Gary D. Kleinert, 42, of Chebanse passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Clifton. He was born January 10, 1978 in Leadville, CO, the son of Darryl and Ruth (Petersen) Kleinert.

He married Kelsey Odle on June 30, 2012 in Chebanse and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Serenity Langley of Clifton; his parents, Darryl and Ruth Kleinert of Chebanse; his siblings, Anna, Scott, Mike, Brian, Pam, Bret, Kim, Michelle, Jennifer, Lindsey, Jay, Brittany, Angela, Daniel and Heather; his biological mother, Melinda Hamilton of Farmington, NM; paternal grandmother, Bernice Kleinert of Chebanse; and several nieces and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by one brother, Steven Kleinert and one sister, Katherine Kleinert.

Mr. Kleinert was a member of Grace Bible Church in Kankakee and the Brookmount weekly bowling league. He worked at Agri-Alliance in Aroma Park and loved Karaoke.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Rick Kinnersley and Ron Willard Jr. will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton.

Memorials may be made for the family’s wishes.