Heritage Wesleyan Church to Hold Services for Sandra Jane Hass, 85

Sandra Jane Hass, 85, formerly of Rock Island, IL, and most recently a resident of The Fountains in Bettendorf, IA, passed away on March 8, 2026. She recently celebrated her 85th birthday surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Heritage Wesleyan Church in Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 3030 7th Avenue, Rock Island. Additional visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Youth Hope, the Crisis Pregnancy Center, or a favorite charity.

Sandy was born February 18, 1941, in Kingstree, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Glen and Jane Perkins. She later moved to Rock Island, where she grew up and graduated from Rock Island High School. She went on to graduate from Augustana College and devoted her professional career to helping children as a speech therapist in the Rock Island and East Moline School Districts.

Sandy married Arthur John Hass Jr. on June 15, 1963, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rock Island. Together they built a life centered on family, faith, and community. John preceded her in death on March 25, 2018.

Faith was an important part of Sandy’s life. Sandy was one of the original members of Heritage Wesleyan Church and remained active in many church groups and ministries throughout the years. Her faith led her to join a mission trip to Africa, which was an especially meaningful experience for her.

Sandy dedicated much of her life to her family, friends and serving her community. She volunteered extensively and held leadership roles in numerous local organizations and non-profits. Sandy was a past President of the Franciscan Medical Center Auxiliary and the Tri-City Garden Club. Sandy was active with Visiting Nurses of Rock Island, the Junior Board of Rock Island—where she served as past President and Mardi Gras Chair—Easterseals, Bethany Home, Steak Club, the Quad City Symphony, Martin Luther King Center Advisory Board, Crisis Pregnancy Center, and the Rock Island Beautification Commission.

Sandy found joy in cooking, painting and many other creative activities, but reserved her greatest passion for designing and tending to her bountiful flower gardens. Her knowledge was extensive and well used as her award-winning gardens expanded and grew more beautiful.

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