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Jean O. Kleckner, 98, of New Ringgold, passed away Friday, January 10th, while in the company of family, at her residence. Jean was born in Pine Grove, on April 25, 1926, a daughter of the late Estella (Leymeister) Harris Shadel and Charles Harris. She was the widow of Raymond Robert Kleckner. Jean worked as a machine operator at Fessler Knitting Mill.
Jean is survived by three daughters, Kathryn Kramer, widow of Jack Kramer and John Miller, Renee Gerber, widow of Gary, and Lori Drogalis, wife of Deacon Thomas Drogalis, as well as
a son, Richard Kleckner, husband of Heidi. Jean is also survived by grandchildren - R. Scott, Krissy, Anne, Michelle, Jeffrey, Ricky, Taunia, Kelly, Kate, Ashley and Ben; great grandchildren - Jake, Kaylin, Kyle, Brianna, Mason, Braydon, Morgan, Carys, Cameron, Adrianna, Jack, Norah, Jay, Charlottle Jean, Audrey and Andrew.
She was predeceased by her sons, Raymond "Skip", and Robert, daughter Larue and Jean also had a predeceased sister Faye Lobnow
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Hamilton-Breiner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc, has been entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to American Diabetes Association or Autism Speaks.
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American Diabetes Association
P.O. Box 15829, Arlington VA 22215
Autism Speaks
Donations Processing Center, Autism Speaks, PO Box 37148, Boone IA 50037-0148