Lorene D. Klinge

Lorene Dorothy (Voigts) Klinge passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 100. Lorene was born on April 2, 1925, in rural Belmont, Wisconsin, daughter of Harry & Helen (Gratz) Voigts. She was united in marriage to Leo Henry Klinge on December 11, 1946, who preceded her in death on April 10, 2000. Leo & Lorene farmed in the Belmont area until 1976 when they retired and moved into their home in Belmont. She resided at Edenbrook, Platteville, since 2018. Lorene is survived by her three daughters, Joyce Stephens, Linda (Jim) Digmann, and Lori (Dirk) LaVoy, her grandchildren Mary (Bryan) Whitfield, Sara (Shawn) Berman, Kirsten (Michael) Shipway, Dustin Digmann, Joni (Perry) Klinge-West, Jeri (Rich) Brey, Christie (CJ) Saunders, and Kevin (Heather) LaVoy, 16 great-grandchildren, her sister Lucille Kies, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo, son Joel Klinge, her parents, brothers Guerdon and Arnold Voigts, and sisters Irma Schambow and Velma Masbruch. Her passions were playing cards, taking care of her home, gardening, the Green Bay Packers, and cooking. She was famous for her cinnamon rolls, which were always made and ready for all visitors. Her family fondly remembers her for many family meals with a variety of favorite dishes; she was a great cook. A private family memorial service will be held at Melby Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be at the Belmont Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.