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Ronald John Klingensmith
Ronald John Klingensmith, age 84.
Beloved husband of Arleen Klingensmith (nee Filipiak) for 65 years.
Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Linda) and Laurie (Scott) Kuschell.
Cherished Grandpa of Max, Maddie, Ty, Tristan and soon-to-be Great-Grandpa.
Adored son of the late Chester “Dock” and Emma Klingensmith (nee Miller).
Dear brother of the late Jimmy (the late Betty) Klingensmith, the late Richard Lortz and the late Roger Klingensmith.
Fond uncle to many.
Ronald was a volunteer/on-call Firefighter with the Chicago Ridge Fire Department and an ASE Certified Master Auto Technician for 30+ years.
Visitation Sunday, April 19, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 11:00 a.m. at the Palos -Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465
Interment Bethania Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, April 19, 2026
3:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Funeral Service
Monday, April 20, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Interment
Monday, April 20, 2026
12:00 - 12:30 pm (Central time)
Bethania Cemetery
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