1928
John
2023
John Corby "Jack" Kleiss
January 30, 1928 — June 10, 2023
John Corby "Jack" Kleiss, 95, of Decatur passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Hickory Point Christian Village in Forsyth.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdesm 3850 Lourdes Dr. in Decatur with Father Michael Friedel, celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 -10:00 AM, Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery with Military Honors. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials in John’s honor may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church or Safe Haven Hospice.
John was born on January 30, 1928 in Tuscola, IL, the son of Herman and Marcella (Robidoux) Kleiss. John married Beverley Cahill and they spent 74 loving years together. John was a charter member of Out Lady of Lourdes Church and was employed for 36 years at Morgan Sash and Door. He was a master carpenter and wood worker. John was a graduate of Tuscola High School and a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S.Navy Seabees
John is survived by his loving wife Beverley; children: Pat Kerner of Arcola, IL; Linda Carlson of Lakeville, MN; Phil (Jennifer) Kleiss of Woodstock, GA; John (Mikia) Kleiss of Clinton, IL and Tom (Julie) Kleiss of Lake Quivira, KS; brother: Chub Kleiss; xisters: Rita Lichtenwalter and Carol Madigan; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Frank; sister, Mary Jane; and son-in-law, Mike Kerner.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdesm 3850 Lourdes Dr. in Decatur with Father Michael Friedel, celebrant. Visitation will be 9:00 -10:00 AM, Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery with Military Honors. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials in John’s honor may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church or Safe Haven Hospice.
John was born on January 30, 1928 in Tuscola, IL, the son of Herman and Marcella (Robidoux) Kleiss. John married Beverley Cahill and they spent 74 loving years together. John was a charter member of Out Lady of Lourdes Church and was employed for 36 years at Morgan Sash and Door. He was a master carpenter and wood worker. John was a graduate of Tuscola High School and a Korean War veteran serving in the U.S.Navy Seabees
John is survived by his loving wife Beverley; children: Pat Kerner of Arcola, IL; Linda Carlson of Lakeville, MN; Phil (Jennifer) Kleiss of Woodstock, GA; John (Mikia) Kleiss of Clinton, IL and Tom (Julie) Kleiss of Lake Quivira, KS; brother: Chub Kleiss; xisters: Rita Lichtenwalter and Carol Madigan; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Frank; sister, Mary Jane; and son-in-law, Mike Kerner.
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