Wanda
Wanda M. Kling
Wanda M. Kling of Plainwell (formerly of Otsego) passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at Kairos Dwelling in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Kling was born July 13, 1929 in Otsego to Edgar and Florence (Stout) Casey and was a lifelong resident of the area.
For many years she was employed with the D & C Store, Skogmos, Newmans and Kal-Equip, all in Otsego. Wanda was a member of Peace Ev. Lutheran Church in Otsego. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing games.
On December 14, 1946 in Otsego she married Raymond Kling, who died in 2005. Also preceding her in death were a brother and five sisters, Garland Rowe, Mildred Doelker, Inez Hughes, Lila Ladd, Irma Kling and Mary Rikerd; and her son-in-law, Lin Ketner.
Surviving are four children, Carlene Ketner of Otsego, Keith (Sue) Kling of Appleton, WI, Stephen (Caren) Kling of Holland and Timothy (Rhonda) Kling of Allegan; nine grandchildren, Doug, Brian, Ben, Kelly, Chanell, Heather, Kayla, Gabrielle and Blake; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends may meet with her family on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the
Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego
, where services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Pastor Jason Thiel officiating. Burial of ashes will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Wanda may be made to
Kairos Dwelling
or
Christian Neighbors
.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Dave Fowler
May 17, 2011 at 9:49 pm
I have lived in the same apartment building as Wanda, for the past three years. During that time we have spent many, many, hours playing dominos, bingo and other games. Along with that, there have been field trips, lunch trips, senior citizen expos, Monday Morning Coffee and many hours of fellowship and friendship, with one another. We fondly refer to our apartment building as “The Home”, where there is a sense of family among the residents. Wanda has always been an important part of that family and a bright and shining star at all of the events: with her sweet disposition, her radiant smile, her ready laughter and her sense of humor. I know that I speak for all when I say that she was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. I offer my condolances to Carlene, Keith, Steve and Tim. Our hearts are heavy and we will be grieving with you.
With love,
Dave
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Pam Morse
May 18, 2011 at 7:30 pm
I have known Wanda for many years, she was a very special person and a great friend to my Mom. We all worked together at the D & C Store in Otsego and have many memories there. She and Mom also had many breakfasts together and shopping trips. Wanda was just a wonderful friend to us, her soft kind ways made her the special lady she was. She will be sadly missed here, but will be welcomed in heaven by Ray and Kleo and I am sure there are many others! Our thoughts and prayers will be with Carlene, Keith, Steve and Tim during this very difficult time.
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Jackie Stineback
May 20, 2011 at 2:19 pm
I remember Wanda she was always at my grandpa and grandma Ladds house, They played games all the time. We would all laugh and tell stories. grandma ane here was very close. She will be missed. She was a special lady. Thank you Wanda for all those memories! <3
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Doug & Cindy Wesler
May 26, 2011 at 6:36 am
So very sorry for your loss,our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. GOD BLESS
Doug & Cindy
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For many years she was employed with the D & C Store, Skogmos, Newmans and Kal-Equip, all in Otsego. Wanda was a member of Peace Ev. Lutheran Church in Otsego. In her leisure time she enjoyed playing games.
On December 14, 1946 in Otsego she married Raymond Kling, who died in 2005. Also preceding her in death were a brother and five sisters, Garland Rowe, Mildred Doelker, Inez Hughes, Lila Ladd, Irma Kling and Mary Rikerd; and her son-in-law, Lin Ketner.
Surviving are four children, Carlene Ketner of Otsego, Keith (Sue) Kling of Appleton, WI, Stephen (Caren) Kling of Holland and Timothy (Rhonda) Kling of Allegan; nine grandchildren, Doug, Brian, Ben, Kelly, Chanell, Heather, Kayla, Gabrielle and Blake; 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Friends may meet with her family on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. at the
Winkel Funeral Home in Otsego
, where services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, Pastor Jason Thiel officiating. Burial of ashes will follow at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego.
Contributions in memory of Wanda may be made to
Kairos Dwelling
or
Christian Neighbors
.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Dave Fowler
May 17, 2011 at 9:49 pm
I have lived in the same apartment building as Wanda, for the past three years. During that time we have spent many, many, hours playing dominos, bingo and other games. Along with that, there have been field trips, lunch trips, senior citizen expos, Monday Morning Coffee and many hours of fellowship and friendship, with one another. We fondly refer to our apartment building as “The Home”, where there is a sense of family among the residents. Wanda has always been an important part of that family and a bright and shining star at all of the events: with her sweet disposition, her radiant smile, her ready laughter and her sense of humor. I know that I speak for all when I say that she was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. I offer my condolances to Carlene, Keith, Steve and Tim. Our hearts are heavy and we will be grieving with you.
With love,
Dave
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Pam Morse
May 18, 2011 at 7:30 pm
I have known Wanda for many years, she was a very special person and a great friend to my Mom. We all worked together at the D & C Store in Otsego and have many memories there. She and Mom also had many breakfasts together and shopping trips. Wanda was just a wonderful friend to us, her soft kind ways made her the special lady she was. She will be sadly missed here, but will be welcomed in heaven by Ray and Kleo and I am sure there are many others! Our thoughts and prayers will be with Carlene, Keith, Steve and Tim during this very difficult time.
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Jackie Stineback
May 20, 2011 at 2:19 pm
I remember Wanda she was always at my grandpa and grandma Ladds house, They played games all the time. We would all laugh and tell stories. grandma ane here was very close. She will be missed. She was a special lady. Thank you Wanda for all those memories! <3
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Doug & Cindy Wesler
May 26, 2011 at 6:36 am
So very sorry for your loss,our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. GOD BLESS
Doug & Cindy
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