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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory has been serving Quad Cities families since 1889. That was the year Charles R. Wheelan. Growing business caused C.R.

Wheelan Funeral Home, now Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory has been serving Quad City families since 1889. Wheelan, a Rock Island native, founded the funeral home, originally located at 322 – 20th Street under the name C.R. Wheelan to move three times before finding the location at 520 – 18th Street in 1920. In 2002, the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home in Milan was opened and in 2007, the new larger Rock Island location at 3030-7th Avenue was completed. In 2009, the funeral home in Reynolds at 801 W. Edgington Street was acquired which allows Wheelan-Pressly to better serve the southwest Rock Island County area. In 2015, the former Knox Mortuary, located at 2106 7th Ave., Rock Island , which had served the community since 1841 was added to the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home operation. After the addition of a crematory at this site and much renovation, the building is now known as the Knox Chapel of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory. This building with its formal chapel was opened in 2016. Steven Pressly a licensed funeral director since 1978 joined the Wheelan Funeral Home staff in 1984 working for owners and cousins, William K. and Robert W. Upon the retirement of William in 1988, Steven joined in partnership with Robert Wheelan. After Robert retired in 1998, Steven became President and Owner of the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory. In July of 2018, Steven sold the business to two of his employees, David Ven Huizen and Joseph Perez. David serves as President and Owner and Joseph serves as Vice-President and Owner. Although Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory has grown over the years, the owners and staff remain committed to serving every family as if they were their own. Our goal is for you to feel like family at your time of need. Our experienced funeral directors serve you with compassion, dignity and respect as we guide you through the options to create a memorable personalized funeral service. Our three locations in Rock Island, Milan and Reynolds include comforting gathering spaces, a crematory and our historic Knox Chapel. We invite you to visit us to tour our facilities and discuss plans for your celebration of life.

01/15/2026

Organizing parts of your home can be a good way to pass some time in the winter months. To get started, choose an area that troubles you, like a coat closet, desk, or junk drawer. Remove items you never use or don't like. Set aside items you aren't sure about, and review them in a couple of days. Clean the space, put like items together, and replace the items you love and use often.
Not sure where to begin? Do a search for other tips and encouragement to organize your home, garage or car for greater ease. Small steps can make a big difference!

01/15/2026

Your life is one of a kind, and your final farewell should reflect your unique legacy as well as your preferences. Take a moment to plan now to ensure your services reflect your wishes. This will protect your family from fatigue, stress, and uncertainty. Contact us to learn more about the benefits of preplanning and to discuss your options.

01/14/2026

January marks Funeral Director Wylie Halferty’s birthday month. Please join us in wishing him a happy birthday!

01/14/2026

Many communities see Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a "day on" -- a day to volunteer your service to the betterment of local organizations. Helping others can be a healing experience, too. Think about what you can do for your community in the upcoming days or weeks, whether it is a day to donate unused items to nonprofits or to give blood or perform hands-on volunteering at a food bank or other charity organization.

01/13/2026

Annual Mardi Gras Charity Ball
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center
2021 State Street, Bettendorf, IA
Black-tie event | Ticketed fundraiser, Tickets coming soon
Save the date for the Junior Board of Rock Island Mardi Gras Charity Ball, an elegant evening dedicated to supporting local children’s causes throughout the Quad Cities. This year’s theme, Love Stories, sets the tone for a night that blends celebration, tradition, and meaningful impact. Enjoy a cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, and a formal dinner, followed by the presentation of the Royal Court and the coronation of the King and Queen. Proceeds from the Ball directly support Junior Board’s mission of funding and volunteering with organizations that serve area youth. For those unable to attend, donations are also welcome, with patrons recognized in the event program. Get ready for a night to remember this coming February! See the link in the comments for details, donation options, and tickets.

01/13/2026

Journaling can be as simple as writing a few words a day in a favorite notebook. Or, you can purchase a guided journal that suits your personality and goals. Writing and doodling can free your mind of worries, if only for a few minutes.

01/08/2026

"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me was an invincible summer."
- Albert Camus

May we all find hope and resilience in this winter season.

01/07/2026

Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00–8:00 PM
Online (Zoom program)
This month, join Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jonathan Eig for an engaging virtual conversation about history, biography, and storytelling. Eig is the author of King: A Life, the first major biography in decades of Martin Luther King Jr. This work draws on newly declassified FBI files, offering a deeply human and carefully researched portrait of one of the most influential figures in American history. In this program, Eig will discuss how he brings historical figures to life on the page and what it means to write history for today’s readers. He will be joined in conversation by Mark Bazer, host of The Interview Show, for a thoughtful discussion that moves from the craft of biography to the enduring impact of the civil rights movement. American Sign Language interpretation and closed captioning are provided. Get a new perspective on how we bring history to life with our local library.
https://www.rockislandlibrary.org/event/bringing-history-life-jonathan-eig-25364

01/07/2026

Quad City Bald Eagle Days
January 9–11, 2026, Friday 4:00–8:00 PM | Saturday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Sunday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, IL
Admission: Adults $6 | Children ages 6–15 $1 | Children 5 and under free
The eagles are returning to the Quad Cities for a full weekend celebrating wildlife, conservation, and the great outdoors. Quad City Bald Eagle Days features live bald eagle and raptor demonstrations, educational exhibits, conservation displays, and a wide variety of nature-themed vendors and crafters. It’s a family-friendly event designed to educate, inspire, and bring the community together. Don’t miss out on the 45-minute Eagle Viewing Bus Tours led by the Quad City Audubon Society, offering a closer look at these majestic birds in their natural winter habitat.
https://www.qccaexpocenter.com/event-details/quad-city-bald-eagle-days

01/05/2026

Today is National Bird Day. Not only is it a good day to recognize the importance of birds in our ecosystem, but also the fact that many people feel that certain birds represent visits from beloved people we have lost. There is even a 2024 book about how birdwatching can help people in grief nurture hope. For those who are interested, it is called Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief by Courtney Ellis, who is also a pastor.

01/05/2026

Tuneful Tuesday Series: Grace Notes Flute Quartet
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 12:00–1:00 PM
Rock Island Public Library, Downtown Community Room
Warm up your winter afternoon with a free lunchtime concert featuring the Grace Notes Flute Quartet. This Tuneful Tuesday performance offers a relaxed and welcoming musical experience, perfect for longtime concertgoers and curious listeners alike. Enjoy an hour of live flute music in the comfort of the library, with light refreshments provided. The Tuneful Tuesday concert series is generously sponsored by Carol Horstmann and her husband, the late James Horstmann. Stop by, settle in, and enjoy the music.
https://www.rockislandlibrary.org/event/tuneful-tuesday-series-24888

01/04/2026

In case you need a reminder, grief is not selfish. Soren Kirkegaard wrote this in 1847:

“The work of love in recollecting one who is dead is thus a work of the most unselfish, the freest, the most faithful love. Therefore go out and practice it; recollect the one who is dead and just in this way learn to love the living unselfishly, freely, faithfully.”

We agree with practicing this kind of love. Reminisce to bring a loved one close again.

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