Reggie Klaas

Reggie Klaas obituary, Rockford, IL

Reggie Klaas

Reggie Klaas Obituary

Reggie Klaas, 44, of Roscoe, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Born October 12, 1980, in Rockford, the son of Kenneth and Judy (Morhardt) Klaas. He was baptized at Salem Lutheran Church. Reggie married Candice Kibort on April 17, 2011. He worked for Perfetti Van Melle for the last 10 years. Reggie was a protecting and loving father and grandfather.
Survived by his wife, Candice; children, Zane, Kirsten (fiancé Joseph), Isabella, and Blaze; grandchild, Zoe; parents, Kenneth & Judy; siblings, Travis, Ryan and Cassidy; and grandmothers, Rose Mary Morhardt and Joanne Klaas. Predeceased by his grandfathers, Robert Morhardt and John Klaas.
Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Fred C. Olson Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., Rockford. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. prior to the service. To share a memory or condolence visit olsonfh.com .
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