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Dr. Anna May (Newton) Klippel
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Dr. Anna May Klippel Obituary
She practiced medicine in Toledo and Maumee, Ohio for 44 years before retiring in 1989. She moved to Massachusetts with her husband to be near family in 1990. Her husband, Charles H. Klippel, Jr., MD passed away in 2007.
Anna May was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 26, 1921 to Francis H. Newton, MD and Alice (Gerhardt) Newton. She attended DeVilbiss High School in Toledo, Ohio State University and OSU Medical School in Columbus, Ohio. She married Charles on January 1, 1944 in St. Mark?s Episcopal Church in Toledo. They graduated from medical school together in 1945 in the midst of WWII and at the dawn of antibiotics. She was the only woman to graduate with the class. They interned together in a tuberculosis hospital, and then she practiced general medicine under her maiden name, Newton, with her father while Charles served in the Army. She transitioned to family practice when it became a recognized specialty. She often worked twelve-hour days and was on the staff of five Toledo area hospitals. She delivered hundreds of babies before giving up obstetrics. Charles became the first pediatric surgeon in Northwest Ohio. They had two children, boy and girl twins, born in 1952. They were happily married for 64 years.
Anna May and Charles traveled extensively during both their working and retirement years, vacationing in Europe, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean and the USA including Alaska and Hawaii. Anna May was an active member of a number of organizations including the Toledo Museum of Art and Zonta International. She enjoyed music, sewing and gardening.
Anna May is survived by her children, Charles H. Klippel, III and his wife, Lee Hughes Klippel of Avon, Connecticut, and Alice K. Livdahl and her husband Todd P. Livdahl of Paxton; two granddaughters, Lee Case Klippel and Emily M. Livdahl; her brother-in-law and his wife, Rugh and Dorothy Klippel of Basking Ridge, NJ and by nieces and nephews. Anna May?s sister, Frances N. Lee and her husband, Melvin B. Lee, predeceased her.
Anna May was loved by family, friends, patients and caregivers at Notre Dame Long Term Care Center.
Her funeral will be held at a later date at the First Congregational Church of Paxton, United Church of Christ, with interment to follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Abby Kelley Foster House, Inc., 52 High St., Worcester, MA. 01609. MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester are honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share your thoughts and memories of Anna May, please visit her personal guestbook at www.mercadantefuneral.com.
Ruth Shaw
February 3, 2017
Today is National Women Physicians's Day and on a whim I googled Dr. Newton and see that she passed away last year. She was a role model to all physicians - extremely knowledgeable, confident, and pragmatic. My husband and I were her patients until she retired and both recall her very fondly and aver that we will NEVER have another doctor like her. We miss her to this day. God bless, Dr. Newton, our paths will cross again.
Kirk DeVenney
June 10, 2016
Your mother and father were instrumental in my life. I am 63 today and have been a missionary for over 30 yrs in Africa And Guatemala.
Your father saved my life in 1960 with stomach surgery after an accident and again in 1966 after I was in a terrible fire.
Your parents were extraordinary people
Daniel Adams-Arman, CPT
December 2, 2015
Late in 1964, after delivering a baby in Toledo, Ohio, the baby again returned to the hospital a short while after. Immediately after she saw the baby, she grabbed him from his mother's arms and took him into the hospital. She knew the baby had spinal meningitis. While they waited for the test results to come back from Chicago, she had me injected with everything they had in Toledo' to save my life. And she did. She did save my life. Other children in the hospital also had the disease at the same time but where not so lucky as I. I had on my bucket list to come to meet Dr. Newton. To say thank you and just sit with her and talk. This wonderful woman brought me into the world, signed my birth certificate, and just a few weeks later saved my life. God Bless you Dr. Newton. Captain Daniel Adams-Arman, US Army, Toledo Ohio.
Cailin Fiore
September 12, 2015
I had the distinct pleasure and honor of caring for Anna May a couple of years ago while she lived at The Health Center at The Willows. I was in nursing school at the time and she took particular interest in my studies and what was being taught in schools nowadays. She was a firecracker of a woman and I adored her. I didn't hear about her passing until recently and I am thankful to have had the time with her that I did.
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Daniel Banas
August 17, 2015
I was born 4 months early back in 1973, and she is the reason I survived. I love her, and miss her. Love you Dr. Anna-May, I miss you.
Jennifer Ellison
June 6, 2015
Dr. Anna May was the best. My parents adopted me and I don't think they were totally sold until Anna May put her stamp of approval on me. She cared for my folks and us kids for a long time (until we weren't kids anymore) and she set the bar for any physician we might see in our lives. I've though about her many times since she retired and my family speaks of she and Charlie fondly. She pulled no punches and told no lies, and she did it all for our good!
Jill Moran Procaccini
June 6, 2015
Dr. Anna Mae delivered both my brother and I. 1962 and 1964. 6 years later our mom became pregnant again at the age of 29 and Anna Mae gave our mom heck. She said "you already have a boy and a girl, what more do you want?" I can still picture her leaning on one arm on the examining table as she listened intently to what was ailing us. A few years ago while in the ER at Bay Park Community Hospital I was treated by a Dr. Newton. Of course I had to ask if she was related. She said her yes her husband is. I have thought of her often over the years. RIP Anna Mae. You will never be forgotten.
