- Date Of Death: October 22, 2017
- State: Michigan
John Closs Sr., age 87, of Gladstone passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.
John was born July 31, 1930 in Gladstone, the son of Clarence and Norine (Kenneally) Closs. He was united in marriage to Joyce Snowaert on October 3, 1953 at All Saints Catholic Church. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War. John was known by everyone as
an amazingly kind and gentle man who lived most of his life in Gladstone near his family. He worked for Harnischfeger Corporation in Escanaba and was a volunteer fireman in Gladstone for 30 years. John was a passionate hard working man who did masonry work, built garages, and was a master craftsman in his wood shop. John was an avid Packer fan, loved watching old Westerns, and listening to books on tape by Louie Lamore. He also enjoyed daily lunch with his friends at the Senior Citizen’s Center in was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. He truly loved his family especially when they all got together at his home for holidays, vacations and celebrations. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his children, John (Terry) Closs Jr of Gladstone, Linda (Joe) Buckland of Iron Mountain and Colleen (Greg) Cozzi of Willowbrook, IL; grandchildren, Rachael (Scott) Zdanek, Nicholas (Kelly) Buckland, Samantha (Dan) Peterson, Kelly (John) Heaney, Gregory (Becky) Cozzi, Peter Cozzi, Maggie (Gary) Moore and Kyle Closs; great grandchildren, Charlie, Madeline and Jacqueline Joyce Zdanek, Grace and Franklin Heaney, Joseph Peterson, George Moore and Evelyn Buckland; a brother, Robert (Darlene) Closs of Payson, AZ; sisters, Yvonne Sepic and Patricia Demeuse, both of Gladstone and numerous nieces and was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his sisters, Dorothy LaCrosse and Jeanne Savard and his brother, Clarence Closs Jr.
PM at All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Brian Gerber officiating. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall.
