Ellen Mary Klinger

Ellen Mary Klinger obituary

Ellen Mary Klinger

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St. Isaac Jogue’s

Hinsdale, IL

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Ellen Klinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside on Sep. 29, 2025.

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our mother, Ellen Mary Klinger (nee Reidy), age 94, a resident of Terra Vista Assisted Living and formerly longtime resident of Hinsdale, IL. Ellen passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, after a beautifully lived life.

Ellen was born on June 8, 1931 in Chicago, IL, to the late Edwin and Alice Reidy. A graduate of The Academy of Our Lady (Longwood) High School. After raising her children, Ellen graduated from St. Xavier University and started a career as a Social Worker for the City of Blue Island. But her greatest joy was her husband and children. In 1953, Ellen married the love of her life, Larry Klinger. Together, they traveled the world ( over 365 total days spent cruising) and raised four children; Patricia ( Greg) LaBarge, Therese Taff, Robert (Sylvia) Klinger and Edward (Susan) Klinger. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren; Colleen (Justin) Heath, Sean (Julie) Taff, Heather (Ben) Krasity, Katharine (George) Wilkinson, David, Ben, Emma and Kate Klinger, and 7 great-grandchildren ; Ethan and Parker Taff, Claire, Maggie, and Will Heath, Elliott and Ophelia Krasity.
Ellen loved reading a good book, playing bridge and hosting family dinners. Her quick wit and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew her.

Ellen is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Larry, her parents, Edwin and Alice, and her siblings, Edwin Reidy Jr., Alice Reid, Paul, Quinn and Agnes Reidy.

A 10:30am Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogue's in Hinsdale on Friday, October 3rd. Guests will have the opportunity to pay their respects to Ellen as they make their way into church for Mass starting at 10am. Arrangements by Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ellen's memory to The Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W Jackson, Chicago, IL.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

3

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogue’s

Hinsdale, IL

Send Flowers

Oct

3

Service

10:30 a.m.

St. Isaac Jogue’s

Hinsdale, IL

Send Flowers