Frances E. Kleine, 88, of Blue Springs, Mo (formerly of Slater, Mo) passed away January 8, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Friday January 13th at St. John LaLande Catholic Church, 805 N.W. RD Mize Road, Blue Springs, Mo.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 7:30 pm Thursday at the church, with the rosary beginning at 7:30 pm. Burial will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Benet Hill Monastery of Colorado Springs, Inc., 3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80921. (Benethillmonastery.org)
Fran was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother ,sister and friend who worked as a school counselor and teacher for over 40 years. She helped many young people find their way. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Slater, Mo. It was her joy to live her most productive years in the beloved community of Slater. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Kleine, 2 brothers, Clem and Bob. Survivors include her sister, Sr. Helen Zecha, brother, Tom Zecha, Sr., sons and daughters in law, Mike and Kathy Kleine, Peter and Karol Kleine, Joe and Dana Kleine, John and Amy Kleine, 12 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. On line condolences may be sent to Meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Prayers for the loving arms of Christ to surround you with grace and comfort. Such fond memories.
She was a driving force in many peoples lives. We were blessed to be counted as her family. May she rest in peace. Love always
I am so very sorry for your families loss. She was a terrific person,i thought a lot of her ,she will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
Sincerely Velda(Hopkins)Weinreich
Fran touched so many lives and she will never be forgotten. May her soul rest in peace.
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences.
With deepest sympathy as you remember Frances.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kleine family.
Fran will be missed by many. A great lady who touched so many kids’ lives. Always a kind smile and warm welcome. Sorry for you loss.
She was an amazingly wonderful woman, not only as a school counselor, but as a friendly neighbor. My brother Tommy and I spent a lot of time in the Klein household, as did the Klein boys at ours as well. So full of life that she spent her life helping others along the way. I can personally remember her help during times of trial in my youth. Know that she is enjoying many rewards in Heaven as my thoughts and prayers are with you all. With deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,.
Your old neighbor & friends (and remember our old dog poochie)
I had the privilege of having her as my counselor as a student and then working with her as part of the faculty when I went back to coach at Slater. Wonderful lady and a wonderful family! Please know we will keep your family in our prayers as you go through this difficult time.
My condolences to her family. Rest in peace Fran.
Fran, you made a difference in a lot of young peoples lives. God love you and your family. Our respects to the family.
So sorry for your loss. Fran, thanks for being you!
My Thoughts and prayers are with you this morning. Fran was my best friend and I have truly missed her but I know she is in peace. Love and Prayers
Such a wonderful lady and a loving soul. She was a second mother to many and so loved by all. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. Your family is in my prayers and knowing it wont be easy in the days, months, and years ahead she will always be with you and your families in your hearts as well as all the hearts she has touched over the years.
May peace be with you, Rhonda Teckemeyer Jackson
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May grace and peace be with you.
Fran was a wonderful woman who raised 4 great boys. I always enjoyed her when I came over to the house with Mike when we were in college. She always had her compass pointing in the right direction. My prayers go out to you and your families.