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Helmut Kalweit Obituary
Helmut Kalweit age 68 of Calumet City, IL died on Friday, December 31, 2021. Cherished husband of Carolyn Kalweit, nee Raich. Loving father of Elizabeth (Matthias) Koberstein, Nicholas (Andrea) Kalweit, Paul (Liz) Kalweit, and Andrew Kalweit. Proud grandfather of Samuel, Ellie, Lucas, Alina, and Claire. Dear brother of the late Peter (Suzanne) Kalweit, the late Herbert (Christina) Kalweit, and the late Susan Laurich. Caring son-in-law to L. Wiera Raich. Dear brother-in-law to Peter Raich (deceased – Leslie, Jennifer, CJ),Susan Raich (Charlotte Shepherd), Janet Graf, Anne Raich, Tim (Tami) Raich, Becky (James) Perthel, Matt (Katie) Raich. Loving uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Heinz and Gertrud Elli Kalweit. Helmut was a devoted Minister in the New Apostolic Church throughout his life. He retired as a Master Technician from River Oaks Ford after 35 years where he was fondly known as Kirby. Visitation Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 5:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral service at 7:30 P.M. at New Apostolic Church, 3753 N. Troy St., Chicago, IL with the service conducted by Rev. Scott Ehlert. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home South Holland, IL. For further info, please contact 703-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
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Petra and Geert-Jan (Oliver) van Bommel
January 6, 2022
Condoleances with the loss of your husband and father. We truly hope that you will all find comfort with each other and the Lord.
Amanda and Edward Murphy
January 5, 2022
In loving memory of a kind and compassionate person. We will miss you always.
Margaret Housinger
January 4, 2022
Sincere condolences to Carolyn and Elizabeth and other member of the family. Keep the good memories floating all around you.
Lavista Marable
January 4, 2022
Carolyn, I am so very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
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Karla Hein
January 4, 2022
Helmut was a wonderful kind man and we will definitely miss his presence at future family gatherings. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Sharon Paulus
January 4, 2022
In loving memory of a kind, compassionate, and wonderful priest to our congregation for many years. Wishing Helmut's family my sincere condolences in your loss of a beautiful soul. With much love, Sharon
Annette Dahms
January 3, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful pastor,freind. My sincere condolences and prayers to all for comfort today and always. He was and is a very special person
MR MRS HOCHFELDER
January 3, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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