Obituary of Marie Kloss

Marie Kloss, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on March 14, 2025.  She was born in Chicago, grew up in the Lakeview neighborhood and was a life long Cubs fan.  Met the love of her life dancing at the Aragon Ballroom.  Married EuGene "Bud" Kloss in 1956. Began raising a family in Niles, where her home was always open to family and friends. Together they decided to take a big step and began a new business moving their family to Libertyville in 1973.  While taking care of her husband and 5 children she always had  her Westie by her side.  She delighted in watching her children grow and thrive, and celebrated their own journeys into parenthood. Guided by her strong Catholic faith, she consistently placed the needs of others before her own and was very passionate about supporting several charities that were close to her heart.  Marie, with her infectious laugh and fun loving personality will be deeply missed by her family and all who were touched by her kindness. 

Marie is survived by her beloved children Tom (Katie), Tammy (Stan) Cook, Peggy (Dave) Anderson, Kim (John) Sullivan, Mike (Dorie), cherished Nanny to Michael, Christy, Tom, Joey, Mary, Kevin, Kari, Casey, Ryan, Tim, Katie, Billy, Johnny, Cassidy, Megan, Ben, and Abbey and dearest Great-grandma of Ellie, Charley, Colette, Lilly, Nolan, Joey, Davey, Liam, Gavin, Avery, Harper, Arlo, Rosie, Timmy, Valerie, Everett, Griffin, Hallie, and Hanna. Marie is preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Mary Grudzien; her husband of 62 years Eugene, her daughter Susan; and her siblings Mary Ellen (James) Saverino, Patricia (Spiro) Koulentis, and Daniel (Mary) Grudzien.

Visitation for Marie will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday March 19th and from 9:00 – 10:15 AM on Thursday March 20th at McMurrough Funeral Chapel, 101 Park Pl, Libertyville and on Thursday. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E Maple Ave., Libertyville. Interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to the Little Sisters of the Poor https://littlesistersofthepoorpalatine.org/ would be greatly appreciated. Funeral info (847) 362-2626.