Nancy J. Kloth

Nancy J. Kloth obituary, Marissa, IL

Nancy J. Kloth

Nancy Kloth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta on Aug. 11, 2025.

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Nancy J. Kloth, 89, of Beach Park, IL, formerly of Sparta, IL; born on December 28, 1935, the daughter of Earl and Beulah Glasscock; passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Nancy married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Kloth, on October 16, 1954 in Sparta, IL. Nancy worked at numerous places throughout her life; some of those places were Sears, Lake County Courthouse, Great Lakes Naval Base, and the Village of Beach Park. She enjoyed hobbies such as decorating and shopping.
Nancy is survived by two daughters – Cynthia (David) Galbo and Brenda (Gary) McBride; grandchildren – Benjamin Galbo, Kate (Ben) Johnson, Ryan (Jenni) McBride, and Michael (Kim) McBride; eleven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Kloth; parents; one great-grandchild; three siblings.
Services for Nancy will be held privately for the family. She will be laid to rest at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, IL.
Congdon Funeral Home in Zion, IL and Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL are assisting the family with arrangements.

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