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Jeffrey J. Kleven

MADISON --  Jeffrey J. Kleven, age 56, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. 

Jeffrey was born on March 3, 1958 in Madison, the son of James H. and Polly M. (Goodlad) Kleven.  He married Linda Schkirkie on August 26, 2003.  Jeffrey was a member of the Red Wing Pottery Society.  He collected Bob White Dinnerware, Coca-Cola items, and Zippo lighters, as well as being a coin collector.  Jeffrey loved to travel, and was very dedicated to his job.  He had worked at Kerry Ingredients in Waunakee for 18 years.         

He is survived by his wife, Linda Kleven, of Portage; his Dad, John Motisi, of Portage; his sons, Garrett Kleven, of Madison, Chandler (Fiance’ Acalia Halverson) Kleven, of Stevens Point, and James (Lisa Adams) Hewitt, of Portage; his daughters, Stephanie (Troy) Vils, of Spring Green, and Jennifer Schkirkie, of Portage; his grandchildren, Mariah and Oksana Kleven, Cierra and Brandan Vils, Hayley and Logan Hewitt, and Damian Hewitt-Shepard; his sister, Sharon (Greg) Nikolaisen, of Trempealeau; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sally (Bryan) Tosch, and Connie (Michael) Ploof, all of Arizona, Terri (Dennis) Williams, of Tomah, Kippi (Andrew) Peterson, of Portage, and Robert (Donna) Porter, of North Freedom; his special friend, Gary Lighthizer, and his special feline companions, Purrsey and Vintage, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.  Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law/special friend, Warren Keas. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2015 at the Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage, with Chaplain Nancy Davis officiating.  Inurnment will be private.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 25, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., and on Monday from noon until the time of the service at the funeral home.

 

 

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