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John McBride Obituary
John Robert McBride, 70, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed from us at his home at 12 noon on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
He was born on Feb. 8, 1954, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Fort Madison, the son of John Stephen and Gloria Jeanne (McLain) McBride.
John will be tremendously missed by so many people.
A Nauvoo-Colusa graduate, he went onto become a horticulturist.
He was a fun-loving man who loved to fish and he always supported his beloved Chicago Bears, Cubbies and Iowa Hawkeyes.
John was also a phenomenal pool and card player.
He will be remembered by all as the "life of the party" and he had a true good heart.
John is survived by his daughter, Amy (Chris) Lewis; grandchildren, Kevin Aiello and Victoria Aiello; sisters, Rosemary (Harry) Ossont, Anita Anderson, Genny (Craig) Huls, Gerry (Steve) Weaver; brothers, Chris (Laura) McBride, David (Royal) McBride; uncle, Richard Ketcham; numerous cousins. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews, plus all the many friends he has made throughout the years. Special mention to his friend, Susie.
John was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Kenny Upton and nephews, K.J. Upton and Kurt Upton.
His body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home for cremation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo with Father Tony Trosley as celebrant.
A celebration of life will be held following the Mass of Christian burial at the Nauvoo Knights of Columbus.
A memorials have been established in his memory for Blessing Hospice or SS. Peter and Paul Catholic School.
Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Nauvoo is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences to the family may be left at www.sbbfuneral-home.com.
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