Jeffery A. Ingram
Feb 18, 2026
Jeffery A. Ingram, 65, of Coal Valley, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at UnityPoint Health–Trinity in Rock Island, Illinois.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Milan. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island,...
Marlowe H. Leggs Sr.
Feb 17, 2026
Marlowe Heath Leggs was born on December 2, 1972, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to William and Callie Leggs. At a young age, he moved to Rock Island, Illinois, where he was raised and later graduated from Rock Island High School, Class of 1990. He also attended Illinois State University. The majority of his adult life was spent in Houston,...
Booker T. Cole Jr.
Feb 16, 2026
Booker T. Cole Jr., 72 of Rock Island, IL passed away on Monday February 16, 2026, at Unity-Point Health-Trinity, Rock Island, IL
He was previously a resident at Generations Nursing Facility, Rock Island.
Booker was born on May 25, 1953, in Moline, IL – the son of Booker T. Cole Sr., and Clara (McManus) Cole. His childhood was divided between Illinois and...
Matthew Casey McGuire
Feb 16, 2026
Matthew Casey McGuire (also known as Matt), age 60, of Moline, IL, passed away on February 16, 2026.
Matt was born on October 3, 1965, in Rock Island, IL, to Roy and Jacquelyn McGuire. He grew up in Rock Island, where he attended Alleman High School and enjoyed playing football for Alleman.
In 2024, Matt married Alicia after 10 years together, and...
Judith Ann Callen
Feb 15, 2026
Judy Callen, 84, of Moline, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish – St. Ambrose Campus, Milan, Illinois. Burial will follow at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Marjorie E. Amato
Feb 15, 2026
Marjorie E. Amato, 95, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at UP Trinity, Rock Island.
Burial will be at National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, Rock Island. Those wishing to attend, meet at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026. Memorials can be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, Rock Island.
Marjorie was born...
Gary Lee Ellis
Feb 14, 2026
Gary Lee Ellis, age 81, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Davenport, Iowa.
Gary was born in Fort Des Moines, Iowa, to Rolland “Wayne” and Maxine R. (Haifley) Ellis. He married the love of his life, Karen Markley, on November 27, 1964, in Des Moines, Iowa. Together they shared 61 years of devotion, partnership, and faith.
A graduate of Moody Bible...
Frank R. Edwards
Feb 13, 2026
Frank Raymond Edwards, 94, died February 13, 2026, at UnityPoint-Trinity Hospital in Rock Island, Ill.
Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 23 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2502 29th Avenue, Rock Island, Ill., followed by...
Martha Raya
Feb 13, 2026
Martha M. Raya, 58, of Moline, passed away Friday February 13, 2026 at her home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2026 at St. Mary’s Church, Moline. Visitation will be 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. A memorial fund has been established.
Martha was born January 12, 1968 in...
Carol L. Gotthardt
Feb 10, 2026
Carol L. Gotthardt, 91, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday February 10, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. Burial will be at...
Mary Ann Casey
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Ann Casey, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Andalusia on February 9, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann fought a tenacious battle with Stage 4 cancer that lasted almost four years. Mary Ann’s strength never wavered. She fought courageously with everything she had for those...
Teresa D. Reeves
Feb 9, 2026
Teresa D. Reeves, 69, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Generations, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 15th Avenue Christian Church, Rock Island. A memorial fund has been established.
Teresa was born December 5, 1956 in Moline, the daughter of Leo and Helen (Kiss) Ford. She married Jeff Reeves on December...
Gregg Kenneth Martin
Feb 8, 2026
Gregg Martin, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Charter Senior Living of Madison in Madison, Wisconsin.
Gregg was born on December 31, 1954, in Moline, Illinois. He lived most of his life with his parents, Henry D. Martin and Irene M. Martin, in their home in Rock Island, Illinois. He graduated from Rock Island High School...
James Faramelli
Feb 8, 2026
James “Jim” L. Faramelli, 80, of Rock Island, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island. Services for Jim will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rock Island...
Margaret I Polchow
Feb 8, 2026
Margaret I. Polchow, 78, of Milan, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born on November 3, 1947, in Bushnell, Illinois, she was the cherished daughter of Delbert and Irma (Imel) Hoyle. Margaret proudly graduated from Rock Island High School, Class of 1965, and went on to dedicate 35 years of her life to the Arsenal Island, where she...
Patricia A. Hergert
Feb 8, 2026
Patricia A. Hergert, 85, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Allure of the Quad Cities.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. A graveside service will follow the visitation at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Moline, Illinois.
Patricia...
Charles D Girt
Feb 7, 2026
On Saturday February 7th at 1:50 AM Charles Dean Girt, 74, of Rock Island left his earthly pain behind and earned his wings. He had suffered for the last 5 years and tried extensive surgery but finally in the end Charlie could not beat a debilitating stroke.
He was born on Christmas Day, 1951 to Charles and Rosemary (Peters) Girt of...
Betty Jo "BJ" Lange
Feb 7, 2026
Betty Jo Lange, 82, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Allure of the Quad Cities.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026,...
Larry Franklin Moore
Feb 5, 2026
Larry Franklin Moore, 82, of Coal Valley, IL, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Teresa of Calcutta...
Joe L Wheatcroft
Feb 4, 2026
Joe Wheatcroft, age 75, passed away on February 4, 2026. Joe was born in Quinter, KS to Francis and Bernitta (Hargitt) Wheatcroft.
In Joe's younger years he loved to read and take trips on his motorcycle, and he had a lifelong passion for model trains. He also took a great interest in Native American history and current affairs. Joe worked for...
