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Mark Kloempken Obituary
Brighton, IL - Mark Stephen Kloempken, 72, of Brighton, IL, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 28, 2025.
He was born on August 12, 1953, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (Wilson) Kloempken.
Mark married Lynne Brooks, on August 13, 1983, in Florissant, MO. She survives.
He retired from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, as a Law Librarian.
Mark was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wood River, IL. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, and spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, Lynne, he is survived by two sons, Bill Kloempken of Brighton, IL and Jared (Tabitha) Kloempken of Moro, IL; four grandchildren, Eli, Owen, Iris, and Amelia Kloempken; three sisters JoAnn (Don) Kowalski, Susan (Terry) Graunke, and Rose (David) Jallits; two brothers, John (Mary) Kloempken and David (Kelly) Kloempken; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 pm until the time of funeral service at 7 pm on Friday, December 5, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wood River, IL.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be left online at www.andersonfamilyfuneral.com.
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Glenn Grevengoed
December 5, 2025
I was sad to see that Mark had passed. Although we had not spoken for a number of years, I cherished our friendship of many years. We would walk at lunchtime, talk politics and theology, head past Moody Bible institute and end up at Al's Italian Beef to undo any healthy effects our walk may have had. He was a sincere Christian and a deep thinker. Mariel and I send our sincere sympathy to you, Lynn, and the whole family.
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