John R. Malmstrom, 86, East Moline, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at his home. Funeral services are 10 AM Monday, December 2, 2019 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Moline. Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct military honors. Visitation is 2-5 PM Sunday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, with a rosary to be recited at 1:30 PM. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or to Christ the King Catholic Church, where he was a charter member.

John was born on January 27, 1933 in Moline, the son of Crawford and Madeline (Meirhaeghe) Malmstrom. He served as a Sergeant in the US Air Force during the Korean War. He married Charlene Lambert on October 15, 1955 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline. John was as a General Contractor, starting his own company in the early 1960's. He was a member of the NRA and the Milan Rifle Club. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, shooting sports, gardening and beekeeping.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Charlene, children, Charles (Shannon) Malmstrom, Colona, Jane (Todd) Noles, Arvada, CO, Linda (Rick) Mathis, San Tan Valley, AZ, Marianne (Mark) Bishop, Lakewood, CO, and Theodore (Lisa Willoughby) Malmstrom, St. Louis, MO, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and siblings, Theresa Mack, Taylor Ridge, IL, Joan (Hector) Poelvoorde, East Moline, Rose Rodell, Freeport, IL and Evie Tomes, East Moline, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Larry, Jim, Butch and Bunny.

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Sunday, December 1, 2019 1:30 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Sunday, December 1, 2019 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Monday, December 2, 2019 10:00 AM

Christ the King Catholic Church 3207 60th St Moline, Illinois 61265