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Thomas Kleppe Obituary
PEORIA - Thomas Kleppe, 74, of Peoria passed away at 9:15 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, in his home, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease and prostate cancer.
He was born on June 26, 1942, in Peoria, the son of Henry and Maxine Allen Kleppe. He married Janice Gleason in South Bend, IN, on December 28, 1968. She survives.
Also surviving are three children, Sheila (Brad) Fink of Edelstein, Joseph (Jolene) Kleppe of Woodbury, MN, and Sharon Kleppe of Peoria; three grandchildren, Max and Julia Fink and Aurora Kleppe; one brother-in-law, Michael (Pati) Gleason of La Mirada, CA; 7 nieces; and 3 nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Seals.
Thomas graduated from Washington High School in South Bend, IN, in 1960. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany in 1968 and 1969. Tom was a journeyman ironworker for Peoria Ironworkers Local 112 for 38 years, retiring in 2007. He was a fan of NASCAR and the Chicago Bears. He most enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren.
Tom was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church, where he served as an usher and Eucharistic minister.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Jude Catholic Church in Peoria. Father Eric Bolek will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017, at the church, and also one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday. Cremation will be accorded following the service. A burial will take place at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria at a later date.
Haskell-Hott Funeral Homes in Princeville is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, in care of St. Jude Catholic Church in Peoria.
Condolences may be left for Tom's family on his tribute wall at www.haskellhott.com.
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Jean Martinez nee Brant
June 3, 2018
Dear Tom's family, I'm sorry I didn't know about his passing, but I just wanted you to know how dear of a friend he was to my family. We were in school together in South Bend. He was one half of the "two Toms" that were often at our house visiting my sister and I, but mostly visiting and teasing my Dad. He and Tom Mink were quite the pair. Tom came through New Mexico several years ago and stopped and stayed for a couple of days. He'll never be forgotten...he was a very special man and friend. It's amazing how those you grew up with always fit the very definition of friend. Smiles and laughter defined him. Regards.... Jean Brant Martinez .... A Hoosier in Springer, NM
February 24, 2017
To Janice and family:
Just heard about Tom today from a patient I was seeing in Las Vegas. He was such a kind and gentle man and even though it has been 2 years since I have seen him, he will always hold a wonderful place in my heart. It was an honor and privilege to be his doctor in Peoria. I will never forget his kind words and smile.
Jeff Morton
January 30, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss. Tom was a wonderful man and I have a lot of fond memories of you all. Jan McQueary
Angie Walker
January 25, 2017
Very sorry for your loss, I grew up in Alta Gardens and Tom lived across the street. I babysat many years there during the summer. He was always the kindest man. Keeping you all in my prayers
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