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Esther Klingelhoefer Obituary
Esther Mae Klingelhoefer, nee Sehlinger, 77, of Belleville, Ill., born Nov. 11, 1930, in Belleville, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, Ill.
Mrs. Klingelhoefer was a member of the Fairview Heights VFW Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Wilhemina, nee Schultz, Sehlinger; a brother, Norman Sehlinger; and a sister, Shirley Schuetz.
Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Kelsoe C. Klingelhoefer, whom she married July 2, 1950; two sons and a daughter, Gene Klingelhoefer of Belleville, Ill., Janet (Roger) Benson of Potosi, Mo., and Richard (Kathy) Klingelhoefer of Troy, Ill.; six grandchildren, Amy Klingelhoefer, Robert (Stephanie) Benson, Julie Benson, Douglas Benson, Jeffrey (Jessi) Klingelhoefer, and Craig Klingelhoefer; and two great-grandchildren, Colbey Benson and Bradley Klingelhoefer.
Memorials may be made to Family Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Private family services were held.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS
FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Judy & Larry Darnell
October 24, 2008
Dear Gene, Amy and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Sandy Smith
October 24, 2008
Gene - I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Amanda Klingelhoefer
October 23, 2008
Kelso and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
Allen,Amanda,
Lucas and Savannah
Klingelhoefer
Paula Mullins
October 23, 2008
Amy and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. She is God's hands and he will take good care of her. You have my deepest sympathy.
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