Mary Lou Gutierrez's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Rock Island, Illinois

Mary Lou Gutierrez

February 9, 1929 - October 16, 2025 (96 years old)

Rock Island, Illinois

Mary Lou Gutierrez's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in Rock Island, Illinois

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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory

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Mary Lou Gutierrez

February 9, 1929 - October 16, 2025 (96 years old)

Rock Island, Illinois

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Mary Lou Gutierrez Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Lou Gutierrez of Rock Island, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary left this world on October 16, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy G. Hershey and Lillie Hershey (Poole); her spouse Epifanio Gutierrez; her daughter Valerie Gutierrez; and her brothers, Roy Hershey, Wendel Parrish and Wayne Parrish.

She is survived by: her children, Sharon Teel (James), Mark Gutierrez, Brian Gutierrez (Patty), Brent Gutierrez and Lisa Ellison (Ken); and her brother Truman Parrish (Sheila). She is also survived by 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rock Island for Masses.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory



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October 19, 2025

With much Love for a Amazing Soul, Gloria Bunch and Family sent flowers

“In loving memory of Mary Lou Gutierrez, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”


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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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Oct 20

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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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Oct 21

Funeral service

Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory
3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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Oct 21

Burial

Calvary Cemetery
1500 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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