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Wilfried Klingberg Obituary
Born: August 24, 1929; in Chicago, IL
Died: March 19, 2017; in Holland, MI
Wilfried Hanz Klingberg, age 87, of Holland, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Resthaven Care Center.
Wilfried was born on August 24, 1929, in Chicago, to the late William and Marie (ne Behrens) Klingberg. On June 23, 1951, he married the love of his life, Rosemary Jean Koch.
Wilfried is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Rosemary; children, Paul (Kathy) Klingberg, of Los Angeles, CA, Karen (Roger) Savage, of Fairfax, VA, Mark (Carol) Klingberg, of Glens Fork, KY, Scott (Karen) Klingberg, of Holland, MI, and Kathy (Scott) Solum, of McHenry, IL; ten grandchildren, and ten great-granchildren.
Wilfried is preceded in death by his parents.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, from 10:30am until time of service at 12:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. Interment will follow at Ringwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Wilfried's name may be made to Resthaven Care Center, 280 W 40th St, Holland, MI, 49423.
For more information visit www.colonialmchenry.com or call 815-385-0063.
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March 21, 2017
My thoughts are with the entire family during this time of loss. Sending my love to all. Carrie Harrity
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