Mary Catherine “Kate” Kleman, 99, formerly of Delphos, passed away at 10:41 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Shawnee Manor. She was born February 3, 1921, in Delphos, OH to Charles and Nellie (Martin) Stocklin; who preceded her in death. On March 2, 1962 she married Harold “Barney” Kleman; who preceded her in death.
She had one daughter, Linda, and two grandsons, Michael and Timothy, who all died in a house fire November 6, 1988. Mary was the oldest of 18 children, the first born died at six days old, leaving Mary the first in line. All her siblings have preceded her in death. She has one surviving sister in law, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy Jares) Stocklin of Delphos.
In 1946, Mary graduated from Northwestern Bible College of Minneapolis, MN. Mary was a strong Christian woman and loved Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior with all her heart. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Delphos.
Funeral Services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Harter & Schier Funeral Home with Pastor Fred Rowe officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2020 at Harter & Schier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.