Photo courtesy of Reiff Funeral Home - Farley
May 31, 1928 - Oct 1, 2025
I send my deepest sympathy to all of Aunt Eileen’s children and all those who loved her. She indeed was my favorite aunt. She was so very kind and gave me many precious memories. May the God of all comfort bring His comfort to your hearts. With love and prayers for Aunt Eileen’s family as they grieve and miss her so very much. Love, Neice Sharon Rose Perry
Sharon Rose Perry
October 08, 2025 | Libertyville, IL | Family
A life well lived. Our sincere condolences.
Nancy Gotto
October 07, 2025 | Burnsville, MN
Janet and family, we are sorry for your loss. Sympathy to the entire Kluesner family.
Lee & Debra Armstrong
October 06, 2025 | Robins, IA | Family
So sorry for your loss. Just saw the obit this morning and services were already over. You and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys !!
Mike & Kay, Ryan & Stacy Avenarius
October 06, 2025 | Dubuque, IA | Friend
My Sincere Sympathy to all Eileen’s family. Wonderful Mother- wonderful family!
MaryKay Then
October 06, 2025 | EpworthIA
So sorry for your loss. Great lady you were lucky to have for a mother.
Joyce Horsfield
October 06, 2025 | Epworth, IA | Friend
such a beautiful person. Eilee was such a gracious and beautiful woman. Deepest sympathy to the nicest group of people one could ever meet.
Randy Schroeder
October 05, 2025 | FARLEY, Iowa, IA | Friend
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Randy Schroeder
October 05, 2025 | FARLEY, Iowa, IA
Sending sympathies to the Kluesner family during this difficult time and knowing the memories will bring a smile to your face!
Kim and Bob Daly
October 03, 2025 | Peosta, IA
Eileen M. Kluesner, 97, of Farley, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at her home in Farley, Iowa.
Visitation for Eileen will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a prayer service will be held at 1:30 p.m., and a CDA Rosary will be held at 4:30 p.m. Visitation will also be held after 9 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial for Eileen will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Farley, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Scueller presiding. Burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Farley, Iowa.
She was born May 31, 1928, in Holy Cross, Iowa, daughter of Gilbert and Henrietta (Lake) Maiers. She received her education in the Holy Cross School. On December 29, 1949, she was united in marriage to Gerald A. Kluesner at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Holy Cross, Iowa. The couple farmed in the rural Farley area until retiring in 1992 and moving to town. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2007.
She enjoyed playing euchre, sewing, crossword puzzles, dances and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Farley, Iowa, and the Altar and Rosary society. She is past member of the Farley Garden Club and a member of the Catholic Daughters of the America’s Presentation Court #1460.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Connie (Bill) Schueller of Farley, Joyce (Bob) Smith of Dubuque, Gail Hefel of Farley, Karen (Joe) Spoden of Robins, Rick (Amy) Kluesner, Deb (Jim) Kennedy both of Farley, Patti (Jim) Trumm of Cascade, Janet (Steve) Noonan of Robins, Cheryl (Gary) McAndrew of Peosta, Kim (Craig) McDermott of Cedar Rapids, Bill (Heidi) Kluesner of Farley, Mary (Dave) Hosch of Epworth, Tim (Shawn) Kluesner of Peosta, Terry (Becky) Kluesner of Hiawatha, Dr. Todd (Janel) Kluesner of Farley; 49 grandchildren; 58 great grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Al “Butch” (Pat) Maiers of Dubuque, and sister-in-law, Adele Kluesner of Farley and several nieces and nephews.
She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law, Chris Hefel; a grandson, Riley McDermott; five siblings, Leon (Harriett) Maiers, Edwin (Laura) Maiers, Wilmer(Norma) Maiers, Clete (Shirley) Maiers; her father and mother-in-law, William and Catherine (Bockenstedt) Kluesner; brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer (Rose) Kluesner, Bede (Virgil) Freymann, Cyril Kluesner, Clarence (Stella) Kluesner, Fred (Mercedes) Kluesner, Mary (Joe) Gotto, Edmund (Virginia) Kluesner, Joe (Verena) Kluesner, Irene (Alfred) Lansing and John Kluesner.
A video tribute may be viewed and online condolences left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeeinc.com
The family would like to thank Dr. Runde and Hospice of Dubuque.
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