John Oklesen, 98, of La Salle, passed away peacefully September 7, 2015, surrounded by his wife of 74 years and other family members. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 11 in St. Hyacinth Church with Rev. Antonio Dittmer officiating. Burial in St. Vincent's Cemetery. Burgess Funeral Home in La Salle in charge of arrangements
John was born January 10, 1917, to Anton and Anna (Klansek) Oklesen. He was a sergeant in the Army Air Forces during WW II serving in the Philippines. He was a lifetime member of La Salle VFW and parishioner of St. Hyacinth Church. He retired from Westclox after 42 years.
He married Grace Meadowcraft September 12, 1941, in St. Mary's Church in DePue.
Survivors include his wife Grace, one daughter Cindy (Ron) Sisco of Mendota, two sons John (Kathy) Oklesen of Eustis, Florida, and Richard (Cathy) Oklesen of La Salle, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by parents, daughter Carol (Lance) Korter of Cedar Point, three sisters, and seven brothers.
Full Military services will be performed by the Mendota Veterans Group.
Source: Burgess Funeral Home, as edited by DM (Contributor #50134362)
John was born January 10, 1917, to Anton and Anna (Klansek) Oklesen. He was a sergeant in the Army Air Forces during WW II serving in the Philippines. He was a lifetime member of La Salle VFW and parishioner of St. Hyacinth Church. He retired from Westclox after 42 years.
He married Grace Meadowcraft September 12, 1941, in St. Mary's Church in DePue.
Survivors include his wife Grace, one daughter Cindy (Ron) Sisco of Mendota, two sons John (Kathy) Oklesen of Eustis, Florida, and Richard (Cathy) Oklesen of La Salle, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by parents, daughter Carol (Lance) Korter of Cedar Point, three sisters, and seven brothers.
Full Military services will be performed by the Mendota Veterans Group.
Source: Burgess Funeral Home, as edited by DM (Contributor #50134362)
John Oklesen, 98, of La Salle, passed away peacefully September 7, 2015, surrounded by his wife of 74 years and other family members. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 11 in St. Hyacinth Church with Rev. Antonio Dittmer officiating. Burial in St. Vincent's Cemetery. Burgess Funeral Home in La Salle in charge of arrangements
John was born January 10, 1917, to Anton and Anna (Klansek) Oklesen. He was a sergeant in the Army Air Forces during WW II serving in the Philippines. He was a lifetime member of La Salle VFW and parishioner of St. Hyacinth Church. He retired from Westclox after 42 years.
He married Grace Meadowcraft September 12, 1941, in St. Mary's Church in DePue.
Survivors include his wife Grace, one daughter Cindy (Ron) Sisco of Mendota, two sons John (Kathy) Oklesen of Eustis, Florida, and Richard (Cathy) Oklesen of La Salle, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by parents, daughter Carol (Lance) Korter of Cedar Point, three sisters, and seven brothers.
Full Military services will be performed by the Mendota Veterans Group.
Source: Burgess Funeral Home, as edited by DM (Contributor #50134362)
John was born January 10, 1917, to Anton and Anna (Klansek) Oklesen. He was a sergeant in the Army Air Forces during WW II serving in the Philippines. He was a lifetime member of La Salle VFW and parishioner of St. Hyacinth Church. He retired from Westclox after 42 years.
He married Grace Meadowcraft September 12, 1941, in St. Mary's Church in DePue.
Survivors include his wife Grace, one daughter Cindy (Ron) Sisco of Mendota, two sons John (Kathy) Oklesen of Eustis, Florida, and Richard (Cathy) Oklesen of La Salle, seven grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by parents, daughter Carol (Lance) Korter of Cedar Point, three sisters, and seven brothers.
Full Military services will be performed by the Mendota Veterans Group.
Source: Burgess Funeral Home, as edited by DM (Contributor #50134362)
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