Jose Gonzalez Sr., 73, of Moline, IL, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Genesis Silvis, IL. Visitation will be 4-7 pm Friday at the Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline. Graveside services will be 10 am Saturday at St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline.

Jose was born September 14, 1947, in Weslaco, TX, the son of Gabriel and Herminia "Minnie" (Mendoza) Gonzalez. He married Frances Rodriguez December 10, 1966. He retired from Lyon Metal Products, Montgomery, IL, in 1996, after 30 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Frances; daughters, Sylvia Schoenwetter, Moline, IL, and Sonya (Jessica) Zuba, Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren, Rick Schoenwetter, Andrew Schoenwetter, and Joshua Gonzalez; sisters, Esperanza Gonzalez de Olivares, Juarez, Mexico, and Carmen Samaniego, El Paso, TX; sisters-in-law, Maria Gonzalez, El Paso, and Olga Gonzalez, El Paso; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jose "Joe" Gonzalez Jr.; daughter, Irma Gonzalez; son-in-law, Stephen Schoenwetter; and brothers, Genaro and Jorge Gonzalez.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com

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Friday, September 17, 2021 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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

Saturday, September 18, 2021 10:00 AM

St. Mary's Cemetery 2301 3rd Street East Moline, Illinois 61244