Bruce E. Cleator - 90
Chicago Heights, Illinois
Bruce E. "Spike" Cleator. Age 90. Chicago Heights Resident for most of his life, most recently living in Norridge, IL. Graduate of Bloom High School Class of 1952. United States Army Veteran. Retired 30 year Firefighter for the Chicago Heights Fire Department. Also worked in Pathology at St James Hospital for over 30 years. Die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, he also loved music playing the Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Accordion and Juiceharp. He loved being outside with his family and pets tending to his yard and cooking on the grill. Husband for 62 years of the late Carol M. Cleator nee Hetzel. Father of Scott Cleator, Linda (Sam) Kaholokula, Donna (Peter) Aleck, and Bob Cleator. Grandfather of Kyndra (Matt) Riddle, Kiyoshi Kaholokula, Nicholas (Adam), Paul (Christie), Brian and Jake Aleck, and Jessica, Robert and Joshua Cleator. Great grandfather of five and many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Agnes nee Jackson and Thomas Cleator. Brother of the late Thomas (Sarah) Cleator. Resting at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Thursday May 15, 2025 from 2:00 pm until time of Funeral Services 6:00 pm. Interment private. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com
James Leader
on 05/10/25
Lana Zylstra
on 05/11/25
Thoughts and prayers to Spike's family as you heal. Memories of long ago watching your family interact. Seeing you kids grow into young adults. You were Blessed to have wonderful parents. Our house was directly behind you. Lana Lupien Zylstra and Lupien Family.
Bob Slobig
on 05/11/25
Linda, Scott and family, I'm so sorry for you loss. May God grant him welcome and peace.