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Sherry L. Rousey

Sherry L. Rousey

Aug 2, 2022

Sherry Lou Rousey (Mell), 74, of Silvis, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on August 2nd, 2022.

She was born to Betty and Larry Mell, on October 11th, 1947, the third child and only daughter. She graduated from Rock Island High School in 1965.

She married Glenn Rousey in 1971, whom she met while working...

Eloise I. (Heaton)  Ingram

Eloise I. (Heaton) Ingram

Aug 2, 2022

Eloise I. Ingram, 81, of Milan, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at UPH-Trinity, Rock Island.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, August 8, 2022, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan.  Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the funeral home.  Burial will be...

Billy "Pete" Lee Peterson

Billy "Pete" Lee Peterson

Aug 1, 2022

Billy "Pete" Lee Peterson, 90, of Andalusia passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Andalusia Cemetery. Memorials may...

Charles  "Charlie" W. Brandt

Charles "Charlie" W. Brandt

Aug 1, 2022

Charles "Charlie" W. Brandt, 91, of Milan, died Monday, August 1, 2022 at home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, August 6, 2022 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Milan.  Live-stream will be available by visiting https://vimeo.com/735648566.  Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Friday, August 5, 2022 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, with...

Adam J. Bleuer

Adam J. Bleuer

Jul 29, 2022

Adam John Bleuer, 41, of Coyne Center, IL passed away Friday, July 29th, 2022 at his home.

Adam was born June 3rd 1981 in Rock Island, IL to Keith and Lori Bleuer. He was a graduate of Rock Island High School.

Adam was a loving father, son, brother and friend who was loved dearly by...

Herbert L. Fish

Herbert L. Fish

Jul 29, 2022

Herbert L. Fish, 98, of League City, Texas, formerly of Taylor Ridge and Rock Island, passed away on July 29, 2022 at his home in Texas. Inurnment services will be at a later date at the Rock Island National Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family.

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Harold W. Powell

Harold W. Powell

Jul 29, 2022

Harold W. Powell, 80, of Taylor Ridge, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, while in hospice with his daughter and son-in-law by his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Milan. Visitation will be held one-hour prior to the mass from 10 to 11 a.m. ...

Joan Jeffery

Joan Jeffery

Jul 28, 2022

Joan M. Jeffery, 80, of Rock Island, IL passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at her daughter's home under the care of hospice, surrounded by family. Visitation will be from 9-11 AM with the funeral service following at 11 AM on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. The service will be livestreamed...

Mary Jane Letendre

Mary Jane Letendre

Jul 28, 2022

Mary Jane Letendre, 71, of Rock Island passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Thursday at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home, where a rosary will be...

Evell Hearn

Evell Hearn

Jul 27, 2022

Evell Hearn, 77 of Rock Island, Il passed away Wednesday

July 27, 2022 in his home surrounded by loved ones.

Evell Hearn was born on December 31st, 1944, to Willie

and Mattie Hearn. He was united in marriage with Eva M.

Lard. Evell moved to Rock Island, Il from Collierville

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Beverly S. Foster

Beverly S. Foster

Jul 27, 2022

Beverly S. Foster, 59, of Davenport, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Visitation will be one-hour prior from 1 to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

Beverly was born March 17, 1963 to John Sr. and Ceola (Tyson)...

James Cousins

James Cousins

Jul 26, 2022

James Cousins, 76, of Milan, passed away July 26, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

James was born on October 7, 1945 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Joe and Shirley (Pennell) Cousins. He married Mary Atwood in Rock Island.

James had been employed a semi driver with local businesses around the Quad...

David L. Foy

David L. Foy

Jul 26, 2022

David L. Foy, 79, Rock Island, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at his home under the care of Hospice, surrounded by his family. There will be visitation from 2-4:00 PM on Sunday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials preferred to...

Harold Lyle Harmon

Harold Lyle Harmon

Jul 25, 2022

Harold Lyle Harmon, 89, of Milan, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022.

Harold was born October 12, 1932, in Shevlin, Minnesota to Jeremiah "Jerry" and Anna (Syverson) Harmon. Harold attended grade school in Shevlin and graduated from Bagley High School in 1950. Harold then joined the Air Force in November 1950 completing his basic training in California...

Demitra Bower

Demitra Bower

Jul 25, 2022

Demitra Bower, 41, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away Monday July 25, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00-5:00pm, Saturday August 13, 2022 at the Edgington Fire Station, and a Memorial service will be held at a later date in Ottawa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left...

Linda L. (White)  Snyder

Linda L. (White) Snyder

Jul 24, 2022

Linda L. Snyder, 80, of Rock Island, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at her residence.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Linda's memory.

Linda was born...

Marilyn M. (Hancq)  Nowack

Marilyn M. (Hancq) Nowack

Jul 24, 2022

Marilyn M. Nowack, 89, of Milan, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Silver Cross, Rock Island.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Milan.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home...

Kenneth "Dave" Vannorman

Kenneth "Dave" Vannorman

Jul 23, 2022

Kenneth "Dave" VanNorman, 64, of Milan passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at home.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are to be held at this time. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family.

Dave was born on October 20,...

David G. Tierney

David G. Tierney

Jul 23, 2022

David G. Tierney, 79, of Blue Grass, formerly of Milan, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at his home. Services will be 10 am, Wednesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be...

Mary Miller

Mary Miller

Jul 22, 2022

Mary Miller, 98, of Florida, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Friday July 22, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am Tuesday August 30, 2022 at St. Pius X Catholic Church, Rock Island. Inurnment will be 10:00am Wednesday in Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. She is survived by her sister, Joan Leone, Bettendorf, Iowa.

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