Esther Klein

Esther M. Klein, age 95, of Cassville, died on Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster. She was born on March 21, 1917, the daughter of Fred and Belva (Duncan) Clauer. Esther attended Muscallounge and Beetown country schools. On January 23, 1935, Esther was united in marriage to Leonard Klein in Galena, IL. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Beetown and Cassville Townships. Esther enjoyed sewing, baking and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children: Lawrence (Rita Ley) Klein; Maurice (Mayre) Klein; Ramona Mona (Fred) Summers; Steve (Sharon) Klein; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sister, Maxine Weber; brothers: William (Betty) Clauer; Paul (Shirley) Clauer; JohnJack (Margaret) Clauer; sister-in-law, Darlene Clauer; other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in death by a son, Robert (Barb) Klein; a daughter-in-law, Joan Klein; brothers and sisters: Robert Clauer, Betty Clauer, Ella (Bob) Blackbourn; Pauline Kaufman; Joyce Kelly; Jim Clauer; and two great-great grandchildren: Andrew Bahl and Mason Klein.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 30, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home in Lancaster with Reverend Pamela Strakeljahn officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Lancaster. Family and friends called on Sunday, July 29, 2012, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home and on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.