All Obituaries

Thomas “Tom” E. Bivens, 74, of Taylor Ridge passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024 at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island. Private inurnment with military honors will be in Rock Island National Cemetery. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider leaving a donation to an organization in Tom’s name or simply perform an act of kindness in honor of him. Tom was born on November 5, 1949 in Milan, IL, a son...

David Lawrence Klauer, 83, of Coal Valley, died Thursday, April 25, 2024 surrounded by his family at home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am Thursday, May 2, 2024 at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, Coal Valley.  A rosary will be recited at 3:30 pm Wednesday, May 1, 2024 followed by visitation from 4-7 pm at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island.  Inurnment will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island.  Memorials may be made in care of...

Susan Hotz, 67, of East Moline, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Graveside services will be held at 10am, Thursday,  May 2, 2024, at Davenport Memorial Park. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island will be assisting the family. Susan was born July 25, 1956, in Davenport, the daughter of Ernest and Joan(Martin) Hotz. She loved crocheting, cooking and reading her Bible. Those left to cherish her memory are...

Lisa Ann Hollerud Wells, 56, of Milan, died Monday, April 22, 2024 at home.  Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded.  A celebration of life gathering will take place from 12 – 3 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Milan American Legion, 515 1st Avenue W., Milan, Illinois 61264.  Memorials may be made in care of the family.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan, is assisting the family. Lisa was born in Rock Island, Illinois on July 12, 1967, a...

Ben L. Mitchell, 46, of Rock Island, passed away Monday April 22, 2024, at UnityPoint Heath – Trinity, Rock Island. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory Rock Island, IL, with the funeral to immediately follow. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Ben was born October 5, 1977, in Moline, the son of Ben Malone and Ella Mae Orr. He loved music, spending time with his family, and talking with...

Mary E. Porter, 78, of Davenport, formerly of Rock Island, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Monday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 am. Burial will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be left to the family. Mary was born on January 26, 1946 in Rock Island, IL, a daughter of Ralph “Wally” and Marjorie (McLaughlin) DeLoach. She...

Norma Arlene McGrath, 85, of Silvis, formerly of Andalusia, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 pm on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of Shriners Hospitals for Children. Arlene was born on November 28, 1938 in...

Colette M. Unzel, 65, East Moline, IL passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Genesis Illini Hospital, Silvis following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. There will be a visitation from 1-2:00 PM with a funeral service following at 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island. Burial at Rock Island Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the QC Animal Welfare Center. Colette was born on December 11, 1958 to Robert and Alice (Arndt)...

Charles “Kenny” Deaton, 83, of Moline, died Sunday, April 21, 2024 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island.  A funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the KNOX CHAPEL of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 2106 7th Avenue, Rock Island.  Visitation will be from 10-11 am Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Knox Chapel.  Entombment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery, Moline.  Memorials may be made in care of First Landmark Missionary...

Brian R. Miller, 62, of Moline, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Celebrate of Moline. Private committal services for Mr. Miller will be on Friday at the Rock Island National Cemetery.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island is assisting the family. Memorials may be made to his family. Brian was born on September 4, 1961, in Moline, a son of Richard and Marianne (Antoniou) Miller. Mr. Miller was a truck driver working for various companies. Brian enjoyed...