Frances Klimcke Obituary

Frances Klimcke

Frances Klimcke, almost 94 years of age, of Countryside, died on November 13, 2014. She was the wife of Deacon Walter Klimcke, who predeceased her on December 7, 1998.

She will be missed by her four loving children who survive her, Bill (Jeanne), Arlene (Ken), Judy and Ron (Jane). Her grandchildren are, Mark, Laura, Christopher, Catherine, Paul and Tom. Her great-grandchildren are, Hailey, Bryson, Ryan, Robert, Elise, Olivia and Carter. Frances has had many loyal friends throughout her lifetime that will dearly miss her friendship.

Being a loyal and active member of St. Cletus Church, she served as Eucharistic Minister, Minister of Care to those in the hospital, nursing home and private homes. She also was a member of the Church Women United Mission Ladies, and was very active with the Helping Hands Society. As a deacon's wife on May 11, 1974, both she and her husband, Deacon Walter Klimcke, were honored at many occasions. They were honored with a Certificate of Recognition plaque as a couple of Ministers on February 23, 1991. Frances also received a Church Women United plaque as a Valiant Woman. She and her husband loved dancing.

Frances entered Lexington Health Care almost 2 years ago. There, she loved her Bingo, Tea and Crumpets on Thursdays, cake and coffee, crafts, the Rosary and Mass by Father Wayne. The friends that she met there are too numerous to count and she loved them all. She was nick-named "Fancy Frances" because she always wore matching outfits, scarves, and bows in her hair.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 23rd, 2014, from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Monday, November 24th at 9:30 a.m. and proceed to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will be at Resurrection Mausoleum.

Funeral info. 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com