Joseph J. Krol, 91, Silvis, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline. Funeral services are 10 AM Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. Burial is in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline, where the East Moline American Legion Post 227 will conduct military honors. Visitation is 4-7 PM Tuesday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline, where a rosary will be recited at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis for Masses or to the East Moline American Legion Post 227, Joe was a member of both.

Joe was born on May 1, 1928 in Moline, the son of Stanley and Konstansia (Olender) Krol. He married Sally Owens on June 14, 1952 in East Moline. Sally died November 2, 2010. Joe proudly served his country in the US Navy and the Navy Reserves. He retired in the late 1980's from the former International Harvester Works, East Moline as a computer operator after 35 years. Joe was a member of the UAW local 1356, serving as Union officer and safety committeeman. He was an avid hunter.

Survivors include his children; Michele (Gil) Gibson, Fenton, IL, Jolene (Dan) Kannenberg, East Moline and Kevin (Angie) Krol, East Moline, grandchildren; Sarah (Dave) Fritch, Joshua Gibson, Julie (Brett) Utz, Jenna (Juan) Aguilera and Haley Krol, great grandchildren; Jack, James, Johnathan, Chloe, Wyatt and Lucy sister-in-law, Mary Krol and nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Victor, Stanley, Antoinette and Mayme.

Special thanks to Heartland Hospice and Hope Creek Care Center.

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020 3:30 PM

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

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 10:00 AM

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