In Memory

John Kleinsteiber

John Kleinsteiber

John Kleinsteiber BLOOMINGTON – John W. Kleinsteiber, 89, of Bloomington passed away at 8:45 a.m. Saturday (Oct. 13, 2012) at Heartland Health Care in Paxton. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Grace Church in Normal with Pastor Edward L. Scearce officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to Grace Church or to Gideon International in John's name. Interment will be at East Lawn Memorial Gardens in Bloomington. John was born Aug. 20, 1923, in Canton, a son to John and Elizabeth (Staton) Kleinsteiber. He married Elissa D. Kleinsteiber on Sept. 29, 1950, in Bloomington. She preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 1995. Surviving are his son, John S. (Lyndal) Kleinsteiber of Paxton; three grandchildren, Ross, Rachel and Grant Kleinsteiber, all of Paxton; two sisters, Grace DuMond of Indiana and Lois Holmes of Rantoul, along with several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Elissa, John was preceded in death by his parents. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. John taught chemistry and math for 40 years in the Bloomington public schools. He was a member of Grace Church in Normal, where he served as an Elder. He was also a member of Gideon International. John enjoyed conducting Bible studies in area nursing homes along with studying Scriptures. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's activities. Online condolences may be sent to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com. American Flag