Lorene Kuklinski Obituary
In loving memory of Lorene Kuklinski (Homewood, Illinois), born in Watseka, Illinois, who departed this world on April 25, 2026 at the age of 84. Lorene leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lorene Kuklinski to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Vincent A. Kuklinski, Sr.; her parents, Carl and Vera; and her brother Loren. She is survived by: her children, Susan Zimmer (Skip) of St. Charles, Missouri, Katherine Clayton (Brent) of Rushville, Illinois, William "Troy" Kuklinski (Judie) of Gurnee, Illinois, Vincent "Allen" Kuklinski, Jr. of Lockport, Illinois and Stacie Santangelo (Anthony) of Oak Lawn, Illinois.; her grandchildren, Megan Reilly, Mia Reilly, William Grigsby, Kamden Kuklinski, Gabbie Kuklinski, Sophie Kuklinski and Gracie Ward; and her nephews, Todd Oster and William Oster. She is also survived by many cousins, extended family, and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 29th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home (18230 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 29th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, April 29th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery (1801 Holly Ln, Flossmoor, IL 60422).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, the American Heart Association, or PAWS.
