A life that nearly reached 100
One week shy of a milestone few ever see, George F. Kleitz died on September 13, 2025, at the age of 99. Friends and neighbors in Warrenville, Illinois, describe a gentle presence who stuck to his routines and checked in on people without fuss. He leaves behind his beloved partner, Jacqueline, and a community that felt grounded by his steady, decades-long run at everyday life.
The George F. Kleitz obituary has been shared across multiple memorial platforms, a sign of how many lives he touched and how far his story traveled. Reaching 100 remains rare, even as Americans live longer. The 2020 U.S. Census counted about 97,000 centenarians nationwide, a small slice of the population. George came as close as it gets, a testament to resilience and good fortune that neighbors in Warrenville say showed up in the simple way he carried himself.
Warrenville sits in DuPage County, part of the Chicago metro area, where small-city habits still matter—recognizing the same faces at the post office, lingering in line to chat, waving across the street. People knew George the way communities know their anchors: not for headlines, but for showing up. When someone like that goes, the silence is loud.
His family chose Williams-Kampp Funeral Home in nearby Wheaton to handle arrangements. The firm has been family-owned since 1863 and is now in its fourth generation of service. It’s known for working with families across different faiths and customs and for keeping traditions intact while handling the details families shouldn’t have to worry about. George’s name appears among their recent obituaries, placing him alongside other neighbors the area has lost in recent weeks.
The timing of his death—just days before a 100th birthday—hits hard. Families often quietly prepare for that centennial moment, even if it’s nothing more than a candle on a homemade cake and a few photos for the scrapbook. George didn’t reach the number, but he covered the ground. For those close to him, that’s what they’ll remember: not the milestone, but the journey.
- Name: George F. Kleitz
- Age: 99
- Date of death: September 13, 2025
- Residence: Warrenville, Illinois
- Beloved partner: Jacqueline
- Funeral arrangements: Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, Wheaton
Obituaries today live both in print and online, which means stories and condolences arrive from near and far. That’s what happened here. Former neighbors, old coworkers, and family friends often find each other again in these memorial spaces, trading short notes and specific memories—who he helped shovel out after a storm, how he remembered names, the way he never left a conversation without a kind word.
Williams-Kampp typically works with families to share public service details once plans are set. Those wishing to pay respects or offer condolences can watch for the funeral home’s public notices and the family’s announcements. In communities like Warrenville and Wheaton, that often turns into a quiet line that stretches out the door, a cue that someone was loved and that the old-fashioned art of showing up is still alive.
George nearly joined a small club of Americans who live to 100. He didn’t need the extra week to make the point. The life he built—and the people he kept close—say enough.
