Glenna G. Klepp Obituary (1953 - 2024)

Glenna G. Klepp 71, of Saunemin, passed away in the presence of her family on August 2nd, 2024, 9:58 p.m. at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington. Her services will be on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac. Officiating will be Pastor Deb Honegger. The burial will be in Sunny Slope Cemetery in Saunemin following the service. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 8, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Duffy-Baier- Snedecor Funeral Home. She was born on July 29, 1953, to John and Donna (Cantrall) George. She was one of five sisters resulting in a busy household always full of love, family, and activity. Glenna graduated from Saunemin High School and then Illinois State University. In 1977, Glenna met Ken, and they continued life together for the next 46 years frequenting Starved Rock, the theater, the Pontiac Rec Center, and any place she could find her family, friends, and a good dessert. Glenna had a big heart for everyone, but especially for children. She made it her life mission to love, teach, and cherish every child, which made her a great mom, and then grandma. Her 2nd grade classroom had a lot of life and character which shaped many students and then their communities. She worked 32 years at Meadowbrook Elementary as a 2nd grade teacher beside some of her very best friends. Glenna was preceded in death by her mother, Donna George; her father, John George; niece Emily Denzer, is survived by her husband Ken Klepp; her son, Chris (Emily) Klepp; her daughter, Kara Klepp; her granddaughters, Hazel Klepp, Vera Klepp; her sisters, Sandy Mercer, Cindy (Gary) Denzer, Sue George, and Kim (Steve) Verdun; her brother-in- law, Terry (Linda) Klepp; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Prairie Central Elementary School Library Fund. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.