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 4:00 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. 

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Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Sunday, April 19, 2026

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home & Cremation Services

11028 SW Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Funeral Service

Monday, April 20, 2026

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home & Cremation Services

11028 SW Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Interment

Monday, April 20, 2026

12:00 - 12:30 pm (Central time)

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