Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory

Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory 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.

Happy Halloween! Remember to be alert for little ghouls and goblins, and don't eat too many treats!
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! Remember to be alert for little ghouls and goblins, and don't eat too many treats!

Time to be thinking about safety for Friday when trick or treaters may be out and about. When driving, keep your eyes ou...
10/29/2025

Time to be thinking about safety for Friday when trick or treaters may be out and about. When driving, keep your eyes out for people walking and biking. When walking, wear light colored clothing or add stripes of reflective material to shoes and jackets. Be safe and have a great time this Halloween!

Preplanning a funeral or memorial service can save unnecessary stress on your family—and, with prepayment, it can avoid ...
10/28/2025

Preplanning a funeral or memorial service can save unnecessary stress on your family—and, with prepayment, it can avoid inflation and ease the financial burdens they might feel. Please contact us to learn more about this gift you can give your family.

Today is Make a Difference Day! Consider joining the millions of volunteers who make a difference with their free time. ...
10/25/2025

Today is Make a Difference Day! Consider joining the millions of volunteers who make a difference with their free time. That could be giving blood, helping at a food pantry, or donating used winter clothing to charity.

October is Health Literacy Month, making it a good time to reflect on your ability to advocate for your health. One tip ...
10/22/2025

October is Health Literacy Month, making it a good time to reflect on your ability to advocate for your health. One tip is to use only trusted medical sites when researching medical conditions and treatments. Research hospitals' websites are rich with quality information. Remember to talk to your doctor about any medical concerns, writing down your questions and their answers. If you struggle with this, consider taking an advocate with you to appointments.

Freedom to Read ’em Book Club – The Bluest EyeTuesday, October 28, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PMRock Island Public Library, Down...
10/21/2025

Freedom to Read ’em Book Club – The Bluest Eye
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Rock Island Public Library, Downtown Community Room
Join local readers for a discussion of Toni Morrison’s acclaimed debut novel, The Bluest Eye. This powerful story follows Pecola Breedlove, a young Black girl whose longing for blue eyes reveals the painful truths of beauty, identity, and belonging in America. Don’t miss out on a thought-provoking afternoon of literature and conversation.
https://www.rockislandlibrary.org/event/seniors-read-banned-books-22988

Got the Monday blues? Remember: tomorrow is another day. Rest tonight and start again in the morning.
10/21/2025

Got the Monday blues?
Remember: tomorrow is another day.
Rest tonight and start again in the morning.

Living with Loss – Conversation Circle Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Rock Island Public Library, Watts-...
10/16/2025

Living with Loss – Conversation Circle
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rock Island Public Library, Watts-Midtown Branch
Join a gentle, supportive group conversation on the many ways death and dying touch our lives. Facilitated by Jackie Hauer, Certified End of Life Doula with Sacred Mournings, this circle provides space to share stories, listen, and find community connection. Coffee, tea, and cake will be served. Open to all adults—no registration required.
https://www.rockislandlibrary.org/event/lets-talk-about-death-death-cafe-23231

As we see the leaves fall, we can be reminded of our loss. Treasure the beauty of nature as it sheds the past. Know that...
10/16/2025

As we see the leaves fall, we can be reminded of our loss. Treasure the beauty of nature as it sheds the past. Know that come spring, it will be renewed.

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