About Us

K. Daniel DeVries, a lifetime Davenport native, joined the firm October 1, 1987. Dan attended St. Ambrose University and completed his Mortuary Science degree at Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago. Dan became a partner in the firm in January 1993, and sole owner in January 2016. Dan has four children: Samuel, Patrick, Jonathon, and Isabel, and two dogs: Stella and Ted.  He and his family are members of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Davenport.

Nick was born and raised in Davenport, and is a 2003 graduate of Assumption High School. He attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science graduating in September of 2006, and joined our staff shortly after. Nick is married to Alise (Reyhons) and they have three children: Brennan, Caroline, and Charlotte. They are members of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Davenport.

Born and raised in Moline, Austin is a 1999 graduate of Moline High School. Following high school, he went on to serve in the United States Navy, deploying in 2005-2006 in service to the nation in Operation Iraqi Freedom. 

In addition to his business and military experience, Austin spent six years in seminary formation, studying to be a Roman Catholic Priest. 

He holds a Masters Degree in Philosophy from the University of Saint Mary of the Lake, most recently completing a program of study at Pontificia Università della Santa Croce in Rome; as well undergraduate studies in Political Science at Northern Illinois University, and Philosophy at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. 

Austin's military awards and decorations include, Fleet Marine Forces Warfare Device, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Award (Gold Star in lieu of four awards), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, National Service Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with 'M' Device), Rifle Marksmanship Medal and Pistol Marksmanship Medal.

Born in Moline, David graduated from Erie High School before going on to Worsham College of Mortuary Science. He fine-tuned his skills by attending the Fountain National Academy of Professional Embalming Skills. David began his career as a funeral director in 1988 at Wheelan Funeral Home, where he has been serving Quad City area families at their time of need. In 2018, he became President & Owner of Wheelan-Pressly. David also serves as Deputy Coroner for Rock Island County.

David and his wife, Lisa (Hodgson) Ven Huizen, have two daughters, Victoria and Skylar, two grandsons, Logan and Lukas and a granddaughter, Lydia. They are members of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rock Island, where David is a member of the Knights of Columbus Allouez Council 658.

David is proud of his calling and lives by the Golden Rule of funeral service, treating people the way he would want to be treated in a most difficult time.

Raised in Rock Island, Joe has been around funeral and cremation services since he was 12. 

He began working at Wheelan Funeral Home at 16, when he mowed the property, washed vehicles, and assisted with visitation and flower deliveries. He studied business prior to going to Worsham College of Mortuary Science, where he graduated in 2007. Joe was working at a funeral home in Rockford, Illinois, before receiving an offer from Steve Pressly to come home and rejoin his dedicated and talented staff as a Funeral Director in 2009.  Joe is licensed in both, Illinois and Iowa and his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, golfing, playing softball and a variety of other community activities.

Tony was born and raised in Davenport and is a 1988 graduate of West High School.  He attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois, graduating in 1996.  He has been serving familes in the Quad Cities ever since.  Tony joined our team in July of 1999.  He and his wife Christina reside in LeClaire and together they have six children: Nicholas, Zachary, Hunter, Robyn, Jessica, and Megan, and seven grandchildren.

Mariah is a native of the Quad City area, currently residing in Andover, Illinois.  She graduated from the Mortuary Science Program at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Illinois in 2006.  She has been serving families in the Quad City area ever since.  Mariah joined our team in November of 2019. She and her husband Josh have three children, James, Caden, and Samantha.

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Robert J. McCabe, a third generation member of the funeral home, joined the firm on July 1, 1974. Robert attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota and received his degree in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota. He became a partner in the firm in January 1987. Bob sold his interest in the firm on December 31, 2015 and retired December 31, 2017.