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2024
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John Neally Obituary
John was born on Dec. 6, 1956, to Frank "Brud" Neally Jr. and Patsy (Mapes) Neally in Carthage. After John graduated from Carthage High School in 1975, he went on to study at Carl Sandburg College.
John served as an officer with the Hamilton Police Department for two years and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office for four years. He loved his time in law enforcement. In 1984, he was elected to office as the Hancock County Circuit Clerk.
John went on to have four wonderful children; Joshua, Jacob, Olivia and Jared Neally.
In 2022, after 38 years as Circuit Clerk, John retired. He spent time riding his motorcycle, going for long walks around town, visiting with family and friends, and spending time with his treasured grandchildren. He never knew a stranger and was a friend to all. The steadfast and unwavering love he had for family and close friends is something that will truly be missed.
John was predeceased by father, Frank "Brud" Neally Jr.; mother, Patsy Neally; and brother, Mark Neally. He is survived by girlfriend, Deanna Markey; sons, Joshua (Jamie) Neally, Jacob (Brittany) Neally, Jared (Lainee) Neally; daughter, Olivia Neally; brothers Stan (Suzy) Neally, Danny (Donna) Neally; sisters Kim (Ed) McQuigg, Lisa (Albert) Neally; grandchildren Ryder and Carson Neally, Caliauna Herkert, Colter Norton, Henry Herkert and Aurora Herkert, Leighton and Olivya Neally; aunts Dorothy Mowrer and Phyllis (Charles) Vass; several cousins, nephews, and nieces.
Visitation to greet the family will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, March 1.
Funeral service will be held at First Christian Church DOC in Carthage at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 2.
A family-only graveside service will immediately follow at Moss Ridge Cemetery, Carthage.
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