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 Gladstone.John 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 nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his sisters, Dorothy LaCrosse and Jeanne Savard and his brother, Clarence Closs Jr.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 26 from 2:30 PM to 4:45 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military Honors will be presented at 4:45 PM by the Gladstone American Legion Post 71 and the U.S.Army Honor Guard. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 5:30
PM at All Saints Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Brian Gerber officiating. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall. John will be laid to rest in the Fernwood Cemetery.
Chris (Mineau) Hietala - Houghton , mi
our hearts go out to you all on the lost of your dad, He was a very caring person'”.My dad always enjoyed riding with him to and from work for years, Just remember all the good times you all had with him and it will help you get through this discult time, please take. The Mineau,s
Chris (Mineau) Hietala - Houghton , mi
our hearts go out to you all on the lost of your dad, He was a very caring person'”.My dad always enjoyed riding with him to and from work for years, Just remember all the good times you all had with him and it will help you get through this discult time, please take. The Mineau,s
Chris (Mineau) Hietala - Houghton , mi
our hearts go out to you all on the lost of your dad, He was a very caring person'”.My dad always enjoyed riding with him to and from work for years, Just remember all the good times you all had with him and it will help you get through this discult time, please take. The Mineau,s
Chris (Mineau) Hietala - Houghton , mi
our hearts go out to you all on the lost of your dad, He was a very caring person'”.My dad always enjoyed riding with him to and from work for years, Just remember all the good times you all had with him and it will help you get through this discult time, please take. The Mineau,s
Ann (Creten) Severinsen - Escanaba, MI
John, Linda, Colleen & your entire family so sorry for the loss of your dad, please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Treasure the memories of all the great times you shared as a family and it will help during this time of sorrow. May you all find peace knowing he will suffer no more.
Ann (Creten) Severinsen
charice guman - Aurora, IL
Sending peace and love to heaven for Poppa and my prayer and love to his entire family during this difficult time. Poppa was an amazing Man and I always felt lucky to enjoy the time I was so grateful to spend at his house in Gladstone and when he was at the Cozzi house for visits. He had a wonderful warmth and big, beautiful, welcoming heart that will live on forever in all of those he touched. Love always and forever, Chach
Cheryl Bernard - DeTour Village, MI
To Maggie, Gary, & all of John’s Family~
Dennis & I send our heartfelt condolences to you for the loss of your grandpa.
So sorry for another great loss.
Love, Cheryl
Vicki Adkins - Gladstone, MI
I had the pleasure of knowing John from The Gladstone Senior Center where he enjoyed his daily lunches. What a pleasant man he was! He will be missed.
Vicki Adkins
wayne johnson - Gladstone, mi
John, Terry Maggie , Kyle and entire Closs family,
Sending you my deepest sympathy with John’s passing. I could not attend the services but know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. John was always a friendly and kind man and he will be missed
Wayne johnson
wayne johnson - Gladstone, mi
John, Terry Maggie , Kyle and entire Closs family,
Sending you my deepest sympathy with John’s passing. I could not attend the services but know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. John was always a friendly and kind man and he will be missed.
Wayne johnson
David Sepic - Holly Springs, NC
Best Uncle ever. Best brother too. Uncle John will be missed. Love and prayers to the Closs family
Charlie Creten - Gladstone, Mi
Linda, Colleen, John and the entire Closs family, so sorry for the loss of John! You just couldn’t find a nicer man! It is pleasure to have called him my friend! Our sincere sympathy to your family!