John H. Etzel

John H. Etzel

John Etzel Obituary

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John was born on January 12, 1931 and passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018. John was a resident of Rock Island, Illinois at the time of passing. He married Darlene Ann Steen on March 31, 1951 in Rock Island. John was a graduate of Rock Island High School and had served in the U. S. Navy Reserve. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, February 2, 2018, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2502-29th Avenue, Rock Island. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Rock Island. Visitation at the Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on February 1, 2018. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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