Byron C Walker
Oct 14, 2026
Byron C. Walker, 76, passed away October 14, 2026, peacefully in his sleep.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, Illinois, with the recitation of the Rosary at 3:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday,...
Carol E. Shoup
Oct 11, 2026
Carol E. Shoup, 74, of Rock Island, Illinois passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Unity Point Trinity, Rock Island.
A Celebration of life will be held at the Milan American Legion Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 1:00 to 5:00p.m. Memorials may be made to Quad City Animal Welfare Center (https://qcawc.org) in Carol’s memory.
Carol was born on July 2, 1952, in...
Ann M. Quist
Oct 11, 2026
Ann Quist, 95, was born on January 13, 1931, on a farm near Delmont, South Dakota. She graduated with honors from Mitchell Business College and moved to Denver, Colorado, in 1952. There, she began her career with American Crystal Sugar and met the love of her life, Richard Quist. They were married in 1957.
Ann was a devoted stay-at-home mother to...
James P. Meeker
Oct 11, 2026
James P. Meeker, 89, of Milan, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan is assisting his family with arrangements. Memorials can be made to his family.
James was born September 23, 1937 in Moline, the son of Paul and Esther (Carlson) Meeker. He married Nancy...
Elizabeth L. "Sis" Heiar
Oct 11, 2026
Elizabeth L. Heiar, 98, of Milan, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Avonlea Cottage in Milan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, St. Ambrose Church, Milan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral...
Boyd M. Stropes
Oct 9, 2026
Boyd M. Stropes, 51, of Andalusia, passed away Friday October 9, 2026 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City.
A gathering to celebrate Boyd’s life will be held at the Andalusia Fire Station from 12:30p to 3:30p on Saturday October 24, 2026. Memorials may be left to the family.
Boyd was born March 31, 1975 in Gibson City, Illinois, the son...
John A. Johnson
Oct 8, 2026
John A. Johnson, 74, of Rock Island, Illinois passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Allure of the Quad Cities, Moline, Illinois.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment will be in...
Jane Gifford
Oct 5, 2026
Jane Gifford, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted community member, passed peacefully at her home in Rock Island, IL, on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on October 7, 1932, in Kokomo, IN, Jane was the cherished daughter of Noel J. and Esther A. (Hutchins) Bauer. After graduating from Purdue University in 1952, she married the...
Curtis E. Lee
Oct 5, 2026
Curtis E. Lee, 61, of Rock Island, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026 at UP Trinity, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island with visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island with military honors. A memorial fund...
Roger "Steve" Ledbetter
Oct 4, 2026
Roger “Steve” Ledbetter, 75, of Coal Valley, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Steve leaves behind a legacy of kindness and warmth that will be cherished by all who knew him. In a final act of generosity, Steve was an organ donor and received...
Janet Ruth Fitzpatrick
Oct 1, 2026
Janet Ruth Fitzpatrick, 90, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 12 to 1 p.m. Monday...
Wanda Lee Lambert
Sep 30, 2026
Wanda Lee Lambert, 76, of Rock Island, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her home following a brief illness.
Wanda was born on January 10, 1950, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of James and Helen (Stewart) Trice. She grew up in Rock Island and later graduated from United Township High School.
Wanda was employed by Seiferts in Rock Island and...
Nita "Anna" Ann Weinert
Sep 30, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nita “Anna” Weinert, 81, of Milan, who departed this life on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Allure of the Quad Cities. A funeral service will be held in her honor at 10 AM on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, located at 201 E. 4th...
Jerry E Gonse
Sep 30, 2026
Jerry E. Gonse, 90, of Taylor Ridge, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Harmony in Davenport, IA. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a funeral service following at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made...
Stuart K. Waxenberg
Sep 28, 2026
Stuart K. Waxenberg, 87, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026.
Stuart was born on April 25, 1939, in Davenport, Iowa, to Morrie and Irene K. (Klassman) Waxenberg. He graduated from Rock Island High School in 1957. Stuart proudly served in the United States Army, spending most of his military service in Germany. Following his service, he worked for...
Maxine E. Peterson
Sep 26, 2026
Maxine Elizabeth Peterson, 91, of Milan, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026, at First Lutheran Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan....
William Johnson
Sep 25, 2026
William E. Johnson, 68, Rock Island, IL passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at his home under the care of hospice. There will be a visitation from 4-6:00 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Memorials may be made to the family.
On July 22, 1958, he was born in Rock Island to William...
Emma L. Foley
Sep 25, 2026
Emma L. Foley, 102, of Rock Island, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 at Friendship Manor, Rock Island.
Private graveside services will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island is assisting her family with arrangements. Memorials can be made to Friendship Manor.
Emma was born July 8, 1924 in Bensenville, IL, the daughter of Ross and...
Debra "Debbie" Henry
Sep 24, 2026
Debra “Debbie” Henry, 68, of Sherrard, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center. Her gentle spirit, unwavering love for her family, and passion for caring for children will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Born on July 20, 1958, in Moline, IL, Debbie was the beloved daughter of Roger and Jane (Hollars)...
Joyce E. Moss
Sep 24, 2026
Joyce E. Moss, 94, formerly of Rock Island, passed away Thursday September 24, 2026 at Allure of the Quad Cities.
Memorial services will be 11:00am, Tuesday September 29, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. The family will greet friends from 10:00am to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to Wounded Warriors.
Joyce was born on...
