's life will immediately follow...

Jan 7, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jimmy "Jim" L. Michel, age 88, of Moline, who departed this life on January 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Jim leaves behind a legacy of kindness, service, and unwavering love. Jim was born on May 4, 1937,...

Jan 6, 2026

Mary L. Richardson-Young, 65, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made...

Jan 6, 2026

Lyle "Butch" Lingafelter, age 85, of Sherrard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Private family services and burial will be held at Preemption Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice.

Butch was born on January 3, 1941, to Viola (Cozadd) and Lyle Lingafelter Sr....

Jan 3, 2026

Gregory Patrick Hipskind, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on January 3, 2026, leaving a void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Greg was born December 12, 1976, in Silvis, IL, to Richard and Brenda (Shaver) Hipskind. He grew up with his older brother Brian in Moline, IL, idolizing the Chicago Cubs, collecting wrestling figures and...

Jan 2, 2026

Hail to the Queen!

Mrs. Effie Jean Johnson, 86, of Rock Island, IL passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 surrounded by family and caregivers of Hallmar Village and Suncrest Hospice.

Whether you knew her as Effie, Sister Effie, Miss Effie, Aunt Effie, Momma Jean or Jean, one thing was certain; she was the Queen. Affectionately known as Jean; she came from...

Jan 1, 2026

Paula Sue "Suzi" Brattain, 68, of Moline, IL, passed away on January 1, 2026, at Hope Creek Care and Rehab Center. Born on May 7, 1957, in Rock Island, IL, she was the beloved daughter of Paul M. and Mary N. (Ahlf) Brattain. Paula was known for her passionate spirit, which shone brightly through her love for crafting and...

Dec 31, 2025

A private service was held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St Pius X Catholic Church in Rock Island for Darlene M. Lingris, 90 of 664 S. Howell, Pinckney, MI (formerly of Moline), where she was a past member.  Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Moline. Memorials may be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and...

Dec 31, 2025

Thomas Maloney, 88, passed away on December 31, 2025, at Celebrate of Moline. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 8:30 am on Friday, January 9, 2026, at St Anthony Catholic Church in Davenport. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm with a rosary being recited at 6:00 pm...

Dec 31, 2025

Audrey L. Hess, age 96, of Milan, Illinois, peacefully passed away on December 31, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her beloved family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral service will be held in her honor at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Moline Church of Christ, located...

Dec 29, 2025

Marilyn J. Frick, 89, of Bettendorf, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Ridgecrest Village, Davenport.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St, Davenport with visitation one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery.  Memorials can be made...

Dec 27, 2025

Sallie D. Heer, 96, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at...

Dec 26, 2025

Suzie Russell passed away surrounded by family on December 26, 2025, in Rock Island, Illinois, at the age of 87 years old. She was born Cẩm Thi Tran on June 5, 1938, in Saigon, Vietnam. She met and wed Ernest W. Russell, a member of the U.S. Air Force, during his service in Vietnam. Together with their son Hung, they...

Dec 26, 2025

Chrystal Bateman, 72, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Hammond-Henry Hospital, Geneseo, Illinois.

A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Private burial will be in Memorial Park...

Dec 26, 2025

Suzie Russell, 87, passed away on Dec. 26, 2025 in the arms of her family in Rock Island, IL.

Obituary and service information will be forthcoming.

Dec 26, 2025

David Lee Saelens, 68, of Rock Island, passed away unexpectedly Friday December 26, 2025 at his home.

A service to celebrate David's life will be 11:00 AM Monday January 12, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM to service time at the funeral home. Inurnment follow in Rock Island...

Dec 26, 2025

Marlis J. Eiland, 89, of Milan, IL, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at Hope Creek Nursing Rehab and Care in East Moline. Born on May 9, 1936, in Carman, IL, Marlis was the cherished daughter of Verney and Edith (Bagles) Bolander.

As a member of the Milan United Methodist Church, she actively participated in the...

Dec 25, 2025

Bobbie J. Atwater, 80, Rock Island, IL passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Allure of the Quad Cities.  No services are planned at this time.

Bobbie was born along with her twin brother on April 17, 1945 to Major and Mayola (Wafer) Glass in Homer, Louisiana. She grew up in Louisiana and later moved to...