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Kent Robert Ferris

Kent Robert Ferris

Mar 30, 2026

Kent Robert Ferris, 72, of Moline, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the Kahl Home in Davenport, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will...

Lawana "June" Way

Lawana "June" Way

Mar 28, 2026

Lawana “June” Way, 78, formerly of Aledo, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Davenport Lutheran Home.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 2001 East 4th Avenue, Milan. Burial will be at National Cemetery, Rock Island. Memorials can be made to Aledo American Legion.

June was born June 8, 1947 in Doniphan, MO, the...

Charleigh Jae Wells

Charleigh Jae Wells

Mar 27, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Charleigh Jae Wells, precious daughter of Dalton Wells and Grace Moore, who was born sleeping on March 27, 2026. Though her time with us was fleeting, the light of her spirit will forever illuminate the lives of those she touched.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 6,...

Barbara "Barb" J. Purcell

Barbara "Barb" J. Purcell

Mar 27, 2026

Barbara “Barb” Jean Purcell, 90, of Milan, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, 302 1st St. West, Milan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7th, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and...

Sandra Kay Sedam

Sandra Kay Sedam

Mar 27, 2026

Sandra Kay Sedam (née Ferrie), age 70, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026 after a formidable battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born and raised on a farm in Cresco, Iowa, Sandy was the second born of seven children and carried with her throughout life the strong values of family, resilience, and hard work that shaped her early years. After a quick...

Shala Sue Mannoochahr

Shala Sue Mannoochahr

Mar 26, 2026

Shala S. Mannoochahr

April 17, 1976 - March 26, 2026

Shala Mannoochahr, 49, of Bettendorf, beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter and friend, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 26, 2026, surrounded by those closest to her. She was a woman defined by her selflessness, warmth, and unwavering love for others.

Shala was born on April 17, 1976 in Moline, the...

Doris J. Drummond

Doris J. Drummond

Mar 24, 2026

Doris J. Drummond, 79, of Rock Island, passed away Tuesday March 24, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family.

Services will be 11:00am Saturday April 4, 2026 at Grace City Church, Rock Island with visitation from 10:00am to service time. Visitation will also be held on Friday from 4:00-6:00pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Burial will be...

Timothy D. Moss

Timothy D. Moss

Mar 24, 2026

Timothy D. Moss, 76, of Davenport, IA, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will take place at National Cemetery, Rock Island,...

Karl Alexander

Karl Alexander

Mar 23, 2026

Karl S. Alexander, 66, of Rock Island, passed away peacefully Monday March 23, 2026 at his home.

A Gathering to Celebrate his life will be held at a later date in the Rock Island Moose Lodge 190, 4410 9th St, Rock Island, IL 61201. 

Karl was born on March 19, 1960 in Rock Island the son of Charles and Verlee (Ludwig) Alexander.

He...

Lola "Peggy" L. Sedam

Lola "Peggy" L. Sedam

Mar 22, 2026

Lola “Peggy” L. Sedam, 97, of Andalusia, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Reynolds. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Andalusia Cemetery. Memorials may be left...

Russell "Russ" McConnaha

Russell "Russ" McConnaha

Mar 21, 2026

Russ McConnaha, 65, of Milan, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be held Friday from 4-7:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Robert "Bob" Tapprich

Robert "Bob" Tapprich

Mar 20, 2026

Robert “Bob” Tapprich (also known as “Tap” to many), 90, of Silvis, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island, Illinois.

Private services will be held, and entombment will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, Illinois is assisting with arrangements.

Robert was born on July 26, 1935, in Ullin, Illinois....

Gerald "Jerry" Wilcox

Gerald "Jerry" Wilcox

Mar 19, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” H. Wilcox, 95, Rock Island, IL passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

There will be a rosary at 3:30 PM with visitation following from 4-6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March...

Richard “Dick” Davis

Richard “Dick” Davis

Mar 15, 2026

Richard “Dick” Davis, 87, of Milan, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity, Rock Island, Illinois.

Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and there will be a Celebration of Life memorial gathering and luncheon on Saturday, June 20, 2026, starting at 11:30 a.m. at the parish center of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish –...

Pamela "Pam" Petersen

Pamela "Pam" Petersen

Mar 15, 2026

Pamela "Pam" M. Petersen, 68, of Davenport, Iowa, passed away peacefully at her home on March 15, 2026. 

Born on January 18, 1958, in Davenport, Pam was the beloved daughter of Everett and Emma (Buemann) McDaniel. Pam was united in marriage to Rex R. Petersen Jr. on June 6, 1987. 

Pam found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether she...

Kendal J. Ritchie

Kendal J. Ritchie

Mar 14, 2026

Kendal Jamal Ritchie, 30, of North Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 in Las Vegas.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2nd Baptist Church, 919 6th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. Visitation will be 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. Burial will be...

Mindie Sue Evans

Mindie Sue Evans

Mar 13, 2026

Mindie Sue (Allen) Evans, 46, of Illinois City, IL, passed away on March 13, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

Mindie Evans was born on April 4, 1979, in Moline, IL, the daughter of William B. Allen and Gerry D. Evins. She married William "Billy" Evans on October 19, 2002. They have 2 amazing sons,...

Mary "Deannie" Wiggins

Mary "Deannie" Wiggins

Mar 12, 2026

Hi everyone, my name is Mary Claudine Wiggins, but I went by Deannie. I was born February 25th, 1935, in Indian Creek Missouri to Claude and Dorothy Buckman on the farm. I am proud I made it to 91 years of age, but my goal was one hundred. As the second eldest among twelve siblings, I was fortunate to grow...

Shirley A. Batterson

Shirley A. Batterson

Mar 12, 2026

Shirley A. Batterson, 82, of Bettendorf, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Trinity, Rock Island surrounded by her loving family after a very short illness.

Visitation will be 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030-7th Avenue, Rock Island. Private burial will be at Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be...

Elizabeth "Betty" Wegscheid

Elizabeth "Betty" Wegscheid

Mar 11, 2026

Elizabeth (Betty) Wegscheid of Moline passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at Overlook Village, Moline, while being kept company by her family.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 22, 2026, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home in Milan, with a rosary at 12:30. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 23, 2026, 10:30 a.m....

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