Gerald L. "Jerry" Kinkelaar's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois

Gerald L. "Jerry" Kinkelaar

December 10, 1958 - July 7, 2026 (67 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

Gerald L. "Jerry" Kinkelaar's obituary , Passed away on July 7, 2026 in Effingham, Illinois

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Gerald L. "Jerry" Kinkelaar

December 10, 1958 - July 7, 2026 (67 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

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Gerald L. Kinkelaar Obituary

The passing of Gerald L. Kinkelaar of Effingham, Illinois occurred on July 7, 2026. Gerald, born on December 10, 1958, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald L. Kinkelaar to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Kinkelaar and Eleanor Kinkelaar (Beckman); and his brother William "Bill" Kinkelaar. He is survived by: his wife Susan Kinkelaar; his children, Aaron Kinkelaar (Diana), Amber Kinkelaar, Brittni Grady (Nick), Brooke Lee (Casey) and Caleb Kinkelaar (Sammi); his grandchildren, Aydon, Korah, Grady Kinkelaar, Sage, Cedar Grady, Paysli, Jayclin, Rayner Lee, Raegyn, Zaeleigh, Rykaar, Jayce and Bodhi Kinkelaar; and his siblings, Dick Kinkelaar (Pauline), Margie Goebel (Alan) and Alice Wines (Lovell).

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
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July 14

Visitation

Johnson Funeral Home
1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401

Tue

July 14

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church
20057 County Rd 1525 E, Effingham, IL 62401

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