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Camiel Claeys Obituary
He was born Oct. 7, 1939, in Moline, the son of Frank and Mae Jessie Girt Claeys. He married Donna Stinson on May 25, 1963, in Galesburg. She survives.
Also surviving are his children, Kevin (Tammy) Claeys and Camiel Claeys Jr., both of Galesburg, Kelly (Christine) Claeys of Burlington, Iowa, Christopher Claeys of Galesburg; and Kimberly Claeys Thurman of Galesburg; two brothers, Frank (Peggy) Claeys Jr. of Bloomington and Mike (Shauna) Claeys of Galesburg; his sister, Marie (Jay) Hammond of London Mills; 13 grandchildren, Jay, Jamie, Bobbi Jo, Kasi, Camiel III, Emylee, Lacey, Colby, Trey, Ky, Kelby, Kolin, and Ryan; and 14 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Taesha, Aivlynn, Jaxson, Lorenso, Alex, Mikey, Jase, Javier, Alyviah, Mason, Kaden, Jaxon and Faith and one on the way. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Maurice and Eddie Claeys; and a sister, Marion Parks.
Camiel worked as a journeyman roofer for more than 50 years, working for Moore's Roofing and later for the former White's Insulation. He retired from Dowers Roofing in 1999. He enjoyed spending time with his family, NASCAR, Bears football and fishing.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. James Ecklund will officiate. Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Wataga Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolence may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc., Galesburg.
melanie ball
December 22, 2013
camiel and family I am so sorry to hear of your dad passing away . I hope it was peaceful and you will find comfort in the memories and love of your dad. Love and Peace Melanie Me Ball
December 21, 2013
Donna, I am very sorry for your loss. Camiel was a good man and a hard worker. I didn't see the notice until Saturday in the afternoon. My prayers are for you and your family. Jean Culver
Dan Park
December 21, 2013
I am very sorry I could not make it there.
Kathy Southwell
December 20, 2013
Aunt Donna & family, I am broken hearted at Uncle Camiel's passing. I wish I could be there to hug you in person; know that we are thinking of you here in Texas & praying for God's comfort to surround you at this time. Love you all .....Jack & Kathy
donna mcclay
December 19, 2013
Donna so sorry for your loss. my prayers are with you and your family....
Cyndi Shipp Blake
December 19, 2013
Camiel and Chris:
You are in my thoughts.
Suzie Claeys-Graf
December 18, 2013
Thinking of everyone. ...
Albert Fones
December 18, 2013
Sorry to hear of Camiels passing. I got my face burnt with hot tar in Farmington while working at Whites Roofing and he was there to take me to the hospital ASAP. Am forever grateful
Earlene Heiman Kooms
December 18, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Jill Sandercock
December 18, 2013
So sorry to hear about Camiel's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maxine Fones Family
Dan Park
December 18, 2013
Daniel Park
December 18, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tim Dowers
December 18, 2013
Sorry to hear about Camiel, sure did learn a lot about roofing from him.
Dorothy (park) Day
December 18, 2013
I will always love u give mom a hug for me
cynthia wilson
December 18, 2013
SO sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all
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