John Klanke Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Klanke (Flora, Illinois), who passed away on November 4, 2019 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Klanke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Klanke and Hannah Klanke (McDonald); his wife Lena Marie Milburn; his son Fred Albert Klanke; and his siblings, Fred, James Klanke, Edith Dalton, Aline Kelm, Dorothy Williams, Carrie Beasley and Mary Williams.

He is survived by: his children, John Klanke of Flora, Albert Michael Klanke (Connie) of Louisville, Sandra Cook of Flora, Debbie Kelley of Flora, Vicki Klanke of Flora and Stacey Klanke of Flora; his grandchildren, Fred Klanke, Penny Klanke, Dale Klanke, Colin Cook, Matt Cook, Kathy Jane Clark, Barb Kelley, Cheyenne Blair, Samuel Klanke and Rebekkah Klanke; his great grandchildren, Andy Sharp, MaryAnn Savage, Rhiannon Wilkin, Morgan Wilkin, Corbin Butterick, Emmalee Blair and Paisley Blair; and his great great grandchildren, Serenity Savage, Gavin Savage, River Savage and Carley Sharp.

Memorial contributions in John's memory may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.