Carl G. Kiest, 86, of Leland, IL, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Pavilion on Main in Sandwich. He was born April 9, 1939, in Urbana, IL, the son of Blaine Benjamin and Dorothy Marie (Jordan) Kiest. He married Mary Frackowiak and later married Linda M. Iverson. Carl proudly served in the US Army. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, having a beer with neighbors, and maintain his perfect yard. Children held a special place in Carl’s heart, there isn’t anything he wouldn’t do for any child. Carl’s greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Ron) Humphrey; his step-children, Andrea Niles, Rebecca (Tim) Bonneau, and Troy Jacobson; son-in-law, Brian Niles; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his siblings, Delmar (Robbie) Kiest, Connie Close, and Vicki (Mike) Pfortmiller; his sister-in-law, Janice Kiest.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, Mary and Linda, his sister, Louise Primmer, his brother, Warren and Blaine Kiest, and his brother-in-law, Lester Close.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Vincent Cemetery in LaSalle, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363
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