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Frederick Klem Obituary

Klem, Frederick G. Fred Klem, age 82, of Oak Park, beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Leonard), loving father of Cynthia (Michael) Scholl, Frederick G. Jr. (Soung), Anne (Bruce) Keil, Claire (William) Guenther, Poppy (Ricky) Vogel, and Peter (Heather) Klem, devoted grandfather of Shelley, Stacey, Mark and Stephanie Scholl, Samantha and Michelle Keil, Eric and William Guenther, Abigail and Patricia Vogel, and Patrick and Nicole Klem, fond brother-in-law and uncle of many. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Monday, 10:00 a.m. until time of prayers, 11:15 a.m., at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Procession will follow to Ascension Church, 801 S. East Ave., Oak Park for Mass at 12:00 Noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (michaeljfox.org) are appreciated. Funeral info: 708-383-3191

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2010.

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January 29, 2011

Hi DAD,
A YEAR LATER AND YOU ARE SO VERY MISSED BY ME.THANK YOU DAD.HI MOM.LOVE YOU BOTH.
CLAIRE

Erin (Roche) Jones

February 11, 2010

To Cynthia, Fred, Anne, Claire, Poppy and Pete - my deepest sympathies to your family. I will always remember the warm smile and laugh your dad had. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

February 4, 2010

Offering our deepest sympathy during
this time. It was a privilege to serve Fred and your family.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Bill Weiner

February 2, 2010

Cynthia, Mike and all of the Klems. Have tried to reach you but didn't have phone or eMail contacts. Myra and I would have been there but I just got out of the hospital.
Words cannot express my feelings for your loss. Fred was closer to me than my own brother. We shared more than a business relationship. It was true love and respect.
Our thoughts are with you . . . always.
Myra and Bill Weiner [email protected]

Ben Burton

February 1, 2010

My condolences to you Pete, and to the rest of your family.

Becky Mills

January 31, 2010

My mom told me Fred passed away. Our deepest sympathies are with the whole family.

Becky Klem Mills and Family

January 31, 2010

I will keep the Klem family members in my prayers. Brave souls come down on earth to learn lessons and go back home. Sylvia Browne, world-renown psychic explains our visit hear on earth as a "bad camping trip", we all graduate regardless of our successes and accomplishments.
I am sure that Fred loved the life that he had here and while he has ascended to God and the angels and has seen the sights of the highest gates in heaven he is most welcomed by all of his closest friends and family that proceeded him, especially his wife Patricia and his mom and dad. Welcome "back" home Fred. (Greg and Laura Evans, Naperville, IL).

January 31, 2010

Poppy, our thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family. Hope all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. Love, Tom, Sue, Amy, Chris & Bobby FIsher

Faye Fitzgerald

January 31, 2010

Remembering Fred and Pat Klem, with my condolences to Cynthia, Mike, Fred, and all the Klems. Faye (the late John) Fitzgerald

Bonnie and Jon leonard

January 30, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Holly Urbain

January 30, 2010

Before he moved back to Chicagoland, every time I worked in Eagle River I thought of my Uncle Fred... many fond memories and as family, he will always be missed!

hector saysip

January 30, 2010

Can't really explain why, but you made a lasting impression on me and even now I get sad and cry a tear when I think of you. 'Til the day I die, I will always treasure working for you as CAREGIVER. It was a SACRED EXPERIENCE being with you 24/7 in your amazing and unique journey. Good bye Fred. Your caregiver, Hector Saysip ([email protected])

jose hector saysip

January 30, 2010

Can't really explain why, but you made a lasting impression on me and even now I get sad and cry a tear when I think of you, till the day I die I will always treasure working for you as CAREGIVER. It was a sacred experience being with you 24/7 in your amazing and unique journey. Good bye Fred... your caregiver, jose hector saysip

Deb and Chuck Quinn

January 30, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have so many wonderful childhood memories that involve your family. Take care.

January 30, 2010

With deepest regrets,

Your friends at KTTB, L.L.C.

Bob & Tracy Grabe
Tim & Kathleen Gammons

January 30, 2010

You will always be missed.

Bob James

January 30, 2010

Please accept our love and our prayers. I only wish I could be there with you. May God give you strength.

George and Jeanne Nosek

January 30, 2010

Saying good-by to a friend and neighbor of 50 years is tough to do. Many a good conversations and pleasant times are not forgotten. You will be missed, God bless you.

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