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John Van Hoe Obituary
April 5, 1935 - September 20, 2024
John William Van Hoe, 89, East Moline, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline. Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Van Hoe Funeral Home, with a rosary recited at 1 p.m. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, East Moline.
John was born April 5, 1935, in Moline, Ill., the son of Albert and Nellie (Keene) Van Hoe. He was a graduate of Alleman High School Class of 1953, where he notably received the first detention ever given at the high school. John later graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago in 1956. He married Carole Blunke on January 23, 1960, at St. Anne Catholic Church in East Moline. He was a licensed funeral director at Van Hoe Funeral Home for over 60 years taking the baton from his father and passing it to his sons in the late 90's. John was an honest, caring, kind and gentle man who lived as he wanted to be treated.
He is survived by his first wife of 64 years, Carole; children: Mike (Tammy) Van Hoe, East Moline, Dan Van Hoe, East Moline, Mary Margaret Van Hoe, Rockford, Ill., Andy (Christine) Van Hoe, Moline, and Katie (Joe) Nonnenmann, Preemption, Ill.; grandchildren: Elizabeth, Hannah (Zach), Sarah (Nick), Rebekah, Callie, Bailey, Max, Jo, Kelsey, Nathan, Isabelle, Skylar, Sam, Jack and Henry; great-grandchildren: Quinn, Arabella, Talle, and one on the way; brother-in-law, Dick Whitney, East Moline; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, David; and sisters: Lois (Reg) Pugh, MaryJo (Vince) Polaschek, and Eileen Whitney.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to The Woman's Choice Center, Bettendorf, Iowa.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com.
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Susan Poelvoorde Krutsinger
October 16, 2024
WOW, I had no idea that John had passed.
I´ve got to say that he was one amazing person. My family has always had Van Hoes for all the funerals in our family and he always made sure everything was perfect.
John was also such a fun guy, so easy to talk to and just had a way of taking that sting away when you loose someone you love.
I´m sure the whole family is realing with the loss of their beloved Husband, Father,Grandfather and Uncle. I know our family will greatly miss him as well.
Many prayers of comfort and peace in the days to come.
Susan Poelvoorde Krutsinger
Betty Quigley
September 30, 2024
Meg- I am sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you comfort. Betty Quigley (Onederbear)
Jill Dailey-Kelly
September 26, 2024
Mike/Tammy, Please accept our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved father/husband. Cherish the memories that you all share in your special memories of him. Sincerely, Robert (Bob) Dailey & Jill Dailey-Kelly
Patricia Mosley
September 25, 2024
Thank u Mr VanHoe for having sons to help us all with the planning of our loved ones, always with your quick wit you will be missed! God Bless and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Chuck Holley
September 25, 2024
CHUCK AND DARLYNE HOLLEY FORMERLY OF EAST MOLINE THOUGHT A LOT OF JOHN OVER THE YEARS. JOHN IS A GODLY ,HONEST MAN MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND FREINDS OF JOHN. GBY CHUCK &DARLYNE HOLLEY ,SCOTTSDALE,AZ
Mike Vickerman
September 24, 2024
John,what a pleasure for your Black Beauty and I,You are 1 in a million and never to be forgotten,much Love to your Family,God Bless and Rest in Peace My Friend
Dave & Sybil Kizer, Greer, South Carolina
September 23, 2024
We have so many fond memories of John, especially his unforgettable jokes and gifted sense of humor. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Carol and all the family. May you find comfort in memories of happier times.
Sandra West
September 23, 2024
Mike and family, very sorry for the loss of your father.
Sandy West
Bob Dinneweth
September 23, 2024
John,
You will always be remembered and never forgotten.
Tia
September 22, 2024
Carole so very sorry to you and family.
Cynthia Casey
September 22, 2024
My heart aches for Carole and his family. John was one of kindest, compassionate, family oriented man I have ever met. When my brother Jim passed, he went above and beyond for my daughter. I will be forever thankful for the kindness, understanding and patience he showed her John, you will be missef.
The Nguyn Family
September 22, 2024
John, his family, the Ahern family plus many other families along with Father Dunn and Father Logan of the St. Mary´s Catholic Church in East Moline sponsored our family from a refugee camp in California to settle in East Moline in 1975, after the Vietnam War. They helped us in term of shelter, food, clothing and many other aspects of life in a new country. For that we are forever grateful! We remain friends ever since.
John, when you see Sue and John Ahern in heaven, tell them we say "Hello!" However, we are not in any hurry to join all of you yet!
Rest in Place
The Nguyn family
Lynne Sebastian
September 22, 2024
John always treated me as if I were family during the loss of my parents and whenever I attended someones funeral. He was a very sweet kind man and missed by many.
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