Russel H. Kloess' Obituary
Russel H. Kloess, 88 years of Waterloo, IL, formerly of East Carondelet, IL., passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, MO. He was born July 18, 1934, in East Carondelet, IL.
Russel was a retired glassblower from Monsanto with over 34 years of service. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Columbia, IL., and the American Glassblowers Society. Russel enjoyed woodworking, home rehab and playing horseshoes. He was a United States Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Mary Jane Kloess, nee Anderson, his sons, Kenneth Kloess and Michael (Kellie) Kloess, his daughter, Barbara Kloess, his grandchildren, Katie (Dave) Ray, Ben Kloess, Haley Kloess and Carley Kloess, his great grandson, Cooper Ray, his brothers, Vernon (Brenda) Kloess and Ronald (Patti) Kloess, along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert J. and Luella, nee Arras, Kloess, brother, Ralph (Mary) Kloess, sisters; Mabel (William) Garner, Martha (J.W.) Bushong, and nephews; Steve Garner and Brent Bushong.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 4-7 PM, at Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL with Services following, starting at 7 PM, with Rev. Allen Miller, officiating.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to the charity of the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL.
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