Alvin D. Klockenga Obituary (1938 - 2023)

Alvin D. Klockenga, 85, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Copper Creek Cottages. Alvin was born February 24, 1938, in Lincoln, the son of Frank and Maxine (Slayton) Klockenga. He married Teresa Bode on February 27, 1960, in Lincoln. She survives. Alvin is also survived by his children, Kathy (Bob) Buse, Patty (Jeff) Huffer, Chris (Kristin) Klockenga, Anne (Matt) Pochel, and Mary (Chris) Giroux; grandchildren, Ben (Randi) Buse, Zack Huffer, Max Buse, Holly (Tim) Geiselman, Ryan Huffer, Sam (Amanda) Buse, Kyle (Gabby) Klockenga, Molly Buse, Cole Klockenga, Collin Pochel, Wil Buse, Nathan Giroux, Kolby Pochel, Nick Giroux, Lizzie Giroux, and Lily Giroux; great-grandchildren, Ellie Buse, Vera Buse, Rex Geiselman, and Eliza Buse; his siblings, Frank Klockenga, Vernon (Janet) Klockenga, Linda (Dave) Aper; sister-in-law, Shirley Klockenga; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Darrell Klockenga. Alvin was a lifelong farmer in the Lincoln area and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, golfing, and spending time with his family. Alvin was a loving and compassionate man, who with his wife, Teresa, opened their home for their nieces & nephews after the death of their parents. Services for Alvin will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln with Pastor Mark Thompson officiating. A visitation will take place from 4:00PM-7:00PM on Monday, April 10, 2023, also at the church. Burial will follow the services at Zion Cemetery in Lincoln. Memorial donations may be made in Alvin's name to Zion Lutheran Church or Carroll Catholic School. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.