Jim Kloever Obituary (1950 - 2009)

Jim Kloever, 58, of Cahokia, formerly of Pana, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 in his residence. He was born April 26, 1950 in Pana, the son of Lawson "Saus" and Louise A. Ingold Kloever. Jim was a graduate of Pana High School. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force for 17 years, during which time he served in the Vietnam War. During his time in the service, Jim was in England, Greenland, Panama, Montana. Upon his return from the service, he lived in Cahokia. Jim was a security guard for Whalen's, and was a member of the Pana Elks Lodge #1261. He is survived by his mother: Louise Kloever, Pana, IL; 2 grandchildren: Aaron Houchins Alyson Houchins; brothers: Donald Kloever wife Deeann, Pana, IL John "Saus" Kloever wife Cindy, Pana, IL; sister: Donna Kaiser, Pana, IL; several nieces nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his father on January 1, 1996; daughter, Amber Marie Crockett on August 6, 2005; granddaughter, Ashlee Houchins; brothers: Joe Kloever, Dan Kloever, Pat Kloever, Ray Anthony Kloever. Funeral Information Funeral services will be Saturday, January 24, 2009 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with eulogies by the Kloever family. Elks rites will be performed prior to the service. Burial will be in Rosemond Grove Cemetery, Rosamond. Friends may call on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.