John Willems, 64, of Kenosha passed away on Friday October 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
John was born on December 11, 1957 in Kenosha the son of John M. & Eleanor (Ehnow) Willems. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha, graduating from Bradford H.S. John married Sue Jalensky on November 17, 2009 in Kenosha. He was employed for many years at AMC/Chrysler as a machinist. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. His hobbies included motorcycles, racing cars, cheering for the Packers & Brewers, but most of all spending time with family & friends.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Willems of Kenosha; children, Paul & Tim Kloster of Kenosha; mother, Eleanor (Steven) Gapko of Somers; brother, Andy (Terri) Willems of CO; sisters, Peggy (Joe) Manning of ID, Wendy (Mike) Rizzi of Kenosha; also survived by nieces, nephews, and other family & friends. John was preceded in death by his father, and uncles, Sonny, Eddie, and Rich.
John’s family would to thank Bill Kloster, the Aurora at Home staff including, Jen K., Katherine, Lisa, Sherry, and Jen R., Nicole, Wendy, & Lisa from At Home, and Sue, who was his Home Health Aid.
A visitation will be held on Thursday October 20, 2022 at Kenosha Funeral Services from 10:00AM-12:00PM, with funeral services to follow at 12:00PM. Entombment will be held on Friday October 21, 2022 at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park at 10:00AM.
