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John Klasen Obituary
He was born July 11, 1918, in Chicago, to Andrew and Julia Klasen. On Dec. 30, 1944, he married Dorothy Schwaller at St. Stanislaus Church in Chicago.
He retired from the Chicago Police Department and was a McHenry County bailiff of WW Grainger Security. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the Marines.
Survived by his wife, Dorothy; his children, John T. (Barbara) of Wonder Lake, Sheri (John) Goorsky of Huntley and Kathleen A. (George) Musser of Largo, Fla.; his grandchildren, John E. (Julianne) Klasen, James J. Klasen, Michael J. (Erica) Wiseman, Steven P. Wiseman, Tammy M. Klasen, Richard M. Klasen, Nicholas A. Kostalek, Joseph F. Kostalek, Michael C. Goorsky and John J. Goorsky; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Andrew Klasen of Florida.
He was preceded in death by a son, Richard, C.P.D. retired, and his parents.
The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. Prayers will be said at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 2, at the funeral home, going to the Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Drive, McHenry, for a 10:30 a.m. Mass. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials to the Wonder Lake Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 447, Wonder Lake, IL 60097.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-0063.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Klasen
Nora day-belford
June 5, 2011
Barb & John, sorry to hear about your dad. you are in my prayers.
June 3, 2011
Dear Dorothy,Kathy, Sherry, and Skip, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the good times we had with Mr. Klasen as children. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.CarleneChernichStiegler
June 2, 2011
For years John and I worked in the same courtroom. We had alot of fun times together. Condolences to his family. Thank-you Dorothy for all the little thngs you made that John brought in for me. I still use the coaster & think of John. Deb Ramirez
Jim, Darlene, Billie and Jamie Wagner
June 1, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
June 1, 2011
Dear Dorothy, Skip, Sherry and Kathy:
John will always have a special place in my heart. I am grateful to have taken care of him in his time of need.
I can still hear him laughing when I washed his feet which in turn would make Dorothy and I laugh as well.
You are all in my prayers.
Sandy Wiebking, CNA
Bill and Jan Koehler
June 1, 2011
May God bless you and give the family strength during this time of sorrow
Thank You Marine
The Christensen Family
June 1, 2011
Dear John,Barb and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father, John H. Klasen, WWII, Marine Veteran & Chicago LEO. He is a hero of the Greatest Generation and will never be forgotten by a grateful nation. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, John.
Semper Fi
Jim & Pat Greco
June 1, 2011
Our condolences to the entire family. Worked with John for many years at the County, and I am sure he will be missed.
Bill Gerrettie
May 31, 2011
May the love and support of friends and family give you the strength to cope with your loss. I will always remember how I was treated as if I was part of your family and how good it made me feel
Koehler Family
May 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dan Tokarz
May 31, 2011
I miss my best friend's dad.......
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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