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James Kleist Obituary

JAMES ARTHUR KLEIST WESTVILLE, IN James Arthur Kleist, 71, of Westville, passed away peacefully at 4:50 a.m., Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Franciscan Communities Hospice after a short illness. He was born July 31, 1943, in Valparaiso, to Richard and Cecile (Mann) Kleist. On September 24, 1976, in Valparaiso, he married, Sherrie (Thomas) Kleist, who survives. Also surviving are two sisters: Ruth (Kevin) Kenny of Valparaiso, Carol (Bea) Ownbey of Bedford, IN; one brother, Roger (Debbie) Kleist of Valparaiso; his grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Vicki (Phil) Hannon and Laura (Rod) Powell. Preceding in death were his parents; and one brother, Charles Kleist. There will be no services. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at: www.LakeviewFHC.com

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Published by The Times on Sep. 20, 2014.

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