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Jerome Klose Obituary
Mr. Klose is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ruth; three daughters, Lisa, Sarah, and Emily; a son, John; and a granddaughter, Claire.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Phyllis (Vering) Klose; his brother, Theodore Klose; his sister, Lois Funk; and his son-in-law, James Washburn.
Mr. Klose was born on Feb. 7, 1923, in Chicago. He grew up in Villa Park and attended Elmhurst College prior to entering the army in 1943. He served in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he attended the University of Illinois on the GI Bill, graduating with a B.S. in chemistry in 1947 and a J.D. in 1949. He retired from the intellectual property law firm of Marshall, Gerstein & Borun in 1992 after 38 years.
Memorials in Mr. Klose's name may be made to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans; Mission K9 Warrior c/o American Legion Dornblaser Post 203, 106 E. West St., Georgetown, IL 61846; or to any organization supporting veterans and members of the armed forces.
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Jenny Donohoe
October 26, 2020
I am very sorry for your loss.
Kathy James
October 25, 2020
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for your family.
Tim and Kathy James ( Renee’s daughter) and Renee Koerber
Sheri Sankner & Frank Colmenares
October 20, 2020
Sending our heartfelt condolences!
Clyde and Judi Groves
October 19, 2020
Our Heartfelt Condolences to his family and friends.
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