John G. Neylon
Sunday, September 6, 1936
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Age:
80 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday December 16, 2016
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday December 17, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Funeral Mass
Date: Saturday December 17, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Sunday, September 6, 1936
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Age:
80 years old
Sunday, September 6, 1936
Date of Death:
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Age:
80 years old
John G. Neylon
John G. Neylon, 80, of Rochester, died peacefully at his home on December 13th, 2016
He was born September 6, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa to John D and Martha Neylon. He attended Dowling High School in Des Moines and St. Benedicts College in Atchison, KS. He served three years in the Marine Corp.
John was the retired owner of Custom Printing and Mailing CO. located in De Soto, IA.
He was married to Shirley Prieast at St. John’s Catholic Church in 1961 and they made their home in Des Moines. They spent summers at their cabin on Hinds Lake in Park Rapids, MN.
In 2009, they moved to Rochester. They were members of Resurrection Catholic Church.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Resurrection Catholic Church. Visitation is at 5:00PM to 7:30PM on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday at the church. Burial will be at a later date at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley, son, Tim (Jenny) of Rochester, daughter, Jennifer of Eyota, grandchildren; Hunter, Jake and Jackie, brother, Jim of Knoxville, IA, and his beloved dog, Roxie.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be directed to his church or Channel One food bank.
The family also wants to express gratitude to the doctors and staff at the NE Clinic Dialysis Unit for their care and affection for John these past three and a half years.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of John G. Neylon has received the following condolences.
Dear Shirley,
I'm hurting for you over the loss of Johnny. Although we've spent little time together over the years, I remember Johnny so very well from my youth, especially when he was in high school and at our frequent family gatherings. He was such a handsome and nice, soft spoken guy, and his joining the Marines was particularly impressive. I also have fond memories of your beautiful wedding and the reception where we were all very entertained by a guest who read personalities through handwriting. It was always a pleasure to visit you and Johnny at your lovely home in West Des Moines on my trips back home. I send you my sincerest sympathy and condolences. Wishing you sweet memories, Mary
To Shirley Neylon - Hi Shirley. I saw John's obituary in the Des Moines Register and saw his wife was you and had to send you this note. I think about you now and then and always wondered if you still lived in Des Moines. Remember me from Bankers Life??? Anyway, so sorry to hear about John. Just wanted you to know that we send you our sympathy and are thinking about you. Hope you get this message as I didn't know that you had moved and don't have your home address. Nels and I live in Huxley and are doing well. We have three children and they were all home last weekend for Christmas. I sure feel for you for this happening before the holidays. Not good anytime. We think every day it is very important to have good health. We are fortunate as we don't have any serious health problems but have lost many friends. Just wanted to send you our deepest sympathy. If you are ever in our area, please let me know. So Sorry for your loss - Nels & Rowena Nord
I'm very sorry for your loss, my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With love,
Bob-
Dear friends,
John was such a wonderful husband, father, and friend to so many in the world! He gave me my first job at Custom Printing and Mailing and inspired me to go to college and get a degree. My BFF, Jenny, and I gave him a run for his money in high school, but he always handled our shenanigans respectfully. I enjoyed many years spending time with the Neylons at the cabin. Some of my best memories in life are from Hines Lake and Park Rapids. This past summer, I was able to travel to Rochester with my nine-year-old twins, Nick and Abby, for Jacob's graduation from high school. I am so grateful that John was able to meet my children.
Jenny and I have been friends for over thirty years now. I am so glad to have know her amazing Father, John. I am a better person for having known him. Much love to you all.
God bless,
Christine Esser
Johnny ! You were a " Super Dude " for taking care of your Mom ! My Aunt Martha ! My second Mom ! :) I will Never forget You !
Sorry for your loss. I don't remember John too well, but Aunt Martha always shared things about him and it was always good. I'm sure he will be missed by many.
I will always remember John's big smile and gentle soul. He was a kind-hearted man who was always up for a good conversation. Thoughts and prayers are with John during his new journey and with his loved ones left behind.