John C. Neels, 75, Silvis, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home. A private Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 10AM. The services will be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/Van-Hoe-Funeral-Home-161227290568289/ Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline. Public Visitation is scheduled from 4-7 PM Tuesday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitors are asked to respect social distancing, and wear face-coverings. A rosary will be recited at 3:30 PM Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis, where he was a member.

John was born on August 15, 1944 in Delhart, TX, the son of Robert and Velma (Clarke) Neels. He married Sandy Hynd on May 9, 1964 at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, Moline. John worked for Illinois Oil Products, Rock Island, and retired in 1980 as a Welder from John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline. He was proud of being a mechanic and loved fishing.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Sandy, his mother Velma, sister Donna, many nieces, nephews, cousins and his body guard, Simba.

He was preceded in death by his children, Robert F. and Tamera L, Father Robert and siblings, Dave, Jerry and Mike.

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020 3:30 PM

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

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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

Wednesday, July 1, 2020 10:00 AM

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church 800 17th Street Silvis, Illinois 61282

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