John Kempel's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2024 in Freeport, Illinois

John Kempel

June 26, 1925 - April 3, 2024 (98 years old)

Freeport, Illinois

John Kempel's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2024 in Freeport, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schwarz Funeral Homes

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John Kempel

June 26, 1925 - April 3, 2024 (98 years old)

Freeport, Illinois

John Kempel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 3, 2024 we had to say goodbye to John Kempel of Freeport, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Kempel to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Kempel and Alma Kempel (Althoff); his wife Donna Kempel (Kehr); his son-in-law Donald Koehn; and his parents-in-law, Lenard and Ruth Kehr (Eberle).

He is survived by: his daughter Cathleen Dambman (Gary); his grandchildren, Jason Kuhlemeier (Jacqueline), Amanda Hackbarth (Tim), Jarrod Kuhlemeier (Michelle), Holli Sanders (Brian) and Brant Dambman (Colleen); his daughter Susan Koehn; his grandchildren, Chad Koehn (Tara), Angela Pierce (Ryan), Kimberly Haverland (Matt) and Brittney Ademeso (David); his son John Kempel (Tim Bruneau); and his great grandchildren, Samantha, Jackson, Sophia Kuhlemeier, Adelaide, Ellis Hackbarth, Adelynn, Graham, Lucille, Hudson Kuhlemeier, Aubrey, Blake Taylor, Kristian Sanders, Wade and Tucker Dumbman.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schwarz Funeral Homes



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Apr 15

Visitation

Schwarz Park
608 S Park Blvd, Freeport, IL 61032

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Apr 16

Visitation

Salem United Church of Christ
8491 W Salem Rd, Lena, IL 61048

Tue

Apr 16

Funeral service

Salem United Church of Christ
8491 W Salem Rd, Lena, IL 61048

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