Michael A. Kline

Michael A. Kline, 71 of LaRue, went to be with his sons, his mom and dad and Jesus on Sunday February 23, 2025 at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
He was born January 25, 1954 in Centralia, Illinois to the late Amos Phillip and Opal May (Prosise) Kline.
Michael had the strength of an Ox; however, a fast-growing brain tumor ultimately took his life. The tumor did not win, MIKE DID! He received his ultimate reward.
He was a mechanic, having worked at different dealerships in the area including Mathews Ford and Honda in Marion. Michael graduated from Pleasant High School in 1972. He also attended both OSUM and MTC. Michael and Paula were members of the LaRue United Methodist Church.
Surviving is his wife, Paula Kay (Imbody) Kline (aka, Bubbles or Doll, as Mike would call her), they were married June 10, 1978 in Marion. He was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Alen Kline II and Phillip Imbody Kline.
Also surviving is his sister, Kathy (Andy) Edens of West Virginia and several nieces and nephews
and loving extended family and friends.
Mike loved his hobby farm, his two cats, Charlie and Socks, two dogs, Eris and Amore, cow, Bri and five sheep will all miss Michael.
Paula would like to express her thanks to the OSU Wexner Medical Center and her sister, Sharol Herr for their loving care of Michael.
Funeral services will be held Sunday March 2, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Douglas Thompson will officiate. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 2:00 pm at the funeral home in LaRue. Burial in the Agosta Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be made to C/O Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, P.O. Box 1809, Merrifield, VA 22116-8009 and/or, PO Box 24365 Cleveland, Ohio 23365