Photo courtesy of Cobb Funeral Home - Blytheville
Blytheville, Arkansas
Kenneth A. Klingler, 73, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Kenneth was born to Arlie and Glendora (Ferguson) Klingler in Adrian, Michigan. He was a retired supervisor at American Greetings and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where he loved being a deacon. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Kenneth loved music and his favorite job was disc jockeying at KOSE in Osceola. He had a compassion for people and loved drawing and reading. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Gary and Mark Klingler. Kenneth leaves his wife, Judith Valdez Klingler of the home; children, Kenneth Klingler, Jr. of Denver, Colorado, Joseph Klingler of Blytheville, Crisanta Klingler of Denver Colorado, and step-daughter Debra Thompson of Tennessee; brother, Eric Klingler and wife Sandy of Hillsdale, Michigan; sister-in-law, Phyllis Klingler of Waldron, Michigan; and grandchildren, Justin, Jiliyan, and Joplin Spoon, all of Shawnee, Oklahoma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, January 25th at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Thomas Hart officiating. A Rosary will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 24th at Cobb Funeral Home with visitation following from 6-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or The Mississippi County Literacy Council.
Neighbors in Leavenworth in 1957, I remember my brother and I playing hide and seek with Kenny and his brothers. Kenny included everyone when we got to go out and play. Then we all got older and went our separate ways.. Sorry this was so late, but I didn't know.. Hugs my friend..
Linda Wonka
January 03, 2021 | Leavenworth, KS | Neighbor
I have known Mr. Ken for 29 years! He taught me how to read my first book, The Cat and the Rat when I first came to the United States. Mr. Ken and his family have helped us so much that we don't even know where to begin to thank you. We are truly blessed to have known such a kind and wonderful person. You will be greatly missed and I know you are in heaven with God now.
Nhien Nguyen
March 31, 2017 | Wylie, TX | Friend
I have known Ken for over 15 years as a faithful literacy volunteer at NEACCC in Osceola, as well as a fellow literacy board member.
My heartfelt condolences to the Klingler family.
Stacy Clark
January 25, 2017 | Blytheville, AR | Friend
Mr. Klinger was at the hospital the day we had our daughter in 2008. She passed at birth and he baptized our daughter and stayed with us as we dealt with her death. He was a very sweet gentleman and will forever hold a special.place in our hearts.
Michael and Julia Lamb
January 20, 2017 | Blytheville, AR
We still remember your love for people, being ordained as a deacon, your smile, and the incredible painting you did for us that is hanging in our music room. Thank you for your servant heart and devotion to God and family.
William Johnson
January 18, 2017 | Maumelle, AR | Friend
We will miss your smiling face. Your love & kindness which you showed to others could not be measured. Thank you for the endless hours you gave the Church & your Community. RIP Ken for a job well done. May God bless your wife Judy for standing by your side all these years & bless all your children & grand children. Love, Ed & Margie White
Ed & Margie White
January 17, 2017 | Blytheville, AR | Friend