Barbara Carr
June 4, 2015
She saved my grandmother's life many years ago when my grandmother's doctor dropped the ball. We were forever grateful to her for the care and compassion she showed my grandmother. I was also a patient of hers for a short time.
Sue Waggoner
June 4, 2015
Dr. Anna May was a no nonsense, but yet empathetic doctor. Wish there were more like her today. She looked over us until we moved to Florida in 84 & her husband did 2 surgeries on my son. What a team. They are both missed greatly in Toledo.
Pamela Jankowski
June 2, 2015
Dr. Anna May was a caring MD and great lady of healing for many of my family members. I enjoyed talking to her as she cared for my family, friends & children for many years. To a life well lived, rest in peace. Pam Jankowski
Gayle & Bob Golden
June 2, 2015
Anna May & Charlie were a dynamic couple, both devoted to serving others. Alice & her brother took such good care of their parents, & the grandchildren brought Anna May & Charlie so much joy. Altogether, you are an exceptional family.
Linda Dydo
June 2, 2015
What a great woman she was. I was her first baby, delivered at Saint Luke's, and years later she delivered my first child at Saint Luke's. I loved her lopsided mouth and that delightful laugh that would emit from it. Thanks for the medical care, but more, for the example of a strong woman in a strong marriage living a strong life.
Donelda (Nel) Damasco
June 2, 2015
In the early 1950s, I recall Anna May making house calls to our home whenever needed. I can still see her walking up to the house with her black bag. After my marriage, Anna May was our family doctor, beginning in 1958 when our son was born. Our family held her in the highest esteem, and even in these later years have often thought of her. We had occasion to need the services of your dad also, and had the highest regard for him. How thankful you must be to have had such wonderful parents. We feel so fortunate to have had the benefit of their professional expertise. They remain in our fondest memories.
2301 Monroe St.Offices of Dr. Anna May Newton
Sandy Kane
June 2, 2015
Vonda Lockwood - Eggleston
June 1, 2015
Without Dr. Anna Mae I wouldn't be alive. She delivered me 59 years ago in 1956. After a very difficult pregnancy she promised my Dad she would do everything in her power to give my parents a healthy baby. And, she did. Many many many years later she still had my baby picture on her office wall. Rest in peace Dr. Anna Mae!!
June 1, 2015
Have fond memories of both your mom and dad who were fine physicians and a credit to their profession.
Kathy Douglas, RRT (retired)
Sylvania, OH
June 1, 2015
Dr Anna Mae and her husband were my family physicians for many years. They were absolutely fantastic. May God bless and keep them both.
Bill Mead. Toledo
Ray Hendricks
June 1, 2015
To Alice Livdahl from Ray L. Hendricks age 81, Sylvania, OH:
My life started because of your grandfather F.H. Newton. My mother had a miscarriage first and F.H. (I always thot it was Frank not Francis) said he would get my mother through a second pregnancy. When severe morning sickness started again, he put my mother on a diet of beer and popcorn. The theory being that the food benefit came from the beer and the popcorn held it down. Mom never liked beer, but it worked. I enjoy telling this to today's doctors. I was born 12-31-33 in Robinwood Lutheran Hospital (my initials). As a young boy I remember going to the Newton home, just off of Potomac Drive in Toledo. My mother Edna was appointed by your grandmother Alice to work on serious charitable committees. Anna May took over as our doctor, years later when F.H. retired.
When I married Marilyn in 1957, Anna May became our family doctor. She brought our two girls into this world and she was our doctor until she retired. Charles was our doctor as well. Anna May was also the family doctor for my Grandparents until their passing. Anna May was also the family doctor to our sister-in law and she brought our niece into this world. So you see we have had a wonderful history with your folks and you have much to be proud of as I am sure you are aware.
Dolly Deal Smotherman
June 1, 2015
Anna May was my doctor from 1962 to her leaving her practice. I loved that lady she was an excellent doctor. Gave me hell when I needed it
barb berry
June 1, 2015
Thank you for all your dedication to life and community- met her briefly - but will always remember him for emergency surgery he did on my 5 week old baby on Christmas Eve in 1970. Often remembered them
Sandy Kane
June 1, 2015
Oh, how I remember the big house where her offices stood at 2301 Collingwood Ave. What a beautiful historic home; long gone now. I can still remember the creak of that huge wood and glass door when we entered into the offices. She delivered me in 1956 at the old St. Luke's Hospital on Robinwood. Her husband did surgery on me when I was just 9 years old and scared to death. She was a wonderful doctor and I will never forget her. My condolences to family on the loss of a beautiful soul.
Margaret Adair
June 1, 2015
Your mother and father gave me the most valuable gift on earth, my daughter angela. They were the best Drs ever in our area and I loved your mother like my own. I often thought about her after they left Toledo. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers
June 1, 2015
Such a wonderful lady and excellent doctor! She delivered both of our children and cared for them till she retired
A close family friend and neighbor of the Kaiser family
Our condolences
Tom and Jane Kaiser
Mary Jo Smith Waldock
June 1, 2015
Dear Alice and Charlie and families:
Your mother (and father) left many lovely memories for our family. One that stands out for me is when she was a chaperone for our Girl Scout troop on an excursion to New York City around 1967. She was so broadly knowledgeable and vibrant and witty that her presence is my brightest memory of the trip. Thank you for treasuring her so well through all of her years, as she did you.
Mary Jo Smtih Waldock and the Smith Family (Dr. William and Loretto)
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