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John William Breckle
JOHN WILLIAM BRECKLE
Rock Island, Ill.
John William Breckle of Rock Island, Ill., formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away in his home on April 25. He is survived by his wife, Diane; two daughters, Heidi Wagner of Alaska and Nicole (Laurie) Breckle of Chicago; five grandchildren, Camile, Briana, Aubre, Brogan and Chandler and their families, all of Alaska; two sisters, Judy (John) Kelly of Florida and Christy (Roger) Lundahl of Moline, Ill.; and and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lillian Breckle.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family would appreciate donations to UnityPoint Hospice in Rock Island, who were the best at providing kind, loving care to John and his family in their time of need. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Isle Bettendorf in the Riviera Room on Saturday, April 30, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
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