Ownership of the funeral home changed hands in 1928 with the death of Charles R. Wheelan. His son, Charles W. Wheelan, became the president working along side his brother William J. Wheelan. This was also the year the funeral home changed its...
Funeral Homes in Rock Island, IL
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Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Rock Island.
Suburbs of Rock Island: Rock Island Arsonal.
Rock Island is also known as: Rock Island County / Rock Island city.
Their current mayor is Mayor Dennis Pauley.
Zip codes in the city: 61201, 61204, 61299.
Rock Island County funeral flowers can be purchased from one of the local funeral shops we partner with.
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With the number of corporately owned funeral homes these days, we want you to know that we are FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED. Our family has served the Quad-Cities area for 4 generations and our goal is to keep providing the same level of service...
The Murphy Undertaking Business, established in 1895, began the business we are in today. John w. Murphy began this business on College Avenue. He built a new facility at 103 SW 3rd Street in 1939. Retiring in 1944, Mr. Murphy sold both his...
Rock Island, IL 61201
Rock Island, IL 61201
Rock Island, IL 61201
Rock Island, IL 61204
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Facts about the city
- Some of the notable people born here have been: Lane Evans (lawyer and politician), Pete Mickeal (basketball player), Brian Jones (basketball coach), John Allred (trombonist), Jeffrey Gold (playwright and filmmaker), Madison Keys (tennis player), and Bobby Schilling (restaurateur and politician).
Rock Island is a city in and the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The original Rock Island, from which the city name is derived, is the largest island on the Mississippi River. It is now called Arsenal Island. The population was 39,018 at the 2010 census. Located on the Mississippi River, it is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Moline, East Moline, and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. The Quad Cities has a population of about 380,000. The city is home to Rock Island Arsenal, the largest government-owned weapons manufacturing arsenal in the US, which employs 6,000 people.Rock Island has great neighborhoods where residents feel at home. There’s a wide variety of housing available in Rock Island including historic homes, new downtown condos, new construction in the heart of the city, and wooded retreats. The Rock Island-Milan School District, Rockridge School District (southwest portion of city) along with private schools, are innovative and prepare students for life. Rock Island offers plenty of options to play. The District (Downtown Rock Island) has art galleries and theatres, nightclubs and coffee shops, and restaurants of all flavors. Golf courses, parks, a casino, botanical center, marina, historic tours, bike paths, and festivals will keep you entertained.Rock Island has been named one of the 10 most exciting places in Illinois. Movoto Real Estate, a national real estate company, put Rock Island behind only Evanston and Woodstock and ahead of Chicago in its list of the state's 10 most fun cities.Rock Island ranked No. 1 in nightlife locales per capita in Illinois and No. 6 in music venues per capita. The city also has "a ton of comedy clubs and off the grid venues."In 2015 Rock Island was ranked the 32nd "Best Small City" in the country based on economic health, affordability, and quality of life.
Rock Island Obituaries
It was reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on December 31st, 2019 that Rhoda Marilyn Wertheimer (Gellman) died in Glendale, Wisconsin. Ms. Wertheimer was 89 years old and was born in Rock Island, IL. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rhoda Marilyn's life.
It was noted by Grand Island Independent on December 5th, 2019 that Helen L Campos (Wade) perished in Grand Island, Nebraska. Ms. Campos was 69 years old and was born in Rock Island, IL. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Helen L's life.
It was written by Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier on December 1st, 2019 that David Galen Helm passed away in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Helm was 82 years old and was born in Rock Island, IL. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor David Galen's life.
It was revealed by Des Moines Register on November 11th, 2019 that Nancy Lee Cappaert (Greim) passed on in Des Moines, Iowa. Ms. Cappaert was 82 years old and was born in Rock Island, IL. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Nancy Lee's life.
It was reported by Peoria Journal Star on September 16th, 2019 that Mary "Sister Marilyn Ring" Stephen perished in Rock Island, Illinois. Stephen was 88 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary "Sister Marilyn Ring"'s life.
It was written by Des Moines Register on September 13th, 2019 that Rose Hansen (Moreno) perished in Madrid, Iowa. Ms. Hansen was 90 years old and was born in Rock Island, IL. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Rose's life.
It was revealed on September 1st, 2019 that Mary Ann McLachlan passed away in Clearwater, Florida. McLachlan was 79 years old and was born in Rock Island, IL. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Mary Ann's life.
