John P. DePorter, 56, East Moline, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Illini Restorative Care, Silvis. Funeral services are 10 AM Monday, December 7, 2015 at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Visitation is 2-5PM Sunday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, where a rosary will be recited at 1PM. Memorials may be made to St. Anne Parish. John was born on January 20, 1959 in Moline, the son of Urban and Jacqueline (Blunke) DePorter. He graduated from UTHS, class of 1977. He married Joy O'Dell on October 21, 1989 at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline, and together they had two daughters. They later divorced. John had a long history as a professional painter at several Quad City area contractors. He owned and operated DEPCO and World Class Painting. He most recently worked as a member of the Painters Union Local 502 with Scott Decorating. John was known as "The Godfather" of painting and had many apprentices. He was a member of St. Anne Church. John enjoyed fishing, his Harley Davidson and listening to classical music. He was a Cub Fan and a Bears Fan. He was a loyal, loving and dedicated father to his girls. John followed in his father's footsteps, helping those in need. Survivors include his daughters, Jenna (Nichole) Kaltenbach, Cedar Rapids, IA, Jaclynn DePorter, Surprise, AZ, his mother Jackie DePorter, East Moline, special friend, Stephany Ashenhurst, East Moline, siblings, MaryEllen (Wayne) Blette, East Moline, Peggy Roffman, East Moline, Connie (Craig) Vervaecke, East Moline, and Jim DePorter (Brenda), Moline, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Urban "Mouse" who died on October 28, 2015.

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Monday, December 7, 2015 10:00 AM

St. Anne Catholic Church 555 18th Ave. East Moline, Illinois 61244