Gerald E. Klem's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2023 in Vienna, Illinois

Gerald E. Klem

May 10, 1944 - December 25, 2023 (79 years old)

Vienna, Illinois

Gerald E. Klem's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2023 in Vienna, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bailey Funeral Home

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Gerald E. Klem

May 10, 1944 - December 25, 2023 (79 years old)

Vienna, Illinois

Gerald E. Klem Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerald E. Klem (Vienna, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on December 25, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald E. Klem to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edmond Frank Klem and Rita Ann Klem (Oleziewski); his wife Margaret Sue Cooper; and his siblings, Raymond Klem, Kathy Klem, Susan Kamradt, James Klem and Roberta Dickinson.

He is survived by: his son Kevin Klem (Debbie Frangedakis) of Merriam, Kansas; his siblings, Edmund Klem, Larry Klem, Bruce Klem, Karen Gasiorowski, Tina Lukaszewicz and Barbara Klem; his siblings-in-law, Jerry Botarf (Susan), Steve Botarf (Laura) and Mary Lou Hynes; and his close friends, Billy and Nancy Belford. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 98, Vienna, Illinois 62995 or to Mercy Health Hospice, 225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 203, Paducah, Kentucky 42003.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bailey Funeral Home



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705 N 1st St, Vienna, IL 62995

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