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Aloysious Klimek Obituary

Klimek, Aloysious A. "Al" Went to be with his precious Lord and Savior on June 12, 2011 in Sarasota, FL with his family by his side. Age 83. Survived by his loving wife of 23 years Faye (nee Brooks) Klimek; beloved father of seven children Kenneth (Bonnie) Klimek of White Lake, MI, Randy (Rosemary) Klimek of Austin, TX, , Mary (James) Valkovich of Joliet, William Klimek of Denver, CO, Meg (Bob) Cankar of Conover, WI, Rosemarie (Allen) Morris of Marseilles and Paul Klimek of White Lake, MI; four step-children Gene Doll of Joliet, Curt (Lynn) Trizzino of Minooka, Paula (Rick) Randolph of Cape Coral, FL and Doug Trizzino of Shorewood. A brother David (Marie) Klimek and a sister Gen (Ralph) Houck both of Joliet. Numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many special friends also survive. Preceded in death by his first wife Shirley Klimek (1983), a son Michael Klimek (1994) and a daughter Jennifer (1999) Klimek, his parents Stephen and Magdalene (nee Jahelka) Klimek, three brothers Joseph, Mark and Michael Klimek, and two sisters Helen (Tom) Ward and Phyllis Klimek. Member of Carpenters Local 174 for more than 50 years. Faithfully attended both First Assembly of God Church in Joliet and Church of Hope in Sarasota, FL for many years. Al loved God and his family foremost and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Joliet, on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Tuesday from 4-8 PM and Wednesday morning from 9:00 AM until the time of services.

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Published by Herald-News on Jun. 19, 2011.

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Paul Klimek

June 27, 2011

Dad
Your demonstration of love for your family, through sacrifice is the greatest example of Christ's love I will ever witness. We are truly blessed and honored to have you as our Father. You're always be near to us in cherished memories. Your legacy will bare the face of integrity for many years to come. You fought the GOOD fight, and FINISHED the RACE! We'll always remember you telling us to, "Build our treasures in Heaven", You must have so many for the way you gave.

With a heart filled with Gratitude,

THANK YOU, PA

David, Beatriz Kiehle

June 23, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of Al's passing, but rest assure that he is in
the Lord's loving arms.

Meg Cankar

June 21, 2011

Dad, We are so thankful that God chose you to be our Papa! Your reward in heaven is great for being the man of character, integrity, generosity, compassion, love and especially faith that you were! That great reunion that awaits us gives us hope to continue in our race! We love you dearly Papa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wendy Valkovich

June 20, 2011

Thank you for your love, laughter, work ethic, and wisdom, Grandpa. Hope you're enjoying a polka with your beautiful bride...

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