John M. Bender, 55, of East Moline, passed away Monday January 13, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. A celebration of life will be held from 2-5PM Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Little Brown Jug at 1315 18th Ave in East Moline. Cremation has been accorded. Van Hoe Funeral Home. Ltd., in East Moline has been entrusted with the arrangements.

John was born June 12, 1964 in Rock Island, a son of William Sr. and Barbara (Enright) Bender. He married Angela Randall on May 27, 2007 in Davenport. He was a environmental specialist with International Operator's Union #150 working on the pipeline. He was a die-hard Bears fan and a Cubs fan . He was a horse owner at Quad City Downs and enjoyed NASCAR racing.

John is survived by his wife, Angela; daughter, Morgan Bender of Aledo, step-children: Mikki (Jeff) Schneckloth of Hampton, and Matthew Duncombe of East Moline; 5 grandchildren; his mother, Barbara Kershaw of Colona; brothers: William (Mary Ann) Bender of East Moline and Thomas (Brenda) Bender of Colona; several nieces and nephews; step-mother, Thelma Bender, East Moline, three step-sisters, three step-brothers, and his dog Lilly May.

He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, Aunt Charlene and dog, Alex.

A special thank you to Heartland Hospice of Moline.

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Saturday, January 25, 2020 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Little Brown Jug 1315 18th Avenue East Moline, Il 61244