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SARAH KLEES Obituary

SARAH L. KLEES, 78, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Born in Kendall ville, she worked as a Registered Nurse and for Marco Island Lutheran Church for 10 years, retiring in 1991. She was a member of Trinity English Lutheran Church and Tri Kappa. She was a big Hoosier and Cubs fan, loved knitting and crocheting, and was passionate about volunteering and helping others. Surviving are her son, Stephen (Karen) Klees of Southlake, Texas; daughters, Rebecca Stirling of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Beth (Mitchell) Steury of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Alice (Max) Robart of Fort Wayne; brothers, Thomas (Dinah) Grubb and Carson Grubb, both of Galesburg, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Talitha Grubb; husband, Rev. Theodore Klees; and son-in-law, James Stirling. Service is 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Trinity English Lutheran Church, Krauss Chapel, 405 West Wayne St., with calling one hour prior. The Rev. Dr. Kathleen Haller officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road. Burial in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Trinity English Lutheran Church or Saint Francis School of Nursing. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.mccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 15, 2012.

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December 31, 2012

On Sunday morning I learned of Sarah's entry into heaven. Please know that the congregation of Marco Lutheran Church is now aware of God's eternal gift to Sarah. Many remember both Sarah and Ted and rejoice in their years of ministry at Marco Lutheran Church.

God's blessings to all!

Pastor Kevin, Marco Lutheran Church

Barbara J. Bush

December 18, 2012

May the Lord God through His Son Jesus Christ with the Holy Spirit comfort her family and friends during the time of mourning.
I was glad to see and to chat few words to Sarah, who was with her daughter, one last time at Meijer few weeks ago.

December 17, 2012

Paul and I were so sorry to hear of Sarah's death. Paul, Ted, and Sarah were great friends when Ted was the pastor at Holy Cross and they maintained their friendship after Ted and Sarah moved to Marco Island. Ted came back to FW to marry us at Holy Cross in Oct, 1989. Paul flew them back to FW when they decided to return and was devastated at Ted's death so quickly after their return. We have not seen Sarah for several years since we no longer live in FW, but we know that she continued to make a positive impact on the community and her friends until her death. Paul and Margo Fischer

Sherri Sasser

December 17, 2012

So sorry for your loss..i pray you have Jesus's peace and comfort during this time.

Scott Nienow

December 16, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear about Sarah. Our families grew up together. I have many fond memories of Pastor Klees and family. Know that many hearts are with yours in sorrow today.

Brenda Hamm

December 16, 2012

Even though I have only known Sarah a short while I feel that I have known her a lifetime. She was such a warm, caring and beautiful lady. I will always treasure her kindness and her beautiful spirit. I am so sorry Beth and family for your loss of this true angel.

December 15, 2012

So very sorry to learn of Sarah's passing. We met while we lived in Kendallville and kept in contact awhile after moving. My husband was affiliated with PV Hospital many years before his passing. and there met Sarah again. Such a sweet, loving lady. Mary L. Guy

December 15, 2012

Sorry to hear of her passing, we will keep your family in our prayers and are comforted to know she is in a better place....Tom & Sue Ackmann

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