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Clara Schleff Obituary

Schleff, Clara B. (nee Firme) Clara B. Schleff (nee Firme), age 79, of Portage, IN, passed away at Brentwood Assisted Living in Hobart on Sunday, December 2, 2012. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Donald E. Schleff in 2002 and her parents, Inez and Jean Firme. Clara is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Rita) Schleff of Island Lake, IL; 2 grandchildren, Kathryn Gloria and Mark Donald Schleff; sister, Diane Firme of Valparaiso; 2 aunts, Maxine Geisler of Missouri and Jane Santoro of Arizona; 3 sisters-in-law, Norma (James) Frederick of Portage, Patsye Edward of North Carolina, and Loretta Schleff of Arizona; and numerous loving nieces and nephews and cousins. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Geisen Funeral and Cremation Services, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN from 9:00 AM until of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Chaplain Bill Moxey officiating. Entombment to follow at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, IN. rial donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association or the charity of one's choice in memory of Clara B. Schleff. Sign guestbook or view directions at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com. 219-769-3322.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Dec. 4, 2012.

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December 7, 2012

May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart, with cherished memories.

C. Johnson

Vicki Moreno

December 6, 2012

Jeff, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I cherished her as an aunt, she always had a way to make you feel better when you needed it.

Wayne & Sue Mietzner

December 5, 2012

Jeff, So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She will be missed deeply. I am deeply saddened by the loss of an Aunt the caliper of your mother. Our prayers are with you.

Dave & Valerie Chnupa

December 5, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

TAMMY SEBBEN

December 4, 2012

PRAYERS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS CLARE WILL BE MISSED. I AM BLESSED TO HAVE MET CLARA, I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS.
TAMMY NURSE FROM DR. DOLATOWSKI OFFICE.

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