It was noted by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on August 21st, 2019 that Barbara Joan Lee died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lee was 64 years old and was born in Rock Island, IL. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Barbara Joan's life.
It was disclosed by Des Moines Register on July 10th, 2019 that Beverly J Kukowski (Klove) passed on in Urbandale, Iowa. Ms. Kukowski was 89 years old and was born in Rock Island, IL. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Beverly J's life.
It was reported on June 15th, 2019 that Vernon E Soeken passed on in Rock Island, Illinois. Soeken was 79 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Vernon E's life.
History
It is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Moline, Illinois East Moline, Illinois Moline, and the Iowa cities of Davenport, Iowa and Bettendorf, Iowa The original Rock Island, from which the city gets its name, is the largest island in the Mississippi River and is now known as Arsenal Island. The population was 39,684 at the United States Census 2000 census. Rock Island is the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois Island County, Illinois, United States. . .
The official website for the city of Rock Island is http://www.rocksolidrockisland.com/.
News
Rock Island National Guardsman dies during training at Camp Dodge
A 34-year-old Illinois Army National Guardsman ... Burial with full military honors will follow at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf.
http://www.qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=515949
Eugene Gene F. Belles
BETTENDORF Private funeral services for Eugene Gene F. Belles, 89, of Bettendorf were held on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary in Davenport. Interment was at the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery in Rock Island, IL ...
http://clintonherald.com/obituaries/x104128734/Eugene-Gene-F-Belles
Edward 'Bud' deSilva Jr.
He was born October 25, 1931 to Dr. Edward and Gretchen deSilva in Rock Island, Illinois. In 1949 he graduated from Rock ... Memorial gifts may be made to the charity of your choice. Weerts Funeral Home, Davenport, is assisting the family with arrangements.
http://www.qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=517677
South Regional Member Exchange Digest for Sept. 30-Nov. 1
It's pursuing testing for a possible project on citrus land in western St. Lucie County while keeping its option open for a Hutchinson Island wind farm ... was never declared "presumed dead," a formal funeral was never held here. By Michael Barrett, The ...
http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/south-regional-member-exchange-digest-for-sept-30-nov-1/a92a1f80d0b547009789e39a8313c641
Norman L. Knott Sr.
He was born on July 23, 1921 in Oregon, IL ... on Mantis Island, near New Guinea and Australia and operated a rescue boat. He was an electrician and had co-founded Ballard Electric of Rockford. He had lived in Avon Township, Rock County before moving to ...
http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2010/10/29/announcements/obituaries/obit2902.txt
Tristate Regional News, Thursday 10/28
His funeral will be Friday at Voss Chapel in Seymour ... The university says bomb-sniffing dogs were brought in from McDonough and Rock Island Counties, but no bomb was ever found. Illinois High School Team Forced To Forfeit Games (East St. Louis) -- The ...
http://tristatehomepage.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=212296
Rock Island Funeral Homes and funeral services in Illinois
Listing all funeral homes in Rock Island, Illinois so you can easily send flowers to any location (same day delivery) or find any funeral service.
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Hodgson Funeral Home
Rock Island, IL 61201. 309-786-4433. Visit the website. Social Security ... 1415 River Drive. Moline, IL 61265. 309-764-1000. Rock Island Cemeteries ...
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Hodgson Funeral Home
Hodgson Funeral Home. 608 - 20th St. Rock Island, IL 61201. Telephone: ... Please enter the letter displayed in the corresponding box below the column. ...
http://www.hodgsonfuneralhome.com/?page=pg__contactus
Funeral Services & Cemeteries Rock Island
Top Funeral Services & Cemeteries in Rock Island - Chippiannock Cemetery & Crematory, Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Hodgson Funeral Home, Calvary Cemetery, ...
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Wheelan-Pressly Family of Funeral Homes of Rock Island and ...
In 2007 we opened our new location at 3030-7th, Avenue Rock Island. In 2009 we purchased the former Family Funeral Home at 801 W. Edgington Street Reynolds. ...
http://www.wheelanfuneralhome.com/AboutUs/
Cemeteries - Rock Island National Cemetery - Burial and ...
Rock Island National Cemetery - The VA National Cemetery Administration honors the military service of our Nation's veterans. We provide a dignified burial and ...
http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/rockisland.asp