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Bruce E Cotton

Bruce E Cotton

Oct 28, 2025

Bruce Eric Cotton, 60, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. There will be a visitation from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM with a funeral service following at 12:00 PM on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. The service will be livestreamed at https://www.wheelanpressly.com/rock-island-live-stream . Burial at Chippiannock Cemetery,...

Albert A. Cederstrom

Albert A. Cederstrom

Oct 27, 2025

Albert A. Cederstrom, 84, of Sherrard, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, at Swedona Lutheran Church, 1493 Knoxville Road, Lynn Center, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m....

Susan M Shannon

Susan M Shannon

Oct 27, 2025

Susan M. Shannon, 70, of Rock Island, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Saint Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. A rosary will be recited at 3:00 pm on Monday, November 3, 2025,...

Vera L. (Hermann)  Beckhart

Vera L. (Hermann) Beckhart

Oct 27, 2025

Vera L. Beckhart, 81, of Rock Island, passed away Monday October 27, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services are 10:30am Thursday October 30, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 to 6:00PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rock Island National Cemetery.  Memorials...

Susan C. Sampson

Susan C. Sampson

Oct 25, 2025

Susan C. Sampson, 58, of Milan, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at home.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Thursday. Memorials may be left in care...

Richard "Dick" Steele

Richard "Dick" Steele

Oct 23, 2025

Richard "Dick" A. Steele, 89, of Moline, formerly of Taylor Ridge, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Friendship Manor in Rock Island, IL. The family wishes to send a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Friendship Manor.

Dick was born on July 26, 1936, in Rock Island, the son of Richard H. and Dorothy...

Julie M (Larkins) Baldwin

Julie M (Larkins) Baldwin

Oct 19, 2025

Julie M. (Larkins) Baldwin, 61, of Rock Island, formerly of Albany, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island, surrounded by loved ones.

Per Julie's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and no services are to be held. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family.

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Judith "Judy" Dunnett

Judith "Judy" Dunnett

Oct 19, 2025

Judith "Judy" Dunnett, of Andalusia, 86, passed away October 19, 2025, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Born on March 29, 1939, in Corydon, Iowa, to Kenneth and Jeanetta (Mead) Brown, Judy was cherished as a loving presence in the lives of her family and friends. She married Clarence E. DePooter in 1957. He passed away on April 21, 1980. She...

Stephanie "Steph" L Smith

Stephanie "Steph" L Smith

Oct 19, 2025

Stephanie "Steph" L. Smith, 76, of Moline, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Hope Creek Nursing and Rehab, East Moline.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 2810 5th Ave, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00...

Everett James Nesseler

Everett James Nesseler

Oct 18, 2025

Everett James Nesseler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 78, in Rock Island, Illinois. He was born on July 12, 1947, in Moline, Illinois, to Bernard and June (Durick) Nesseler. Everett graduated from high school in 1965, and shortly thereafter, he joined the Marine Corps, proudly serving his...

Renzee C. Crossan

Renzee C. Crossan

Oct 18, 2025

Renzee C. Crossan, 94, of Sherrard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at the Silvis Care Center.

Renzee was born on September 12, 1931, to Raymond and Hilja (Bernu) Atkinson of New York Mills, Minnesota. Following high school graduation, she located to Galesburg, Illinois, and worked in administration at Cottage Hospital. She met and married...

Mary Lou (Hershey)  Gutierrez

Mary Lou (Hershey) Gutierrez

Oct 16, 2025

Mary Lou Gutierrez, 96, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by family at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 21, 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, October 20,...

Gina Louise (Mullins)  Cavins

Gina Louise (Mullins) Cavins

Oct 15, 2025

Gina Louise Cavins, 62, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center.

In accordance with her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A private inurnment will take place at Rock Island National Cemetery on Arsenal Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family with arrangements....

Joann L. Sherrod

Joann L. Sherrod

Oct 14, 2025

JoAnn L. Sherrod, 89, of Moline, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Moline. Services for Mrs. Sherrod will be 11 am, Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 9 am. Burial will be in the Rock Island...

Allen Carl Bestian

Allen Carl Bestian

Oct 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Allen Carl Bestian, 63, of Johnstown, Colorado, formerly of Taylor Ridge, Illinois. Allen departed this life on Monday, October 13, 2025, in Colorado, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and dedication. Born on July 19, 1962, in Moline, Illinois, Allen was the beloved son of Orval and...

Austin C Johnson

Austin C Johnson

Oct 13, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Austin C. Johnson, age 28, of Andalusia, IL on October 13, 2025. He was a beloved grandson, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend whose warmth, humor, and generous heart left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

There will be a visitation from 4-7:00...

Adrienne Olivia Nonnenmann

Adrienne Olivia Nonnenmann

Oct 12, 2025

Adrienne Olivia DeQuaker Martin Nonnenmann, 100, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully in her home early Sunday morning surrounded by family members.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00AM Friday October 17, 2025 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:00PM Thursday, with a rosary recited...

Vera Babers

Vera Babers

Oct 10, 2025

Vera Babers, 91, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday October 17, 2025 at Knox Chapel of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 2106 7th Avenue, Rock

Island. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to service time at the funeral...

Gilbert "Gil" W Coon

Gilbert "Gil" W Coon

Oct 10, 2025

Gilbert W. Coon, 68, of Knoxville, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Per Gil's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded and no formal services are to be held. A celebration of life will be held on October 26, 2025 from 1pm until 6pm at the Knoxville American Legion, 1381 Henderson Road, Knoxville...

Allen C Carlson

Allen C Carlson

Oct 9, 2025

Allen C. Carlson, 79, of East Moline, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

Per Allen's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and services will be held in Minnesota at a later date. Memorials may be left in care of Youth Music Illinois. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is...

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