James Vogel DeVries November 6, 1943 - June 19, 2024 James Vogel DeVries, 80, of Silvis, IL, passed away Wednesday June 19, 2024, at OSF Hospital, Peoria, IL. Jim was born November 6, 1943, in Morrison, IL, the son of Andrew and Janna Vogel DeVries. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. His career was spent as a truck driver, retiring from Standard Forwarding. He volunteered for several organizations over the years, including The Bix 7 and the Patriot Guard. He spent many years coaching softball teams and was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Bears fan. He was fun-loving and social and could be found many mornings enjoying coffee and conversation at Porky's. Graveside services for Mr. DeVries will be 9:00 AM Friday, July 19, 2024, at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Anyone wishing to attend should be at the Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline, by 8:30 AM. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday July 20, 2024, at the Green Rock Colona American Legion from 3:00 PM

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