Richard C. Darland, 82, of Rock Island IL, formerly of Ottumwa IA, died Sunday July 12, 2009 in the emergency room at Trinity West Hospital in Rock Island. Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave. Rock Island, IL. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside services conducted by his son-in-law will be on Wednesday July 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Agency Cemetery in Agency, IA. Memorials may be made to 15th Avenue Christian Church. Richard Darland was born June 23, 1927 in Ottumwa, IA, a son of Ernest C. and Ruth Adeline (Hart) Darland. He married Dorothy Bailey on August 2, 1947 in Rock Island. In subsequent years, Richard was assistant manager at Singer Sewing Machine Company, in Ottumwa IA, and later went on to own and operate Darland Cleaning Service, Rock Island. He was a member of 15th Avenue Christian Church and an avid Cubs fan. Survived by his wife, Dorothy; 2 sons, 1 dau. & 2 grandsons and many nieces and nephews.
Richard C. Darland, 82, of Rock Island IL, formerly of Ottumwa IA, died Sunday July 12, 2009 in the emergency room at Trinity West Hospital in Rock Island. Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave. Rock Island, IL. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside services conducted by his son-in-law will be on Wednesday July 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Agency Cemetery in Agency, IA. Memorials may be made to 15th Avenue Christian Church. Richard Darland was born June 23, 1927 in Ottumwa, IA, a son of Ernest C. and Ruth Adeline (Hart) Darland. He married Dorothy Bailey on August 2, 1947 in Rock Island. In subsequent years, Richard was assistant manager at Singer Sewing Machine Company, in Ottumwa IA, and later went on to own and operate Darland Cleaning Service, Rock Island. He was a member of 15th Avenue Christian Church and an avid Cubs fan. Survived by his wife, Dorothy; 2 sons, 1 dau. & 2 grandsons and many nieces and nephews.
