Our Staff

Meet Our Caring Staff

Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

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David A. Ven Huizen

President, Owner, Funeral Director

A Moline native, David is humbled to be part of Van Hoe Funeral Home. David has served as a Funeral Director at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory for more than three decades and owner since 2018. He is a Deputy Coroner in Rock Island County, Illinois.

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Joseph Perez

Vice President, Owner, Funeral Director

After assisting with tasks around the Rock Island location of Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory as a teen, Joe was inspired to study business and mortuary science. He served as a funeral director in a Rockford, Illinois, funeral home before being invited back to Wheelan-Pressly, where he later became an owner.

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Mike Van Hoe

Manager/Funeral Director

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Kurt Hendrickson

Funeral Director

A third-generation funeral professional, Kurt has spent a lifetime in funeral service. Kurt graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago. He enjoys fishing and traveling.

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Donna Knickrehm

Administrative Assistant

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Brittney Perez

Administrative Assistant

Brittney has lived in the Quad Cities her whole life. She grew up a Moline "Maroon."  Brittney provides care for our families as an administrative assistant. Prior to joining the Wheelan-Pressly family, Brittney worked at the Rock Island Arsenal and several childcare facilities.

Brittney is a member at Edgewood Baptist Church. Brittney is also a member of Junior Board of Rock Island. She loves volunteering at her son's school and sporting events. She enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Brittney says, "It's truly a humbling experience working with this caring team. In people's hardest times, we have the opportunity to serve families by commemorating their loved ones through stories, celebrations and tributes. The work and dedication this staff portrays is truly amazing. I love connecting with people and doing what I can to help. I feel as though our team and families we serve are truly an extension of my family."

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Charlie Cervantes

Funeral Assitant/Greeter

Charlie joined our staff in September of 2014. He retired from the Rock Island Arsenal after 35 years, with his final seven years working as a protocol officer for the U.S. Army Garrison. Charlie graduated from United Township High School in 1977 and later graduated from Black Hawk College and attended Western Illinois University. He currently resides in Silvis, and is married to Sara. They have a son, two daughters, and seven grandchildren, with 1 on the way. Charlie enjoys staying physically active through various sports. He is a avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He is a member of St. Anne's Parish in East Moline.

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Jody Nagel

Funeral Assistant/Greeter

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Gary Wright

Funeral Assistant/Greeter

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Raymond Terronez

Funeral Assistant/Greeter

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Manuel Bustos

Funeral Assistant/Greeter

Manny joined the Van Hoe family in January of 2008.

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Donny Dobbelare

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Don joined the funeral home in 2013. He and his wife Donna have been married for 52 years and reside in Moline. He retired from John Deere Harvester Works in 1992, and is a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Moline. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus Leo Council #716 in East Moline. He also enjoys driving dealer trade cars.

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Craig Knobloch

Funeral Assistant/Greeter

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John Welling

Funeral Asssitant/Greeter

John joined our staff in February of 2014.