Anthony "Tony" Klahn

Anthony “Tony” Klahn, 75, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born in Gary, IN, on November 18, 1948, to John and Mary (Schultz) Klahn. He married Elaine Winters in 1978. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Taft of East Peoria; his sister, Susan Klahn and his brother, Linford Klahn, both of Remington, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers, Leslie, Johnny, and Patrick. Tony graduated from South Newton High in Indiana, then proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1968-1970, earning a Purple Heart. In 1971, he moved to Peoria, IL and worked at Multi-Ad Services for over 40 years, first as a pressman and then as a press supervisor. He retired in 2012. Tony enjoyed western and war movies, war history, museums, antiques, woodworking, hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his daughter. He had a passion for collecting antique toys and furniture. Tony loved living in the country, where he resided for over 30 years and had an extensive garden and enjoyed canning. In 2017, he was privileged to participate in the Greater Peoria Honor Flight which recognizes the sacrifices made by our military men and women to ensure our freedom. This day of recognition was very meaningful and important to him, and he enjoyed visiting the Washington DC military monuments. Tony fought his battle with pulmonary fibrosis for over a decade, and despite this diagnosis, he rarely complained and fought hard to maintain as much normality in his life as long as possible. Tony and his family would like to thank those very special individuals who assisted with his care during his final year of life. The OSF Hospice team, Nurse Stephanie and CNA Markisha, the entire OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, and his home caregiving team Elaine, Mary Jo, Beth, Nicole and Tasha. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A graveside service with full military rites will follow at Roberts Cemetery in Morton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Peoria Honor Flight at https://www.greaterpeoriahonorflight.org. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.

Anthony "Tony" Klahn

November 18, 1948 - June 4, 2024