Obituaries

Neal K. Horwedel

February 10th, 1969 – October 4th, 2023

Neal K. Horwedel, age 54 of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Vermont, Illinois, passed away at 11:04 pm on Wednesday, October 4th, 2023 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was born on February 10, 1969 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of George and Shirley (Roddis) Horwedel. He married Misty Yelton on June 5, 2013 in Hawaii. She survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Emily, Hannah and Kadie Horwedel, grandson Barrett Stoneking, mother Shirley Horwedel, sister Georgia Cassidy and three brothers, Mark (and Kathy) Horwedel, Craig (and Diane) Horwedel and Lance (and Debby) Horwedel.

Neal was preceded in death by his father.

He was a graduate of VIT High School and Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.

Neal worked as a Safety Manager in the construction field, last working at Sivyer Steel Castings in Bettendorf, Iowa.

He was passionate about fantasy football, the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Jets and the Philadelphia 76ers. When he wasn’t posting or arguing on Facebook, he was listening to the greatest rock band in the world, The Rolling Stones.

Services will be held on Thursday, October 12th at 11:00 am at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois. Pastor Matthew Thiner will be officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery, Ipava, Illinois. Memorials in Neal’s memory may be made to the Vermont Fire and Rescue Squad or the Arizona Boston Terrier Rescue

Condolences

October 9th, 2023

I can't express my sorrow at the loss of Neal. Hugs and prayers to the entire Horwedel family.

October 9th, 2023

My sincerest condolences to all of Neal's friends and family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Nicole Carithers

October 9th, 2023

A bright bright light extinguished way too soon. I know he will be missed by many- too big of a personality to forget. I’m working on Thursday so will not be able to make his service, but will be thinking of all his family❤️ jobie

October 9th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you .

October 9th, 2023

So very sorry to all family and friends. Thoughts and prayers for all of you. ❤️ Ruth Huber

October 9th, 2023

Our deepest condolences to all the family. John & Sandy Bybee

October 9th, 2023

My sincerest condolences in this time of great sorrow for the family and friends of Neal. This loss is devastating. Janis Weaver Robinson

October 9th, 2023

To all the Horwedel Family- We are so very sorry for your loss. May you all be comforted with loving memories of Neal as you grieve his loss. God be with you all.
Our love, Pam and Mike France

October 9th, 2023

Condolences to the Horwedel family. Will never forget our lively discussions about my beloved Cubs and your Cardinals. Always thought of Neal when I listened to The Rolling Stones. - Keith Pilger-

October 9th, 2023

So very sorry for the loss that you all must feel. My heart goes out to all of the Horwedel family! Rita (Baker) Cassel

October 9th, 2023

My heart aches forthe whole family. Carole Derry

October 9th, 2023

So sorry for your loss.Thoughts and prayers for you all. Daniel and Becky Hamm

October 9th, 2023

Words fail to express the sorrow of this loss. Prayers for the Family and Friends. Randy and Mardeen Snowden

October 9th, 2023

So sorry for the whole families loss.. He was definitely a great guy and will be missed by so many...💔 Brenda Little ❤️

October 9th, 2023

To the family and friends of Neal please accept our sympathy at his passing. May you feel God's love and comfort during this difficult time. Rodney and Theresa Keefauver

October 9th, 2023

Sorry to hear this. Prayers for his family.

October 9th, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family! May fond memories help you through this difficult time in life!

October 9th, 2023

So sorry for you loss Lance, Debbie , Tara, Preeston& Peyton my prayers are with you all love Grandma Linda Stambaugh

October 9th, 2023

So very sorry for your loss. Keeping all the family in prayers. Linda Bair

October 9th, 2023

Sorry for your loss, lifting you all in prayer.

October 9th, 2023

Prayers for his family and friends. May God bless and comfort you through your time of sorrow.

October 9th, 2023

Prayers for his family and friends. May God bless and comfort you through your time of sorrow. Ruth Ann Ellison.

