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.

Remember to shop at local businesses as much as possible. Small businesses keep communities strong!
11/29/2025

Remember to shop at local businesses as much as possible. Small businesses keep communities strong!

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family hearts full of happiness and gratitude this Thanksgiving Day!

A birthday is coming up for Administrative Assistant Lisa Ven Huizen. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday!
11/26/2025

A birthday is coming up for Administrative Assistant Lisa Ven Huizen. Join us in wishing her a happy birthday!

Move-it Monday reminds you to get up and move around. This week, take extra time to walk, dance or enjoy other movement ...
11/24/2025

Move-it Monday reminds you to get up and move around. This week, take extra time to walk, dance or enjoy other movement in anticipation of Turkey Day! Making movement a pleasant habit rather than a chore is often the key to staying active. Play, move, and relish a healthier lifestyle.

Funeral Director Jason Stickell celebrates a birthday this week. Let's send him our best wishes for a great birthday!
11/24/2025

Funeral Director Jason Stickell celebrates a birthday this week. Let's send him our best wishes for a great birthday!

Christmas Craft ShowFriday–Sunday, November 28–30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMQCCA Expo Center, Rock Island Admission: $6Ce...
11/24/2025

Christmas Craft Show
Friday–Sunday, November 28–30, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island
Admission: $6
Celebrate the season and support local makers at the 35th Annual Christmas Craft Show! With more than 160 talented vendors, shoppers will find everything from handmade ornaments and home décor to jewelry, textiles, and one-of-a-kind gifts. It’s the perfect place to start your holiday shopping while enjoying the creativity and craftsmanship of regional artisans.
https://www.qccaexpocenter.com/christmascraftshow

Some Honor Tree ornaments will be available on Saturday when the Festival of Trees opens. Feel free to honor or remember...
11/21/2025

Some Honor Tree ornaments will be available on Saturday when the Festival of Trees opens. Feel free to honor or remember someone you love this holiday with these unique items.

We were honored to share some of our story on QC Live this week. Thank you to KWQC and Morgan Ottier for the opportunity...
11/21/2025

We were honored to share some of our story on QC Live this week. Thank you to KWQC and Morgan Ottier for the opportunity to talk about Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home & Crematory’s history as well as our caring staff across four locations — Rock Island, Milan, Reynolds, and Knox Chapel. Take a peek at this interview when you have a chance, and let us know what you learned.
https://www.kwqc.com/2025/11/18/wheelan-pressly-funeral-home-expands-services-honors-legacy-across-quad-cities/

Caregivers of people with dementia have a lot on their plate. This article talks about ways to make Thanksgiving and oth...
11/21/2025

Caregivers of people with dementia have a lot on their plate. This article talks about ways to make Thanksgiving and other holidays less stressful for the person and the caregiver -- as well as their extended family. Learn more about how to manage holidays when you are caring for a person with dementia. Setting expectations and adapting to the person can ease the stress.

Holidays can be challenging for families living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Get tips for celebrating safely and keeping everybody healthy.

Remember to give yourself a little time in the sun every day. As the days shorten, this could help you sleep better and ...
11/18/2025

Remember to give yourself a little time in the sun every day. As the days shorten, this could help you sleep better and feel more lively!

Festival of Trees November 22-30, 2025RiverCenter, Downtown DavenportGeneral Admission: $12Don’t miss out on the magic o...
11/17/2025

Festival of Trees
November 22-30, 2025
RiverCenter, Downtown Davenport
General Admission: $12
Don’t miss out on the magic of the Festival of the Trees this year! Start the holiday season off with the free holiday helium balloon parade. The festival features many events ranging from a Teddy Bear Tea to a Celebrity Lunch, there is something for all ages. Follow the links below and stay updated with all the holiday fun!
Honor ornaments: https://www.qcfestivaloftrees.com/shop
Event details: https://www.qcfestivaloftrees.com

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Rock Island, IL
61201

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