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Albert Kleinhuizen Obituary
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Albert C. "Al" Kleinhuizen, age 95, of Battle Creek, MI, a highly decorated Sergeant in the United States Army with the 169th Infantry Division serving in the South Pacific Theater during World War II and retired from the Shipping Department of Kellogg Company in 1984, died Monday morning, January 2, 2017 at Bronson at Home Hospice Residence, Battle Creek with his loving family at his side.
The Funeral Service to celebrate Al's life will be held on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:00 a.m. at the Farley Estes Dowdle Funeral Home & Cremation Care, Battle Creek with Rev. Chad M. Parmlee, Pastor of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek with the United States Army Honor Guard bestowing military honors. Al's family will greet friends on Tuesday, January 17th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Red Cross; the Alzheimer's Association, the Salvation Army, the Haven of Rest or Bronson @ Home Hospice Residence.
Al's family wishes to thank the entire staff at Bronson Hospice Residence for their compassionate care of their Dad during his final days.
Personal messages for the family and/or favorite memories of Al may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Sherry Massey
December 31, 2017
Uncle Al I am so sorry you are gone from our earth but I know that I will see you one day in heaven with Aunt Celia & Grandma Paul. I look forward to that day. I am so sorry I didn't know before now I am so sad to see this on New Year's Eve! You are loved and forever missed, love your niece!
Joanie Simpson-Andler
January 15, 2017
My deepest sympathies to all the Kleinhuizen family at the passing of Cousin Albert. I will remember Al fondly for his bright wit and wonderful sense of humor. Margaret Kleinhuizen Simpson (my mom) shared a special bond with her cousin Albert and thought of him as the brother she never had.
Sending peace, strength and much love to you all during this difficult time, and always,
Joanie (Simpson) Andler
Patricia Squires
January 13, 2017
My sincere condolences to Kay, and the entire Kleinhuizen Family, in the passing of Al (Mr. Kleinhuizen). Many fond memories at your home on Eastfield Dr. May your Dad rest in peace, and may you find comfort in your memories.
Peace & Love,
Pat Squires
Kathy VandenBos (Toering)
January 13, 2017
Dear family,
Our deepest sympathy from the Toering family with the transition of your dear loved one. I am the daughter of Louis and Katherine Van Zanten Toering and have 4 living brothers, Louie, Larry, Carroll and Allen. I did not know Albert other than through the round robin letters. He was very helpful to a niece in researching genealogy of the Van Zanten family tree. I have very fond memories of Uncle Charlie and Aunt Betsy growing up.
My God comfort you with the death of your father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Our love and prayers,
Earl and Kathy VandenBos
Mesa, AZ
Louis and Betty Toering
January 10, 2017
We wish to express our sympathy to each of the cousins. We remember your mother and father with visits to them when your mothers sister Katherine and husband Louis Toering would come to visit them and see some of you. Our prayers are with each of you as you will miss your father, Grandfatherr and Great Grandfather. Love, Louie and Betty Toering
Evelyn Van Zanten
January 7, 2017
Cousin Al, I will miss your emails, your words of wisdom, and our (rare) phone conversations. It was a privilege to work with you on the Van Zanten history. My heartfelt sympathy to your family.
Allison Barnes (formerly Gailhouse)
January 4, 2017
Family and Friends of Al -
My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Al was a wonderful man and I enjoyed the years we lived next to one another. I will never forget first meeting him and he informed me he wouldn't be around long as he was certain he would soon pass away. Little did he know he still had many years left and we both chuckled at that conversation while celebrating his 90th birthday. I have many fond memories and he will certainly be missed. May you find comfort knowing what an outstanding man Al was and how many lives he impacted. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Colleen Thiltgen
January 3, 2017
I love and miss you grandpa. Rest in Heaven.
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