October 9th, 2023

So very sorry to hear about Neal. May your special memories give you comfort during this difficult time. Jane and Lewis Bauer

October 9th, 2023

I am so sorry Neal was a great fun loving person and will be missed

October 9th, 2023

You will be missed Is Neal We'll miss the cardinal conversations, rest and peace, my friend. Prayers to the family.

October 9th, 2023

Heaven let your light shine down on the Horwedel family in their time of need. You all are in our Thoughts and prayers. Bryan & Shelly

October 9th, 2023

A void that can never be filled again in so many lives he touched. Hugs to the entire Horwedel family. Debbie Douglas 💔

October 9th, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to family and friends
Sincerely, Nancy Rutledge

October 9th, 2023

Such a shock to hear the news of Neal's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ora nad Mary Shaw Welch

October 9th, 2023

So sorry for your family and your loss of a loved one.
Barney and Jane Ogden

October 9th, 2023

Neal and I had so many fun memories growing up. Peace and hugs to the entire family. I wish I could be there to pay my final respects.
Tim Bair

October 9th, 2023

My deepest sympathies to the entire Horwedel family!

October 9th, 2023

Our deepest heartfelt sympathies to the entire Horwedel family! This was shocking to hear, as we always enjoyed hearing from him! We are lifting prayers for each and everyone that knew him growing up or as family!
Kathy and Rick Heller family

October 9th, 2023

Such sad news, our hearts go out to the whole Horwedel family, and especially to Shirley. There is no greater pain than the loss of a child. We wish you peace and love in this time of grief. Carl and Linda Kingery

October 9th, 2023

Rest in peace my friend.

October 10th, 2023

I am saddened by Neal's passing. I know his family and friends will miss him dearly.
Thinking and praying for comfort in grief.
Cindy Poppenhager-Lewis

October 10th, 2023

Prayers for all the Horwedel family.in the loss of their brother and son. He will be missed by many, Lynn Spencer

October 10th, 2023

So sorry for your family's loss. Sandy Bent

October 10th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Norma Meehan

October 10th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the whole family. Vicki Derry Shannon

October 10th, 2023

My condolences to the Horwedel family.

October 10th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the whole family. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
Linda LaFary

October 10th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family. From the Bill and Nancy Roddis family

October 10th, 2023

Our deepest sympathy to the Horwedel family. In our prayers. Joe and Myra Bruketta

October 10th, 2023

So sorry for the Horwedel family…Lance & Debby you are in my thoughts.
Kathy (Sherwood) Rhodes.

October 10th, 2023

My heart and prayers go out to all of the Horwedel family and friends

October 10th, 2023

My sympathy goes to the Horwedel family. I will miss going back and forth with Neal about sports and whose teams are more insufferable. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Mike Snowden

October 11th, 2023

Prayers for the Horewdel family. My memories of Neal are from school when we were all kids & life seemed simple. May you Rest In Peace Neal & May God angels surround your family with love & peace.❤️

October 11th, 2023

Our condolences to the family. Gone way too soon. Bill and Amy Young

October 12th, 2023

So sorry for your loss he was a great guy and good friend rip Neal fly high buddy

October 12th, 2023

So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with the whole family. Robbie and Scarlett Plate

October 12th, 2023

I was so sorry to hear of Neal's passing. He was a very nice guy with a good heart. R.I.P. Neal. Tony and Lynne Campbell

October 12th, 2023

Very sorry for the family’s loss. Neal was a longtime friend of whom I will miss. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to the funeral but my thoughts and prayers are with you guys. R.I.P. Neal. You’ll never be forgotten. Todd Snowden

October 13th, 2023

My heart goes out to the entire Horwedel family.. Hugs and prsyers❤️Jill Bainter

October 13th, 2023

My prayers go out the entire Horwedel family
Todd Carithers

October 27th, 2023

Thinking of you and your family. Prayers sent. -Michael Myland